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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Default received wrong bars, how would you handle this?

I know I'm probably jumping the gun here but just wanna see what others think. Here is what's going on.

11-14 asked seller to send me a invoice for a set of custom made to order handlebars, seller said sent
11-15 still no invoice
11-16 seller sent invoice totaling $37 additional fees for shipping and paypal fees that was suppose to be included.
11-16 another invoice sent, $10 more than discussed. I payed it.
11-24 asked for update, bars were almost done.
11-25 tracking received
11-28 wrong size bars, they were dropped shipped from another company on the other side of the coast. Not custom made like advertised, seller said he would send a return label and start the new bars immediately.
11-29 asked if I got the label, received nothing
11-30 asked if I got label, received nothing
12-1 asked about label and nothing. Asked about bars and was told they are almost ready
12-2 again he asked about label and still nothing. Bars are almost ready again
12-3 asked for a update on label and bars no response

How long until enough is enough? I can file a paypal claim but am I just being impatient? When do I throw in the towel?
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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File a Paypal dispute stating you want a refund minus shipping cost.

I would have not gone through the deal once seeing an additional fee were being added without my consent.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Next In Line
File a Paypal dispute stating you want a refund minus shipping cost.

I would have not gone through the deal once seeing an additional fee were being added without my consent.

Agree start the paypal claim.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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Enough already, get your money back.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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He's running down the clock.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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Also agree, PayPal dispute, but that depends on how the payment was processed - if he sent an invoice and you paid accordingly then good for you, but if you made payment as a "gift", then no means of disputing.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Payment was not sent as a gift. Just trying to figure out if I'm jumping the jump or not
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Give him a deadline then tell him if you don't get them by then you coming after your money. Crazy time of year and the guy may be legitimately swamped.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I could be way off here, but how about an old fashioned phone call? Just be honest, explain your concerns and see if he understands and would agree to a refund or if he has something to say that may explain what's going on.
After that, you can decide what to do, but maybe you are actually taking to him.
Anyway- just a thought.
 
Old Dec 4, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by andyshd
I could be way off here, but how about an old fashioned phone call? Just be honest, explain your concerns and see if he understands and would agree to a refund or if he has something to say that may explain what's going on.
After that, you can decide what to do, but maybe you are actually taking to him.
Anyway- just a thought.
I agree with this approach, but would send a follow-up email confirming what was discussed and agreed, just to have this in the back pocket as written record should it result in a PayPal claim.


"Jumping the Gun"
If he doesn't respond favourably to the phone call and meet the deadlines agreed for the shipping with tracking detail, then you would have offered him more than enough leeway, and its time to lodge a claim with PayPal.

Of course you must decide if you'll accept an off the shelf item, or what was agreed, a custom item.
 



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