I traded a ls trans(cable) and 150 for a b17a shortblock. Well he sends the block, I send trans, no money yet. The block gets here today wrapped in a plastic bag. Yeah that is right, no pallet, no box, a clear plastic bag. Not the bad part yet, I start inspecting the block and the deck has sustained some serious damage in the form of dents That are deep and go halfway to the oil and cooling passages, still not the really bad part. I am mad now but I notice that the block has no serial numbers, just b17a stamped on it with the b and 1 looking really funny. Now I am pissed. I have called and emailed this guy numerous times with no return on his behalf. I will be leaving the US this year with my car, I can not even imagine how customs would look at a block with no numbers. WHat are my options and what is the sensible thing to do here.
The seller does not use this sight.

 

Cut you losses and chalk this one up to learnrng expirence.

 

If you used a credit card, call them up, and report damged goods. Could help.

 

He didnt send any $$$. Just traded so far.

PS....DONT send the $150!

 

Yeah, I don't think I will send any money,as far as the motor, the internals should go right into a b16 block right, since the share blocks. Should I take the block down to the police since the block numbers are removed.

 

I'd scrap the whole transaction. Since the block doesn't have a number (stolen) and the deck is totalled, you might as well keep the internals (the police can't give it back to the owner, so it won't do any good). I'd just post his name/addy all over the net to make sure he doesn't do business again. -C

 

What he said

 

Another scammer???? Shall I add him to the list??

 

black list the scumbag!!!!!
peace

 

How far are you from Bloomfield New Jersey, this is where the guy lives.

 

well, if he told you it was in great condition blah blah blah i guess you could try mail fraud or wire fraud. go talk to someone at the post office!

 

As for the cops, if you take the block to them, they have evidence against the bastard for theft. If you want to get him back (assuming you know name, number, addy, etc.), I'd give the police a call in his hometown and let them know what you've got. It's obviously stolen. Let them teach him a lesson.

 

Here is what he had to say he finally emailed back


will i have insurance on the block ant they said that it was fine the way it
was shipped.i have to give you the numbers tomarrow of the vin,block#(the
owner had it writen down).and i will be callin fed ex too.because that block
was in perfect cond.i will let you know what fed ex say.i work tomarrow so i
wont be home till late


What do you think, think I should take out the internals and report it to the 5-0

 

He knew it was bad, now he is trying to scam UPS.

How the hell UPS going to do that much damage to a block!!??

This sounds like its going to be a loooooong battle. Walk away with what you have. If he demands $$$, tell him to send another block thats in working order, and you will send the old one back.

He types like a child. Not very proffesional.

 

Here is one site you can report this individual so it doesn't happen to anybody else http://geocities.com/elcucui2000/ ,you also can do a search and report to internet fraud, etc. http://www.thepartstrader.com has a Fraud link too. Good Luck. I got scam myself a week ago I still

 

Here is his info, if anyone knows this guy is legit, post now.

CHUBS923@cs.com his email addy

ross bernat
73 willet st
bloomfield nj 07003

 

damn.... that sucks so bad. I'm tellin you, internet Trade is very dangerous. Unless he lives close to you, and you can see him and trade it in person, I wouldn't send nothing over the mail.

I have done MANY Transactions on the net. Alot on eBay. I've been scammed twice, but I got my money back thanks to Online insurance.

The best way to do it is through a third party online system. Like eBay and such. If its through just email and stuff, I'd stay away.

Just some tips for all...

 

Do not want anyone else getting shafted.

 

I'd only do internet trading through email with someone who I already feel is trustworthy. If I see someone posting things for sale with only 2 posts I don't even bother, even if they are offering good deals.