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I would never buy from BenShachter again..

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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I would never buy from BenShachter again..

Hey I just wanted to let everyone know to use caution if dealing with him.

I bought his C32 muffler after he stated it was in great condition. When I received it was not only in bad condition but my $100 shipping cost didnt include any packaging (he wrapped some stuff over the tips but thats it). Thats not really my main concern. He never told me that instead of removing the exhaust bracket (Normally what people do) they ripped it off and left a hole!

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He stated he never noticed..
Besides him stating the tips were flawless and when I see them in person it looks like he attacked them with a wire brush.. He stopped responding when I texted him stating the hole was caused by removing the bracket.

Just wanted to let everyone know.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MBfinatic
Hey I just wanted to let everyone know to use caution if dealing with him.

I bought his C32 muffler after he stated it was in great condition. When I received it was not only in bad condition but my $100 shipping cost didnt include any packaging (he wrapped some stuff over the tips but thats it). Thats not really my main concern. He never told me that instead of removing the exhaust bracket (Normally what people do) they ripped it off and left a hole!....

He stated he never noticed..
Besides him stating the tips were flawless and when I see them in person it looks like he attacked them with a wire brush.. He stopped responding when I texted him stating the hole was caused by removing the bracket.

Just wanted to let everyone know.
That's VERY poor form. Shame.

It doesn't matter if you are ultimately refunded and made whole: that exhaust was sent out with a full knowledge of its condition.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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I would bend that muffler over Ben's head
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Well lucky for me my friend made me a bracket off of my old muffler and patched the hole. Now I wonder if the tips are repairable or would I have to replace them?
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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noticed ben is selling an exhaust in the for sale section
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Wow...that's f'ed up
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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I saw that. I was actually referred to him from a forum member to his craigslist ad.
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I saw that. I was actually referred to him from a forum member to his craigslist ad.
Ya I just went on http://www.adhuntr.com/ and typed in c32 exhuast, and thats what I found.. I have no association with this guy whatsoever
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Yes I know. No blame towards you in any way. You tried to help me and I really appreciate that.

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tips are stainless. use a sos pad to minimize the scratches and then work with metal polish for the finishes.
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