Ebay Warning !

[Spikehaus]

Gents,

I have noticed an increase in the parts available for the Roadster on E bay. After having a look at some of the parts available they look very similar to parts that where supplied by a company with maybe not of had the best reputation in the past?

Please think, before you purchase, ask around about the supplier. What appears gem may not sparkle once purchased! I nearly got caught out myself this time round.

However, I may be completely wrong about this?

Just make sure you use Paypal and pay with your credit card, that way at least you have a chance of getting your money back...

If in doubt, stick with who is recommend.

Happy Building

[Tatey]

I think i know who you mean. Dan Miles Mini, i do still love his rear camber adjuster....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Adjuster-Rear-Top-Wishbone-suitable-Haynes-Roadster_W0QQitemZ270466188527QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ef90a84 ef&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_956

How can he charge £34.50 for an M18 bolt badly welded onto a bit of tube....

[deezee]

I've dealt with GTS (off Ebay) in the past. But his reputation concerned me. I felt that at least with Ebay I'm protected. I paid my money and had the parts on my door in 5 working days. But you get what you pay for. Its cheap for a reason. Now that may not bother you, after all the book is called "Sports car on a BUDGET".

[londonsean69]

This exact thing was discussed recently.

Both here - http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=2765

and on LB - http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=122018

Obviously GTS have a sh1te reputation - probably well deserved.

But, the service I got was fine.

I only found out it was GTS when my parcel arrived and theirs was the return address.

'Maybe' he has finally sorted himself out, although I believe he still owes a few people money over on LB

[chriseyj]

A small warning, I bought some laser cut diff brackets from ebay to later find that they were not exactly to book spec being 5mm wider on the faces that bolt to chassis. I should of measured but welded them as described in book then found mounting holes were too far apart!
Had to weld up holes and drill again.

[Talonmotorsport]

What worries me some what about this whole trying to get away from his bad rep , is that he offers a chassis and a 'delux starter kit' for the Haynes Roadster but has to use MY ebay pics on his web site so he has a pic of a product that he should already have. :mad: :confused: :rolleyes:

[londonsean69]

What worries me some what about this whole trying to get away from his bad rep , is that he offers a chassis and a 'delux starter kit' for the Haynes Roadster but has to use MY ebay pics on his web site so he has a pic of a product that he should already have. :mad: :confused: :rolleyes:

Ahhhh, so that is what the messages here and on LB were about.

That is naughty - happened to me, but it was an identical listing from some scam merchant in China

[spud69]

I think i know who you mean. Dan Miles Mini, i do still love his rear camber adjuster....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Adjuster-Rear-Top-Wishbone-suitable-Haynes-Roadster_W0QQitemZ270466188527QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ef90a84 ef&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_956

How can he charge £34.50 for an M18 bolt badly welded onto a bit of tube....

They're down to £26 now, :eek: , but i've never seen anything so shoddy Tatey. He should of at least cut off the bolt head and welded it on properly..:eek: :eek:

[scopx]

If using paypal, and the deal goes sour, you must contact paypal with 40 days from purchase. After that, they send polite letter explaining exclusions including time limit.
TLS

[Tilly819]

Oh Bug**R i think i may have been got, i just ordered a pair of front cycle wings from dan miles mini this morning, sereves me right for being to lazy to make them * DOH *
ah well we will have to wait and see says allow 4 days for delivery so il let you now end of next week, thats if they even turn up. :confused:

tilly

[Bonzo]

You may be OK :)

His feedback profile at the moment is not too bad ( Loose terms )

I do know that since I started my build, he has had two user accounts suspended by ebay ;)

Carefull where you choose to spend your money chaps ;) :)

[HandyAndy]

without being "hard sell", Saturn sports cars now have the full range of body parts for the Roadster, check out the Saturn web site ;)

cheers
andy

[oldtimer]

Just had a look at the rear camber adjuster - that really is horrible to look at , a real 50p item!