trackwelder
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Who knows when Zoro might have another sale. By then the spool gun rebate could be gone, it's only valid until July 31. Here in NY we have to pay sales tax too.
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Who knows when Zoro might have another sale. By then the spool gun rebate could be gone, it's only valid until July 31. Here in NY we have to pay sales tax too.
I went ahead with the 20% off coupon Zoro had for father's day. I considered this deal, but the international shipping and slightly sketchy-ness deterred me. Granted I need to sell the spool guns to come out where I want to be, but I based it on getting $150 out of them which I think I can do.
I hope the guys that went for this deal get their welders. It's a nice price without the hassle I am going to have to deal with.
Quad-huntr
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Good morning, I just got off the phone with pay pal again this morning. This is 100% a scam. They show bogus tracking numbers and have frozen his pay pal account.pay pal opened a claim on my behalf this morning even though my expected delivery date's last day is July 6th.he has cut off all communication with ebay requests as well as pay pals requests. They told me now if he doesn't respond with in 10 days I will be fully refunded my 1,000 on the 11th day. (Thought I had bought a hypertherm). I hope this works out for all of us in the long run.
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jrugburn
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Can you please provide us the protocol for pursuing the same actions with PayPal?
Quad-huntr
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Call 1-888-221-1161 verify your account with automated system and ask to speak to dispute and claims dept. you can then tell them about the transaction in question, I told them about the forum and all who have been scammed they checked sellers pp acct and said yep there's defiantly a problem. I also gave them my tracking number and they said, yep it's a bogus tracking number. And opened a claim for me
How did they know it was a bogus tracking number? They're PP not FedEx.
With only having 3 posts. 2 of which on this one page, how do we know your not in on it as well and getting tons of people to flood PP with calls would delay them in investigating. Further helping out the getaway
squashman702
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Also is there any definite proof that this is a scam? I'm not getting my hopes up that it's not, despite having purchased a welder, but there's no solid proof indicating either way.
rice rocket
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cagullett1
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Maybe if enough people call Zoro and tell them there has been a huge scam on ebay for these welders and there are 50 people on GJ would want a flash sale before the end of July, they can make it happen.
Just got off the phone with them, they have the money on hold on the seller's account. She said that if he doesn't have enough funds in his account, it will put him in the negative (not sure how true that really is). I had filed an inquiry a few days back online and was able to escalate it over the phone, which she informed me will speed up the refund process.
Quad-huntr
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The pp agent after seeing the problems with the sellers account typed in the tracking number provided on my account and said it was fraudulent as well.just going off what the dude told me.. I'm just passing along the information I've been told directly from paypal not stirring the pot I assure you I would much rather have gotten the hypertherm in the mail than deal with this headache
crewchief437
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I talked to PP and they said there were a ton of claims against him. i put in a claim. Then i talked to fedex and gave them the tracking number. they confirmed the package only weighs .2 pounds and not 76lbs. so i turned the delivery off right there. should get refused at next scan and sent back to seller. PP said once the package is refused they would take care of it.
ishiboo
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crewchief437
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yeah probably a scan of him wiping his **** with my 650$
rice rocket
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So does FedEx verify weight at some point? I thought someone mentioned that they don't until final delivery and collect on the balance then.
Fordman7795
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More than likely the account was hacked after a few legitimate welders were sold. The paypal address and mailing address were probably changed to someone from another country. It will be hard to track them down let alone prosecute them.
jrugburn
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Well ****! I was really thinking this would pan out, but I'm also on hold with Pay pal now and they're getting me a dispute number for reference.
I sure wanted to get in on these before Miller stopped their build with blue promo, so maybe Zoro will offer another 30% sale before the end of July.
I sure wanted to get in on these before Miller stopped their build with blue promo, so maybe Zoro will offer another 30% sale before the end of July.
mmack66
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I guess TGJ needs a **Deals Too Good to be True, But Still Worth the Risk** subforum.
dirttracker18
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Purchase directly from Ebay. Neither Ebay nor PayPal would do anything for me.
jrugburn
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eBay guaranteed me my money back by Friday.
That's customer service.
That's customer service.
ishiboo
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PayPal actually said that that specific PayPal account (sellers) was in great standing and would be considered one of their best accounts up until these complaints. So I would think it should be pretty obvious whether or not it was compromised.
Not sure if it's because I have a business account, but I was connected to someone who spoke PERFECT English and he said that based on the history, they are not convinced it's fraud, but at first glance it would look like it. I'm going to wait a few days to see if I hear back. It is still well within the delivery timeframe, submitting a request now would be unfair if by a small chance this is legitimate, and I'd rather have my item.
Not sure if it's because I have a business account, but I was connected to someone who spoke PERFECT English and he said that based on the history, they are not convinced it's fraud, but at first glance it would look like it. I'm going to wait a few days to see if I hear back. It is still well within the delivery timeframe, submitting a request now would be unfair if by a small chance this is legitimate, and I'd rather have my item.
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JonnyC
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When are you heading to FedEx to pick it up?
getblown5.9
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Submit a claim based on circumstantial evidence, get a refund, have a working welder show up at your door. Best of both worlds...
*end sarcasm*
*end sarcasm*
06 DIESEL
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I am on chat with FedEx now trying to sort my delivery out for the day, apparently someone has to sign for the package and I was never told that, or I would have sent it to me at work and not my house.
And the nice lady on chat will not let me redirect it, so I have to drive the 45 miles to the facility to try and pick up the package. She said it is 70.0 lb, although could not confirm that was actual weight vs inputted weight.
And the nice lady on chat will not let me redirect it, so I have to drive the 45 miles to the facility to try and pick up the package. She said it is 70.0 lb, although could not confirm that was actual weight vs inputted weight.
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Hopefully as soon as tracking says its ready for pickup.
Lx460
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Are you guys seriously still thinking there is a possibility that you're getting a welder?
squashman702
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I have a tracking number showing movement, so I'm probably getting at least a box of bricks.
OP
low_crew_cab
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I just opened a case calling the 1-800 number that was listed a few comments back. Ebay said he has up until the 25th to respond or ship my welder (we all know that's not going to happen) on the 25th i'll be able to escalate it to a claim then ebay will refund the money 24-48hrs later.
Edit- Opened my case since my tracking number has not worked for almost a week. I'm 100% sure this was a scam. I'm sorry for starting this thread and it all boils down to one thing- if it's too good to be true it most likely is.
Edit- Opened my case since my tracking number has not worked for almost a week. I'm 100% sure this was a scam. I'm sorry for starting this thread and it all boils down to one thing- if it's too good to be true it most likely is.
JonnyC
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Are you guys seriously still thinking there is a possibility that you're getting a welder?
At this point I think we are just interested in seeing what actually shows up.
ishiboo
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woodrail
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Are you guys seriously still thinking there is a possibility that you're getting a welder?
I hope I get you next year in Secret Santa.
squashman702
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What are your plans for the bricks?
Stack them up, paint them blue and write Miller 211 on the side, then sell it on ebay and get rich.
delaslayer
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hello im the new guy with the same problem. sould have known since i counted 22 offers accepted and only sold 12 units sold, doh! i too got the bogus tracking number and paypal says i have to wait 10 days to open a dispute. well we will see what heppens.