I'm sorry if this is you but people do sell junk on Ebay - Page 3

Rich in Vancouver · 3rd August 2021, 03:34

Of course as with everything for sale, online and elsewhere, potential buyers should use their judgement as to what is serviceable and what isn't.
I would think that anyone experienced enough to change a suspension arm should be able to recognise scrap when they see it, and if they take it to their garage to have it installed any mechanic worth his salt would refuse to fit the obvious MOT failure part.
When I clicked on the ebay link a list of several other rear arms came up, all nice, shiny and new and for not much more money. I would guess that this seller's ad has sold quite a few X-Part and other new arms. The seller is the mug.

ceedy · 3rd August 2021, 07:59

tother side is more expensive ?

look at the bottom edge

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233187635...wAAOSwpqhcpIf7

nice R75 badge there too in the listings ,

not...

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Originally Posted by Arctic

HI Dave
He also as a nice back plate to go with it

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333548030...gAAOSwGCxfqX66

Gigagator · 3rd August 2021, 08:09

I've messaged the seller about the rear arm and those backplates highlighting what a load of balls they are and questioning whether someone there is trying to get into the circus.

Let's see if there's a sensible response...

Rp61973 · 3rd August 2021, 09:59

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Originally Posted by ceedy

tother side is more expensive ?

look at the bottom edge

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233187635...wAAOSwpqhcpIf7

nice R75 badge there too in the listings ,

not...

Advertised as "good condition".

Looks like the tin moths have been having a feast on it. The irony is that the handbrake shoe pins will pull straight through, so they are really as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.

It is a reasonable assertion that the seller knows these parts would compromise the safety of the vehicle they are fitted to. Will Ebay do anything about it? I doubt it.

stevestrat · 3rd August 2021, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Gigagator

I've messaged the seller about the rear arm and those backplates highlighting what a load of balls they are and questioning whether someone there is trying to get into the circus.

Let's see if there's a sensible response...

If you get a response I doubt if you'd be able to post it here, not without smoke coming off the language filter.

Gigagator · 3rd August 2021, 12:10

I actually got a response from the seller and there wasn't a profound word in sight. Amazing really as my message to them was extremely sarcastic.

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Originally Posted by bas-mini-spares

Whilst I appreciate your very thorough and constructive feedback, not everyone feels the same way as you do, as these particular parts are getting harder and harder to find we have been advised by enthusiasts of these vehicles and from owners clubs not to throw them away as they may be useful to some one willing to spend the time to repair it or use it to repair there own. This particular one is not as bad as it looks in the photos and is in much better condition than the ones we do throw away.

We do make sure to advise the buyer before we send it that the item will require repair

Perhaps I should break it to them that there's a lovely supplier called DMGRS that makes their entire statement and all their efforts with these listings a waste of time?

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 3rd August 2021, 16:44

I've just this minute logged into DMGRS to order an upper an lower arm, as mine need replacing as the bushes are shot.

Having seen the state of this beauty I've probably another 30k left in mine accordioning to their description.

I'm surprised they aren't selling it with a complimentary tin of Hammerite.

It's at least reassuring to know they throw away the arms in worse condition

Richard1973 · 3rd August 2021, 19:49

Fair play to him for managing to get the handbrake cable out, but I have taken off better and binned them!
Shocking TBH

smudge.g · 3rd August 2021, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Richard1973

Shocking TBH

Agree and just lke this, also from their shop:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233188736...EAAOSwlTZcpfhk

I've definately thrown better calipers away!

AndyN01 · 3rd August 2021, 20:34

I just can't be bothered to hunt around to save a few ££'s for spares from some random outfit on eBay.

I just ask Mickyboy or DMGRS.

Never had an issue with either of them and I'm sure that if there was it'd be sorted without any grief.

You pays your money and takes your choice.

As for Trading Standards many moons ago they'd have been having a field day with stuff like this but now they just won't have the "resources" to do anything even if they want to, which they would love to do.

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	Of course as with everything for sale, online and elsewhere, potential buyers should use their judgement as to what is serviceable and what isn't. I would think that anyone experienced enough to change a suspension arm should be able to recognise scrap when they see it, and if they take it to their garage to have it installed any mechanic worth his salt would refuse to fit the obvious MOT failure part. When I clicked on the ebay link a list of several other rear arms came up, all nice, shiny and new and for not much more money. I would guess that this seller's ad has sold quite a few X-Part and other new arms. The seller is the mug. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,074 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	I just can't be bothered to hunt around to save a few ££'s for spares from some random outfit on eBay. I just ask Mickyboy or DMGRS. Never had an issue with either of them and I'm sure that if there was it'd be sorted without any grief. You pays your money and takes your choice. As for Trading Standards many moons ago they'd have been having a field day with stuff like this but now they just won't have the "resources" to do anything even if they want to, which they would love to do. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ Last edited by AndyN01; 3rd August 2021 at 20:37..

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Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	I've messaged the seller about the rear arm and those backplates highlighting what a load of balls they are and questioning whether someone there is trying to get into the circus. Let's see if there's a sensible response...

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Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 694 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	I've just this minute logged into DMGRS to order an upper an lower arm, as mine need replacing as the bushes are shot. Having seen the state of this beauty I've probably another 30k left in mine accordioning to their description. I'm surprised they aren't selling it with a complimentary tin of Hammerite. It's at least reassuring to know they throw away the arms in worse condition

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Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Fair play to him for managing to get the handbrake cable out, but I have taken off better and binned them! Shocking TBH