Thanks Dave,
A calm voice of reason.
I have sat tight for 10 weeks, but I am genuinely worried that I'll never get the parts, and that Mr Fiat have a darkside to their business.
The buy it now situation is the oldest scam in the book. It's known by a few names such as "fishing". A victim is lured into a sale with a bargain price (the hook) and signs up. Then when it comes to pay they are presented with unreasonable T & C's or small print to boost the price they owe. If they kick up a fuss then they are discredited as a fool who wants something for nothing.
I mistook the safety of an ebay buy it now auction to protect me from this sort of scam.
If Mr Fiat is so genuine and sincere I would like him to explain where my items are that I have paid $500 for, and if they are a genuine business why do they consistantly decieve customers into parting with thier hard earned cash by offering goods for sale that they simply do not have?????
Dont take just my word for it see their ebay feedback below:
Ebay item No 200890078779, Porsche 911 Turn Lens. Buyer id: livefromCT
Price $162.
Feedback
“50 days and no item, no contact, 2nd time with this seller. Disappointing.”
Ebay item No 160875107370, Alfa Giulietta 750 Window opener set New.
Buyer id: goletadave. Price $119.
Feedback
“They did not have the parts that were advertised”
Ebay item No 160932193369, Alfa GT Junior GTV Floor Mat set New.
Buyer id: lantoga. Price $119.
Feedback
“Won item on the 18th Feb emailed on 27th he doesn’t have it. Very poor seller”
Ebay item No 160754243420, Lamborghini Marcelo Gandini emblem.
Buyer id: 49 piano. Price $53
Feedback
“Claims item was lost, then claimed out of stock but still listed. Wasted my time”
Ebay item No 200602947674, Porsche 356 Coupe wiper pivot Seal
Buyer id: caliclassic1. Price $22.
Feedback
“The item never arrived, no emails, no contact!”
Ebay item No 150333849946, Lamborghini Enamel emblems New.
Buyer id: dansims. Price $105.
Feedback
“Bought 4 Emblems, 1 not in stock, refunded but now stuck with 3 I can’t use!”
Ebay item No 200612795786, Porsche 356 Orange Front Lens Set New.
Buyer id: 1958-356a. Price $40
Feedback
“Seller did not have items in stock, he is selling back ordered parts! Refunded.”
Ebay item No 200363402599, Ferrari 246 GT Dino Wheel 6.5 x 14
Buyer id: koolshake. Price $425
Feedback
“Seller couldn’t get wheel-cancelled order-refunded”
Ebay item 200547553870, VW Karmann Ghia Dashboard Cap 1966-70
Buyer id: vecchionovo. Price $90
Feedback
“Paid on 23rd December 2010, but never arrived!
Ebay item 200466275151, Porsche 356 Dashboard rubber set New
Buyer id: vecchionovo. Price $29
Feedback
“Paid on 23rd December 2010, but never arrived!!!”
So Dave, the question is do I sit tight or shout from the rooftops to maybe prevent others from falling foul of these tactics?