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This thread is for deceptive eBay listings that are "loose with the truth" or plain wrong or deceptive.
It is NOT about scam listings for Monaros etc that most people can spot from a mile away, items that receive a higher price than what you think it is worth, or funny items. It is purely to help stop people being misled into buying something that isnt what it purports to be.
Please dont paste huge long links, if you don't know how to make a link then just use the item number. Post reasons why it is deceptive and if you are not sure then say so.
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First cab off the rank.
Item [url="http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-HK-HT-HG-GTS-MONARO-PREM-BROUGHAM-2-TONE-HORNS_W0QQitemZ190337750870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c51039756&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]190337750870[/url] seller gezz72 is selling "HOLDEN HK HT HG GTS MONARO PREM BROUGHAM 2 TONE HORNS"
This is actually two single tone low note horns for Belmont/Kingswood/Monaro/Monaro GTS
Currently at $112 with a few hours to go.
They are just standard horns. Models above had an additional hi note fitted for dual horns (standard on GTS, option on others), Premier/Brougham had a different low note altogether.
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Heres one! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayI...ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITThis is a supposed "stroker" engine, which according to the seller "had so much torque it ripped out the transmission and IRS" and broke the corner off the block. Apparrently / HM GEM engines can get that much power out of a 5 litre with stock injectors, manifold, throttle body etc. The Q&As are interesting too. Edited by user Tuesday, 6 October 2009 8:41:54 PM(UTC)
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They can!!!...just look at the dizzy!...lol...:-)
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Heres a different approach, and a great way to get your point across: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/w...ewItem&item=260486689133Exposing the rubbish on ebay, one listing at a time! Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ Judge a successful man not on how he treats his peers, but on how he treats those less fortunate. |
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hahaha nicely done, he must have got his mates to write the questions in, lol
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Haha, that gasket one is brilliant.
I think hes heeding the advice of Bob Kotmel, a columnist for Street Machine. His idea was to list these cheap, crappy parts on Ebay with extremely accurate descriptions, as the seller has done. Name the supplier, the faults and everything you didnt like. Thereby outing the horrible product without slander or risk of legal trouble. After all, youre just following Ebays rules about accurate item description, right?
But the question still remains why people try them in the first place? I know we cant all afford top shelf stuff, i certainly cant, but ive never, ever bought any of the real cheapie stuff. |
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From what I can piece together there is guy in NZ who is selling a heap of Procomp stuff on trademe (NZ form of ebay). I bought a "Holden High Volume Oil Pump" about 12 months ago from them (branded as procomp). When I went to fit it, after packing the pump (it took ages to feed oil) and having it run for a little bit it blew the supplied filter to pieces. Luckily I was there to shut it off and not driving down the road. Soon after I pulled the heads off to rebuild them and upon startup there was no way the pump would pick up oil. Got rid of that pile of crap and it was the best thing I ever did. Tried contacting the seller about this and was told it was my fault. Never again will I rely on procomp for core engine stuff. In saying that, I brought one of their electronic dizzys from Rares and after getting it tuned it is running sweet. Hopefully their other stuff is better since I also have one of their gilmer kits to fit.
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The same procrap people again.. Read this thread http://www.fastlane.com....topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21952 if you want to see how they treat you when you question them over false/misleading advertising, sending incorrect components and blaming you cause they dont fit. Then try and get a refund out of them. They need to be shut down. The biggest misleading statement on their ads is that the part is "exactly" the same or an exact "copy" as the "name" brand stuff. They use wording such as "complete Kit" Leading you to believe that the kit would bolt straight in etc. The kits never do, they need massive machine work, bolt holes in the wrong spots parts supplied not correct for other parts supplied etc. The name of these procomp ebay sellers are. A T RACING WORLD, DIRECT ENGINE PARTS, SYDNEY SPEED SUPPLIES and a couple more I think. They are all the same people. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE ASSHOLES. YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!! Dave
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If I want advice on what parts are good to use I just talk to my local workshop and ask what brands they use , after all they have to warranty their work.
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hi to all just new to this ... im the bloke who put the pro CRap HEAD GASKETS ON ebay... and it was not my mates who posted the questions.. its honest ebay feedback.. i was so furious at having to do headgaskets before even starting the car!!! and this was wat me n me mate came up with. the little guys stickin it to the big guys who walk all over us.. ive contacted today tonite and consumer affairs but still waiting for a response!! these FU#K wits need to be banned from selling there crap!!!
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procomp have had a bad wrap on most forums including here, see here http://www.fastlane.com....topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21952it is getting quite well known how bad there products are as well, so hopefully that starts affecting there sales just remember they go by the names procomp, at racing and sydney speed supplies (sss) these are all the cons, just different names
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This may not be ebay but is along the same lines. http://www.trademe.co.nz...es/auction-249171664.htmCheck out the stamping on the ID tag
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The v and p on each end of the numbers mean the car was stolen the chassis number and the body plates where removed when the car was recovered (or the car was badly smashed at some time and the panel shop forgot to re stamp the number) so the Victorian police issued it with an id for registration and identification purposes only. it also has a vb vc 253 engine number looking for an ex ambulance based on the hj/x/z 2 tonner see photo and collector of all things ambulance police fire and the odd hq to wb parts Edited by user Friday, 23 October 2009 10:25:54 PM(UTC)
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looking for an ex ambulance based on the hj/x/z 2 tonner see photo
and collector of all things ambulance police fire and the odd hq to wb parts |
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well its not deceptive but i didnt know Hj coupes were worth an arma and a leg.. as teh ad says... get in quick before the price doubles.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/H...Cars?hash=item255720593a
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i think the price doubled a few times while he was typing
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that car has been for sale heaps and heaps of times, big rubbish if ya ask me
I innovate, never imitate..
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Ahh this HJ coupe is back....if it sells at the asking price of $44750, consider BOTH my cars on the market, if the offer of $35k and a VK (so total value of $36k!) is legit, he would be mad not to take it.
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we often read about sellers that are jerks, well sometimes, buyers are just as bad.. I innovate, never imitate.. Edited by user Friday, 20 November 2009 7:05:14 AM(UTC)
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