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Title: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:02:27 pm
Help!

Thought i was buying an ED30 wheel because that was what they said it was off but......

My original wheel has CH029 with ET51 and a VW logo

Flebay wheel says CH024 ET54 and Audi logo.

Not a correct colour match either!

Any ideas on this wheel from ebay?

Right gutted :sad1:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Deako on September 07, 2009, 07:09:33 pm
Thats one of the 8" wide ones isnt it? As fitted to the A3. If you can find another, fit them to the rear for the staggered look.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:18:42 pm
Thats one of the 8" wide ones isnt it? As fitted to the A3. If you can find another, fit them to the rear for the staggered look.
Cheers, not!! :sick:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: 182_blue on September 07, 2009, 07:19:18 pm
get your money back ?
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: bacillus on September 07, 2009, 07:19:42 pm
Sorry but if it's not what was described in the ad then you have grounds to open a dispute and ask for a refund.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:27:35 pm
Paid by Paypal, so hopeful.

Advert said it was off an Edition 30!!

Is it an Audi wheel?
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: 182_blue on September 07, 2009, 07:29:35 pm
Paid by Paypal, so hopeful.

Advert said it was off an Edition 30!!

Is it an Audi wheel?

you have a link to the advert ?

was it this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-EDITION-30-18-ALLOY-WHEEL-SUIT-GTi-R32_W0QQitemZ150369904749QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item2302bea86d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:32:00 pm
Here is the link:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150368396079&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: SteveP on September 07, 2009, 07:34:30 pm
The ad is very misleading but TBH there a lot of clues this isn't an Edition 30 wheel like the offset and the part number starting 8PO.

But you do have a case for a refund IMHO.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:35:35 pm
Guess I should of asked you guys first!

Would it even go on an ED30?
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: 182_blue on September 07, 2009, 07:37:12 pm
Here is the link:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150368396079&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

ahh, thought so, i saw that and noticed the 54 offset on the advert, i would email him, if you dont get any luck paypal dispute him  :happy2:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: 182_blue on September 07, 2009, 07:38:01 pm
Guess I should of asked you guys first!

Would it even go on an ED30?

yes but it would be wrong offset of course
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 07:39:41 pm
SO why would someone have them on an ED30? or do you think someones been conned along the way apart from me!!
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: 182_blue on September 07, 2009, 07:45:12 pm
SO why would someone have them on an ED30? or do you think someones been conned along the way apart from me!!

well, who knows what they came of you only have his word, it could be someone did the staggered thing as above, or they had been conned too, or the seller didnt really know what an edition 30 was etc etc, best thing to do is contact him, if no luck just do a case through paypal, its no use to you
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: chungster on September 07, 2009, 08:04:01 pm
3mm spacer, VW logo centre cap.....should be same as ED30 Pescara's then????

colour match would be a problem tho!

Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 07, 2009, 08:09:11 pm
tried the centre cap, slightly different fit, ok if you like spinners i suppose! :surprised:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Deako on September 07, 2009, 08:13:37 pm
3mm spacer, VW logo centre cap.....should be same as ED30 Pescara's then????

colour match would be a problem tho!



Is it definitely 7.5", as if not, its not as simple as a 3mm spacer.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Rich on September 07, 2009, 08:22:26 pm
You can go on PayPal and refund your money back yourself.. do it quickly...

I forget what its called.. its an instant refund to whoever you gave the money...
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: chungster on September 07, 2009, 08:31:27 pm
3mm spacer, VW logo centre cap.....should be same as ED30 Pescara's then????

colour match would be a problem tho!



Is it definitely 7.5", as if not, its not as simple as a 3mm spacer.

well of course but i'm assuming its a 7.5J rim from what th OP has said.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: RedRobin on September 07, 2009, 09:12:01 pm
....

Make sure you grab a screenshot asap of the seller's advert page on eBay - It may provide helpful evidence if a dispute escalates.

Although the details of the ET etc may not match what the wheel should be, the title is clearly misleading even if it wasn't intentional. It could be the result of the seller's ignorance.

Obviously try and come to an amicable agreement - The fact that you have attempted to do so would greatly strengthen any subsequent judgement in your favour.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: pw-motorsport on September 08, 2009, 09:29:09 am
As suggested above this wheel is a A3 wheel. 7.5x18 ET54

The correct part number for this is 8P0601025R looks as they missed a 0 out.

Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 08, 2009, 09:50:31 am
As suggested above this wheel is a A3 wheel. 7.5x18 ET54

The correct part number for this is 8P0601025R looks as they missed a 0 out.



Cheers for the info, It will hopefully help in me getting my money back.

He did say to me he had a set of these for sale so I wonder who else has fallen into this con?

Also I guess you are a distributor for BBS?
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: RedRobin on September 08, 2009, 10:20:53 am

He did say to me he had a set of these for sale so I wonder who else has fallen into this con?


....But is it really a premeditated con?

I haven't spent any time studying the eBay page in detail but I'm wondering if it's just yet another case of ignorance and misinformation so common on eBay.
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 08, 2009, 10:49:34 am
I think you are probably correct.
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Kinbin on September 09, 2009, 12:37:11 am
following from redrobin's take, see attached screenshot.

@cossy
go get'em!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi826.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz184%2FKinbin%2FBogusED30Wheel.jpg&hash=18ef92824f31ae1016ad0cd2e6866bbaa7978756)

Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 09, 2009, 10:19:43 am
Quick update.

The wheel is being sent back, the chap said as soon as the carrier collected will get a refund on Paypal.

Lodged the usual dispute with pay pal to cover my arse though.

Fingers crossed! :wink:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: cossy on September 11, 2009, 03:40:37 pm
Good news, I have got my money back.

All of it without any charges for carrier taken off, well chuffed.

that was a close one!! :smiley: :pomppomp: :congrats:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Kinbin on September 11, 2009, 04:27:19 pm
Good news, I have got my money back.

All of it without any charges for carrier taken off, well chuffed.

that was a close one!! :smiley: :pomppomp: :congrats:

yeah, kudos...  :happy2:

next time need to do some fine screen before parting with hard earn quids..  :wink:
Title: Re: Think ive been conned on an ED30 Wheel off fleabay
Post by: Deako on September 11, 2009, 04:51:36 pm
Good result.  :smiley: Better luck finding a replacement next time.  :happy2: