New guy wanting to say hi.

thegrindre said:
Thanks, guys.
I forgot to add that 'live steam' is another new found hobby.
I bid on an old antique steam engine on ebay and won! I'm now waiting for parts to repair it. Had it runnin' a couple days ago but didn't want to hurt it any so shut it down for now.
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oh goos another steam guy
check out the 3D steam engine model in the links below

I was thinking on a model of an engine room
 
Hi all,
Well, I'm broken hearted. My African Queen arrived today but the box looked as if a truck ran over it... TWICE! I could see the innards and they looked damaged too. The postman wanted my signature for the box and I asked him if I had too sign. He said, if it was his package, he'd refuse it cuz of all the damage. So I did...
Now, we'll see how it goes. I hope I'm not out $250. :(
 
thegrindre said:
Hi all,
Well, I'm broken hearted. My African Queen arrived today but the box looked as if a truck ran over it... TWICE! I could see the innards and they looked damaged too. The postman wanted my signature for the box and I asked him if I had too sign. He said, if it was his package, he'd refuse it cuz of all the damage. So I did...
Now, we'll see how it goes. I hope I'm not out $250. :(
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You did right..(I think.!!) Redface

The next step...IMMEDIATELY call the vendor/supplier and notify them of the problem and what you did. Demand a new shipment immediately. You will probably have to furnish a statement of some sort and a copy of your tracking #, dates, times..etc., etc..

This kind of stuff drives me batty.!! Hope you can work it out.!!

Did you happen to take some pictures before you refused it.?? PLEASE say yes.!!
 
thegrindre said:
I hope so too.
Never thot about pictures. Duhhhhhhh.
I'm going thru ebay where I bought it. They are aware of everything and say they will help if needed. They contacted the seller.
We'll see.
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Well, the seller will get the merchandise back—eventually. Hopefully he will cross-ship another to you without waiting too long.
Yes, pictures would have been good to have. Can’t worry now. —C’est la vie.!!
I wish you luck.!!
 
Kkonrath said:
Worst case with eBay, they will refund costs if seller can't provide replacement.

I have had a few shipping issues from China, before virus, and eBay refunded my full costs.
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I too have had a return or two with ebay who refunded all my moneys.

I lost one scenario last year with ebay and the PO. After a month I didn't receive my $20 item so filed a claim. Ebay checked and found that it had been delivered so they were thru with it. The seller said the same thing so I went to the PO. The PO couldn't find it who also said it was delevered. I said "I'm sure it has been delivered BUT to whom was it delivered to???" After a month in the PO's computer you get deleted out whether they find your stuff or not.
That was a $20 loss...
 
Man thats a real bummer Rick, sorry about your luck there. I sure hope they get you a replacement quickly and a belated welcome to the group.
Btw, my grandfather ( on moms side ) used to mess around with steam engines. He had a few small ones like model size, whistles to that blew too.
As a youngun I was just amazed by them, thanks for bringing back memories :) Hi dad was a mechanic for the PRR, so he had plenty of teaching in his day
I bet.

Clair
 
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