Topic: Very Disappointed

[Lost and Confused]

My name Bob Papin, and I have been a member for a very short time. I have asked stupid questions about my restoration, and mostly got great feedback. But some of you just like to call people stupid. Belittleing people is your hobby. I've made deals with some of you , and had no problems. Recently I tried to buy a air box from Bill Benton racing. I sent a payment to his PayPal account. The payment was made Feb 19th. $40 +$15 shipping. I have left him numerous emails with the information . What I'm bummed about is he is all over this forum selling stuff, but can't be bothered to follow up on a previous sale. I've have belonged to a Gold wing forum with no problems. I have gone to PayPal and cancelled the payment. I'll go to eBay and buy from them. All the items I'm selling l guess will be going to the scrap yard. I think Bill has too many oars in the water. I know many of you have bought parts from Bill. Just asking for contact.

Sorry if I'm wining, but only trying to build a bike

[Mo]

Well, at least you sent it paypal. You could always just file a claim and get your money back...

[madmtnmotors]

but all I care about is me.

Good to know...

[Greggo]

Bill is a stand up member.  I'm sorry you seem to have been possibly lost in the shuffle with him selling a bunch of parts, but I whole heartedly doubt he is intentionally avoiding you, or trying to stiff you.  I sent him a PM.

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Bill is a good guy. He doesn't make his living off this. Bill Benton racing is a hobby for him, not a business plus he has a job and a family. In other words he has other prioirities that must come first. If it were a business it would get sent in a day or two. You're talking only 7 days. He's doing many members a service by selling them parts which may be difficult to find or afford. I think perhaps a little more patience would be good. Bill WILL take care of you. It just seems there are 2 different ideas or sets of priorities here. Did you explain to him initially what your shipping expectations were? Guess Bill might need to put a qualifier on here something to the effect of "if you're in an overnight hurry, buy elsewhere because I have a life too. Otherwise I will take care of you".

While I agree with you that there can be some negativity on here we are here to help others. Lashing out is not doing yourself any favors. Please send me a link to the post where someone said "Fatslob, you are stupid".       

[Rigid]

Yes, a few are here for sport and their juvenile mentality is troublesome.  My only advice is to ignore them, they won't go away like you may have heard, but they will have less ammunition.  Keep asking questions, sift through the garbage, let it all go, and ride in peace.

[dave500]

oh break my heart,you sent all YOUR  stuff to the scrap yard,very adult behaviour.

[Elan]

your definately jumping the gun and need to relax.

[Mo]

oh break my heart,you sent all YOUR  stuff to the scrap yard,very adult behaviour.

Haha! "You guys are going to get it now! I'm throwing all my stuff out!!" 

[Elan]

Ok bud you left a few things out of your story.....

You still want the airbox? Ready to ship.Thanks Bill

Bill, money was already sent to your PayPal account. I,m waiting on air box.

Bob

Bob I'll check again.Thanks Bill .

[/quote]

Bob,doesn't show on my end.OK to PM me.Thanks,Bill

So he has been in communication with you, that sunday night. and HE contacted YOU and is trying to figure it out.  He didnt see your payment so maybe you sent it to the wrong adress, or something else happened- whatever. But do go accusing someone of ripping you off, especially someone as dedicated to the forum as him.  This forum is worth more than 50 bucks to him.

[Retro Rocket]

Also the forum has just been changed to a new server and there are some teething problems, PM's are part of that, slagging off great guys here won't make you many friends.
+100 to everything Elan said. Oh, and i just received a box of parts from Bill from the USA, this is my 2nd parcel from Bill and i am buying more. Stand up guy and great trusted seller....

Rigid needs to stop looking in the mirror when posting....

Edit, Bill says on the 24th that he has NO PAYMENT, why should he send parts..?

[flybox1]

you've received no response from a well known member....
just because you sent paypal $ to an address doesn't mean its the right one.
ever think you might have the wrong email?  just sayin'


^^^yeah.  what they said 


EDIT: QUICK!!!  delete your posts and threadvidence 

[Bailgang]

But some of you just like to call people stupid. Belittleing people is your hobby.

Huh? This has got to be the tamest site I've ever been to so much so it's almost boring entertainment wise except for maybe when Terry from Oz has got something to say in the open forum. Seriously though I think you're jumping the gun, I've gotten parts from others on this site and some did take at least a week to get the part in the mail after I payed for it but I none the less got the part and their reason for taking so long was simple, they've got a life and priorities as well. Just relax.

[Retro Rocket]

Hey Bob, i checked out all your posts mate and the only one calling you stupid was you..!!

Sorry, just me being stupid.Bob

Having a bad day mate....   It may be worth your while to remove this thread and talk to Bill via PM's or even email, I don't think you'll get much love here...

[purf_man]

if you sent paypal from a checking account and not a CC it can take a couple days to clear.

Hell I can only ship things once a week on my one day off if I am not busy with other things (like say the flu)  I try to let people know that when I ship.

[Bill/BentON Racing]

My name Bob Papin, and I have been a member for a very short time. I have asked stupid questions about my restoration, and mostly got great feedback. But some of you just like to call people stupid. Belittleing people is your hobby. I've made deals with some of you , and had no problems. Recently I tried to buy a air box from Bill Benton racing. I sent a payment to his PayPal account. The payment was made Feb 19th. $40 +$15 shipping. I have left him numerous emails with the information . What I'm bummed about is he is all over this forum selling stuff, but can't be bothered to follow up on a previous sale. I've have belonged to a Gold wing forum with no problems. I have gone to PayPal and cancelled the payment. I'll go to eBay and buy from them. All the items I'm selling l guess will be going to the scrap yard. I think Bill has too many oars in the water. I know many of you have bought parts from Bill. Just asking for contact.

Bob,maybe I'm getting old,but every time I checked my paypal account it looked like this!!! Guys,sorry if I shouldn't have posted,so forgive me. But you asked for it.Bob,I was busy all day out purchasing the Chapman bike!!!! So I only saw this 15 minutes ago. My friends and fellow forum members......THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Bob,good thing would be stand up and apologize and go on.....but not to me,to the forum!! Thanks,Bill
Enjoy your box,even has usable soft boots!

Sorry if I'm wining, but only trying to build a bike

Bob,I told you to PM me. Heres my paypal recent activity.No $55.00 payments!!!! I informed you that I hadn't received your payment,please check and get back.I was a service mgr,for many years,you aren't handling this very well.I'm mailing your airbox out in the morning. Keep your money ,you kinda jumped the gun ,my .02. Sorry you feel like you do,anyone else got a problem,please let me know......PM's work WELL! Bob,communication was lacking on your end,not mine! Bill

[madmtnmotors]

My name Bob Papin, and I have been a member for a very short time. I have asked stupid questions about my restoration, and mostly got great feedback. But some of you just like to call people stupid. Belittleing people is your hobby. I've made deals with some of you , and had no problems. Recently I tried to buy a air box from Bill Benton racing. I sent a payment to his PayPal account. The payment was made Feb 19th. $40 +$15 shipping. I have left him numerous emails with the information . What I'm bummed about is he is all over this forum selling stuff, but can't be bothered to follow up on a previous sale. I've have belonged to a Gold wing forum with no problems. I have gone to PayPal and cancelled the payment. I'll go to eBay and buy from them. All the items I'm selling l guess will be going to the scrap yard. I think Bill has too many oars in the water. I know many of you have bought parts from Bill. Just asking for contact.

Sorry if I'm wining, but only trying to build a bike

Bob,I told you to PM me. Heres my paypal recent activity.No $55.00 payments!!!! I informed you that I hadn't received your payment,please check and get back.I was a service mgr,for many years,you aren't handling this very well.I'm mailing your airbox out in the morning. Keep your money ,you kinda jumped the gun ,my .02. Sorry you feel like you do,anyone else got a problem,please let me know......PM's work WELL! Bob,communication was lacking on your end,not mine! Bill

Imagine that! Kinda what everyone else was trying to say, but Bill said it best...

[Stev-o]

I think an apology is in order, and not from Bill.

Edited....sorry

[hellraiserDLX]

What a stand up guy man. There aren't many people in this world with that kind of integrity left. I know who I will be shopping with in the future 

[Bill/BentON Racing]

Oh,yeh,the funny thing is ,he said he paid,I went to mail,no payment.....NO ADDRESS!!!!!!He'd had his box by now with a simple PM! Life goes on,I'm over it! Bill

[Stev-o]

From who?

Not from Bill.  Sorry for the typo.

[dhall57]

Fats, I met Bill several years ago at the relay ride in North Carolina at the Rockingham speedway. He's just a super nice guy and I  enjoyed talking to him and getting to know him a little bit. I think you getting worked up over nothing and what ever the problem is Im sure Bill will make it right.

[bjatwood]

to: Bill/BentON Racing,
Dude, I like your style. If I ever need something this post will certainly stick in my head. Well done sir.

+1,000!

[Bill/BentON Racing]

From who? Steve-o.Please explain.Bill

Steve-o Thought that was what you meant! Thanks,Bill

[greenjeans]

wining....  winning or whining  Bill is a stand-up guy.