Be aware of Virtual Junkyard
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Be aware of Virtual Junkyard
Hi,
Here is my story.
Three months ago, I found the company, Virtual Junkyard, in Texas selling used body kit, headlight, taillight... I contacted David Munoz, the sales, and to order a 99 AMG front bumper for E-class. He asked me to send them a check as payment. I thought it is OK, because it is a company at that time....
I sent them the check on 2/5/05, and received a bumper on 2/20/05. But, it is a CLK W208 AMG bumper, NOT for E-class. I contacted David again. He promised me I will get the right bumper "next" week. However, nothing!!! I tried to call him many times, almost everyday after a week. He rarely answers my phone call. When he accidently answers, he always tell me, "let me check out what is going on, and call me 30 minutes later", and hangs up rapidly. Of course, he would not answer my phone again. I also write him email, the same thing, no response. I just keep calling and leaving message...
Now, my money is gone, and I got a CLK bumper occupying space....
My friend told me, I can't do anything with it. First, I can't sue them from California. Second, it is not fraud, because they did send me a bumper, just wrong. I felt so frustrated about it. If anyone knows what I can do, please advice me. Also, if anyone looks for bumper, headlight... whatever, be careful with them.
The following is their information I found:
Virtual Junkyard
David Munoz
5090 Richmond Ave. PMB105
Houston, TX77056
Tel: 832-498-3338
Email: vjmang@hotmail.com
Website: virtualjunkyard.us
eBay ID: dupontheadlights
I also found other information about Virtual Junkyard:
Virtual Junkyard
Jason Munoz
6262 Woodsbridge Way
Houston T.X. 77007
Tel: 832-498-3334
Email: virtualjunkyard@hotmail.com
Website: virtualjunkyard.us
eBay ID: virtualjy
Here is my story.
Three months ago, I found the company, Virtual Junkyard, in Texas selling used body kit, headlight, taillight... I contacted David Munoz, the sales, and to order a 99 AMG front bumper for E-class. He asked me to send them a check as payment. I thought it is OK, because it is a company at that time....
I sent them the check on 2/5/05, and received a bumper on 2/20/05. But, it is a CLK W208 AMG bumper, NOT for E-class. I contacted David again. He promised me I will get the right bumper "next" week. However, nothing!!! I tried to call him many times, almost everyday after a week. He rarely answers my phone call. When he accidently answers, he always tell me, "let me check out what is going on, and call me 30 minutes later", and hangs up rapidly. Of course, he would not answer my phone again. I also write him email, the same thing, no response. I just keep calling and leaving message...
Now, my money is gone, and I got a CLK bumper occupying space....
My friend told me, I can't do anything with it. First, I can't sue them from California. Second, it is not fraud, because they did send me a bumper, just wrong. I felt so frustrated about it. If anyone knows what I can do, please advice me. Also, if anyone looks for bumper, headlight... whatever, be careful with them.
The following is their information I found:
Virtual Junkyard
David Munoz
5090 Richmond Ave. PMB105
Houston, TX77056
Tel: 832-498-3338
Email: vjmang@hotmail.com
Website: virtualjunkyard.us
eBay ID: dupontheadlights
I also found other information about Virtual Junkyard:
Virtual Junkyard
Jason Munoz
6262 Woodsbridge Way
Houston T.X. 77007
Tel: 832-498-3334
Email: virtualjunkyard@hotmail.com
Website: virtualjunkyard.us
eBay ID: virtualjy
Last edited by Ben'z; May 8, 2005 at 02:23 PM.
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Interesting... they've been advertising this CLK Xenon headlamp on eBay for several months now, and the photo clearly has it labeled as an "E Class" lamp. Maybe they can't tell the difference between a CLK and an E?
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or may be they think that the clk & E or exactly alike from the front doors up 
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I am not sure should I sell it, or return it....
I think the right way is return it, and ask them to refund me... but, I guess I will never get the money back....
I think the right way is return it, and ask them to refund me... but, I guess I will never get the money back....
Originally Posted by x15jq
Do you want to sell the bumper? Please let me know what color it is and if it has headlamp holes and a price. THanks
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ben,
You should sell it at get some if not more of your money back. Looks like its a lost cause with virtual junkyard!
You should sell it at get some if not more of your money back. Looks like its a lost cause with virtual junkyard!
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Hi,
I found more information about Virtual Junkyard; however, I tried to call the phone number, it is wrong number.
Virtual Junkyard
9725 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX77036
Tel: 713-270-8747
This information I got from Yahoo Yellow Page, Mapquest.com, Smartpages.com, and Realpages.com. All of them provide this same information.
I also checked Better Business Bureaus' website, and found the same phone number with different address.
Virtual Junkyard
3805 W. Alabama #4301
Houston, TX77027
Tel: 713-270-8727
Owner: David Munoz
I found more information about Virtual Junkyard; however, I tried to call the phone number, it is wrong number.
Virtual Junkyard
9725 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX77036
Tel: 713-270-8747
This information I got from Yahoo Yellow Page, Mapquest.com, Smartpages.com, and Realpages.com. All of them provide this same information.
I also checked Better Business Bureaus' website, and found the same phone number with different address.
Virtual Junkyard
3805 W. Alabama #4301
Houston, TX77027
Tel: 713-270-8727
Owner: David Munoz
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if you can't sue them from california, why don't you sue them from texas? while you're at it, sue them for more money.. ie: plane ticket, money lost due to absence from work.
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Originally Posted by myNAMESterry
if you can't sue them from california, why don't you sue them from texas? while you're at it, sue them for more money.. ie: plane ticket, money lost due to absence from work.
It sounds like a good idea!
Thanks,
Ben
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I feel your pain man, because I've been there. I live in Houston, and I know exactly where Richmond, Bissonnet, and Alabama are. When I get a chance, I'll pay them a visit just to check things out.
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Thank you so much. It is so nice of you!
I am not sure if Bissonnet and Alabama are the real address they use.
However, Richmond is the address I sent the check, and Woodsbrige is the other address Jason asked me to send the check.
Thank you very much!
Ben
I am not sure if Bissonnet and Alabama are the real address they use.
However, Richmond is the address I sent the check, and Woodsbrige is the other address Jason asked me to send the check.
Thank you very much!
Ben
Originally Posted by FirstMB
I feel your pain man, because I've been there. I live in Houston, and I know exactly where Richmond, Bissonnet, and Alabama are. When I get a chance, I'll pay them a visit just to check things out.
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I should search Better Business Bureaus' website before sending them money.
Based on BBB files, Virtual Junkyard is not a menber of BBB and has an unsatisfactory record.
I am going to file a complaint first!
The following link is the information on Better Business Bureaus' website.
http://www.data.bbb.org/scripts/cgii...n&zid=22002849
Based on BBB files, Virtual Junkyard is not a menber of BBB and has an unsatisfactory record.
I am going to file a complaint first!
The following link is the information on Better Business Bureaus' website.
http://www.data.bbb.org/scripts/cgii...n&zid=22002849
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Originally Posted by Ben'z
Thank you so much. It is so nice of you!
I am not sure if Bissonnet and Alabama are the real address they use.
However, Richmond is the address I sent the check, and Woodsbrige is the other address Jason asked me to send the check.
Thank you very much!
Ben
I am not sure if Bissonnet and Alabama are the real address they use.
However, Richmond is the address I sent the check, and Woodsbrige is the other address Jason asked me to send the check.
Thank you very much!
Ben
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Why can't you sue that company in California?
Are you sure?
I think you should first fill out this form for a small case court. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi
Form Sc-100
Double you damages in the claim. For example bumper was $1000 + shipping $200, then make it $2400. Don't file it yet.
Then you mail him a copy overnight and call him next day. Tell him that California business law requires a plaintiff to try to negotiate with defended the suit outside of the court. Ask him if he's willing to mail you TODAY your money back. Tell him if your not getting the Certified Check in 3 business days sh*t goes to court. Do not negotiate do not talk, 1 sentence "Hey (*******s name) i will file a law suit again you in the State of California if I'm not going to get my money back in 3 business days". If no fine file a claim it's so easy and i can help you with that. He will have to fly to Cali and attend the small claims court otherwise he will loose a case and pay you $2400. If he sends you a check, once you cash it out, send him a invoice for $200 "for storage" ( you can get this damages in Cali ) and tell him once he pays it you will gladly send him his bumper. If he pays (some people do) send him another invoice for shipping and handling for $150 ( cmon you not going to go to the postal office for free) if he's not gonna do it, tell him to feel free and pick it up. Make sure you mention that you usually charge everybody $30 dollars to store such items in your garage ....anyways there are some many ways to **** people off....I love cali laws.
Are you sure?
I think you should first fill out this form for a small case court. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi
Form Sc-100
Double you damages in the claim. For example bumper was $1000 + shipping $200, then make it $2400. Don't file it yet.
Then you mail him a copy overnight and call him next day. Tell him that California business law requires a plaintiff to try to negotiate with defended the suit outside of the court. Ask him if he's willing to mail you TODAY your money back. Tell him if your not getting the Certified Check in 3 business days sh*t goes to court. Do not negotiate do not talk, 1 sentence "Hey (*******s name) i will file a law suit again you in the State of California if I'm not going to get my money back in 3 business days". If no fine file a claim it's so easy and i can help you with that. He will have to fly to Cali and attend the small claims court otherwise he will loose a case and pay you $2400. If he sends you a check, once you cash it out, send him a invoice for $200 "for storage" ( you can get this damages in Cali ) and tell him once he pays it you will gladly send him his bumper. If he pays (some people do) send him another invoice for shipping and handling for $150 ( cmon you not going to go to the postal office for free) if he's not gonna do it, tell him to feel free and pick it up. Make sure you mention that you usually charge everybody $30 dollars to store such items in your garage ....anyways there are some many ways to **** people off....I love cali laws.
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Really? I actually went to Municipal Court, and they told me I can't sue people outside California.
Originally Posted by brn2bn1
Why can't you sue that company in California?
Are you sure?
I think you should first fill out this form for a small case court. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi
Form Sc-100
Double you damages in the claim. For example bumper was $1000 + shipping $200, then make it $2400. Don't file it yet.
Then you mail him a copy overnight and call him next day. Tell him that California business law requires a plaintiff to try to negotiate with defended the suit outside of the court. Ask him if he's willing to mail you TODAY your money back. Tell him if your not getting the Certified Check in 3 business days sh*t goes to court. Do not negotiate do not talk, 1 sentence "Hey (*******s name) i will file a law suit again you in the State of California if I'm not going to get my money back in 3 business days". If no fine file a claim it's so easy and i can help you with that. He will have to fly to Cali and attend the small claims court otherwise he will loose a case and pay you $2400. If he sends you a check, once you cash it out, send him a invoice for $200 "for storage" ( you can get this damages in Cali ) and tell him once he pays it you will gladly send him his bumper. If he pays (some people do) send him another invoice for shipping and handling for $150 ( cmon you not going to go to the postal office for free) if he's not gonna do it, tell him to feel free and pick it up. Make sure you mention that you usually charge everybody $30 dollars to store such items in your garage ....anyways there are some many ways to **** people off....I love cali laws.
Are you sure?
I think you should first fill out this form for a small case court. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi
Form Sc-100
Double you damages in the claim. For example bumper was $1000 + shipping $200, then make it $2400. Don't file it yet.
Then you mail him a copy overnight and call him next day. Tell him that California business law requires a plaintiff to try to negotiate with defended the suit outside of the court. Ask him if he's willing to mail you TODAY your money back. Tell him if your not getting the Certified Check in 3 business days sh*t goes to court. Do not negotiate do not talk, 1 sentence "Hey (*******s name) i will file a law suit again you in the State of California if I'm not going to get my money back in 3 business days". If no fine file a claim it's so easy and i can help you with that. He will have to fly to Cali and attend the small claims court otherwise he will loose a case and pay you $2400. If he sends you a check, once you cash it out, send him a invoice for $200 "for storage" ( you can get this damages in Cali ) and tell him once he pays it you will gladly send him his bumper. If he pays (some people do) send him another invoice for shipping and handling for $150 ( cmon you not going to go to the postal office for free) if he's not gonna do it, tell him to feel free and pick it up. Make sure you mention that you usually charge everybody $30 dollars to store such items in your garage ....anyways there are some many ways to **** people off....I love cali laws.
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Thank you very much! It is so nice of you.
But, I am sorry it was my mistake, It is Alabama Street.
Thanks again!
But, I am sorry it was my mistake, It is Alabama Street.
Thanks again!
Originally Posted by jddumas
Let me know where in Alabama and I'll pay them a visit as well. PM or e-mail me the specifics in Alabama. If you choose to pursue them in Alabama I can hook you up.
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Sorry to hear what happened to you. You can keep the online community alert about this fraudulent company on http://auctionblacklist.com/ and people will see this company whenever they try to find the parts online or to know more about this company. You can also file a small claim with the court and it costs you only about $27. It's too bad that you paid by personal check. If you pay by a credit card, you can always file a chargeback with your credit card company and they will fight for you. Take care.
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The same things happens to me!!
I ordered AMG bumper for my 2003 E-class, and what I get is poorly wrapped W208 CLK bumper.
Ben, please let me know how things work out for you.
I appreciate if anybody can chime in and help me.
Thanks in advance
Howard
Ben, please let me know how things work out for you.
I appreciate if anybody can chime in and help me.
Thanks in advance
Howard
Last edited by howard500; May 17, 2005 at 06:09 AM.
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Hi, Howard,
Do you think we can file the police report in Houston, TX?
Ben
Do you think we can file the police report in Houston, TX?
Ben
Originally Posted by howard500
I ordered AMG bumper for my 2003 E-class, and what I get is poorly wrapped W208 CLK bumper.
Ben, please let me know how things work out for you.
I appreciate if anybody can chime in and help me.
Thanks in advance
Howard
Ben, please let me know how things work out for you.
I appreciate if anybody can chime in and help me.
Thanks in advance
Howard
