Don't buy from FormulaLT1

I understand that this should be in the Classified Feedback forum, but that place is kind of dead right now. I got in touch with John through Ebay and agreeded to buy an aluminum LS1 driveshaft from him for $125 + $20 shipping. He sent me a PayPal invoice on 5-20-07 for $145, which I payed that same day. On 6-7-07 I had not recieved the driveshaft so I emailed John to see what the status was and go no responce. His Email adress was through this board so I came here and registered and seen that he hadn't posted since mid May. On 6-26-07 I filed a PayPal claim against him. He never responded to any of that either and on 7-7-07 Paypal decided in my favor, but was unable to recover any funds.

Fast forward to 1-6-08 I stopped by here and seen where John was active here again so I pm'ed him. He replyed asking for the Paypal payment receipt and stated that if the item was never shipped he sould refund my money no problem. So I get him the receipt and wait.

I finally pm him back on 1-22-08 to find out what is going on and he tells me that he has a tracking number and that he is trying to figure out where it went and if he needs to file a claim. He also asked if a business check or money order would be prefered for my refund.

Fast forward again to 2-5-08 and I still haven't heard back from him again, so I sent another pm. Basically I told him I was done playing his game and that he had a week to figure this out, then I was going to make this post to warn others. Of course I still haven't heard back from him.

I also searched his Ebay username that I first used to get in touch with him and found that there are two others that left negative feedback for John right about the same time that he never shipped my driveline. Both of them are for items never recieved. But I wanted to atleast warn others. If you come to this board John is the moderator on the feedback forum, has alot of posts, and seems to be a well liked guy. At the same time back in June, he basically stole $145 from me and stole money from two people on Ebay.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Rodney

i know John and can't believe it was intentional. i know he's very busy running a lot of things and there was probably some confusion in matter.

when i next talk to him i'll ask him to contact you.

He's a great guy and I know he would never intentionally do this to anyone. Hell, I've known him for years to be a stand up gent.

John was highly busy during this period and there must be some misunderstanding of the whole situation, there must be al logical explanation.

i bought a driveshaft off him once and he gave me VD for free too.

i bought a driveshaft off him once and he gave me VD for free too.

I think we can skip the humorous antics on this one. :disappoin

John and I have purchased items from each other through ebay/paypal on several occasions. Never had any problems.

I think we can skip the humorous antics on this one. :disappoin

it was intended to lighten to mood. :smooch:

all that know John know that he's not the kind of guy to rip anyone off. and i'm sure it's just confusion and him being busy.

he's a genuine guy.

u aint lieing about that...i have known many folks u got driveshafts..i said shaft lmao from him...i have never heard of him boinking someone over in the 4 years i have known this guy... im sure u are pissed off and im sure i would be also, and i wont make no reasons or excusses for him, we all know the guy and i would by from him in a ny minute... i hope this all gets worked out without any harder feelings.... im sure he will make this right.

I'm sure it is a misunderstanding... I know for a fact that UPS has lost packages from John before so this could be the case here... He is a great guy. I vouch for him.

I didn't want to say anything, but I was kinda screwed over too.

Back when my car was broken into and he set me up with a great deal to recover my parts, I didn't receive half of them. I sent the full payment and I got a first package with a letter saying that the rest would come later. But it never did. I PM'ed him numerous times, but this was when he went MIA. Haven't said anything since, but its happened to me too.

+1.. i vouch for john as well

I'm sure it is a misunderstanding... I know for a fact that UPS has lost packages from John before so this could be the case here... He is a great guy. I vouch for him.

I doubt that is the case here. Unless he never checked his Email or tried to use PayPal in the last 8 months, plus the two guys on Ebay that never recieved their items.

But here is to hoping that John will make this right.

I have had communication with you about this and said I was looking into it. I also stated I would make good if you didn't recieve merchandise for items shipped but was going to look into it first. I also asked how you wanted to be re-embursed if I find it was a error on my part or UPS's (which was a insured package). I stated I would have to check it out since I have a valid tracking number for a DS shipped. This was also within the past few weeks. I work 6 days a week. I am sorry if I am not moving fast enough for you but if bad mouthing me makes you feel better. Go for it.

Sincerely ,

John

+1 vouch for John

Bought an aluminum driveshaft from him quite a while back. Great price and very fast shipping. Wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. Honest, dependable, and an overall great guy to deal with.

Well, this is still unresolved.

On 2-18-08 he sent me a PM asking for my adress so he could send reimbursment. I replied with my adress on 2-20-08.

On 3-10-08 I still had not recieved a money order so I sent another PM to see what was going on. He replied on 3-12-08 and said that it was on the way.

On 3-30-08 I still had not recieved a money order so I sent another PM to once again see what was up. I have not recieved a reply yet as of today.

This deal with John is getting really old, he has had my $145 since 5-20-07. It's time he steps up and makes this right.

I am not in your situation but can imagine how frustrating this is. I would be extremely pissed off. Just keep PM'ing his ass.

Good luck

John, you need to fix this.

Well, it's 4-20-08 and still no reply from John.

I wish I had a phone number for him.

I doubt a phone # would achieve any faster results, since he works 6 days a week.
I also doubt this mishap was intensional.

UPS sucks dirty balls !!

:2cents:

I seen this thread a long time ago and waited to see how it played out. I don't know FormulaLT1, never talked to him. I think it speaks loads about his character to leave this thread alone. He (or his buddies) could delete, close, ban you, and whatever else to sweep this under the rug. That has not happened, nor has he publicly bad mouthed you on here.
I can only come to the conclusion that you will get your money back.

He has aim and I see him on that from time to time. Not too often, add him and you might catch him online sometime.

Well, it's been almost a year since I started this post, and still nothing.

Is that all that John sells....... aluminum driveshafts. :)