redsox
10-13-2014, 09:04 AM
So this is the deal. A buddy has been on the lookout for a decent sx rider for awhile. he's got money set aside and has been waiting for the right deal to show up. I have also been on the lookout for him. Well, I was watching an ebay posting for an 87sx in Essex Junction Vermont. Its about two and a half hours away. Trike was $700. There was a description of "Mint 87 Honda 250sx comes with spare rear fairing, reverse, electric start." There was only one pic, but it looked decent. Well, right before the auction ended, I tossed a bid out and won it at $700. That was on 9/28/14. I paid with paypal on the 29th. After i won the auction, i sent the seller a message to arrange pickup. I sent another message on the 29th when i paid. No response. He sent me an email reply on the 30th. He was apologetic, and explained that his 3 month old had been in the hospital. He said he received my payment and my email and that he would call later in the afternoon. Great, i thought. Later on i sent him another email wishing his son well. No call back, but he sent me another email with his phone number. He also said he could go to White River Vermont on the first weekend in October so I could meet him there if i wanted. That all sounded good. So, for the rest of the first week, I called him everyday. I left messages. No response, no callback. On friday, he sent me an email "I'm gone till Sunday afternoon" That was all. I tried calling and emailing more, and nothing. Later on he sent me this,
"I apologise, I had limited time to get on the road, had the trike a little pulled apart and battery on a charge, couldnt get it back together and started before i had to leave. i'll be traveling to white river again nxt wknd or home in Essex any other time. Sorry for inconvenience Will-"
Ok, i thought. This is getting to be a hassle. From the 6th to the 10th, I called him every day and left messages. Nothing. No response. I started to get worried, so i filed a grievance through ebay. I started the process, in case this goes bad, so i would be a little protected. He responds immediately with this email.
"listen, i tried to at least get it to White River junction last weekend to make it easier even though it was pick up only but it didnt work out. i dont really get good cell reception once i get home so after i left my last voice mail about my girlfriend taking it with her to white river again this weekend, i didnt know you responded till i saw this email. she is driving over there tomorrow and staying all day saturday and sunday till around one or so. She will be kinda busy on saturday so sunday mornings best. Otherwise its here in Essex Vermont, however, i will be in north east kingdom this weekend till sunday evening. I can chain it to tree and tell you combo at end of my driveway if you want to come saturday or you can come anytime sunday evening through next friday. i dont mean to be aloof with this im just swamped with work and a 3 month old. let me know what you want to do"
After that email, there has been no contact. I've called, left messages, and emailed. The guys name is Will Callahan. Anyone know him?? I'm just frustrated. What is my next step??
"I apologise, I had limited time to get on the road, had the trike a little pulled apart and battery on a charge, couldnt get it back together and started before i had to leave. i'll be traveling to white river again nxt wknd or home in Essex any other time. Sorry for inconvenience Will-"
Ok, i thought. This is getting to be a hassle. From the 6th to the 10th, I called him every day and left messages. Nothing. No response. I started to get worried, so i filed a grievance through ebay. I started the process, in case this goes bad, so i would be a little protected. He responds immediately with this email.
"listen, i tried to at least get it to White River junction last weekend to make it easier even though it was pick up only but it didnt work out. i dont really get good cell reception once i get home so after i left my last voice mail about my girlfriend taking it with her to white river again this weekend, i didnt know you responded till i saw this email. she is driving over there tomorrow and staying all day saturday and sunday till around one or so. She will be kinda busy on saturday so sunday mornings best. Otherwise its here in Essex Vermont, however, i will be in north east kingdom this weekend till sunday evening. I can chain it to tree and tell you combo at end of my driveway if you want to come saturday or you can come anytime sunday evening through next friday. i dont mean to be aloof with this im just swamped with work and a 3 month old. let me know what you want to do"
After that email, there has been no contact. I've called, left messages, and emailed. The guys name is Will Callahan. Anyone know him?? I'm just frustrated. What is my next step??