Tireburner is a scammer

[StangFlyer]

Originally Posted by Mr 5 0

All part of the unbridled fun of using the internet to buy and sell parts to and from total strangers - and why I never, ever buy or sell that way. Life is far too short for the aggravation.

I for one have bought many things (mostly computer related items) online from individual parties using eBay. And, although I have never purchased any automotive parts myself using the MW classifieds, I have sold parts thru our classified's here. My own personal experience thus far has been almost all positive. The only problem I've ever had is one time I sold the set of MAC headers I used to run back in the day on my 302 to some guy in NJ and sent them COD. UPS messed up and did not collect the COD and just left the package. Of course, the guy vanished after this and I suddenly couldn't get a hold of him. I did get my money, but had to go through the hassle of collecting from the UPS insurance. For the guy in NJ it was his lucky day at UPS' expense.

You just have to be smart about buying from classified's and use common sense. Here's a good FAQ about using the classified's that we've had up here for a long time.

In any event, this is the second time that this type of situation has come up with Josh on the site. Unfortunately, regardless of what's really going on... I don't have time to sort out Josh's classified misunderstandings nor do I want to. Quite understandably I would think, a moderator who has a knack for poor or controversial classified dealings does not reflect well on MW; not to mention themselves. As such, I have removed Tireburner as a moderator and changed his account status back to a standard member. I think that is best for MW, for our members, and for Josh.

[srv1]

Thats just to bad. One would think with a high post count that one would be reliable. Usually ANYONE here with a decent or high post count I can usually trust without any doubt. Josh you should have told him straight up that you spent his money and you are now in a finacial bind. He would be upset but at least he would know what was going on. I hope you get your money back soon Drew!

James

[Mr 5 0]

Originally Posted by StangMan

I for one have bought many things (mostly computer related items) online from individual parties using eBay. And, although I have never purchased any automotive parts myself using the MW classifieds, I have sold parts thru our classified's here. My own personal experience thus far has been almost all positive. The only problem I've ever had is one time I sold the set of MAC headers I used to run back in the day on my 302 to some guy in NJ and sent them COD. UPS messed up and did not collect the COD and just left the package. Of course, the guy vanished after this and I suddenly couldn't get a hold of him. I did get my money, but had to go through the hassle of collecting from the UPS insurance. For the guy in NJ it was his lucky day at UPS' expense.

You just have to be smart about buying from classified's and use common sense.

I know that thousands of people successfully use internet classified ads to buy and sell things every day but I have never liked mail order anything to begin with and I can usually find whatever I need, especially auto parts, nearby, where I can see the item and judge the condition and quality as well as have my part (or whatever) immediately. That's just me. I did not mean to disparage MW's classifieds or the wisdom of buying/selling via internet classifieds. I was only stating my personal preference.

In any event, this is the second time that this type of situation has come up with Josh on the site. Unfortunately, regardless of what's really going on... I don't have time to sort out Josh's classified misunderstandings nor do I want to. Quite understandably I would think, a moderator who has a knack for poor or controversial classified dealings does not reflect well on MW; not to mention themselves. As such, I have removed Tireburner as a moderator and changed his account status back to a standard member. I think that is best for MW, for our members, and for Josh.

I have to agree. Josh may well be innocent of any intentional wrongdoing here (and I believe he is) but the appearance of a moderator scamming another MW member, blocking Drew's messages when he tried to find out what happened to his promised part and in general, acting irresponsibly in financial dealings does not reflect well on him and by association, Mustang Works.

Good call, Dan.

[RBatson]

Good to hear it got resolved. As far as being a broke college student, I've been there.

Originally Posted by StangMan

UPS messed up and did not collect the COD and just left the package. Of course, the guy vanished after this and I suddenly couldn't get a hold of him. I did get my money, but had to go through the hassle of collecting from the UPS insurance. For the guy in NJ it was his lucky day at UPS' expense.

Sorry to hear that. If the package was marked COD and the driver didn't collect, then the driver had to pay the COD amount.