Author Topic: I think I almost got screwed (Read 2647 times))

MonsterMaxx · « **on:** August 02, 2017, 02:24:24 PM »

Not sure about this, but there's a fellow called FukoChan on AGN who was selling an airtank. As we got close to closing the deal he disclosed that he had dropped it and it was damaged.

Not knowing much about CF tanks I asked him to get it tested. He replied that his scuba people were idiots and that he still wanted me to take it, get it tested on my own and if it was bad he'd take it back.

Then I find this whole thread "Is this tank still good? A dropped Carbon Fiber 75cuft tank " on it that's two weeks old where everyone with any knowledge on the subject tells him it's junk.

What the heck people, if it's junk, don't sell it. Certainly don't try to push your junk on someone else with excuses and a 'refund' offer.

This kind of thing really gets under my skin. Got boned by some guy on ebay on a bicycle last year - had a broken frame and I got screwed. Wouldn't even accept it when I returned it and feebay/paypal didn't stand behind me. Bought it on a debit card and my bank wouldn't either.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2017, 02:48:11 PM »

Wow you're lucky you found out about the dent in that, I wouldn't buy it either.

Xraycer · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2017, 03:06:15 PM »

Man, some people can be so scummy when it comes to money

FuzzyGrub · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2017, 03:20:58 PM »

No expert either, but bet that would not have passed the visual inspection, to be able to do a hydro test. Good call, you saved yourself a big headache.

Bizill · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2017, 04:47:12 PM »

Did you see my post there pleading him for the love of God not to try to push it onto some poor buyer?

MonsterMaxx · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2017, 04:50:28 PM »

Quote from: Bizill on August 02, 2017, 04:47:12 PM

Did you see my post there pleading him for the love of God not to try to push it onto some poor buyer?

yes, I did.

Bizill · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2017, 04:52:26 PM »

So did he disclose the fact it was damaged from the start, or after buttering you up is the question?

MonsterMaxx · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2017, 04:55:09 PM »

only as we were closing the deal

TraderJoe · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:00:44 PM »

Not cool...not cool at all!

Bizill · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:00:53 PM »

That's not good. If he waited until nearing the sealing of the deal then he may not have kept to his word about refunding money.

MonsterMaxx · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:05:30 PM »

Never know, might be a man of his word. Still to load on me the task of getting something obviously badly damaged tested and then returned when/if it fails a visual, which everyone said it would. Then there's shipping costs, who pays for that?

It was going to be a bad deal, fortunately he disclosed and I was able to find the other post where it was discussed for real.

Bizill · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:06:57 PM »

He may or may not be legit, but he should sell for far cheaper, IMHO.

oldpro · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:09:59 PM »

No way would I accept that tank...And you shouldnt either.

Bizill · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:17:55 PM »

He needs to get it hydro'd if it can be. He may have already tried and was denied and hoped you'd get someone more lax on their visual. This still doesn't sound like a kosher sale. He needs to get it hydro'd on his time/dollar. Then sell it cheap. Odds are he will no do such thing...or can't, being as it's compromised.

avator · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:22:55 PM »

Ain't no body gonna hydro that in the first place. He need to paint it red and hang it a tree and shoot at it. Once empty of course.

Bizill · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:24:22 PM »

I have no idea either way. Look at his second pic, it doesn't look as bad as the first. Was it perhaps only the gel and fibers are still intact?

http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/is-this-tank-still-good-a-dropped-cf-tank/

ackuric · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:26:15 PM »

I saw the thread where he dropped the tank (was in an unrelated thread to the tank) and thought to myself, what a bonehead move! Either keep the tank in service and assume liability / risk on YOU with a compressor or trash it. Very simple and ethical decision..

avator · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:27:38 PM »

I saw that thread too... my first thought was how lucky he was that sucker didn't blow.

MonsterMaxx · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:29:33 PM »

here's the original listing where he's selling the tank and I contacted him.

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I have a air venturi tank for sale. Its almost brand new(bought a few weeks ago). Looking for 520(500)$ as i paid 550$ for it. I also am taking trades. Looking for high quality optics. I have good feedback for doing tons of buys and sells on here. Lmk if you have any questions.

kkarmical · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2017, 05:34:34 PM »

I saw him that original posting and it had no mention of the damage.

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