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All: I do not like to throw a vendors name out to forums unless they've really done me wrong. On March 3rd 2017 I ordered what was described as a fully restored 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe dash clock. The item was listed at 250 at the following link: https://www.smithsclassiccarclocks....-Chevy-Master-85-Specia-p/cl-c-1940w.htm I contacted the store owner and asked if he would take my dash clock as a core as it was non-working and in excellent shape. The owner agreed and said he'd give me 50 bucks for the core. I paid him the 200 plus 11 for shipping and then sent him my core two weeks later. This is where the nightmare begins. As of today May 31st I have no clock and I'm still out 261 dollars. I have had nothing but empty promises from this guy that "my clock is in route" and "sorry for the delay its coming". I attempted to file a dispute through PayPal but I failed to escalate it higher when the owner said that it was "in route to my house". I still do not have a clock. I'm about to file a fraud case with VISA since I still have neither my clock or my money. I'm hoping that I'll get this resolved soon as its been 3 months with absolutely nothing. Take my warning fellas...stay clear of this vendor!!
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Did he provide a tracking #?
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I've never received any tracking information. Just promises that the clock would be shipped.
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Good luck with VISA. There are strict time limits for filing a dispute. It was 60 days the last time I did it. If it's been 90 days you'll likely have to file a complaint with that state's consumer protection office.
VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan
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My VISA is through Navy Federal. They typically replace the funds within 10 business days and then request evidence for the dispute. I have a very long email history with this individual where I was consistently told that I would receive my clock...and yet I've received nothing. If anyone has a good lead on a 1940 dash clock please let me know. I see several on Ebay however I'm wary of their condition.
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Have you received your clock?
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I found this posted on his business web page: I opened this business in 2012 to fill a gap during the slow of work in my profession of architecture. It has been very lucrative and it has been a joy to restore the old clocks from classic cars, many unique beautiful design expressions in their own right. It has also been great working with the owners who I have found to be gracious and tolerant. I realize the need to move on and I am looking for an individual to buy the business and its 600+ clock inventory. I am willing to train that individual and teach them everything I know about how to make money restoring clocks. This would be an ideal business as a part time venture for a retired or semi-retired person with a passion for classic cars. The new owner should expect to make between 40k-50k part time and that is certainly not the ceiling. Please contact me if you have an interest! Jim jim@smithsclassiccarclocks.com
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I ended up getting my money back from VISA but I never received my core back. Its a shame as I was really hoping to get my clock. Its really hard to find a replacement too as most individuals have broken clocks that they want over 200 dollars for.
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