Been ripped off what can I do?
20 January 2005, 02:37 PM
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If the skanker is a trader the his local authority Trading Standards Dept may be able to help you but if its a private individual then they wont. In that case you should write to him immediately requesting a refund (due to his dishonesty/misrepresentation); send two copies, one first class and the second recorded delivery. If he doesnt reply satisfactorily write again giving him a reasonable period of time in which to meet your demands, say fourteen days; if he doesnt then visit your local County Court and take it from there. For a claim of up to £300 you will be looking at a fee of £30. Hopefully the threat of a CCJ will prompt him into action. The digital pictures shouldnt be a problem because youre dealing with civil law rather than criminal law; you only need to make a convincing case in order to win.
Now that you mention 'Photoshop' its obvious; it looked like wear to me, although it didnt look right, if you know what I mean?
Good luck
Simon
Now that you mention 'Photoshop' its obvious; it looked like wear to me, although it didnt look right, if you know what I mean?
Good luck
Simon
Last edited by GC8; 20 January 2005 at 02:40 PM.
20 January 2005, 03:16 PM
#34
I was thinking of writing to him too. It isn't a trader I believe 
I hope he reads the email I sent him and replies soon, I'm off to the Police station this afternoon to report it.
I didn't see the photoshopping at the time it's only after looking at the area on the photo and they zooming in that you can see it quite blatantly
I hope he reads the email I sent him and replies soon, I'm off to the Police station this afternoon to report it.I didn't see the photoshopping at the time it's only after looking at the area on the photo and they zooming in that you can see it quite blatantly
20 January 2005, 03:35 PM
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Looking at the photo again...The 'photoshopping' is clearly visable now...
What a cheeky little ******
Even though the little ****** lives at the other end of the country, I would be tempted to go and pay him a visit, for a little payback...
What a cheeky little ******
Even though the little ****** lives at the other end of the country, I would be tempted to go and pay him a visit, for a little payback...
20 January 2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestaboy
Looking at the photo again...The 'photoshopping' is clearly visable now...
If only I'd seen it earlier. That was a zoomed in cropped version of the photo he sent, not very intelligent
Originally Posted by fiestaboy
What a cheeky little ******
Even though the little ****** lives at the other end of the country, I would be tempted to go and pay him a visit, for a little payback...
20 January 2005, 04:01 PM
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If you want to contact trading standards then from what I know you have to speak to your local trading standards office first, not his. Not sure how much they'll be able to do though as the seller is not a trader.
20 January 2005, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
I know If only I'd seen it earlier. That was a zoomed in cropped version of the photo he sent, not very intelligent
Fancy a trip to Lancashire
If only I'd seen it earlier. That was a zoomed in cropped version of the photo he sent, not very intelligent Fancy a trip to Lancashire
james
20 January 2005, 05:34 PM
#45
Originally Posted by ajm
I see what you mean, he has copy/pasted a rectangle of cloth from somewhere else!
Cheeky little tinker!
Cheeky little tinker!
Originally Posted by gsm1
If you want to contact trading standards then from what I know you have to speak to your local trading standards office first, not his. Not sure how much they'll be able to do though as the seller is not a trader.
I contacted his earlier and they emailed me back telling me to contact mine and the Police just did the same. I'll do it in a minute
Originally Posted by j4mou
lancashire isnt that far from me mate, if you have no luck, pm me, and ile happily have a ride out with a couple of mates.
james
james
It's still got to be a fair old treck from where you are I'll keep you informed anyway Thanks everyone
21 January 2005, 10:29 AM
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Yesterday I received this PM from the guy replying to my first PM when I didn't realise that the photo was fake. This was my second PM showing him the photos. Waste of time now because he knew what they looked like before he sent them
hi paul
sorry ur not happy with the seat
got one as replacement
bit damp cos the car had no glass in it
can send to you if you want it
rsvp
peter
I've now replied
Paul.
Originally Posted by *********
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Hi Peter
Got some photos now of how the drivers seat turned up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...1downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...7675/seat3.jpg
As you can see the seat doesn't look like it did in the photos you emailed me anymore.
Paul
Got some photos now of how the drivers seat turned up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...1downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...7675/seat3.jpg
As you can see the seat doesn't look like it did in the photos you emailed me anymore.
Paul
sorry ur not happy with the seat
got one as replacement
bit damp cos the car had no glass in it
can send to you if you want it
rsvp
peter
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Hi Peter
That message was sent before it became clear yesterday that you had adjusted the photos you'd sent me using photoshop or something similar to cover up that hole
Basically you deceived me and I want my money back, that interior with a hole in wasn't worth £150 and you know it.
Paul
hi paul
sorry ur not happy with the seat
got one as replacement
bit damp cos the car had no glass in it
can send to you if you want it
rsvp
peter
That message was sent before it became clear yesterday that you had adjusted the photos you'd sent me using photoshop or something similar to cover up that hole
Basically you deceived me and I want my money back, that interior with a hole in wasn't worth £150 and you know it.
Paul
Originally Posted by ************
Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Hi Peter
Got some photos now of how the drivers seat turned up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...1downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...7675/seat3.jpg
As you can see the seat doesn't look like it did in the photos you emailed me anymore.
Paul
Got some photos now of how the drivers seat turned up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...1downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2downsized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...7675/seat3.jpg
As you can see the seat doesn't look like it did in the photos you emailed me anymore.
Paul
sorry ur not happy with the seat
got one as replacement
bit damp cos the car had no glass in it
can send to you if you want it
rsvp
peter
No not quite
21 January 2005, 10:42 AM
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you would have thought a regular on this board wouldnt try to ripoff another regular - so much for a friendly community when you cant even trust your fellow snetter...****
21 January 2005, 10:56 AM
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Hope it turns out alright Paul, it had not occurred to me that his photos were sent to you digitally so I see the problem from your side. Not very honest of him I must say.
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21 January 2005, 11:03 AM
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Robbing Paul to pay Peter?
Paul,
I'd say you have a clear-cut case of deception. This guy has deceived you into buying an item that he has described incorrectly. He's now afraid that you take it further and are risking his, no doubt, 'good' reputation.
He clearly knew what he was doing and i wonder what he thought would happen when it was discovered he'd altered the picture?!
Hope it works out well for you.
James
I'd say you have a clear-cut case of deception. This guy has deceived you into buying an item that he has described incorrectly. He's now afraid that you take it further and are risking his, no doubt, 'good' reputation.
He clearly knew what he was doing and i wonder what he thought would happen when it was discovered he'd altered the picture?!
Hope it works out well for you.
James
21 January 2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ajm
Peter eh?..... you bought seats off pslewis!!?? 
I might be an opinionated old todger but I would never, ever stitch anyone up ..................... the short term gain is simply not worth losing your self respect and dignity, in my humble ... as ever
Hope you get it all sorted ...... but, it still leaves a bad taste in the mouth how someone could do that, ESPECIALLY if its someone off here!
Pete
01 February 2005, 03:33 PM
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**update**
Still no replacement seat and the car's still sat there waiting for an interior to sell it It's out of tax now too I've sent the guy 3 PMs now and he's not responded to any of them and he's still posting and offering parts
Still no replacement seat and the car's still sat there waiting for an interior to sell it
It's out of tax now too I've sent the guy 3 PMs now and he's not responded to any of them and he's still posting and offering parts
01 February 2005, 03:42 PM
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paul, wouldn't it be a shame if another user did some detective work and named and shamed this person.
I cannot believe that this person is still posting, espacially after stiffing one of the gestapo.
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I cannot believe that this person is still posting, espacially after stiffing one of the gestapo
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01 February 2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mj
paul, wouldn't it be a shame if another user did some detective work and named and shamed this person.
I cannot believe that this person is still posting, espacially after stiffing one of the gestapo.
user - account - delete
I cannot believe that this person is still posting, espacially after stiffing one of the gestapo
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