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Old 11-20-2013, 06:27 PM
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Bad guy: Sm0k3yt43b34st

Tried to buy a Mazdaspeed Strut Bar for $250. Went through the usual steps to confirm the guy and the bar, he even sent me a pic of the bar with his name and date.

We had moved everything to personal email, which seemed fine, until of course after I sent him the money (paypal). Then the name associated with his email account changed, and the following day the account was altogether non-existent.

Disputing the paypal transaction now, wish me luck!
Old 11-20-2013, 06:42 PM
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That sux dude, good luck

Just say'n someone with a handle of Smokey the beast in l33t speak mmmmmm I would be Leary

Again .. g/l
Old 11-20-2013, 09:39 PM
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hey good luck, my advice on PayPal DONT DO THE GIFT BS. Just pay the extra 3% to cover ebay fees and claim it as a purchase. That way it can be disputed.

I don't know what you did, but it's something I've learned the hard way. 30 dollars to protect 1000 is cheap insurance to me.
Old 11-20-2013, 10:01 PM
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The 3% fees are extracted on the seller not the purchaser, I just add 3% to my payment to account for there lose to protect my payment as it seems fair.
Old 11-20-2013, 10:37 PM
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I seem to recall someone else having a problem with this guy. PM me any personal info you have on the guy, I will run him and see what I can come up with in terms of personal information.

Edit: I see his car is from New Mexico, is that what you have?

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