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Posted by Fred on October 9, 2005, 12:22 pm
I have first-person experience buying a sewing machine on e-Bay. The idiot
who sold it snapped a plastic carrying case over it without securing the
actual machine inside OR packing ANYTHING like newspapers, bubble wrap etc.
in there with it. Then the cheap dumb-a## put it in a cardboard box they
had made from a cut-up carton diesel engine oil came in and mailed it. By
the time I got it the machine had rolled around inside to the point it was
completely destroyed. I paid $80 for it, then discovered the "insurance"
claim has to be made by the SENDER not the recipient. The seller (sender)
denied any and all responsibility. I ended up writing the whole thing off
rather than deal with the elevated blood pressure, and buying a new machine
locally -- after writing a scathing review/complaint that was posted back on
e-Bay. The only thing I got for my $80 was the satisfaction of seeing the
low-life that stole my money twist and turn in the wind with a terrible,
detailed complaint posted that they could do nothing about. I hope they
lost their hat, a## and raincoat afterwards. I'm sure they had to change
their e-Bay name and start over. I would NEVER buy a sewing machine there,
although I know many have done so successfully. One screwing is enough for
me, thank you very much. Caveat emptor...
Fred
> G'day Rod
>
> Have you looked on eBay? With the Janome 11000 being released recently
> there are quite a few people upgrading so that gives you more
> opportunities. Good luck in your search
>
> I don't see that one wanted ad on this group will cause any
> problems.....afterall there are lots of off topic discussions that don't
> relate to sewing!!
>
> Bronwyn ;-)
>
>
> Rod wrote:
>
>> Would like to buy a machine in good condition for my daughters. contact
>> rod@gfmediacorp.com
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Rod
>>
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