Beware of this one!!!!

[rnhrtfan]

take a look for yourself at this and make your own judgement...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1237376

[jilet]

I read the post and IMO you should get your money back! You did not get the pump he was advertising. Does the pump work at least? IMO there is no way that pump is month old, not to mention its not even the same pump as the picture. Has the person contact you?

[rnhrtfan]

Yes the pump does at least work, now does it work as it should???? good question but yea it pumps water pretty well just not sure it is the 650 GPH advertised. I contacted him with pretty much a worthless response...Thinkin of contacting paypal on it.

[aquarius77]

Yea thats shady at best. IMO lookin at the pics its not even the same pump.

You need to get the sellers name in this thread so we all can be aware. I know its in the other thread, but ive forgotten the name already. At least it works tho, 40 bucks is not alot of money but thats not the point. I would be upset as well.

[aquarius77]

What size output is on the pump you were sent? It looks like its half inch and the one he has pictured looks to be 3/4 inch. I would check their website and see what size output each pump has, if the 2500 is half inch, the pump pictured is most likely his newer 3500, and then id for sure call paypal on it.

[rnhrtfan]

Seller is mandm25254.....pump output is 650GPH through a 3/4" opening.... the pump sent is clearly the 2500 that is acvertised but is not the one pictured....

[sixliner6]

I can't believe somebody would sell something in that bad of shape. It sure looked different. Good Luck!

[TA]

You were ripped!
I'd be P***ed to no end.

[cstewart79]

This is a total bait and switch hopefully a mod will see this and strike him down from the mod mount olympus.

[smiller]

I've asked him to respond to this thread.

[Ladipyg]

If it was not purchased via e-bay your chances of getting anything back from paypal are zero to none, but good luck.

[pogona]

However, if the item is was purchased with a credit card, you may be able to have the charges reversed.

[mandm25254]

it was the pump pictures if you think its not I will send a pic of the serial number that I didn’t post and the crack in the back was from shipping I stated how it was going to be ship and insurance was not asked or paid for so I didn’t get it. he also sent a pm to me asking saying a part was missing and a motor was burn out how is it burnt out and still working and I also asked what part was missing and he never got back to me.

[cstewart79]

The one picture shows a pump with a bit of bleached coraline or some white substance on it. The pump that was delivered was covered in the stuff how do you explain that?

[ct_vol]

Thats a pretty crappy way to ship a pump... The least you could do was throw some peanuts or bubble wrap in there...

[yellowslayer13]

some bubble wrap would be nice on a pump

[pogona]

As I have stated previously, It does not take a UPS expert to properly package an item. It does however take common sense. However, proper packaging or lack their of, lies on the shoulders of the shipper. Even if this item would have had insurance, they would have inspected it and it would have been determined that the item was damaged not by the shipping company, but do to inadequate packaging. Which would have resulted in a claim that would be denied to to inadequate packaging. Also, the item that was being sold does not appear to be the same item that was recieved. If it is in fact the same item, then it should have listed so in the description. I believe the seller is at fault and should refund all money due to lack of proper packaging and if it is in fact the same pump, for misleading the buyer.

[woolyt2]

imo thats not the same pump lookat the post his thumb is covering the model # ...bait and switch all the way

[larrynews]

the one in the ad looks blue the one delivered looks black,and nice touch covering the model number with the thumb.

[pogona]

Originally posted by mandm25254
it was the pump pictures if you think its not I will send a pic of the serial number that I didn’t post and the crack in the back was from shipping I stated how it was going to be ship and insurance was not asked or paid for so I didn’t get it. he also sent a pm to me asking saying a part was missing and a motor was burn out how is it burnt out and still working and I also asked what part was missing and he never got back to me.

Yes, please send a pic of the serial number.

[sunkool]

it was the pump pictures if you think its not I will send a pic of the serial number

NO WAY!!!

[yellowwatchmen]

The lettering is different colors.

[Freed]

It's totally MORE THAN OBVIOUS IT'S NOT THE SAME PUMP. Either way, shipping is insured up to $100 with UPS, Fedex and USPS.

[flyyyguy]

a little exif fun anyone?? selling a item in 2007, posting a pic from 2003......hows that for honesty??


File Name: 113_0679.jpg Taken With: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY KODAK CX...
File Size: 91 kb - 800x600 Taken On: unknown
Make: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Model: KODAK CX6330 ZOOM DIGITAL CAME...
Orientation: 1 X Resolution: 230/1
Y Resolution: 230/1 Resolution Unit: 2
Y Cb Cr Positioning: 1 Exif IFD Pointer: 506
Exposure Time: 1/60 F Number: 28/10
Exposure Program: 2 Exif Version: 0220
Date Time Original: 2003:01:13 13:38:57 Date Time Digitized: 2003:01:13 13:38:57
Components Configuration:
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Aperture Value: 3/1 Exposure Bias Value: 0/1000
Max Aperture Value: 29/10 Metering Mode: 5
Light Source: unknown Flash: 25

[Freed]

How you get that info?