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Car Forum / Antique and Collectibles / Studebaker / December 2007

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Advice from the hard cores wanted..

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Studebaker George - 12 Dec 2007 00:01 GMT
Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
very sharp (well, maybe evn a tad nasty) email and posted on the forum
for him to check his email BEFORE I unload on the guy.  I am quite
pissed at the whole thing; if I made a mistake I would have rectified
it...given a f*****g chance!
Here is my auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120186387517
What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
Studebaker George
Paul Johnson - 12 Dec 2007 00:34 GMT
> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
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> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> Studebaker George

I don't know about Champ trucks using this clock, but it is certainly a '61
Lark clock.  The buyer has been buying '61 Lark stuff so I don't see what
his problem is.  Maybe you can appeal to eBay.
Paul Johnson
Lee - 12 Dec 2007 00:39 GMT
The clock is certainly correct for '61 and '62 (white faced gauge)
cars.  Although not 100% correct, it would also fit the champ series.

>Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
>contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
>Studebaker George

Lee DeLaBarre
Daytona62
Craig Parslow - 12 Dec 2007 00:53 GMT
> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> Studebaker George

I could see you being this angry if he gave you a NEGATIVE feedback.
Myself, I certainly wouldn't be upset over a 'neutral' feedback as he has
given you.
But that's just my opinion.

Craig
Lee Aanderud - 12 Dec 2007 01:09 GMT
> I could see you being this angry if he gave you a NEGATIVE feedback.
> Myself, I certainly wouldn't be upset over a 'neutral' feedback as he has
> given you.
> But that's just my opinion.
>
> Craig

That's kind of what I was thinking... if I'm buying and see the seller with
354 feedback and 100% (which doesn't change with a neutral) I don't even
bother looking at his feedback details.

Lee
Studebaker George - 12 Dec 2007 01:25 GMT
If I made a mistake, then I would feel bad and would have refunded the
clown's $$$ or whatever he wanted to do.  Even if he just plain wasn't
happy with it I would have done whatever he wanted.   Obviously he
owns a 61 Lark; that's what he says on the forum...the clock is
correct.  The part I can't handle is that this a.shole didn't even
bother to contact me.  That arrogance deserves arrogance from ME as
far as I'm concerned.  I haven't left him feedback yet, I never do
unless the buyer has examined it and is happy or satisfied in the
deal.  You can bet he will get a negative.  BTW, he was slow in
paying, too. Two weeks.
Studebaker George
Lee Aanderud - 12 Dec 2007 01:54 GMT
Do whatever you need to do, if giving him a negative is what you think is
best then so be it.  Did he handle it correctly?  No.  Is your giving him a
negative the solution? No, and he may be able to argue the facts and have
E-Bay remove it.  Did he pay, yes... two weeks isn't exactly a long time.
I'd be interested in the justification you have for a negative feedback...
"just because"???

My opinion, give him a neutral back and forget about it, you've been
bitching about this for what... three days now?  The neutral would be for
poor communication... and nothing else unless he paid after the required
time mentioned in the description.

God help you if you ever get a negative, I hope your health insurance is up
to date because if you get this upset over a neutral, you'll have a stroke
over a negative.

Lee

> If I made a mistake, then I would feel bad and would have refunded the
> clown's $$$ or whatever he wanted to do.  Even if he just plain wasn't
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> paying, too. Two weeks.
> Studebaker George
Studebaker George - 12 Dec 2007 02:17 GMT
LOL, only been a day, Lee.  I recon I've vented enough and he WILL get
his negative.  I didn't misrepresent the thing, I suppose I got so
pissed because he basically called me a liar.  If he had said it
wasn't up to what he expected or believed from the pic and description
I would feel different and if he contacted me with that I would have
cheerfully refunded his $$.  I can usually put up with an awful lot of
sh.t before I get upset, this one just grabbed me.  I knew that clock
was as nice as they get for a used one and hard to find.  It was the
last item I would have expected a problem with. Poor thing went to a
bad home <G>
Studebaker George
(besides, Lee, I have seen you gripe on for MONTHS!)
Lee Aanderud - 12 Dec 2007 03:17 GMT
I guess between reading it here, on another thread and on the SDC forum it
just seems like 3 days.  If your  mind is set, what are you waiting for...
give him the negative and move on.  You got your money, he got his part...
end of transaction.

Lee

> LOL, only been a day, Lee.  I recon I've vented enough and he WILL get
> his negative.  I didn't misrepresent the thing, I suppose I got so
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> Studebaker George
> (besides, Lee, I have seen you gripe on for MONTHS!)
Grumpy AuContraire - 12 Dec 2007 01:31 GMT
>>Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
>>contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Craig

I got a "neutral" feedback a few years ago and yes, it was a Studebaker
person.  Claimed that I did not respond but several emails to him went
unanswered. I'll bet that I was being dumpted into his junk mail file...

JT
Studebaker George - 12 Dec 2007 01:44 GMT
Forgot to add his feedback comment...
"Item was incorrectly listed for vehicle model."
And that folks, is a copy and past direct quote.
Maybe the jerk looked at the date stamped on the back of the thing and
thought it was for a 60 or maybe he has the wrong dash or
gauges...still doesn't matter, he should have said something.
Studebaker George
64daytonaht - 12 Dec 2007 15:41 GMT
George,

Why dignify a low life!  It will change nothing.  Certainly won't change the
fellas low life comments.  Enter a fact based reply to his feedback and get
on with Ebay life.

On the other hand, if you feel that venting in such a manor will make things
better for you, then flame his A$$ with a pointed negative feedback, and get
ready for the flame reply to your feedback.  Your flame reply to his flame
reply and so on and so forth.  I went through this, even when the buyer
stupidly returned my uncashed payment and Ebay ruled in my favor, after I
sent them a copy of the check, my letter to them and their return envelope!
Nasty time.

Kinda like the fella a while back that wrote about a dead beat SDC'er that
wouldn't pay for parts.
Studebaker George - 13 Dec 2007 00:15 GMT
Obviously the guy is a moron.  He emailed me and claimed the clock is
for a Ford...yet he says he won't return it for a refund 'cause he
doesn't trust me...
Add this jerk to the list of do not do business with.  I'm done save
for leaving bad feedback, which I now will do having settled down a
bit.  I see he hasn't posted any more on the forum...wonder why...
One last thing; in today's world of "political correctness" and fear
of stepping on toes, not stepping forward and saying something about
the clown's stupidity and arrogance is just adding to the general
apathy in our world.  I am sick and tired of getting crap work, crap
parts, and bullshit like this.  If I'm not getting done right, then I
don't care whose toes I step on or whose parade I piss on, I'm going
to tell them they suck and are full of crap. If you don't step forward
and tell someone they are acting like an a.shole, then they will
continue to do so.  And that includes ME of course <G> as I can be
every bit as arrogant an a.shole as anyone...
Studebaker George
(quitting rants...at least for now)
Karl Haas - 13 Dec 2007 00:49 GMT
> Obviously the guy is a moron.  He emailed me and claimed the clock is
> for a Ford...yet he says he won't return it for a refund 'cause he
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> Studebaker George
> (quitting rants...at least for now)

Any one in the area who could pick it up for you and pay him the cash.
Call his bluff, in other words
64daytonaht - 13 Dec 2007 13:28 GMT
George,

Believe me when I tell you that your preaching to the choir.  Being PC
wasn't what I had in mind.  You will recall that I'm one of those that will
call a spade a spade in a heart beat.  It wasn't to long ago that a flame
war permeated this news group over just such.  It changed very little, drove
a lot of people away and created a lot of anamosity.

Trying to confront an a.shole usually brings out the a.shole in one's self.
Stepping forward and telling someone they are acting like an a.shole usually
doesn't change that individuals out look.  Most of the time, it does have an
effect on others, though.  It's kinda like the village idiot.  Everyone
thinks they know who it is, but really no one knows who it is until you join
in and open your mouth, then everyone knows that it's you.

So, how about this?  "Item is as described, what part of 100% refund did you
not understand?  Leave it at that and move on. No sense in getting on your
ear over some little neutral feedback that has no effect on your ability to
continue selling.  Terminate the guy in other ways.  Challenge him to a duel
of honor, pistols, or swords.  Kill file him and block him from bidding on
your future listings.   Black list him by telling others who he is, provide
facts, and let them do the same.  Heck, if you really feel he deserves it,
send him some black roses, seeded with maggots.  Send him a black card
containing a smelly pair of ole brown streaked boxers every year on the
anniversary of the dirty deed.

Keep this up until one of you blinks.  Either he has a heart attack, or you
do.  I suppose you could say you made your point, if he blinks, first, and
dies!  Of course, if you blink first, then what are we to think?
John Poulos - 13 Dec 2007 15:35 GMT
I agree, just leave him a explanation, and a neutral. I quit rebuilding
Hydrovacs because of a pissing contest over on on the SDC forum. I made
the mistake of returning all of a customers hardware with the restored
hydrovac, and he reused his copper washers and it leaked at the
fittings. I tried to politely explain it was not the fault of my
rebuild, but he went nuts and decided to post to the SDC forum. I then
PayPal'ed him a full refund and asked him to return the booster. After
he calmed down, he replaced the washers, sent me the money again, and
kept the booster. You are going to piss someone off no matter how hard
you try, just take a deep breath and try and defuse the issue and move
on.

> George,
>
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> do.  I suppose you could say you made your point, if he blinks, first, and
> dies!  Of course, if you blink first, then what are we to think?

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Studebaker George - 14 Dec 2007 00:03 GMT
I'm over it; way to busy too let it eat me up for TOO long <g>
I will leave him some kind of neutral and a response to his stupid
comment.  Too bad he isn't HERE, as I could do what I did with the
last jerk that got under my skin.  I threw him out of the shop and
told him not to come back.  He hasn't, I'm happier.  In all my years
of working on cars for a living I have only done that three times.
Life is too short and when they get that bad kick 'em to the curb.
Fortunately, these clowns are rare in the world of Studebakers, at
least in my experience.  Now, the Corvette and Caddy guys.....
Studebaker George
(seller of counterfeit Studebaker clocks made from Ford units)
mcavanti - 14 Dec 2007 00:44 GMT
Atta boy...BTW how many Ford Clocks you got left? <gn>

Dave B.

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> I'm over it; way to busy too let it eat me up for TOO long <g>
> I will leave him some kind of neutral and a response to his stupid
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> Studebaker George
> (seller of counterfeit Studebaker clocks made from Ford units)
cjdaytonjrnospam@cox.net - 14 Dec 2007 01:00 GMT
> Atta boy...BTW how many Ford Clocks you got left? <gn>
>
> Dave B.

Now that's just plain mean! <G>

Chip

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Studebaker George - 14 Dec 2007 01:03 GMT
Look for many more to come!  Since the last forgery went for good $$$
I plan on getting rich selling these things to unsuspecting Studebaker
novices...(evil grin)...
Studebaker George
(hmmm..maybe I can sell a few to the 'Vette and Caddy guys..)
Grumpy AuContraire - 14 Dec 2007 18:18 GMT
> I'm over it; way to busy too let it eat me up for TOO long <g>
> I will leave him some kind of neutral and a response to his stupid
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Studebaker George
> (seller of counterfeit Studebaker clocks made from Ford units)

Tell me more about your "fake" Studebaker clocks...  Years/models they
fit etc.

JT
Mark Dunning - 12 Dec 2007 03:27 GMT
My initial thought - Neutral - and with a note about slow pay and neutral to
you.

I got some great advice a while ago - NEVER EVER EVER send an email when you
are upset.

Tomorrow -think about the repercussions - If negative feedback is called
for, by all means go for it.

AFTER you have slept on it.

Mark (someday I will practice what I preach) Dunning

> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> Studebaker George
Dan - 12 Dec 2007 14:43 GMT
You can always respond to any feedback and it's posted there right after the
comment; I'm with Lee A - don't lose sleep over it - take the high road.

> My initial thought - Neutral - and with a note about slow pay and neutral
> to you.
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>> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
>> Studebaker George
Barry - 14 Dec 2007 18:37 GMT
Good advice. I gave someone a well-deserved neg. and they filed a meritless
complaint w/Paypal on me out of vindictiveness. They will not get my $$, but
paypal obligingly tied my money up for 3 weeks, which is still a nuisance.
BH
> You can always respond to any feedback and it's posted there right after the
> comment; I'm with Lee A - don't lose sleep over it - take the high road.
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> >> it...given a f*****g chance!
> >> Here is my auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120186387517
> >> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> >> Studebaker George
Rat Hawk - 15 Dec 2007 15:42 GMT
> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> Studebaker George

You're not a negative or neutal feedback kind of guy. If you were, he
would have it by now and wew would'nt be having this thread. The best
way to deal with it for you and for him, leave a positive and with
time, grow into it. I'll bet the clock is nicer than his car will ever
be and he now has a tinge of buyers remorse. My $.02 (not worth the
copper its coated in)
oldcarfart - 31 Dec 2007 01:11 GMT
> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> What would you guys do?  I am ready to toss hammers at this jerk.
> Studebaker George

I am convinced that some people need pain to understand an issue, this
walkiing piece of sh.t needs a knee bent the wrong way.
Transtar60 - 31 Dec 2007 01:22 GMT
Calvin where ya been??

>> Seems the clown who just dumped a neutral into my feedback without
>> contacting me in any way is now posting on the forum.  I sent him a
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> I am convinced that some people need pain to understand an issue, this
> walkiing piece of sh.t needs a knee bent the wrong way.

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