BEWARE!!!!!!, _JIM_ stole $1000 from me Options

[yungazzdriver]

I Gave _JIM_ a board member here one thousand dollars through Paypal as a deposit for RHD conversion and GT4 Brakes March 25th 2011, during which in the two month period I have called numerous times and NEVER answered a single call.........never answered an email......I would text him and receive a text 2 weeks later......so at the end of the two month period I blasted his phone and nothing......note he did not set up a voicemail for a reason. He texted two days later and said "Do you mind if it comes in later....." I said politely to call me ....and no he responded Im at work cant call you. So he said do you want your money back....I said Ill thing about it and get back to him....2 hrs later I said just refund my money......he responded with if it doesnt come in by the 25th ill refund it no problem. I left it at that...5 days later I again blasted his phone and nothing.....and yet again later he said ill refund it friday....so friday again except this time now his phone is OFF!!!!!!!! I had it with being a nice guy....I run my own business but if I pulled one of these stunts believe you me I'd get it good.. Now, please beware of this guy do not buy anything from him...I will hunt him don on the other forums and post this as well. Legal action will be taken.

[yarik83]

As with any party to party transaction you are taking a risk when you send your money in exchange for goods.

#1 Is there an invoice and or a written document that is signed by both parties?
#2 What was the method of payment and what was documented with fund transfer? (ie. as far as paypal is concerned anyone can send anyone any amount of money (minus paypal transfer fees) and without a sales slip they will see such transaction as a gift which is almost impossible to get a refund on).
#3 Were you agreeing to purchase an item that was in possession of seller or were you agreeing to purchase bits and pieces that have to be assembled and or shipped to that individual before anything is forwarded to you? In simple terms.. did you buy a "whole in one part" or a "whole in many parts all over the place"?

And finally #4. While nothing can safeguard anyone against anything, it is in the hands of buyers and sellers to do proper research on each other, arrange timely shipping costs (ie you submit a deposit or a void check with proof of funds), pick items up in person if applicable and have everything fully documented and agreed upon before anything is even funded or sent.

Example is this:
Lets say I wanted player158 to send me a radiator. I would first figure out that he is reputable, has dealt with other forum members, if anyone seen him in person, knows where he lives and whether he has capability to send me a radiator.
In my case all of the above would be a check since I have known him for many years and in person.

On the other hand if I had some guy named Jim living somewhere offering me whatever I would first look up his reputation and find out that it is questionable or not. I would then figure out whether he has whatever available and then I would try and figure out most cost efficient way to get whatever back to me. Either way I would not forward him any money until he has everything packaged in one box, sent me a picture of it and contents, has procured a sales receipt and is capable of emailing it to me. If paying with paypal I would wait for a sales receipt or money request so that my purchase is documented and protected under paypal agreements etc etc etc.

What has happened to you have happened to many people over the years. Most experiences with other members are positive, other experiences not so much. You have to be a good judge of decisions that you are making especially when you deal with that kind of money.