@BlueComet400 posted:"Did the vendor mis represent the item? The buyer said I'll take it. If that was the extent of the exchange, then there was no scam"
In his video, he mentioned the label on the box states that the loco has TMCC. It sounds like that, in addition to the price, were the basis for his decision to buy. If, in fact, the label states the loco has TMCC, then the item was misrepresented by the seller. I believe that when we list an item for sale, we have an obligation to represent it accurately, regardless of who is buying it, but especially when the buyer is new to the hobby. This was not a good first experience for this buyer.
As for taking it public, I agree and think doing so should be the last resort. I recently had a situation with a dealer and a manufacturer that I tried to resolve discreetly and quietly with both parties. When those parties failed to make it right and flat-out refused to help, I took it public. It was an unpleasant experience, but it got results.
I totally agree with what you did John, …..you weren’t left much choice!…..but I also agree with necrails, so hopefully the fella in the video can catch up with the seller, and straighten this out. It certainly still could have been an accidental mix up, …..the story is still one sided…..so in this instance, the seller is presumed guilty until proven innocent,…..IF he got up with the seller, and he had a similar encounter as you did, then yes, get out the pitchforks, and form the mob,……
Pat
