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  • ducjay
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2011
    • 83

    Transaction Issue - Need Help

    Hi,

    I am not sure what to do or who to bring this scenario to. I have sent this issue to a couple different moderators (at least I think they are moderators), and the seller, with no response from any of them. I am hoping I can get pushed in the right direction. Here is the issue at hand and I will say that any advice or direction would be appreciated. I sent this to the seller I purchased the gun from,

    Hi,

    I bought the .38 from you a few months back. When you told me the firing pin had been broken, you did not make it clear to me that it was broken at the time of the sale. I took it to the range and attempted to shoot it and found out the pin was broken off. I also noticed that the cylinder was dragging on the frame.

    I contacted Rossi and they said to send it in to them that the repairs would be covered under warranty. I spent the $60 to ship it to them for repairs. They have now had it for a couple months and I just received a phone call from their representative, Victor. He stated that the frame is bent and the firearm is not only un-repairable but it is not safe to fire.

    I purchased this firearm under the impression it was an operable firearm. I would like to ask that you refund the purchase price and the cost have incurred for the transfer and the cost to ship it back to Rossi. They will be returning the firearm to me with a letter stating the problems and that the firearm is inoperable.

    I look forward to your response.

    Thanks, Jason

    So, with all of that being said, I understand the whole "buyer beware" mantra. I just have a serious problem with someone unloading an in-operable firearm on me (no pun intended, lol).
    Jason T.
    Buying & Trading As Many As I Can Get My Hands On!
  • #2
    Chapped Hide
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2013
    • 3901

    Out them here and now!
    **** your feelings!

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    • #3
      Eatmyshade
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2015
      • 938

      Originally posted by Chapped Hide
      Out them here and now!

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      • #4
        RCliberty
        Junior Member
        • Nov 2016
        • 5

        Did you not notice at the time of purchase? The drag should have been somewhat obvious? Sadly it's like buying a used car, No warranties. Hopefully he's a decent chap and fixes his wrongdoing . However I'm a realist and doubt he cares. Sorry man

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        • #5
          Cokebottle
          Señor Member
          CGN Contributor - Lifetime
          • Oct 2009
          • 32373

          Originally posted by RCliberty
          Did you not notice at the time of purchase? The drag should have been somewhat obvious? Sadly it's like buying a used car, No warranties. Hopefully he's a decent chap and fixes his wrongdoing . However I'm a realist and doubt he cares. Sorry man
          Yep.

          It's a bad deal, but the moderators can't and won't do anything about it.

          Fairly new member, only 16 posts, only on the forum to sell stuff.

          Only recourse is small claims and leave a negative iTrader.
          - Rich

          Originally posted by dantodd
          A just government will not be overthrown by force or violence because the people have no incentive to overthrow a just government. If a small minority of people attempt such an insurrection to grab power and enslave the people, the RKBA of the whole is our insurance against their success.

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          • #6
            naeco81
            CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
            CGN Contributor - Lifetime
            • Jun 2013
            • 1811

            Like Coke says, file it in small claims and leave negative iTrader.
            Originally posted by Mitch
            The architects of the assault weapon bans ... are simply trying to fight the Culture War. And we can't win, not in California anyway because you guys, the ones with the most to lose, refuse to do what you need to do to win the Culture Wars, which is to make Calguns and the gun rights community a truly big tent and stop driving people away simply because they are different from you.
            Crime rate per 100k people
            General population: 3,817
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            • #7
              hermosabeach
              I need a LIFE!!
              • Feb 2009
              • 19517

              Deal was in February

              Do you have a copy of the original Ad posted up?

              This is one to chock up to needed a good pre purchase inspection.


              Pick another product and apply the same complaint-

              I purchased a car in February and in July I noticed a door ding?



              Sucks that you either got scammed, did not do a correct pre purchase inspection, did not pay a gunsmith to check it out, performed the purchase at an indoor range / FFL.... or that the seller was clueless as to what they were selling.
              Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

              Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)

              Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET

              Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
              (thanks to Jeff Cooper)

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              • #8
                hermosabeach
                I need a LIFE!!
                • Feb 2009
                • 19517

                Small claims.... good luck.....

                You have been in possession of the firearm for 4-5 months....

                Unless Rossi has it on record that the prior owner requested to have the gun repaired... or some other item showing that the seller knew the gun was damaged, the burden will be on the plaintiff to prove what the seller knew....
                Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

                Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)

                Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET

                Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
                (thanks to Jeff Cooper)

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                • #9
                  Devilmonkey89
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2013
                  • 1539

                  With only 16 posts and 3 Itraders i would have been very skeptical and careful about buying anything from them. You failed to properly inspect the revolver so i'd say it's your fault. If i had know that the firing pin was broken, i would have had a gunsmith check it out to verify that was the only problem. You didn't do that so you got scammed. Lesson learned and now you have a paper weight to remind you, congrats.
                  NRA Lifetime Member

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                  • #10
                    Thepug99
                    Member
                    • Jan 2014
                    • 352

                    you should out him. The guy is a jerk. sorry this happened to you.

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                    • #11
                      billped
                      Veteran Member
                      • Oct 2009
                      • 2504

                      He's been outed.
                      Bill

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                      • #12
                        Calico1404
                        Veteran Member
                        • Jan 2016
                        • 3401

                        New member, low posts and itrader. Seems to mess with 80%s and has posted trade threads so still into firearms. If he lives in norcal and wants any gun related info specific to the state he will need to come back to Calguns.

                        Personally I would offer him something as a gesture.
                        I.e. how about you refund me and ill pay dros to get it back to you.

                        It sounds like you knew something about a firing pin being damaged or broken, so he did mention it. Maybe you did not hear the complete "its broken now"
                        However a minor repair vs a bent frame is a whole different animal. The seller should refund you and take the firearm back or refund so you can simply destroy or make some art! You always get more with honey than vinegar

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                        • #13
                          Calico1404
                          Veteran Member
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 3401

                          Also op you may consider removing your name and phone from that thread and pm him direct

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                          • #14
                            Bull Elk
                            Veteran Member
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 4192

                            You are SOL. Small claims won't resolve your issue. You are correct, buyer beware.

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                            • #15
                              ACfixer
                              Calguns Addict
                              • Feb 2012
                              • 6053

                              OP: You left this positive iTrader rating for the seller. "Great guy to deal with! Pistol exactly as described!"

                              I'm sorry for your troubles, but jeeeeze you can kind of see the problem here right?
                              Buy made in USA whenever possible.

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