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Title: Have you ever been had? Post by: Fleach on November 03, 2012, 12:16:41 PM So, I just got home from what was possibly the worst kijiji transaction I've ever made. I found a Dreamcast listed at a reasonable price, contacted the seller and after some back and forth emails decided to go through with the purchase.
I met the seller at their condo and inspected the console. Everything seemed to be in order, all cords looked like they were there. I asked again if the system works and got "Yeah, works fine. I tested it out last night." OK, I thought. Let's do this. Once in the car I checked the bag with the system again. Uh oh! Chewed power cord, incorrect AV cord, system that reeked of tobacco. Called the seller... no answer. Blocked my number and tried again... The seller's just stepped out to run some errands and won't be home until 3 (when I have to be at work). Darn, I've been taken for a ride! Has this happened to any one here? Obviously, I'm not in the best of moods right now and just need to vent. GAH! Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 03, 2012, 03:20:51 PM That sucks dude :(
I've had nothing but good experience through kijiji and craigslist so far. Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: James on November 03, 2012, 03:50:28 PM I bought a console with some games at a car boot sale. I can't remember what it was and I had never heard of it before. It was similar to the Atari 2600. The box had a note on it saying "Last used in 1978!" What I didn't realise is that was probably because it hadn't worked since 1978. The pins in the cartridge slot were completely mangled. I think it cost me £2 so no big loss.
Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: Fleach on November 03, 2012, 04:05:58 PM Seller finally called me and said I can't get my cash back. $50 down the zoomer.
You guys think that if I can prove that the console works I can sell the lot as a "video game grab bag" type of assortment? Maybe make at least $10 or $20. I guess I should take this as an expensive buyer beware lesson Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: mumboking on November 03, 2012, 04:27:29 PM I bought a SNES from eBay before...
Console only and listed as not working. I won it for 99p with free postage. When it arrived, I plugged it in to find it worked fine! >:( Wait, I guess that's a good thing... :D Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: Razor Knuckles on November 03, 2012, 06:20:31 PM Fleach, I'm sorry to hear that man. Thats horrible of someone to do and I hope karma comes back to bite him. :grrr:
Go egg his place! Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: Haoie on November 03, 2012, 08:08:32 PM I remember some years ago I got duped into sending cash out of country for a game.
Bad move! Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: Fleach on November 03, 2012, 08:49:22 PM I remember some years ago I got duped into sending cash out of country for a game. Bad move! I had a similar experience when I was trying to sell a mountain bike. The dude said he was building schools in Africa or something and sent a "cheque." I looked at it and it said "Kamloops, DC (Kamloops is a city in British Columbia - or BC). Right away I broke off contact with the guy and tore up the cheque. Fleach, I'm sorry to hear that man. Thats horrible of someone to do and I hope karma comes back to bite him. :grrr: Go egg his place! Oh yeah, Karma is a harsh mistress. I'm sure this woman! will get hers. Probably needed the 50 for a drug fix. Title: Re: Have you ever been had? Post by: blcklblskt on November 04, 2012, 11:05:01 AM It would be one thing if the seller said they hadn't tested it, but to lie outright is wrong. I'd be angry if I were you as well.
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