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Since I denounced this fellow publically a bit over two weeks ago, it is most necessary to do a followup.
My faith in humanity is restored!
His name is Ian Tucker and he resides in Berkshire. Having paid by bank tranfer (which leaves VERY little recourse should things go wrong) I was suitably distraught after now being able to get a response out of seller for over three weeks!....
I heard from his son Adam a few days later. Apparently Ian had been beaten unconcious by four thugs, resulting in hospitalization and some memory loss. Adam shipped the bike and today it arrived safely.
I am most happy! It is a lovely red 1951 Claud Butler path racer. Hope to have picts on Wool Jersey soonest - if and when it is working.
Now all I need is some decent weather to ride in!
Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD
> Sad story of my gullibility.
>
> Seller goes by Ebay moniker of onlinebitsnbats Ebay rating was 587 with
> 99.7% positive
> Name is Ian Tucker
> Resides in Bracknell, Berkshire
> Banks thru Lloyds TSB...
>
> Item in question was item 200054401597 - still visible - a lovely 1951
> Claud Butler Olympic Sprint Track Bike
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> I thought there would not be a problem. Last I heard, he could not
> figure out how to get past parcel2go's requirement of less than 4 cubic
> feet. No communication since 26 January. No responses to emails.
> Reported to Ebay, made claim, etc, etc.
> Little recourse from this side of the pond...
>
> Since this guy often deals in bike parts, I thought it appropriate to
> advise listmembers.
>
> take care
> Ken Sanford
> Kensington, MD