Topic: ebay international ordering

[BomberMann650]

Finally placed an order for some long sought after crank bearings.
Vendor located in Germany.  Kinda figured ebay would handle the payment exchange and i'd get the usual emails
But then, (dun duh duhhh) the seller sent me an email requesting direct bank wire funds transfer from an "afterpay" service.
This doesn't seem normal. 

Anyone here ever order parts from mr. Andy Cepok?

How long should i wait before red-flagging this seller?

[Trevor from Warragul]

I've bought a few used motorcycle parts from German vendors on eBay, and it was just like an everyday eBay transaction. I'd run if I were you!

[ken65]

I'd second that.

[BomberMann650]

Forwarded the vendors suspicious email to the ebay american customer service rep.

Unfortunately they don't have the ability to stop the order from going through.  The vendor has a positive reputation at the german field office.  So will see if the items arrive within 30 days.  If not, i can get my money back then.

Silver lining, after re measuring the crankcase bores and crank journals, i was able to find enough bearings to fill the build.

Though 3 shells shy of a full conrod set.

[PeWe]

I have ordered parts from Andy Cepok many times. Always paid via PayPal. Last time 2020.
No problems.

CCC, classic cycle city another good seller in Germany. Their Ikon shocks with progressive springs are really good.
Their heavy duty primary chains another good part.
PayPal too. Ordered a few weeks ago.

[BomberMann650]

I have ordered parts from Andy Cepok many times. Always paid via PayPal. Last time 2020.
No problems.

CCC, classic cycle city another good seller in Germany. Their Ikon shocks with progressive springs are really good.
Their heavy duty primary chains another good part.
PayPal too. Ordered a few weeks ago.

Thanks for the input.

Andy did message me and cancelled my order.
Stating the request for funds transfer was for people not paying with paypal or credit card.
From across the pond things did not translate well.  From US ebay perspective - risked running afoul of the rules.

Eventually i'll piece together this crankshaft assembly.

[Stev-o]

Andy is a reputable seller.  Sounds like a misunderstanding...

[BomberMann650]

Andy is a reputable seller.  Sounds like a misunderstanding...

I am a little gunshy since the last person to con the cow.

[Stev-o]

Andy is a reputable seller.  Sounds like a misunderstanding...

I am a little gunshy since the last person to con the cow.

I hear ya, seems like we all been burned at least once...

[HondaMan]

Forwarded the vendors suspicious email to the ebay american customer service rep.

Unfortunately they don't have the ability to stop the order from going through.  The vendor has a positive reputation at the german field office.  So will see if the items arrive within 30 days.  If not, i can get my money back then.

Silver lining, after re measuring the crankcase bores and crank journals, i was able to find enough bearings to fill the build.

Though 3 shells shy of a full conrod set.

I just got a full set of Honda 750 bearings via South Sound Honda. It took a couple (3?) weeks, but they got here.

[BomberMann650]

Forwarded the vendors suspicious email to the ebay american customer service rep.

Unfortunately they don't have the ability to stop the order from going through.  The vendor has a positive reputation at the german field office.  So will see if the items arrive within 30 days.  If not, i can get my money back then.

Silver lining, after re measuring the crankcase bores and crank journals, i was able to find enough bearings to fill the build.

Though 3 shells shy of a full conrod set.

I just got a full set of Honda 750 bearings via South Sound Honda. It took a couple (3?) weeks, but they got here.

When i checked with the fellas there in august - the 550 bearings were unavailable.  Same with the honda shop in the next county over.

[newday777]

Forwarded the vendors suspicious email to the ebay american customer service rep.

Unfortunately they don't have the ability to stop the order from going through.  The vendor has a positive reputation at the german field office.  So will see if the items arrive within 30 days.  If not, i can get my money back then.

Silver lining, after re measuring the crankcase bores and crank journals, i was able to find enough bearings to fill the build.

Though 3 shells shy of a full conrod set.

I just got a full set of Honda 750 bearings via South Sound Honda. It took a couple (3?) weeks, but they got here.

When i checked with the fellas there in august - the 550 bearings were unavailable.  Same with the honda shop in the next county over.

Last summer was still in the log jam of ports unloading containers so supply chain was still fubared. Try again.