Beware of Ebay bargains.

chrisonord · December 29, 2020, 02:17:34 PM

I bought what I believed to be a reasonable bargain from Ebay, a part done Kopro mi4 with a mi 1 that was nearly finished. I bought it for the mi 4 as I wanted to make it into an early Westland helicopter. Anyhow, bargain turned into disappointment as it has several major parts, ie the whole cockpit and some other interior parts missing, making it a pointless project. I know that it wasn't that expensive, but the point is the add didn't say parts were missing, so lesson for today ask before you buy.
Chris

PR19_Kit · December 29, 2020, 02:41:19 PM

Claim your money back Chris, the seller didn't describe the item correctly.

chrisonord · December 29, 2020, 02:43:55 PM

I have messaged him to see what he says and give him a chance, if he is arsey with me then I will contact Ebay. They have been very helpful previously thankfully. I am gutted that the kit is incomplete as I was looking forward to building it.
Chris

Flyer · December 29, 2020, 03:15:21 PM

Yep, need to be careful with eBay purchases. Had a few run ins with sellers over the years, mostly to do with R/C products, but a experience with a plastic model came to mind when I read this thread, a FA/18 listed as parts missing, don't remember what part's were actually missing, canopy I think it was, but I wanted it for the RAAF decals that was in the description not the kit itself and messaged the seller to confirm those decals are included and they said yes so I brought it, when it turned up it had USN and Blue Angel but no RAAF decals. No money back as eBay pretty much said it was my fault for buying it with part's missing. Wasn't a expensive lesson, but a lesson all the same.

McColm · December 29, 2020, 04:10:05 PM

I've had that happen to me, either parts are missing or the seller sends out the wrong kit with two left wings. Although I have to admit there has been the odd surprise with more than the kit that I bought.

chrisonord · December 29, 2020, 05:19:12 PM

Another thing, the box smells like it smokes 60 capstan full strength a day, I had to put it in a different room.

zenrat · December 30, 2020, 02:23:56 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on December 29, 2020, 05:19:12 PM
Another thing, the box smells like it smokes 60 capstan full strength a day, I had to put it in a different room.

I've got a couple like that.

NARSES2 · December 30, 2020, 06:20:33 AM

I always detail any parts or transfers that are missing when I sell on E-Bay.

If you used Pay Pal Chris they can be helpful if the purchase wasn't up to spec.

chrisonord · December 30, 2020, 07:18:05 AM

Cheers Chris,
I have not received a reply from him yet, so I will give until tomorrow and get Ebay involved. The kit was described as "used " but not with parts missing, and there are some random decals and bits that don't belong there.
Chris

chrisonord · December 30, 2020, 03:13:23 PM

I initiated the ebay thumb screws as he didn't bother to reply within 24 hours. I got a complete refund from him and he messaged me back to say keep it or put it in the bin. I think I will give the parts a douse in fabreeze, and stick them in the parts bin as there is not enough to build the kit with. I shall keep looking for another mi4 though as they look a lot like their western counterpart the whirlwind.
Chris

PR19_Kit · December 30, 2020, 03:14:32 PM

Quote from: chrisonord on December 30, 2020, 03:13:23 PM

I shall keep looking for another mi4 though as they look a lot like their western counterpart the whirlwind.

But uglier............

chrisonord · December 30, 2020, 03:30:46 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 30, 2020, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: chrisonord on December 30, 2020, 03:13:23 PM

I shall keep looking for another mi4 though as they look a lot like their western counterpart the whirlwind.

But uglier............

That's how they get off the ground isn't it??

Dizzyfugu · December 31, 2020, 12:29:48 AM

I recently also had the case of an Academy kit from South Korea that never arrived because it was never dispatched (according to the ebay tracking). Also contacted the seller, but no reaction at all, so I engaged ebay and received a full refund on the company's behalf. Was just a few bucks, but I was surprised how quick and thoroughly they reacted.

zenrat · December 31, 2020, 12:55:22 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on December 30, 2020, 03:13:23 PM
I initiated the ebay thumb screws as he didn't bother to reply within 24 hours. I got a complete refund from him and he messaged me back to say keep it or put it in the bin. I think I will give the parts a douse in fabreeze, and stick them in the parts bin as there is not enough to build the kit with. I shall keep looking for another mi4 though as they look a lot like their western counterpart the whirlwind.
Chris

In 1/72 I recommend the Hobby Boss kit.

chrisonord · December 31, 2020, 04:33:19 AM

Quote from: zenrat on December 31, 2020, 12:55:22 AM
Quote from: chrisonord on December 30, 2020, 03:13:23 PM
I initiated the ebay thumb screws as he didn't bother to reply within 24 hours. I got a complete refund from him and he messaged me back to say keep it or put it in the bin. I think I will give the parts a douse in fabreeze, and stick them in the parts bin as there is not enough to build the kit with. I shall keep looking for another mi4 though as they look a lot like their western counterpart the whirlwind.
Chris

In 1/72 I recommend the Hobby Boss kit.

I was going to get one but missed out on one at a reasonable price on Ebay. All the others I have seen so far are silly money and abroad. I like hobbyboss kits, they usually go together nicely.
Chris