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    Hey guys I think I almost got scammed on vortex this week. A member called volks1961 is selling a mint MK5 GLI wheel for only $325, I offered him $250 and paid him on paypal five days ago, during this period I have asked him multiple times about whether the wheel is shipped or not, then today he bumped his FS thread in the canadian classified section.
    I thought that this isn't right so I decided to figure out the truth with my buddy 8vRAGE from Vancouver. Then volks1961 pmd my buddy to send money to his paypal account, so my buddy told him I paid five days ago then I sent this to volks1961, and I told him the truth.

    Here's part of the conversation:
    Originally Posted by Kujiwara
    Originally Posted by volks1961
    Originally Posted by Kujiwara
    It's okay, I'm swapping the wheel into my mk4 GLI. I can pay you via PayPal send an invoice to xiaoxxxx@gmail.com

    My address is xx Edgexxxx circle NW, Calgary, Alberta
    Postal code T3Axxx
    Phone (587)8xxxxx8
    Receiver Jerry X

    Do you want me to use Hong Z as per paypal or Jerry X?

    Have you received the payment yet? Can I have the tracking number if possible?
    .....
    .....
    five days later after 8vRAGE pms him....

    Sorry Jerry family emergency had to leave but know I'm in Montreal with your steering wheel, I will ship the wheel from here tomorrow which will avoid custom delays and you should get it faster.


    Do you guys think this is legit or should I just report on paypal? I'm thinking to trust him right now because I checked his previous sell threads and they seem like a "clean deal" to me.

    Here's the thread http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...eather-OEM-MK5
    Current Fleet
    #ProjectICreate Jetta GLI32
    2001 Cobra #88/3786
    1989 Jetta Trophy 1 of 500
    2004 Audi A2 FSI Colour Storm RHD
    2015 B8.5 S4 Sepang/Technik/6MT/SD/AAD/CF

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    Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

    Report.
    Calgary Autoworks

    2004.5 Jetta GLI
    2005 Audi Allroad

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    • #3
      Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

      Seems fishy to me. Report.
      Mike
      '14 Toyota 4Runner SR5
      '04 Jetta Wagon 1.8T

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      • #4
        Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

        It does seem a bit fishy to bump an already sold item but i have made that mistake in the past also. I would give him til the end of day tomorrow to send you a picture of the shipping receipt with valid tracking number or you will report him.

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        • #5
          Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

          Originally posted by MechEngg View Post
          It does seem a bit fishy to bump an already sold item but i have made that mistake in the past also. I would give him til the end of day tomorrow to send you a picture of the shipping receipt with valid tracking number or you will report him.
          Yeah, I guess this is what I'll do
          Current Fleet
          #ProjectICreate Jetta GLI32
          2001 Cobra #88/3786
          1989 Jetta Trophy 1 of 500
          2004 Audi A2 FSI Colour Storm RHD
          2015 B8.5 S4 Sepang/Technik/6MT/SD/AAD/CF

          Motorsport Engineer

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          • #6
            Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

            He gave me a valid number and sent me the photo of the package. I'll let you guys know when I install the wheel
            Current Fleet
            #ProjectICreate Jetta GLI32
            2001 Cobra #88/3786
            1989 Jetta Trophy 1 of 500
            2004 Audi A2 FSI Colour Storm RHD
            2015 B8.5 S4 Sepang/Technik/6MT/SD/AAD/CF

            Motorsport Engineer

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            • #7
              Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

              Hate to say it but it doesnt mean there is anything in the box.
              Calgary Autoworks

              2004.5 Jetta GLI
              2005 Audi Allroad

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              • #8
                Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

                Originally posted by BaggedGLI View Post
                Hate to say it but it doesnt mean there is anything in the box.
                Why doesn't he just wait to see what arrives negative Nancy?

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                • #9
                  Re: Vwvortex classified scam??

                  oh gawd
                  Originally posted by BaggedGLI View Post
                  Hate to say it but it doesnt mean there is anything in the box.
                  Current Fleet
                  #ProjectICreate Jetta GLI32
                  2001 Cobra #88/3786
                  1989 Jetta Trophy 1 of 500
                  2004 Audi A2 FSI Colour Storm RHD
                  2015 B8.5 S4 Sepang/Technik/6MT/SD/AAD/CF

                  Motorsport Engineer

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