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Proto 2000 Heritage 2-8-8-2 repair

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Posted by snjroy on Friday, February 26, 2021 11:52 AM

Southgate 2

Embarrassed You're not alone. I just recieved an Ebay item, Pocher (late 60's AHM-Riv.) JW Bowker, described as "Looks unused?"  The question mark leaving a little room for error. Single blurry picture on description of reflective cello window hides a missing front wheel and drive line, obvious when holding it in hand. And that, I noticed before opening it up further and finding other obvious signs of wear and minor breakage-damage. 

Sez seller doesn't take returns, but I contacted him to request a partial refund. We'll see... Dan

 

I hear ya. Been there. I only buy things that are reported as "running well", and those with a high satisfaction rate.  What really gets to me is the "box only" offers. If my suspicions are correct, many people bid without reading carefully, and end up with an empty box. Ebay should ban these.

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Posted by Southgate 2 on Friday, February 26, 2021 11:59 AM

That'll be quite alright if you get to keep the engine , no?

 I decided that the seller, not being a mrr wouldn't have spotted the flaws, and upon closer inspection,  it wasn't missing details, they were never there on that early version . It's actually in pretty good shape for a 55 year old plastic body model. I have the missing front wheel rim and can make the drive shaft. I'm good with it.

Simon, I almost fell for that empty box trick once. That would have been some EXPENSIVE air! Dan

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Posted by Steven2007 on Friday, February 26, 2021 10:59 PM

I've seen that happen with brass train boxes, start out low but are auctions so some people probably bought some really pricy foam and carboard.

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Posted by Steven2007 on Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:26 PM

UPS has not given any updates and the claim has disappeared from the dashboard. I still can find it, but I can't do anything...

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Posted by Steven2007 on Sunday, March 7, 2021 3:44 PM

well, got my return approved. now I just have to find a replacement.

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