martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) There is an auction on trademe where I believe the goods are not the real deal even though the seller has repeatedly stated otherwise. In the past I had an auction removed by TM because someone claimed it was fake (the fact that I said the shirt wasnt genuine on the description may have given it away) but anyway, do you think I should rport it to TM ? Question the seller ? Or just leave people to buy something based on their own research ? Would it make any difference if I thought people on BS were bidding ? [edit] Hmmm I thought I was making this a poll but I must have ballsed up somewhere...so Do I report to TM ? Question the seller ? Stay out of it ? Edited February 25, 2007 by martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) There is an auction on trademe where I believe the goods are not the real deal even though the seller has repeatedly stated otherwise. In the past I had an auction removed by TM because someone claimed it was fake (the fact that I said the shirt wasnt genuine on the description may have given it away) but anyway, do you think I should rport it to TM ? Question the seller ? Or just leave people to buy something based on their own research ? Would it make any difference if I thought people on BS were bidding ? Link to the auction martyn? Lets all get on his case I've had similar expereince where guy rekon lcd tv and carefully picture it but was actually rear projection. Want $1400 cash before I got the tv...... reported to tradme as fake adveristing and it was sorted Edited February 25, 2007 by TronSpec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) I dont want to stick the link up just yet as I want to be sure they are not genuine, of which I am 99.9% sure. I was just wondering what people thought....I seem to remember some issues before about TM deals going bad and I dont want to get involved in anything like that. They are also first timers so I want to give them the benefit of the doubt if I can. Edited February 25, 2007 by martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 Yep fair enough dude.. haha you shouldve bought your seven up and took it round the paddock....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted February 25, 2007 Assume you're talking about those M3 wheels for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 Nope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 you can ask a question ,and nobody else can see it until he answers(that s right isnt it?)....if he doesnt answer praps then go the official TM route Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 Yep fair enough dude.. haha you shouldve bought your seven up and took it round the paddock....... you should perhaps observe some sevens at a grass ghymkhana first....might be surprised! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 you can ask a question ,and nobody else can see it until he answers(that s right isnt it?)....if he doesnt answer praps then go the official TM route Yea thats right, nobody else can see until they answer or until the end of the auction. So - no help to others if they dont answer during listing. Only way is official channels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 If BS members are bidding, link anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 I complained about a fake Fender Strat recently. If you're sure, I'd say - do it! Being ripped off is nasty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2007 yeah put a link up, get a second opinion if your not sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 I hadnt realised that these were up today, so if anyone on here was thinking of buying them do so at your own risk. Wheels I honestly believe these are not genuine as they dont have the small ///M badge near the bolt holes, and I also dont think they made genuine wheels in 20'. A bargain if you can get another one and dont mind the 'fake' aspect but Im happy to be proven wrong if they are genuine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 your question appears on the auction,no answer though..I am 100 percent sure these arent 20,s i think the genuines were 18,and there were two simlar styles the blackish m5 ones and the silver(like these) for teh seven series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 your question appears on the auction,no answer though..I am 100 percent sure these arent 20,s i think the genuines were 18,and there were two simlar styles the blackish m5 ones and the silver(like these) for teh seven series. There's no answer because the auctions finished, so all questions are now visible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Reasons why I dont believe they are genuine. 1. I have the real deal on my 7 and you can clearly see these ones are missing the ///M badge that should be by one of the little holes. 2. Genuine wheels are 18's and not 20's. 3. If they were genuine they would be worth thousands. I was once quoted by Shelleys that to replace my 18' staggered set would set me back 2 grand a corner....before tyres. Like I said Im happy to be proven wrong but I dont believe I am and Im fed up with people on TM selling cheap rip off goods as the real McCoy. I have since received a shitty email telling me they do have ///M badges and they just didnt come out in the photo. Im toying with the idea of telling the seller what they are worth if they are genuine seeing as theyve just sold for 150 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Reasons why I dont believe they are genuine. 1. I have the real deal on my 7 and you can clearly see these ones are missing the ///M badge that should be by one of the little holes. 2. Genuine wheels are 18's and not 20's. 3. If they were genuine they would be worth thousands. I was once quoted by Shelleys that to replace my 18' staggered set would set me back 2 grand a corner....before tyres. Like I said Im happy to be proven wrong but I dont believe I am and Im fed up with people on TM selling cheap rip off goods as the real McCoy. I have since received a shitty email telling me they do have ///M badges and they just didnt come out in the photo. Im toying with the idea of telling the seller what they are worth if they are genuine seeing as theyve just sold for 150 ! If I were you; I would of won the auction. Then confronted the seller in your car with your 18s. If they weren't genuine, you don't have to continue with the sale as they are fake which they advertised otherwise. If genuine and they fudged up the sizing, maybe they have P20s on and thought that was the diameter, then we here would all call you the ripper-offera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKT174 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) I have since received a shitty email telling me they do have ///M badges and they just didn't come out in the photo. Didn't come out? There is no way I can see ///M badge at all, or anything that looks like it. Even if there're no badges, a genuine BMW wheel would have a small rectangular shape recess to accommodate the ///M badge. I don't see any recess or badge at all. Edited February 26, 2007 by SKT174 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Who the hell would buy only three wheels anyway?? I won't even buy four - if I can't get a full set (5), I'm not interested. Things have to be 'right' for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
