'NOS 91 Al Mega - UPDATE PAGE 3
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Barneyballbags
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Well, my day just went tits up.
Got the bike out, left hand shifter was smashed to bits (presumably during transit).
To add to that, customs had inspected the bike and had repacked it wrong, leading to the front wheel rubbing metal-on-metal against the frame and stripping some of the paint right down to the bare metal.
And THEN, just as I was coming to terms with that, I found this:
It's terminal. And I'm not happy.
Got the bike out, left hand shifter was smashed to bits (presumably during transit).
To add to that, customs had inspected the bike and had repacked it wrong, leading to the front wheel rubbing metal-on-metal against the frame and stripping some of the paint right down to the bare metal.
And THEN, just as I was coming to terms with that, I found this:
It's terminal. And I'm not happy.
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Bummer,
Feel for you on this one, but, take the hit, pack it all away, send it back, get your money back, and don't think about it again.
Yes you'll be a few (quite a few i suppose) quid down, but do it
Feel for you on this one, but, take the hit, pack it all away, send it back, get your money back, and don't think about it again.
Yes you'll be a few (quite a few i suppose) quid down, but do it
Barneyballbags
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Crantinope":1i6mof17 said:
It cost me over £200 to get it here, and it'll cost the same to return it. Even if I got a full refund I'd be over £400 down because my postage costs wouldn't be recouped.
I've contacted the seller to ask for a partial refund to cover the cost of the frame. I can hopefully sell the components to recoup some money as everything else (bar the shifter) is in new condition.
Well that crack is a kick in the bo llocks for you, especially as it was bought as nos.
I'd be more livid with customs, you need to rip it out of them, demand compensation from them too, without a shadow of a doubt...
They've shafted you out of a not-insignificant amount of money... and for what exactly..... damage to your purchase...
I'd be more livid with customs, you need to rip it out of them, demand compensation from them too, without a shadow of a doubt...
They've shafted you out of a not-insignificant amount of money... and for what exactly..... damage to your purchase...
Barneyballbags
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The crack was there before the bike was sent, as the paint is discoloured around it, which would suggest (to me anyway) that a bit of oxidisation has occurred.
I'm pissed with customs for smashing up the shifter and for causing the superficial damage to the frame, but I could have lived with that. The crack has really saddened me as the bike is now effectively a write-off.
Hopefully the seller will be understanding. I realise that, because the bike hasn't been used, he may not have noticed the crack, but it was definitely there when he sold it to me, which makes the bike significantly not as described.
I really don't think that there was any deliberate intention to mislead me, but that doesn't make it any less gutting. Especially as I paid using Paypal Gift.
I'm pissed with customs for smashing up the shifter and for causing the superficial damage to the frame, but I could have lived with that. The crack has really saddened me as the bike is now effectively a write-off.
Hopefully the seller will be understanding. I realise that, because the bike hasn't been used, he may not have noticed the crack, but it was definitely there when he sold it to me, which makes the bike significantly not as described.
I really don't think that there was any deliberate intention to mislead me, but that doesn't make it any less gutting. Especially as I paid using Paypal Gift.
Yeah I kinda guessed the crack was already there, but you still need to claim back your full customs charge (cos afterall, it is a handling charge is it not, plus HM taxes) and it's been particularly well handled by their hands-like-shovels... 
Fingers crossed the seller does the decent thing..
If he's not a member on here, point him in the direction of this forum so he can see you're not trying to pull a fast one on him, too..
Fingers crossed the seller does the decent thing..
If he's not a member on here, point him in the direction of this forum so he can see you're not trying to pull a fast one on him, too..
Barneyballbags
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He is a member on here - "curtlorider". He only posted to sell the bike, but he is also a member on Pinkbike (same username which is always a good sign) and has bought/sold lots of bikes on there.
I've had nothing so far to suggest that he's dodgy, and I don't believe that he is. I've told him that I've posted on here so hopefully he'll take a look to see that I'm not trying to pull the wool over his eyes.
On the plus side, I'll have plenty of NOS DX gear to sell soon :roll:
I've had nothing so far to suggest that he's dodgy, and I don't believe that he is. I've told him that I've posted on here so hopefully he'll take a look to see that I'm not trying to pull the wool over his eyes.
On the plus side, I'll have plenty of NOS DX gear to sell soon :roll:
dmccart2
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Wow. Agree w/ the rest of the posters concerning the re-packing by customs. Not securing the wheel in the proper place and having it rub against the frame is an occurrence I've also witnessed in the past. People don't seem to realize that bikes, ESPECIALLY vintage bikes, aren't just toys to be tossed about. Sadly, this is one of the unavoidable hazards one has to deal w/ when shipping & receiving items. As to the crack, I agree w/ you as there is oxidation @ it leading me to believe that its been there for some time however thats only my opinion.
Barneyballbags
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Small update.
Had an email from the seller who has told me he was unaware of the crack. Given his honesty and good communication so far, I am happy to give him the benefit of the doubt. Given my past experience, a guilty seller goes quiet as soon as he's been paid!
He has agreed to work with me to sort this out, and I would like to get the frame repaired (the seller has agreed to pay for the work so I'm getting a few quotes) - it won't be subjected to any heavy use so I'm happy to do this.
Please see the other thread that I started, if you feel that you might be able to help. Thanks
Had an email from the seller who has told me he was unaware of the crack. Given his honesty and good communication so far, I am happy to give him the benefit of the doubt. Given my past experience, a guilty seller goes quiet as soon as he's been paid!
He has agreed to work with me to sort this out, and I would like to get the frame repaired (the seller has agreed to pay for the work so I'm getting a few quotes) - it won't be subjected to any heavy use so I'm happy to do this.
Please see the other thread that I started, if you feel that you might be able to help. Thanks
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