Technical You get what you pay for

Had to replace the sending unit on my roadster so looking for a deal I went on EBAY. So I found what I thought was a great deal as it was only 2/3 the price of all the others and coming from small speed shop(or so I thought) Free shipping, click, its on its way.
I think I could have walked it to my house faster than the "free shipping".
When it finally arrived I found out why the low $$$.
First of all it looked like it was packed by a 6 year old. Just stuffed the flimsy product box in a plastic shipping bag which was twice the size so it was wrapped around and taped. Of course the box inside was crushed and the float rod had a bend in it.
Second...there were no instructions in the box. Not a big deal as I can pretty much copy the one I'm pulling out but.....what the hell ??
Next (a big one) the round mounting plate was welded on upside down putting the ground lug inside the tank...HMMMMM..?
And finally the real reason for the low buck $$$$. It seems to have really come from " Johnny Law Motors". Got a Thank You for your purchase and a coupon for a future purchase. (Not going to happen)
Now, what have I learned from this??? A deal is not a deal if your buying crap.
This morning I got on line and bought a replacement from Tanks Inc. where I should have went in the first place. They have been very good from my experiences with them in the past. Stick with a known supplier.
Live and learn boys, live and learn.....

 

Sounds like a Hoffman group product/subsidary. Sorry you got took. Its a shame you have to do due diligence on even smaller purchases. Live and keep on learning, I guess.

 

I just don't understand why that bunch of crooks haven't been shut down yet. If they were legit, they wouldn't have to be changing store names all the time to fool people into buying from them. It must be legal, but just skirting on the law. Some District Attorney or Attorney General is going to have a field day with them one of these days when they skirt over the line one too many times.

 

Wisdom to live by.



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Since it was 1.) manufactured incorrectly (mounting plate welded upside down), 2.) damaged because of their poor/cheapie parcel packaging (how much did they charge you for proper S&H?), did you contact the ebay seller and inquire about a return/refund?

 

Send a request for a refund, if they don't want to that,file a PayPal claim before your 30 days are up.

 

I never buy the cheapest priced item when I`m shopping. Whether it`s car parts, tools or hot dogs. there`s always a reason why it is the cheapest.

 

Johnny Law is defiantly part of the Hoffman group. File a claim like said above. Hold them accountable, they are crooks.

 

Hoffman Group junk. I believe they are out of Portland Or. Stay away.

 

Did you ever notice, that all those Hoffman ebay guys with an alias name always list their stuff as "used" . Sure messes up searching for "real" parts.

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Been there, done that.


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"Johnny Law". Indeed. Echos of the old 'bad cop' syndrome. Yes, they are Hoffman's latest 'alias'...
My friend got a "GREAT DEAL" he didn't tell me about until it came. Their 4 inch dropped I beam axle! $150, he just 'couldn't go wrong'... I asked how he was gonna re-sell that ugly thing. He said he might use it...

 

I bought a pair of outside mirrors off ebay motors. I like the look. Price was good. Well, they do look good but they are made out of chrome plated plastic.

 

A sign I saw many, many years ago...

."There is always someone who can find a way to make goods cheaper and sell for less. Those who consider price only are their lawful prey".

Ray

 

I don't think the OP "got took". He just made a bad choice and got what he paid for-cheap price=substandard junk.To his credit, he stood up, admitted his mistake and passed on the info to help us other cheapskates avoid the problem.

 

I messaged back and forth with someone about their axle a year and half ago , and he admitted they had multiple stores on epay and that it was all from China but would not answer about if the axle was forged lol

 

If it's priced well below 200 bucks like I've seen, it's a cast Chinese axle.

 

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Got the same and one broke when adjusting. I found metal chrome 4" convex mirrors at big truck and trailer supply shop.

 

The sweetness of low price is long forgotten after the bitterness of low quality sets in.

 

One thing I learned a long time ago was that when buying parts for Steering, Cooling and Brakes is always buy the best. When buying the best you will never be disappointed.
The worlds greatest truism is "you get what you pay for".

 

I think that cheap pot metal (or chromed plastic) rear view mirrors are not dangerous. I could even put up with a cheap glove box latch or antenna.

Where I will not put up with cheap stuff on my projects is something that could kill me, my grandkids, or kill the next guy i.e., steering, brakes, axles, spindles, tires, etc. If you cheap out on a dropped axle for $200 bucks and, instead, wonder why folks charge $400 for a dropped axle you are the candidate for dumb ass of the month.

 

So this isn't a good deal?

 

Depends on what you’re going to use it for. Yard art? Wall hanging? Making a fancy chandelier for your garage? Perfect.


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Understood

 

$185? I saw them on sale for $125 shipping included, an they are still marked up!

 

I'm going to be looking for a drop axle soon. Would rather do some trading on one but I thought that was to good of a deal.

 

Sid's or Okie Joe, depending on what you want.