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Ebay Warning !
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
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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-...4#ht_500wt_956 How can he charge £34.50 for an M18 bolt badly welded onto a bit of tube....
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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".
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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/view...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
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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. |
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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.
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That is naughty - happened to me, but it was an identical listing from some scam merchant in China
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Paypal
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
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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. tilly |
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