Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread. Post your experiences here.

[delvin]

Recently purchased some interior parts form e34 530 The packaging was spot n and the shipping fair and fast. Great seller

[EventuallyAyrton]

I bought a front valance and lightly damaged IS spoiler from JakeB for a VERY reasonable price. Everything came in good condition and was very quick. Everyone go buy stuff from him, one of the best buying experiences I've had

[blackmamba]

I just bought some Euro headlights from BlackHella which I am very happy with & for an excellent price too. I will definitely do business with him again

[dsmith]

I bought some stuff from Eta power and it arrived well packed and in great condition.

[Johnled]

JakeB is solid. But, everyone already knows this. I bought front seats from him last week and they were exactly what he said they would be.

[BRRV]

I bought a used heater valve from Blackhella - took a while to arrive, probably due to the holidays, but it was fine and will go in the car in January. No problems, much appreciated.

[rod2190]

Calling all my mye28 members there is a person named Michael starling do not sell him anything I sent him a complete 745 I turbo set up and after he receive the parts he canceled the payment through his credit card company and PayPal took money away from my account right before the holidays he claims that I took to long to send him a downpipe and that is why he canceled the whole amount he still received a whole turbo kit and I specifically told him this downpipe was custom-made for six years and would not for his e34 it is stated in my for sale add.

[rod2190]

No matter what this guy says I can admit I took more then an acceptable amount of time to ship the kit but it was still on my car and I gave him the option for a refund. He has my merchandise and I have no money no matter his excuses.

[Blackhella]

I just bought some Euro headlights from BlackHella which I am very happy with & for an excellent price too. I will definitely do business with him again

I bought a used heater valve from Blackhella - took a while to arrive, probably due to the holidays, but it was fine and will go in the car in January. No problems, much appreciated.

It was pleasure dealing with both of you.
Thanks

[KrautnotRice]

I purchased some parts from Mkoepp that were very well packed, shipped quickly and priced reasonably.
Overall a great transaction!
Thank you

[vandiesel]

I hope oldskool recruits a retribution gang. They all show up in black m5s and do a proper beat down for dead beats. The missing dash pisses me off even with a refund from PayPal.

[Vilkas]

Very easy transactions (buyers) with;
greggearhead and
Vilkas

Fast payment, good communication from both.

Thanks

Thanks Dave, (good seller btw)
I forgot to tell you that I got them safe and just as described.
It helped me to build one mint set out of two! Thanks!
Justin

[harrypalmer]

Purchased a Motronic 1.3 conversion for M30B34 from Matt @Bimmerguy2002. Everything arrived as promised! He's just one swell seller.
Thank you Matt. Now I only need to convince him to rent out his know-how and install for me that darned thing in my ride

[EventuallyAyrton]

I hope oldskool recruits a retribution gang. They all show up in black m5s and do a proper beat down for dead beats.

A V formation of M5s and the head of the pack is an M1 being driven by Andre The Giant (and/or) Oldskool. Beat downs done with tire irons and timing chains

[Motronic]

Purchased a steering wheel from Kyle in NO. He always ships right out and carefully packs everything against damage.

[Sam 84, 533i]

Purchased a set of strut housings from rmehrIV

Seems like a guy I could trust with a large sum of money but don't quote me on that

Delivered with no issue, packaged excellent, very good communication.

A++ seller

[jakeb]

I bought a front valance and lightly damaged IS spoiler from JakeB for a VERY reasonable price. Everything came in good condition and was very quick. Everyone go buy stuff from him, one of the best buying experiences I've had

thanks!

[Spen]

Please beware of seller "Overdrive" in Europe/Latvia.

I purchased a set of E34 sport seats from him a while back, June 2015.

I put one seat in about 3 months later after I quickly assembled the seats which were broken down.

While the seats had some issues, namely armrest holes without armrests included and I did not see a repaired seat because I glossed over the photos and they looked "good enough" to me, I did not complain and wrote favorable reviews and suggested another forum member buy from him, because he asked me. I am sympathetic to foreign sellers as they can be very good!

When I put the driver seat in, I tested the functions that require the seat to be in the car. Leg support worked. Recline forward and back function worked well. Seat moved up and down.

Seat did not move forward and back. I looked underneath and the bar was hanging that is "pulled" to relieve both seat tracks so the seat can move.

I thought no big deal, and shelved the seats for another couple months, as I ended up selling my wagon and I removed the seats. I in fact sold my comfort seats as well for $250 locally to offset the $750 I paid for the sport seats from Overdrive/Iveta (his first name).

Then I went to sell the seats, prematurely it turned out. Had a buyer lined up for today (1/6/2016) and last night, I went to fix the forward back movement, which I thought would be an easy fix. I noticed other problems, places where the seat was welded. I managed to partially repair the forward back movement bar, and when I went to test it, the seat up/down movement hinge snapped clean off. I am 5'10'' and about 170 lbs dressed. I am not a huge fat man. I looked at the snapped hinge, and it had been welded (poorly, cold joint, no penetration, etc etc). It was also in an impossible spot more or less. I took photos. I looked at the other seat. FOrward and back didn't work there either and the bar was bent and missing a plastic retainer. Seatbelt tensioner "plastic stays" and some integrated pieces were also broken. I realized that they were too far gone and basically junk seats requiring either new bases or severe welding and pulling apart and reconditioning by fabricating some parts, possibly the bars, and the hinge bracket.

I mailed Iveta, upset. He basically told me it was my fault, it's been too long, and didn't really believe my story in short. Says I could have been doing anything to these seats during my ownership, which is true. I could be playing all around with them. All I have is my word to the contrary.

He said he may be able to get me bases, and I pay shipping. I said no thanks to that, after he was angry, blaming me, and aggressive.

I am cutting my losses and I suggest all future interested buyers do not do business with Overdrive/Iveta. If you choose to do business with him, he may send you parts that work. If he sends you junk, kiss your money goodbye and expect him to get angry.

I take back my previous kind words and instead now simply say: Caveat emptor. Buyer beware. Best to let him keep his stuff in Europe and avoid a loss like I incurred.

Spencer Maiers
spencer.maiers@gmail.com
425-246-8197

[knunger]

Bshi in Chicago.

Bought a b34 oil pan delivered Tucson for $100 ($40 shipping).

Arrived extremely securely packaged. Opened it, and it was filthy, but I didn't ask for a cleaned oilpan. After preliminary cleaning, I noticed very fine cracks on the tranny end. Also noticed dents on the front 'radiator'. Cleaned more and spotted a spiderweb of cracks from the ass end down to the sides and back. Cleaned that end spotless, turned upside down and put about a quart of chainsaw gas (has oil) and tilted to that end and left overnight. Next morning: oil slick underneath: it leaks.

Contacted Bshi, offerred pics and requested refund. I offerred to pay half of his shipping costs. He was gracious, requested pics. Afterwards, he immediately refunded me $83 with a sincere apology.

Good communication, and I think a good guy. My first deal with him but I would do it again.

I'll just make sure to ask him to clean off enough grunge to see any cracks!

[Overdrive]

Please beware of seller "Overdrive" .

I purchased a set of E34 sport seats from him a while back, June 2015.

Seats were not clear where for 219days, it is unclear how much, it is not clear how stored. Clever! I Always ready to cooperate and help, if required. I have normal Feedback as I know and trying to do not sell trash. Even in your case that before sending all seats come from cars with inspection and it works fully functional.

When Spencer Meiers bought seats, he left POSITIVE Feedback in thread : http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=4& ... 2#p1356392




And after I repeat 219days after purchase, the situation has changed in the not good side ...

In this case, because impudent and boorish conduct of the seller, so do not want to, but even though it is in a personal letter.

In the data case, such as you do not need to be. This will be a lesson to you. Even so I have matched I can try to find the whole frame with shipping from your side, but you declined. I do not think that I should return the money to you for a product that was purchased more than six months ago, and it is not clear where and how much.

Before you say something and do, you need to watch your language and answer be responsible for your actions. Conversations with you are finished.

[Spen]

UPDATE 2/7/2016:

Not to beat this thread to death, but in the spirit of others buying from Overdrive, here goes...

I replaced both bowden cables on the seats, various screws, pins as well as clamps for the adjustment for the tension bars to move the seats forward and backwards. The broken seat base was welded by a friend at work who is a body man, and a good one. The weld is very strong comparatively to what it was (a couple tacks from what I saw, and only a few MM of actual metal holding the seat front hinge on the base together. Re-riveted it and adjusted everything.

Voila!

Seats worked well, I couldn't test the front function due to them being not bolted down in a car. But I am nearly 100% certain the very mechanical front function indeed works.

In short, I want to APOLOGIZE for my frustration and annoyance over this issue. I tried to be straight up, and I felt that the issue was not that Overdrive / Iveta tried to sell me junk intentionally. I just felt that they weren't looked at carefully.

The local buyer who I told sorry, forget it, was still interested and stayed in touch. He just picked them up today and I helped him load the seats into his truck.

Overdrive sent me the seats. He followed through. He replied when I e-mailed him. I was upset due to the numerous and seemingly insurmountable issues, but BMW still sells parts for these seats. All in all, I probably spent another $100 to make the seats function.

As before, good luck to all and SORRY for being so upset Overdrive. I'm sure you hate me, but I was able to sell them and likely they won't come back due to issues. I think he is happy to have them going into his E34 540i.

Spencer

[EventuallyAyrton]

Yikes, I'm definitely on the side of Spen. That's pretty bad and if that happened without putting 500psi on it, it shouldn't have been sold. (Also, clever finger use on your part Spencer)

[Chimi-Changa]

Did a part swap with Whelton25 recently, and despite the holiday, el nino weather, and the advice of my lawyer- The parts arrived safe, sound and as described.

Gracias Amigo.

[3toedshewie]

Had a good overall experience buying from Ovide. he tells me he gets too busy to respond to my emails sometimes which is understandable. good fair and overall a good seller, would recommend.

[whelton25]

Did a part swap with Whelton25 recently, and despite the holiday, el nino weather, and the advice of my lawyer- The parts arrived safe, sound and as described.

Gracias Amigo.

Excellent doing business with chimi-changa, communicated great and was understanding of the family emergencies thst came up during the holiday. Part arrived well packaged and as described!

Thanks

[EventuallyAyrton]

WARNING DO NOT BUY FROM AUTOHAUSAZ. I bought a set of hoot struts/shocks and they came thrown in the bottom of the box with some packaging on top. One came partially in one of the sealed sleeves (poked through) and the other one had breached the sleeve completely. The box came to my door partially opened although that could be the fault of the USPS, and my return shipping label has been visibly torn off the invoice. I called and the phone rang and rang and rang, I didn't even get a phone tree thing or a voice mail. Do not buy anything from them.

[indycar89]

WARNING DO NOT BUY FROM AUTOHAUSAZ. I bought a set of hoot struts/shocks and they came thrown in the bottom of the box with some packaging on top. One came partially in one of the sealed sleeves (poked through) and the other one had breached the sleeve completely. The box came to my door partially opened although that could be the fault of the USPS, and my return shipping label has been visibly torn off the invoice. I called and the phone rang and rang and rang, I didn't even get a phone tree thing or a voice mail. Do not buy anything from them.

I can understand you being frustrated. IMO, you're jumping the gun a bit here. Autohausaz will stand behind what they sell. If there is a problem, you need to talk to them and I'm confident they will resolve this issue. Although I've never had an issue with them, I do have a friend who had a part fail prematurely and they stood behind it 100% and were great to work with.

You do realize that many times parts are drop shipped from a supplier. Perhaps that's what happened, or maybe someone didn't take the time to pack it correctly. It happens. I don't know why the phone rang off the hook, but it's not like they knew it was you calling and they just ignored the call knowing you got "screwed".

They are in business to stay in business. Good luck!

[EventuallyAyrton]

maybe someone didn't take the time to pack it correctly

If I'm paying for parts for my car, I don't want them just tossed in a box. Yes maybe that was a bit of an overreaction, I'll admit, But I think every single member of this forum would be unhappy with receiving a box of parts that were carelessly packaged

[indycar89]

maybe someone didn't take the time to pack it correctly

If I'm paying for parts for my car, I don't want them just tossed in a box. Yes maybe that was a bit of an overreaction, I'll admit, But I think every single member of this forum would be unhappy with receiving a box of parts that were carelessly packaged

Maybe so - and I'm sure Autohauseaz doesn't want parts shipped haphazardly either. Personally, I let people know when something isn't packed well - including some on this very forum. But I have never said don't but from them - at least based on that. (actually I've never said don't buy from anyone on here) One manifold I got turned out to be full of crap a mouse had used to make a home. I'm sure the seller didn't know, but i let him know to be on the look out for that in the future. Obviously, it would have been real bad if I had just bolted that up. But there was no malicious intent on his part, he is just parting out cars.

But by your own admission, you've not even talked to Autoshousaz about this issue. You got pissed off because no one answered your phone call. Do you think maybe they were busy? With so many orders coming via the internet, many supply houses have cut back on phone reps due to the shift in business. It's what they must do - not that you or I like it. The parts might actually be fine despite the packing - but you've issued a DO NOT 'BUY because you are disappointed that the items weren't packed very well. I'm not saying that's not a reason to be concerned - but that is hardly what this thread is intend for.

Seriously - you have not even talked to them about your issue. Take a deep breath, hit the reset button and give them a call.

[south26]

One manifold I got turned out to be full of crap a mouse had used to make a home. I'm sure the seller didn't know, but i let him know to be on the look out for that in the future. Obviously, it would have been real bad if I had just bolted that up. But there was no malicious intent on his part, he is just parting out cars.

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Still sorry about that.


Andy