Horror story!!!

[Cbark2305]

So we decided to swap wheels from 24s to 22s for a better ride quality so I’ve looking on Facebook and found a set of Escalade wheels that had some peeling so figured why not just get them powder coated. Well I went and got them today not knowing what to really look for and I trust people to much. Took them over to the mechanic to get them balanced so I can put them on and to my surprise they are junked! Cracks and bends!!!!

So I text the dude and tell him the problem and he finally agrees to let me bring them back next week but he’s keeping $200 of my money for his time wasted. What do I do? Take it or spend a lot to have them fixed and paint?

I’ve attached one of the pictures from the ad and then pictures my mechanic told me to take.

 

[Cbark2305]

 

[Doubeleive]

I'd recover what you can and count your blessings, lucky the dude didn't just give you the finger

 

[Cbark2305]

I'd recover what you can and count your blessings, lucky the dude didn't just give you the finger

I agree but I just can’t believe there is people like this out there. I would never sell something that was broken. I guess I was just raised differently ‍

 

[drakon543]

some people will sell anything regardless. but i agree to ditch them and get what you can back and count it as a lesson learned. always always inspect used rims and or tires thoroughly before you buy them. ive purchased a few used rims myself and ive caught some nonsense before. i will admit ive gotten partially bones myself when i bought my 97 hoe. i was too excited to buy the truck and didnt notice one of the rim spokes was cracked. i had the other issues priced and somewhat figured out when i bought it but i wasnt expecting another 500 dollar cost.

 

[Doubeleive]

I agree but I just can’t believe there is people like this out there. I would never sell something that was broken. I guess I was just raised differently ‍

ya, well it sucks but there are people out there that will take your life for $10.00

 

[swathdiver]

...he’s keeping $200 of my money for his time wasted.

Homey got that wrong! He's wasted YOUR time and should give you every nickel back. The longer it takes to meet up with this knucklehead, the less likely you are to get anything back.

We laugh a the things for sale locally and on ebay. People selling broken junk as if it had any value, some of these people see nothing wrong with selling a $5 vase for $40 next to dirty diapers in the picture! Saw that on Let Go recently.

People tend towards depravity unless they've been raised right but as the years roll by, there's definitely a rise in the percentage of people who see nothing wrong with doing others wrong for gain. Just look at those bums in Washington.

From the gist of the conversation you had with that guy, it's probably best to take what you can and move on. Sounds like a hard criminal to me. But if you have a friend who wears a badge, maybe he could accompany you and seek a full refund instead of a partial one?

 

[Cbark2305]

Homey got that wrong! He's wasted YOUR time and should give you every nickel back. The longer it takes to meet up with this knucklehead, the less likely you are to get anything back.

We laugh a the things for sale locally and on ebay. People selling broken junk as if it had any value, some of these people see nothing wrong with selling a $5 vase for $40 next to dirty diapers in the picture! Saw that on Let Go recently.

People tend towards depravity unless they've been raised right but as the years roll by, there's definitely a rise in the percentage of people who see nothing wrong with doing others wrong for gain. Just look at those bums in Washington.

From the gist of the conversation you had with that guy, it's probably best to take what you can and move on. Sounds like a hard criminal to me. But if you have a friend who wears a badge, maybe he could accompany you and seek a full refund instead of a partial one?

I wish I had a cop buddy but unfortunately I do not. At first he said I can meet him today but now it’s changed to Monday. He met me half way with them but now says I have to bring all the way to him. 4 hour round trip is gonna be fun. Just to hopefully get some money back

 

[swathdiver]

Be careful then. 4 hours, that's at least $60 in gas plus lunch too. I wonder what the scrap value of those wheels are? How are the tires? One thing I'm thinkin' of is cutting losses and recovering what you can by liquidating those things honestly. Recently sold my old catalytic converters to a scrap yard. While in line, I was surprised to see so many fellas come in and scrap aftermarket wheels.

 

[Cbark2305]

Be careful then. 4 hours, that's at least $60 in gas plus lunch too. I wonder what the scrap value of those wheels are? How are the tires? One thing I'm thinkin' of is cutting losses and recovering what you can by liquidating those things honestly. Recently sold my old catalytic converters to a scrap yard. While in line, I was surprised to see so many fellas come in and scrap aftermarket wheels.

Maybe I’ll look into that. I think the tires are only about 30%

 

[Tonyrodz]

I wish I had a cop buddy but unfortunately I do not. At first he said I can meet him today but now it’s changed to Monday. He met me half way with them but now says I have to bring all the way to him. 4 hour round trip is gonna be fun. Just to hopefully get some money back

Honestly, I think he's gonna keep putting you off. Sorry, but I don't think you're gojng to get anything back. Just my opinion. I hope I'm wrong. If you got them ftom Facebook is there a way you can feedback? I'd bad mouth him big time. No one will want to buy anything from him.

 

[Rocket Man]

I'd be careful dealing with him, take a friend with you and pritection if you can. He might just figure you're someone who can be taken advantage of (since he already did it once). Don't have any money or credit cards on you or anything he can take. People like this prey on others and definately can't be trusted. You might be better to just take this as a lesson learned and move on. The world is full of thieves and worse.

 

[Rocket Man]

PS it would have been a true horror story if it was like the local guy in the news here who met someone on FB to buy something who got shot and robbed. It happens all the time.

 

[Cbark2305]

PS it would have been a true horror story if it was like the local guy in the news here who met someone on FB to buy something who got shot and robbed. It happens all the time.

Definitely don’t want that happening. I’m trying to work out a deal that’ll make both sides happy. He has kept in contact and hasn’t been a huge dick weed about it yet.

 

[bladenbullet]

am i the only one here who cant believe you bought these sight unseen or didnt at least ask for detailed pictures first?...the amount of damage is incredible...not something you would miss if you looked...

 

[Cbark2305]

am i the only one here who cant believe you bought these sight unseen or didnt at least ask for detailed pictures first?...the amount of damage is incredible...not something you would miss if you looked...

Yes I know I’m an idiot. I should have done a much better job when getting these. I have most definitely learned from my mistake. I guess I trusted the guy which I shouldn’t have

 

[swathdiver]

Remember the words of Ronaldus Magnus, Chris: Doveryai, no proveryai.

Or in the English: Trust, but verify!

 

[kbuskill]

Remember the words of Ronaldus Magnus, Chris: Doveryai, no proveryai.

Or in the English: Trust, but verify!

Wish I could like this more than once... great President, great quote!

 

[Cbark2305]

Take the rims back today and got most of my money back.

Side note tho does any know what wheels these are?

 

[swathdiver]

Take the rims back today and got most of my money back.

Side note tho does any know what wheels these are? View attachment 199529

Sure don't but they look nice on the truck.