Buyer/seller feedback thread

[pedroYUL]

Purchased from: yatzee
Date of Transaction: November 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought a N75 ($20) and oil cooler ($35). Very nice guy to deal with, recommended.

 

[gromitbeast]

1999.5 Jetta

I bought from: JCrews
Date of Transaction: 29 November 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Purchased a 1999.5 Jetta TDI. Excellent dealing with him. Very honest and forthcoming. Thanks Jesse!

 

[Bailout]

Purchase from: djvienna

I bought from: djvienna
Great seller! Highly recommend! (nice flea-bay sounding 'thumbs up') - but really - he's a good one to buy from!
Bought: TDI engine top cover - it arrived in mint condition (better than described!)


Brian

 

[Drewmeister]

I bought from: N519AT
Date of Transaction: 2012-10-31
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought alternator pulley & tools; shipped quickly and arrived in good condition.

 

[vdubdezl]

I bought from: GotEuroCorrado
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought an EGR cooler for an ALH. Looks great!

 

[Abacus]

I bought from: djrhetoric
Date of Transaction: Dec 2012
Feedback: very positive
Comments: Great to do business with, exactly as described and a packaged well.

 

[Strykeviper]

I bought from: Goodie
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive A+++
Comments: Bought a used A4 Bentley manual set. Thought I got a Brand New one. The book is in better than described condition and shipped quickly. Would definately buy from again.

 

[Bailout]

Bought from/ VW NewF
Purchased: Steering Wheel and airbag.
Great to deal with, quick shipment, it was better than he described!

Thanks VW NewF!


Brian
iPhone Forum Junkie

 

[Growler]

Bought from: loudspl
Purchased: Used Q-Loader

Purchase was painless, shipping was immediate, and item arrived in same condition as in photos.

Thanks loudspl!

Aaron

 

[pedroYUL]

Purchased from: Vw NewF
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought a MAP sensor and a short coolant hose. Very fast shipping. Items in perfect condition and great communication.

 

[SandbaggerOne]

Purchased from: redjetta
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought a used, cleaned, ALH intake manifold. Very clean, quick shipment. Thanks.

 

[mtbr297]

PD 150 intake

I pd 150 intake with race pipe and egr delete plate from daniel.http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=195793
Date of Transaction: 12-1-2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Good price for this item, intake was clean as new.

 

[rracerus]

Purchased from: 2002tdi
Date of Transaction: November 8 2012
Feedback: Negative
Comments: Bought a Audi First aid kit Sent Paypal payment Nov 8 never received it and now he's ignoring my emails.

 

[SandbaggerOne]

Purchased from: GIDDY_UP_GO
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought an ALH exhaust cooler and upper and lower pipes. Good condition, prompt shipping.


Purchased from: Fishdisease
Date of Transaction: December 2012
Feedback: Positive
Comments: Bought a used 10mm IP. Nice guy to deal with.

 

[pedroYUL]

Purchased from: 02tdivw
Date of Transaction: December 18, 2012
Feedback: Negative
Comments: Purchased a central comfort module (CCM) for $60 that came with a broken case but most importantly it has random problems. The member has stopped communications. I acted in very good faith and paid as a gift so that he wouldn't be charged paypal commission, now I can't dispute .

 

[nicklockard]

Beware of stealth vendors!

Purchased from: 02tdivw
Date of Transaction: December 18, 2012
Feedback: Negative
Comments: Purchased a central comfort module (CCM) for $60 that came with a broken case but most importantly it has random problems. The member has stopped communications. I acted in very good faith and paid as a gift so that he wouldn't be charged paypal commission, now I can't dispute .

Hi Pedro, I'm sorry you got burnt. This is why everyone needs to report these fly-by-night stealth vendors. I need everyone's help. I reviewed 02tdivw after seeing your feedback post and determined he is a stealth vendor.
General warning to all: this is why stealth vendors hurt the community: trust; as in CAN'T trust. Before entering into transactions with unknown people, click on their name, then click 'view all threads'. If they are mostly FS threads... Well, buyer beware. All you know of this person is they are making profit off of Tdiclub forum members.

 

[Volk14]

Purchased from: 02tdivw
Date of Transaction: December 18, 2012
Feedback: Negative
Comments: Purchased a central comfort module (CCM) for $60 that came with a broken case but most importantly it has random problems. The member has stopped communications. I acted in very good faith and paid as a gift so that he wouldn't be charged paypal commission, now I can't dispute .

You should call paypal and explain the situation. You have a chance to get your money back even if you sent it as a gift. It's worth a try.

Good luck

 

[Crankous]

Purchased from: Keyfarms
Date of Transaction: December 19th
Feedback: Positve
Comments: I purchased a set of injectors and a passenger side engine mount, the one that bolts to the block. Motor mount was as expected. Recieved everything in a timely fashion. Had some trouble with the injector set and Keyfarms was quick to respond to all messages and we were able to sort out return and refund quickly with very civil conversation. Which is much appreciated by the way

 

[thebigarniedog]

You should call paypal and explain the situation. You have a chance to get your money back even if you sent it as a gift. It's worth a try.
Good luck

It is worth a try, although I would think that they probably would not be too keen on doing it, since it was a gift and they were deprived of their fee that covers such occurrences.

 

[pedroYUL]

It is worth a try, although I would think that they probably would not be too keen on doing it, since it was a gift and they were deprived of their fee that covers such occurrences.

Well... I did contact paypal and I am gladly surprised they sided with me and allowed me to open a dispute. I just want to send this CCM back for a refund.

Thanks so much Volk14, thebigarniedog and nicklockard!

I do believe 02tdivw is an unregistered seller. The CCM had markings usually made by breakers and also the case was badly damaged, one broken nut and case broke in half (box removed carelessly).

 

[nicklockard]

Well... I did contact paypal and I am gladly surprised they sided with me and allowed me to open a dispute. I just want to send this CCM back for a refund.

Thanks so much Volk14, thebigarniedog and nicklockard!

I do believe 02tdivw is an unregistered seller. The CCM had markings usually made by breakers and also the case was badly damaged, one broken nut and case broke in half (box removed carelessly).

You're welcome. This is why we're cracking down. The forums have become infested with junkyard sellers and parts-counter guys. The question I ask is: Does it look like this person is here just to make a buck off of hapless forum members, or are they giving something back or part of the community too? Buyer beware: look at a poster's post history before engaging in business with them.

 

[Volk14]

Well... I did contact paypal and I am gladly surprised they sided with me and allowed me to open a dispute. I just want to send this CCM back for a refund.

Thanks so much Volk14, thebigarniedog and nicklockard!

I do believe 02tdivw is an unregistered seller. The CCM had markings usually made by breakers and also the case was badly damaged, one broken nut and case broke in half (box removed carelessly).

Great, I'm glad that it worked out for you.

 

[thebigarniedog]

Well... I did contact paypal and I am gladly surprised they sided with me and allowed me to open a dispute. I just want to send this CCM back for a refund.

Thanks so much Volk14, thebigarniedog and nicklockard!

I do believe 02tdivw is an unregistered seller. The CCM had markings usually made by breakers and also the case was badly damaged, one broken nut and case broke in half (box removed carelessly).

Excellent! I am glad this worked out well for you. I know some don't like Paypal, but I have yet to have a bad experience with Paypal. I would even go as far as saying that when a respected vendor on this site had their website hacked and some member's credit card data stolen, that having used paypal to purchase from them kept my credit card info safe.

I think one big word of caution though is in order and may be getting lost in the recent campaign: Just because someone is registered on Tdiclub as a Vendor does not mean that Tdiclub warrants a transaction with them. It is my understanding that Tdiclub does not endorse any Vendor; their product; does not rank Vendors (ie Awesome, Good, ok etc etc); and does not resolve issues involving Vendor transactions (although there is a bad vendor thread).

It is my understanding that Tdiclub just has the Vendor's info on file in the event they do something sh*tty, they can be banned, removed from selling as vendor etc etc.. In other words, Tdiclub probably cannot retroactively fix a bad vendor transaction/experience. I think this is important to point out to prevent some from thinking from the current campaign that they can "drop their guard" a bit because they are dealing with a person/entity on Tdiclub that has 'Vendor' status. We all have a separate obligation to use common sense and our best judgment when dealing with any transaction, especially on the internet.

 

[nicklockard]

Excellent! I am glad this worked out well for you. I know some don't like Paypal, but I have yet to have a bad experience with Paypal. I would even go as far as saying that when a respected vendor on this site had their website hacked and some member's credit card data stolen, that having used paypal to purchase from them kept my credit card info safe.
I think one big word of caution though is in order and may be getting lost in the recent campaign: Just because someone is registered on Tdiclub as a Vendor does not mean that Tdiclub warrants a transaction with them. It is my understanding that Tdiclub does not endorse any Vendor; their product; does not rank Vendors (ie Awesome, Good, ok etc etc); and does not resolve issues involving Vendor transactions (although there is a bad vendor thread).
It is my understanding that Tdiclub just has the Vendor's info on file in the event they do something sh*tty, they can be banned, removed from selling as vendor etc etc.. In other words, Tdiclub probably cannot retroactively fix a bad vendor transaction/experience. I think this is important to point out to prevent some from thinking from the current campaign that they can "drop their guard" a bit because they are dealing with a person/entity on Tdiclub that has 'Vendor' status. We all have a separate obligation to use common sense and our best judgment when dealing with any transaction, especially on the internet.

^This X 1000

Tdiclub vendor registration does not remove your responsibility of due diligence. Always check people out and get to know them or evaluate their business model and behaviors. I personally think all of our currently registered and pending-registration vendors are awesome because they are working hard and have a professionlized presence on Tdi club. But always always always buyer beware!

Tdiclub CAN NOT and will not warrant, intervene, arbitrate in any fashion. Our vendor registration process only proves that there is a live human being on the other end of the phone, that they are responsive to contact attempts, and that they have jumped through the hoop of submitting a one-page FAX application.

However, I find daily several members who are either hawking parts from a junkyard, or are reselling parts from the VW dealership they work at through the personal items FS list here. It does our registered vendors and YOU the buying/selling public, a disservice to allow these stealth vendors here. Everyone's got to play by the same rules, or there's no point to having any rule, is there?

This thread's purpose is to rate individual people as buyers and sellers, but did drift onto this topic. This thread's purpose is to rate individual people as buyers and sellers.

Here are my summarized thoughts on unregistered 'stealth' vendors and how they hurt the community.

Okay, we should get back to rating buyers and sellers

-Moderator.

 

[SandbaggerOne]

Purchased from: DieselDoug
Date of Transaction: January 2013
Feedback: Positve
Comments: Purchased a KEY-USB VCDS cable. Very quick shipment and cable as expected. Thanks.

 

[GraniteRooster]

Excellent Buyer - williamgd2

Just now looking at this thread...

I sold: OEM Portos wheel & tire set to williamgd2
Date: ~March 2012
Experience: Superior
Details: I will note that TDIClub member williamgd2 is a complete gentleman and a pleasure to meet. And, a frequent provider of good quality feedback in this thread. Thank you, williamgd2 for an excellent selling experience. It was an honor to meet you sir, I wish you all the best.
Cheers, GR

Also bought a set of VW oem 17in wheels with mounted great tires from tdi club member GRANITEROOSTER Very positive purchase Great wheels with great tires. Nice Guy

 

[Seismik]

seller: 96tdiuser
purchased: '96 Passat TDI
date: January 2013
The transaction went very smoothly, and he was accomodating to our needs to meeting an out of state vehicle purchase. Excellent seller.

 

[Crankous]

Purchased from: AeroTDIclub
Date of Transaction: January
Feedback: Positve
Comments: I purchased an 11mm injector pump from him. Very nice guy to talk with. I received the pump and it looks like USPS may have dropped the box. He was very quick to send over all of the information needed to process a claim if needed, he sent the box insured, signature confirmation. Overall great experience dealing with him. Thanks again Aero!!

 

[TDIDaveNH]

Purchased from: uturn
Date of Transaction: 1.22.13
Feedback: Positve
Comments: I purchased 2 LCAs, a light switch and a windowlet from Lorne off a B4. Parts were exceedingly well packed, in great condition and removed from vehicle in a craftsman like manner.... I'm happy.

 

[3turboz]

Purchased from: AThreeTDI
Date of Transaction: 1.28.13
Feedback: Positve
Comments: Purchased an EGR valve from Joe, great price and fast shipping.