Mixed Feelings With Bad Experience

[WarDog]

Canreef staff want to remind everyone that it is your responsibility to do your homework when buying items listed here in the buy and sell. Now I don't know any of the circumstances in this case (because none of the parties seemed to have PM'ed any staff) but if you are planning on purchasing a couple thousand dollars of equipment from out of province, it might be a good idea to get photos, serial numbers, etc, before any commitments are made. Both parties in this case are outstanding members and no action will be taken. I am glad to hear that this is trying to be resolved... privately.

[iamfrontosa]

As others have already said. Hopefully, it will all worked out for everybody.

[Etaloche]

I had a situation somewhat similar to yours recently. Wasn't sold something under the impression that the equipment was something else, but I received a faulty unit. The seller and I actually resolved the issue just earlier today and I ended up with a very nice coral that I've always wanted. The seller was very generous with the whole situation. I hope it will be a happy ending for you as well.

[reefwithareefer]

Originally Posted by Jaws

Just wanted to write about a bad experience I had on here recently. Ended up buying 4 Ecotech Radion G3 Pros from a member here. The person was very genuine, helpful, and excellent to deal with the whole way through. After receiving the lights I realized that they weren't G3 Pros though, they were just G3's. I realize the difference is minimal but I have a 30" deep SPS tank and that's not what I thought I was buying. On top of that though, 3 of them were actually G2's that had been upgraded to G3's. So a lot older than what I was expecting too.

Well, I am pretty sure who you got them from and I bought them from him. Told him that I had the cash, agreed on a price if I took them all and would pick them up next day for sure. He said sold. Then the next day he sent a msg and said too bad, he sold them for more than what we agreed upon.
So not to sure I agree that this guy has such good intentions.

A mans word is his bond, in my world.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by reefwithareefer

...and would pick them up next day for sure.

You were going to drive to Alberta to pick them up?

[reefwithareefer]

Why would I have to drive to Alberta if I was already there?

I guess people are not allowed to travel in this country.

So to your point...If it is not the same guy then I will Apologize and reword my experience to clarify that I had a bad experience when buying the same "type" and amount of lights from a person in a Province other than BC

In fact I have had another person on here say it was sold to me and then sell it out from under me for an extra 50 bucks or so and that person is from BC.

and in fact, I had bought something else from here, that was shipped to me from another province. When it arrived it was basically useless, as vital parts were missing and it would have costed the same amount of money to buy replacement parts as I paid for the item. Although I was quite upset, it was resolved between the two of us and I threw the item away.

So....buyer beware...That is my point

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by reefwithareefer

So....buyer beware...That is my point

Couldn't agree more.

Originally Posted by reefwithareefer

I guess people are not allowed to travel in this country.

Travel is highly restricted, didn't you get the memo in the newsletter?

[Jaws]

I just wanted to update everyone that the seller did come through and we were able to settle up. I'm very sorry it came to this. I do believe the seller is a good guy and has just got caught up in a bad situation. I hold nothing against him and wish him the best in the future. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and support throughout the ordeal

[intarsiabox]

Glad it worked out for you in the end!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Jaws

I just wanted to update everyone that the seller did come through and we were able to settle up. I'm very sorry it came to this. I do believe the seller is a good guy and has just got caught up in a bad situation. I hold nothing against him and wish him the best in the future. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and support throughout the ordeal

Well handled situation. Glad it worked out.