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Re: Burned on the net, exposed.

To: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Burned on the net, exposed.
From: Jim <jdeatsc1@rochester.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:03:54 -0400
Yep, and I did at first as well FT.  However, it only takes me one time to back
off which is what I've done.
Aaron also had problems which is what prompted me to bring this up.

Jim


Fred Thomas wrote:

> Jim, I've dealt with Albert many, many times and never had a problem, as a
> matter of fact, he has sent more parts free of any charges (inc. shipping)
> than he has charged me for, I am not doubting you, but, my dealings with the
> Fisher family (Elizabeth also), have been way, way above board, and I have
> found him to be extremely trust worthy.  "FT"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim <jdeatsc1@rochester.rr.com>
> To: spitfires <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 7:36 AM
> Subject: Burned on the net, exposed.
>
> >
> > I have been in correspondance with Aaron (spitracer) regarding being
> > burned by the individual mentioned below.  Since Aaron has decided to
> > relate his story I shall as well.  We had decided to allow the
> > individual to make things right with Aaron.  This has not happened.
> >
> > This story deals with one Mr. Albert Fisher Jones of Comfort, Texas who
> > claims to have either been a dealer in British Cars or some such
> > association in the past.
> >
> > I bought a pair of horns from Fisher for $30 (I believe).  As advertised
> > and work fine so far. I also wanted to purchase a set of letters
> > (TRIUMPH) for the bonnet.  He sent these as well, apparently no charge
> > and I was quite happy with that.
> > I bought a front bumper from Fisher for $30 (fair price) plus $10
> > shipping.  When the bumper FINALLY arrived (long after the check was
> > cashed) I found that
> > the bumper is crap.  It has cracks, bends and kinks and is not able to
> > be straightened/welded and then rechromed.  I'm stuck with it.
> > My fault for assuming that I would be sent something that I could at
> > least get rechromed.  A lesson learned.
> > When I explained to Mr. Jones that I thought the bumper he sent me was
> > 'crap' he berated me for using such foul language in email that might be
> > seen by a
> > youngster.
> >
> > Oh.  His response was that he didn't charge me for the 'letters' for the
> > bonnet.  I would gladly pay for the letters if I was able to get a
> > decent bumper.
> > The balance of his response is for me to return the bumper and get my
> > money back.  Yeah right.
> >
> > Oh well,  live and learn.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > --
> > Rawchester, Neu Yawk
> > Sptifire MkII "HardWay"  FC68436L  Red, what else?
> >
> >

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Rawchester, Neu Yawk
Sptifire MkII "HardWay"  FC68436L  Red, what else?



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