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    Offline Jamie

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    got "hosed" on some gauges
    « on: January 12, 2012 - 07:30:46 PM »
     Well, I thought i would buy myself a rallye cluster for christmas from e-bay ! It came today and I really can not believe this show quality unit. first of all ad said show quality,The lense is cracked in front of clock, tach is crooked, speedo mileage is yellowed, no light tubes , turn indicators are fubared, chrome knobs are peeling. Looks as if I got a re-stickered and needles painted by helen keller for $1400.00  I feel sick!!!!!!!!  These are probably ok for a 10k driver but that is not what I am building.
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    Offline Jamie

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012 - 07:33:34 PM »
    more
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #2 on: January 12, 2012 - 07:35:35 PM »
    Complain to E-bay.  They have a dispute resolution center.  Good luck.
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    Offline 72rtchallenger

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012 - 07:46:29 PM »
     :iagree: complain make him stand by his ad
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    Offline 73Chally

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012 - 07:58:44 PM »
    Absolutely complain.  Those are worth maybe $400 as is, and most likely none of them even work.
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    Offline 74challenger03

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012 - 08:19:33 PM »
    this is why i wont buy on ebay. the last time i was trying to buy a challenger and almost got taken for $8000. to many scams on there,ebay is not the same anymore. hope you can get it straighten out. good luck 
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #6 on: January 12, 2012 - 08:23:54 PM »
    Quote from: 73Chally on January 12, 2012 - 07:58:44 PM
    Absolutely complain.  Those are worth maybe $400 as is, and most likely none of them even work.

    I agree file a complaint! You only have a limited time to do so as well.
    Sorry to hear this ! That sucks! :villagers:
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    Offline Cuda Cody

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012 - 08:34:27 PM »
    That sucks!  Pretty crappy looking unit for "show" quality.

    BTW, the yellow numbers are they way they are suppose to look as they turn that color to show you the number has been turned over.  That way they didn't need 6 digits.  You can always tell a 24,000 mile car vs. a 124,000 mile car.  You can see the same numbers for the trip tach does not change to yellow with UV light.
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    Offline Matt70

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #8 on: January 12, 2012 - 08:44:02 PM »
    Complain for sure, can you post the seller ID so others can be warned?
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    Offline Jamie

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #9 on: January 12, 2012 - 08:57:18 PM »
    cool onfo about the yellowing of the numbers! and to answer about posting the sellers name,I will not do anything until I have an answer from him , If it gets ugly I will post the $%@# out of his name!!!!!  If I am stuck with this crap then I will need some more parts thats for sure. I just want to have rally gauges, for 800 I can do an autometer set-up , But the rally stuff just rocks! Kinda funny that my wife does not know what she is looking at but in dim light I showed her the cluster and she said eww! And that was before I even said I was not pleased.
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    Offline GranCuda1970

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #10 on: January 12, 2012 - 09:07:02 PM »
    You can get the green / red signal lens lenses inserts cheap for the cluster at Classic industries. I thought mine were missing but when we pulled the dash apart they were in it. Guages can be replaced or fixed. Sorry to here you paid for a restored but got a project clusturd.
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    Offline dawerks

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #11 on: January 12, 2012 - 09:47:43 PM »
    If you paid with Paypal you can file a dispute (goods not as described).   They are usually on the side of the buyer (unless it's a car).
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    Offline cuda346pk

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #12 on: January 13, 2012 - 12:41:09 AM »
    Definately file with eBay and Paypal. I am a regular seller on eBay and I am here to tell you they side with the buyer most of the time, even if it is wrong :swear:. If he said show quality he needs to refund your money or let ebay do it for him.
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    Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #13 on: January 13, 2012 - 12:54:26 AM »
    I'd say a can of whoopass is required. But the ol' BIGS is a soft touch.  :grinno:
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    Offline Jamiez

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    Re: got "hosed" on some gauges
    « Reply #14 on: January 13, 2012 - 06:07:09 AM »
    Wasn't there a picture in the original auction listing?
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