Advice please...

[dnar]

I sold my trusty old Tbird-C 1000 (133 FSB) on another overclocking forum, and the buyer says the CPu doesnt work. Off the bat, he came across like a know it all expert, yet the more I deal with him, the more he sounds like a complete nube. He didnt knwo how to re-do the L1 bridges, he didnt know that the Tbird-C was 133 FSB... I am worried he has damaged the chip and now he wants his money back... The CPu was shipped 3000 kms across Australia. What should I do?

BTW, he clains now to have "changed heaps of CPU's" - he also says he is water cooling the chip....

[pelligrini]

Did you imply any type of DOA warrantee?

Is he even using the proper mobo for the chip? Was it DOA or did he kill it himself?

If it were me, I would only refund the money once he shipped it to me, at his expense. If there's any damage, f'd up bridges, heat etc.. I'd throw it in an envelope with a stamp with a letter saying "tough-titty", you broke it, it's yours. If it's good, I'd still refund the money and sell it to someone else. If it's bad, with no apparant damage, I'd cuss a lot, then I'd still refund the money.

Have you looked around the forum to see if he has bought from anyone else? to see if the sellers has any similar cirumstances.

[ohms18k]

That's the risk you take when selling anything to someone you don't know. I'd rather give stuff away or sell it to someone I know and can reach personally. The same goes for buying too. Doesn't he know over-clocking a chip voids any return, what a schmoe :D. If he changed heaps of CPU's why did he buy yours? Tell him to kiss off and thank him for his business.

[Lazarus]

Stuff sold person-to-person is normally a case of "Caveat Emptor" (gees - more Latin :rolleyes: ), if you didn't tell him that you would guarantee it, then he ain't got a leg (or other limb of his choice) to stand on - it was sold as is.

If you get it back, check the label for signs of overheating - that would void ANY warranty.

[phil]

Tell him to send it to you insured delivery. If it is broken, claim the price of the CPU back from the Post Office....believe me, this works like a charm and you are both happy ;)

[dnar]

Originally posted by pelligrini
Did you imply any type of DOA warrantee?

Is he even using the proper mobo for the chip? Was it DOA or did he kill it himself?

If it were me, I would only refund the money once he shipped it to me, at his expense. If there's any damage, f'd up bridges, heat etc.. I'd throw it in an envelope with a stamp with a letter saying "tough-titty", you broke it, it's yours. If it's good, I'd still refund the money and sell it to someone else. If it's bad, with no apparant damage, I'd cuss a lot, then I'd still refund the money.

Have you looked around the forum to see if he has bought from anyone else? to see if the sellers has any similar cirumstances.
No DOA warranty, although he now claims the forum "rules" state 30 day... I cant find that sort of rule anywhere.

Today I asked him if the heatsink was touching the CPU corrrectly, he got aggitated at that, stating "I have changed lots of CPU in my years". I asked him how old he is, "17" LOL.

Anyway, he's shipping it back with Insurance, I have said I'll happily refund his dosh IF the CPU works OR its not showing core/heat damaged. Failing that, I'll claim post insurance....

Bloody know it all newbies!!!!

[dnar]

Scratch that, he now says "I am only 17, I cant afford to loose the $70 this dud CPu cost me, and I cant afford the return post insurance"... I prompty told him no deal and to piss off...

Cripes, I have over 45 PM's with this turkey now, he has wasted enough of my time.... :rolleyes:

[pelligrini]

Jeese, how much is postage down there?

Most postal services here charge $1-4 per $100 of value.

[dnar]

Yuppers, bout the same... How do you spell "tight arse" ???? :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:

My next sale will include "must be over 21" and "must not fart like a virgin". :0

[phil]

LOL :D

[X-Calibur]

Hum, Wayne, how does a virgin fart? In my time, the virgins I was going out never fart in my present... and didn't stay a virgin very long anyway... :D Geez I'm a macho when I want to... :rofl:

[dnar]

Sorry, it's a gay saying.... :eek:

[dnar]

You guys sitting down? I told this guy I was happy to refund his money, on the conditions:-
1. The CPU core is not damaged.
2. The CPU doesn't show signs of heat damage.
3. It is returned with Insured Post.

His reply, is that in that case he now want's a full refund INCLUDING his post costs.

[TDKozan]

You could suggest that if he puts his idea where it belongs he would stop farting like a virgin.

TK ;>

[zhotfire]

Geee... sounds like he needs to be beat with a pointed stick! :eek:

[pelligrini]

Originally posted by dnar
His reply, is that in that case he now want's a full refund INCLUDING his post costs.

Tell him to "want in one hand and sh** in the other hand, then see which one gets full faster".

[phil]

Send Shubles round to kick his ass :D. How is she anyway...we haven't seen her in a while?

[dnar]

Damn, good idea! :eek: I have not seen Susan for a long time, I did speak with her on the phone recently, she is now working in a new role, as the head ass kicker and as such she is really busy... That reminds me, Shu, wylie and myself are long overdue for a luncheon...

[Lazarus]

Give 'em my best too m8ee

[wylie]

Originally posted by dnar
Damn, good idea! :eek: I have not seen Susan for a long time, I did speak with her on the phone recently, she is now working in a new role, as the head ass kicker and as such she is really busy... That reminds me, Shu, wylie and myself are long overdue for a luncheon...

havent heard from you in ages....guess we're both flat out....(not hospital type flat out again I hope :) ) wednesdays are great lunch days for both of us :D

any time Ive had a problem (fortunately not often) and sent something back over here Ive paid the postage......
tell the little shite its how it bloody works. can ebay mediate or just take over the problem for you?

personally (having wrecked many a cpu myself ;) ) I think he ballsed it up

told shue to get her butt back over here too! :)

[dnar]

I sold the chip on ocau.com - he can rot in hell. :)

Lunch, mate, we gotta hit the Herdies... Best steak lunch's I have ever eaten... :) Oh, and they have BEER.

[Shubles2]

BLOODY HELL!!!!!

It has been a while hasnt it?????
so long that i COULDN'T LOG IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lunch??? sounds good
havent had lunch in a while

beer? nah

busy? sure, very

kicking peoples butts? not likely

[dnar]

Yikes! We now have 2 x Shulbles! Would the real Shubles please stand up.... :)

Hrm, surely "theothershubles" would have been more appropriate... :p

Selbuh Srehtoeht. :)

[dnar]

Lunch, set a date, I'll be there. I am drowning in aligator shit these days, so I guess any day is just like any other. :) Name the date and time, I have the place. :)

[wylie]

Deal....we'll be in touch...

in th emean time keep us informed if Mr Cranky gets his dad to give you a good talking to....you nasty ripper off of children! :rolleyes: ;)

[X-Calibur]

Originally posted by dnar
Sorry, it's a gay saying.... :eek:

Nice of you to finaly get out of the closet Wayne... I had doubts all along... :D :)

[phil]

Hi Shu, hope you're well...nice to see you again.

I have emailed your account details for the original Shubles account :)

[Shubles2]

Originally posted by phil
Hi Shu, hope you're well...nice to see you again.

I have emailed your account details for the original Shubles account :)

Thanks phil but that wouldnt work either
been longer than 24 hours
oops

wouldnt mind sending me my password would you???
i have a different email address on shubles2 than on shubles if that makes a difference


Dnar, Wylie - lunches are a bit rough for me during the week
however wednesdays and thursdays i finish work at 3:30 if that helps a little

other than that you have to choose a weekend day
sorries

[shubles]

got it working
now i'll try to make more of an effort to keep coming back

if you dont mind of course

[X-Calibur]

Boy , oh boy, did I missed that avatar.... :D

Welcome home Shu!

X'

[TDKozan]

We've all missed you, Shu. Don't be a stranger!

TK ;>

[shubles]

Originally posted by X-Calibur
Boy , oh boy, did I missed that avatar.... :D

Welcome home Shu!

X'

i see

so its not my company you're after
it's about the looks

:sniff:

[Lazarus]

I hope that's an accurate piccy. ;) http://www.novakovich.free-online.co.uk/images/grnloop.gif

Hey Dnar, about the legal beagle, that friend of a friend has turned me down, but I'm gonna try another firm - it's a pretty big firm, so I should have more luck there. Stay tuned for more info.

ps can you either PM me or e-mail me the details of your complaint? I may have to give all the details to the solicitor for his assessment.

[wylie]

Originally posted by X-Calibur

Welcome home Shu!

X'

ahem.......
*cough*

*whistle*

[dnar]

Dang her needle still scares me. :eek:

[zhotfire]

LOL!

Yes Wylie, we missed you too! Did we have to say it? ;) :D

[wylie]

:D

[X-Calibur]

Originally posted by wylie


ahem.......
*cough*

*whistle*

Who? Oh, say hi to Y' from me!

Of course Matt, welcome home too, but you lurked around since a while haven't you...? :D

Cheers! X'

[X-Calibur]

Originally posted by shubles


i see

so its not my company you're after
it's about the looks

:sniff:

Actually I'de like you to see it this way: you've got the looks AND great company... was clear to ME.

Hugz X'

[phil]

Originally posted by dnar
Dang her needle still scares me. :eek:


It doesn't look like a needle to me :eek:

[Lazarus]

To me, it looks like something you'd use on a horse. ;) :eek: