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      12-27-2012, 07:11 PM   #67
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This was the same guy selling the brushed red CCWs? I talked to the guy over the phone, seemed to be a nice guy...
Yup that's him. He called me at least 20 times, I didn't want to answer most of the time. He seems to be a nice guy but clearly it's an act. If I were you I'd avoid him. When a deal seems too good to be true it usually is. I learned the hard way and now I'm out $133.
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      12-27-2012, 07:53 PM   #68
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I know this is hindsight, but Tischer has the kit for $550 in case anyone want's to try and avoid something like this happening. Sorry OP. I've been scammed a bit worse, but I take them as character lessons. Never trusting Craigslist again! lol
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I know this is hindsight, but Tischer has the kit for $550 in case anyone want's to try and avoid something like this happening. Sorry OP. I've been scammed a bit worse, but I take them as character lessons. Never trusting Craigslist again! lol
They actually have a sale going for $535 shipped right now.

Will be placing my order soon and will be enjoying the peace of mind more than ever.
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      12-27-2012, 08:12 PM   #70
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They actually have a sale going for $535 shipped right now.

Will be placing my order soon and will be enjoying the peace of mind more than ever.
Even better! With a price like that, I don't wee why every pre lci e92 owner doesn't jump on this. lol
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      12-27-2012, 08:44 PM   #71
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Okay guys, I have come to an agreement with the scammer for $300. Not completely satisfied with that however I will take it at this point.

I will be pursuing the extra $100.

are you serious??? don't be stupid and stop wasting your time, take it straight to your credit card company and file a claim.


i will never understand how people like to get taken like that
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      12-27-2012, 08:47 PM   #72
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Even better! With a price like that, I don't wee why every pre lci e92 owner doesn't jump on this. lol
Meh. I must be the only E92 owner on the planet that thinks that the pre-LCI taillights look better. Only way I'd upgrade is if I were getting LCI euros with the amber turn signals, and even then I'm not sure it's worth the money.

But still, sorry about the OP's situation.
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      12-27-2012, 09:24 PM   #73
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Nice dude jump on that tischer special!!
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      12-27-2012, 10:53 PM   #74
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then you can always call your bank and file a dispute as well, saying that you received a broken item and paypal or usps wont cover you. The bank won't play this game, they will go ahead and refund your money immediately. I guarantee you will get you money back one way or another.
Let me mention this--you can have a legitimate dispute with a credit card co., in which they remove a charge to your credit card. This is coded on your credit report as DRG (dispute resolved by grantor), and regarded as a neutral or negative item, depending on who's looking at it. Someday when you go to get a mortgage it may hold the whole process up and you have to have it removed or be declined the mortgage. Fair? Probably not. But it's the system.
Didn't know this...

Wish he paid with a visa debit card though
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are you serious??? don't be stupid and stop wasting your time, take it straight to your credit card company and file a claim.


i will never understand how people like to get taken like that
Yeah unfortunately it was my mistake. When escalating my claim I said I'd accept $300 so that's all PayPal got me. The scammer's friend (who's PayPal it is) called PayPal and put $333 in there so that I could get the $300. No credit was used here.

Live and learn.

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Even better! With a price like that, I don't wee why every pre lci e92 owner doesn't jump on this. lol
haha still an expensive mod no doubt but worth it IMO.
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      12-27-2012, 11:22 PM   #76
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It's a simple courtesy to make the buyer feel as comfortable as you want to feel when you're buying an item.
Exactly. I ask multiple questions to sellers for both my peace of mind, and to see what kind of person they are. I recently asked a seller some information about some body parts he was selling and he gave me extremely vague answers that basically didn't help at all. When I see a person has trouble selling an item it is usually due to 2 reasons. High price, or crappy information/communication.

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Meh. I must be the only E92 owner on the planet that thinks that the pre-LCI taillights look better. Only way I'd upgrade is if I were getting LCI euros with the amber turn signals, and even then I'm not sure it's worth the money.
I feel the same way. I don't like red blinkers, or white/blue front turn signals.
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Meh. I must be the only E92 owner on the planet that thinks that the pre-LCI taillights look better. Only way I'd upgrade is if I were getting LCI euros with the amber turn signals, and even then I'm not sure it's worth the money.

But still, sorry about the OP's situation.
As we all know looks are subjective. I personally feel they look $535 worth better.



As for the Euro lights, I believe they'd be an extra few hundred.
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Bump, want to expose the scammer. Name in first post.
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      12-28-2012, 09:09 PM   #79
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Do we pre LCI coupe owners also need the foot well module for $300? + $550 at Tischer? BTW, I haven't seen them for $535 anywhere.
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      12-28-2012, 10:55 PM   #80
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I know your not to blame at all and it was a total scammer but what made you think they were good quality used lci lights in the first place when in the for sale thread the guy said it has wiring issues and burnt leds?

I know the feeling though. Got jacked by a known scammer a couple years ago buying used parts for my Yamaha r6. Everything was either scuffed or cracked. Good thing I didn't pay as a "gift" like he requested. I paid regularly and covered the fees and it was the best decision I could have made. PayPal reimbursed me everything and I got to keep the parts and ended up selling a few. Not for much but whatever.
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http://www.facebook.com/michael.giammarino scumbag
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      12-29-2012, 12:02 AM   #82
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ah he is in our facebook group
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whats Michael Giammarino cell number? I want to do some investigative work cuz im bored.
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      12-29-2012, 12:46 AM   #84
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Sorry to hear Game.... glad you got some money back
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      12-29-2012, 01:16 AM   #85
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damn sorry about this, fuckers like those guys are the reason why the for sale section is becoming more and more unreliable.
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      12-29-2012, 01:33 AM   #86
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I think his license plate is "M3 LOLS"
Here is a pic

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lol ricer wheels and cocky license plate.. not surprised

having a license plate like that is just asking to be keyed
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      12-29-2012, 02:17 AM   #88
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Him I know where he work and stuff I bought rim off him I know his cell work place. As well
When I bought the rims off him seen like a cool dude
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