Ethical question...
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 315
From: Pearland, Tx
2020 AMG GTC Coupe & 2018 Macan Turbo
let this be a lesson to all who jumped the gun...there's 3 sides to every story. I was quoted $100 for shipping and then i was quoted $400 for shipping...originally asked for my money back as it didn't make much sense (could have a brand new set mounted and balanced). (keep in mind, these are used tires). Old Bruce here told me, and i quote, "NOT MY PROBLEM" (in caps - just like that). Well, then I said "hey bruce, seeing is how its 400% higher than you quoted me, and i did agree to S&H, how about you pay $100 and I pay the rest?" Again the response, "NOT MY PROBLEM".
Long story short my car is getting stage 2 work done tomorrow without Cup 2's and Bruce is out $1000. So who's problem is it now?
By The Way - I refrained from sending "Who's problem is it now?" privately... but since you aired your own dirty laundry out here it is...
Long story short my car is getting stage 2 work done tomorrow without Cup 2's and Bruce is out $1000. So who's problem is it now?
By The Way - I refrained from sending "Who's problem is it now?" privately... but since you aired your own dirty laundry out here it is...
My ad was straight forward. YOU ACCEPTED THE DEAL: $1,000 PLUS S&H!
Those costs, whatever they were, were not my problem. They were your responsibility. Next time do your friggin research up front and NOT AFTER YOU PAY FOR THE PRODUCT. I told you my zip. I also told you to use Tire Rack for height, weight and width of fronts and rears then call any UPS or FedEx store to get a quote. But you didn’t like the numbers. Your solution? I pay half?
That’s laughable and sad. Like I said. They’re mine now. Not yours. After your tune you’ll need tires soon enough Good luck getting anything from anyone on this forum. I wouldn’t trust you again. GL slick. You’re gonna need it.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 73
Likes: 12
From: Phoenix
2019 C43 Sedan
I see both sides here...this is like putting a deposit down on a house and not getting it back. Buyer didn't do enough due diligence. I wouldn't expect to get the funds back tbh. Seller could've been nice and refunded but there is no ethical responsibility to do so. If I was the seller, I wouldn't agree to split the difference either. Bait and switch.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 315
From: Pearland, Tx
2020 AMG GTC Coupe & 2018 Macan Turbo
I see both sides here...this is like putting a deposit down on a house and not getting it back. Buyer didn't do enough due diligence. I wouldn't expect to get the funds back tbh. Seller could've been nice and refunded but there is no ethical responsibility to do so. If I was the seller, I wouldn't agree to split the difference either. Bait and switch.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 272
Likes: 72
From: Los Angeles, CA
2019 C63S Coupe, 2020 G550
If I was quoted $100 for something and later found out it would actually be $400 I would be pissed and depending on how much I needed that specific item, I probably wouldn't go through with it. I'd ask for a refund or propose splitting the fee somehow like mjhenn did. Seems like she made a reasonable request as she only asked you to pay $100. And the fact that I may go and spend another 2 grand elsewhere is irrelevant. Its no one elses business.
To refuse to pay $100 is just stubborn, not much else to it.
It was an unfortunate mixup with her thinking it would be $100 but it really being $400. Dealing with larger entities you can be more stubborn but when you're using paypal to deal directly with another human being, why can't you be a bit more understanding? She clearly accepted her mistake by offering to pay $300, you only had to pay $100.
To refuse to pay $100 is just stubborn, not much else to it.
It was an unfortunate mixup with her thinking it would be $100 but it really being $400. Dealing with larger entities you can be more stubborn but when you're using paypal to deal directly with another human being, why can't you be a bit more understanding? She clearly accepted her mistake by offering to pay $300, you only had to pay $100.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 315
From: Pearland, Tx
2020 AMG GTC Coupe & 2018 Macan Turbo
I took one of the larger rear wheels to get a quote. It would have been around $300 for all four tires to be shipped. NOT $400.
I ESTIMATED the cost at about ~$25/tire. I should not have estimated. That’s my fault.
But, $1,300 for a set of new Sport Cup 2’s ain’t bad. Bottom line: the buyer’s loss.
With a Stage 2 tune, the buyer will need tires soon enough. And they’ll pay a hellofalot more for a new set when that time comes.
Me? I’m good. I have a brand new set of Cup 2’s to install come spring.
I ESTIMATED the cost at about ~$25/tire. I should not have estimated. That’s my fault.
But, $1,300 for a set of new Sport Cup 2’s ain’t bad. Bottom line: the buyer’s loss.
With a Stage 2 tune, the buyer will need tires soon enough. And they’ll pay a hellofalot more for a new set when that time comes.
Me? I’m good. I have a brand new set of Cup 2’s to install come spring.
