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Thread Number: 32054
Heads Up Bendix Buyer beware |
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Post# 483326 12/22/2010 at 02:42 (4,866 days old) by jetcone  (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Here is that Bendix again.
I thought I was talking to the seller about getting it, we were emailing. The prior auction ended with no bids he's relisted it again for $300. For that $300 he expects the buyer to drive there, unbolt 70 year old bolts and haul it up out of his basement. Here's my thinking: For 5 hours of my time and labor the machine is only worth $200 to me. 1) The drive is an hour & 30 minuntes from here each way. 2) The condition of the machine on platform is unknown as he won't plug it in for some reason. 3) It would cost him/her a $100 bucks to get piano movers to put that machine on ground level for "local pick up" which are his terms. 4) He never answered my questions on the basement egress. That to me is a BIG NO, NO on ebay. Answer all questions! 5) I offered $200 and he said he would get back to me which he didn't. SO the machine is back on ebay guys & gals for $300 again. Good luck, it's not on my work list now! Merry Merry Jetcone CLICK HERE TO GO TO jetcone's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 483606 , Reply# 2 12/22/2010 at 20:06 (4,865 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Thats what I'm thinking | ||
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Post# 483610 , Reply# 3 12/22/2010 at 20:17 (4,865 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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What we need is | ||
| Post# 483660 , Reply# 4 12/23/2010 at 00:01 (4,865 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
Dodgy Sellers | ||
| Post# 484213 , Reply# 5 12/25/2010 at 12:30 (4,863 days old) by SeamusUK (Dover Kent UK) | ||
Check the ask seller a question link...... | ||
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Post# 484289 , Reply# 6 12/25/2010 at 22:48 (4,862 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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Post# 484374 , Reply# 7 12/26/2010 at 14:48 (4,862 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Hm. I got my Bendix (now Sharples) for less than half that, and it was already unbolted, and in a walk out basement. The machine was in as-is shape, but a more deluxe model.
seems like it wouldn't be too much trouble to plug it in and test it. Can't imagine why you'd not be allowed. These things are a pain to move around, even for a bunch of queers, and the market for them is minuscule. A little flexibility might go a long way in getting some cash in his pocket, and this boat anchor out of his basement. If the seller is foolish enough to post something like that question on the advert, well that really speaks volumes. | ||
| Post# 484424 , Reply# 8 12/26/2010 at 17:51 (4,862 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool) | ||
bunch of queers?
When i clicked on the message that someone had wrote on the ebay account he/she has wrote we are all a bunch of queers on here. How narrow minded some people are. I used to feel embarrased when i was a child about liking washing machines and until i founf this site it has helped me to realise there is nothing wrong with it and as Robert put a video on of a convention, which i watched in 2006, its said you are not alone lol.
Just cant beleive how nasty someone can be and to name this site on ebay | ||
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Post# 484427 , Reply# 9 12/26/2010 at 18:02 (4,862 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Somebody Get Me A Horse And Some Rope | ||
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Post# 484576 , Reply# 12 12/27/2010 at 14:10 (4,861 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Wow I go away for two days and
the world explodes! Thank you Laundress for you support and everyone else, thank you!
I think Ebay will be shocked to learn that my personal information was used in an auction as members are supposed to remain anonymous throughout! I will contact them about this breach of trust. As for the seller good luck to him/her and may he/she live long. What happens from now on will not alter my opinion or experience there. If there is someone here dying to pay $300 bucks for that machine good luck to you, after over 900 transactions on ebay, I know the lay of the land by now. As to who put up my name , well lets just say ebay will answer that question, then we'll know what to do. With the second largest law firm in Metro Boston, I'll get good Council! | ||
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Post# 484578 , Reply# 13 12/27/2010 at 14:14 (4,861 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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On addition | ||
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Post# 484586 , Reply# 14 12/27/2010 at 15:05 (4,861 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 484653 , Reply# 16 12/27/2010 at 19:27 (4,860 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass) | ||
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I reported the listing to Ebay; I encourage others to do th Did it just before we went to the All-You-Can-Swallow for dinner! Chuck | ||
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Post# 484683 , Reply# 17 12/27/2010 at 21:28 (4,860 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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That Seller Ought To Be Happy
To have interest in his scrap metal from a group of collectors. Were it not for persons such as us, probably the only interest would come from scrap metal dealers.
Every person with a vintage appliance think's they have a gold mine. I can almost promise you that washer will end up sit sitting in that basement for years to come. Especially considering the seller's apparent attitude. I mean you wan't someone to pay $$$ for a washer that probably is in anything but ready to go condition; has to be unbolted from several pounds of concrete, hauled up flights of stairs, and out of the house onto a truck. He should be paying someone to haul that chuck of metal out of his basement if he wants it gone that badly. If it weren't for the Internet, I can assure you that is exactly what would have happened. Like I say, the seller can die with his secret. Then guess what will happen to that washer? It will be hauled out of the basement and put on the crub by whomever settles his estate, to be snapped up by roving bands of "recyclemen" on the prowl for metal/appliances. | ||
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Post# 484703 , Reply# 18 12/28/2010 at 00:12 (4,860 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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On the money Laundress | ||
| Post# 484975 , Reply# 20 12/29/2010 at 10:11 (4,859 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
Confusious Say
COMPLETELY OFF-TOPIC: ... Is that a mini-nutator in your avatar Melvin? If so, tell me more. You can e-mail if you'd like. No thread derailment intended. :) ON-TOPIC: I'm with Jon, there are no reasons comments like the ones posted and acknowledged should be tolerated by anyone. It's discriminatory and demeaning to the gay community and has ABSOLUTELY no relevance to the sale of the item at hand. It is what it is. It's an old, heavy machine in a bad location. It has little value to the general population and I'm not sure scrap price on it would be terribly high. Time is money folks, well said earlier, but there is more to the "find" than just the machine. Fuel, labor and other things factor into this. The seller is looking for a quick buck, but is making no concessions in my opinion whatsoever. It's right of speech to inform others of this item. Ultimately it is up to whoever would decide to take the plunge and purchase it whether or not to actually do it. Word of mouth is not only legal, but a very powerful tool, especially if you're in the business of selling things. It can also be a wrecking ball if you're "less than forthcoming" with people... or just slanderous in general in this case. -Tim | ||
| Post# 485330 , Reply# 21 12/30/2010 at 20:09 (4,857 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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Hi Tim, Yes, the nutator in the photo is a demo. It was given to me from the store down the street, as they sold the demo Calypso unit years ago. I've since given it away to someone else here, back toward the summer time, I think. Good speaking with you today. | ||
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Post# 485338 , Reply# 22 12/30/2010 at 21:15 (4,857 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Tim | ||
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