Diesel
Enthusiast
I'm posting this here because the person in question owns a Viper RT10 and I wanted to warn the Viper guys as well. If I posted this in the wrong section I apologize, couldn't find a better place for it.
I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. I responded to a thread about some chrome 17x11 ZR1 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sports on them. Derrick Backeburg AKA SStrokedTNTLS1 was selling them back in May. Anyway, to make a long story short I sent him the cashiers check for $1600 on May 30th (I'm looking at the receipt) which covered $1500 for the wheels and $100 for 1/2 of the shipping to me which was supposed to be 2nd day air.
I was told the shipping came out too high and he wanted to ship it through Atlas Rims in San Antonio. I said "fine as long as it gets to me". Well it's been about 6 weeks now and I have not heard anything but excuses from him. Today was the last straw.....he told me he would have a confirmation on what was going on, no call as usual. I am not ruling out the fact that Derrick had every intention to do a good transaction. However, it's his responsibility as the seller to make sure the wheels get to me on time and if they don't to take care of it.
I sent the cashiers check via USPS and I had it signature confirmed which means someone had to sign for it in order to attain it. My question is this: What can I do (legally) to get my $$$ back? Someone suggested mail fraud.......I am going to talk with a lawyer friend of mine tomorrow and see what he says, but I thought input from those who've done internet transactions might be a great place to start.
If I am wrong about any of this I will offer my apologies, but until I get my money or the wheels, I will keep this thread up for others to be wary. Thanks for reading guys.
I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. I responded to a thread about some chrome 17x11 ZR1 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sports on them. Derrick Backeburg AKA SStrokedTNTLS1 was selling them back in May. Anyway, to make a long story short I sent him the cashiers check for $1600 on May 30th (I'm looking at the receipt) which covered $1500 for the wheels and $100 for 1/2 of the shipping to me which was supposed to be 2nd day air.
I was told the shipping came out too high and he wanted to ship it through Atlas Rims in San Antonio. I said "fine as long as it gets to me". Well it's been about 6 weeks now and I have not heard anything but excuses from him. Today was the last straw.....he told me he would have a confirmation on what was going on, no call as usual. I am not ruling out the fact that Derrick had every intention to do a good transaction. However, it's his responsibility as the seller to make sure the wheels get to me on time and if they don't to take care of it.
I sent the cashiers check via USPS and I had it signature confirmed which means someone had to sign for it in order to attain it. My question is this: What can I do (legally) to get my $$$ back? Someone suggested mail fraud.......I am going to talk with a lawyer friend of mine tomorrow and see what he says, but I thought input from those who've done internet transactions might be a great place to start.
If I am wrong about any of this I will offer my apologies, but until I get my money or the wheels, I will keep this thread up for others to be wary. Thanks for reading guys.
