| STEER CLEAR OF CVETTEJIM AND HIS 2001 BLACK ZO6 - NC |
Subject: STEER CLEAR OF CVETTEJIM AND HIS 2001 BLACK ZO6 - NC by Danspeed1 on 2008/11/14 21:59:10 [COLOR="Red"][B]Guys, PLEASE READ THIS IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING CVTTEJIM 2001 BLACK ZO6 CORVETTE. [/B][/COLOR] I was the original buyer for his vehicle, and after a week of putting me through utter agony, he stole $500 from me. Please BEWARE of this guy This is my story. About two weeks ago I contacted the seller MR JAMES JOHNSON (CVTTEJIM) about his 2001 ZO6 that he had for sale on Corvette Forum for $23,000. (This is the last time I will refer to him as Mr. The term Mr. infers a gentleman) At first the seller seemed like a nice guy but little did I know that he was a devious manipulative scumbag. Unfortunately, I am very trusting of people and believe in the golden rule so I bought in to his scheme. He initially came across as polite but my suspicions were raised when he demanded a $2000 initial down payment to be wired into his bank account prior to even seeing the vehicle. I countered with $500 which is very reasonable. He pressed for the $2000 but thank goodness I didnt give it to him or Id be out two grand instead of the five hundred but Im getting ahead of myself. After more negotiations than it took to settle major union contracts, I thought I had an agreement with this annoying, whining disgrace for a Corvette owner. I sent the $500 to him by UPS overnight delivery but before it was able to reach his front doorstep, he dropped the bomb. He wanted the full amount of $22,500 (negotiated amount) to be deposited FIRST into his bank account before I was to take possession of the car. Of course, I strenuously objected. This was of course after we had come to an agreement that a certified bank check would suffice. Jims excuse for wanting the entire payment up front was that he was concerned that my certified bank check would be fraudulent. So to ease his nerves I supplied him with the website, address, name and number of my banker who he called no less than 20 times. He was so annoying and insulting to my banker that my banker did everything he could to get me to consider other vehicles. Jim then demanded I come to pick up the car with cash only. Again, I objected and he then demanded travelers checks. OH.. Did I forget to mention that he had me send the $500 deposit to a post office box? And didnt tell me it was a post office box until I got notification from UPS that it couldnt be delivered to a P.O. In addition, he wanted to make the transaction at a remote location away from his residence and declined to provide his actual physical address. Still trying to make this a successful deal, I put him in touch with my banker once more who would be issuing the certified bank check which I wanted to provide. Now I have a very pissed off banker. Who knows what he said to him? Heres the kicker After I realized what was happening, I immediately called UPS and put a stop on the redelivery attempt and requested the envelope with the deposit be returned to me. This guy calls UPS and reverses the check back to himself overriding my instructions to UPS. Then he has the balls to call me and tell me we WILL have a deal and that I WILL meet his terms because HE has my deposit now. I told this jerk off that there is no deal and to return the check that he fraudulently manipulated from UPS against my wishes, politely of course. As of now Im out five hundred Washingtons, but this is not over. When I realized things werent as they appeared I began recording every conversation and have him on tape telling me that he requested the check be sent back to him after I put the stop on it. Is calling UPS to reverse the mail after it was reversed by the sender legitimate? When confronted with the facts he promised that the deposit would be returned but alas, my mailbox is still empty. He may win a battle but he will lose the war. I have contacted the US Postal Inspectors and am completing the USPS Mail Fraud form with the postmaster. I am also contacting the North Carolina attorney generals office as well as providing the tape to UPS for them to review. Im glad I didnt give him the two grand he initially demanded. I am relating this to you in the hopes that none of my fellow Corvette forum members get duped by this guy. At $500 a clip he could live very comfortably. If any of you can think of anyone else I can contact or any other agencies I can complain to, please let me know. Now you can rest assured that our buddy Jimbo will write to explain in detail how he didnt screw me and why he is keeping my money. After he responds I WILL post all the WAV files of our conversations and emails so you my friends can be judge and jury and decide for yourselves. In the meantime, please keep this in mind if you are about to engage in any transactions with this guy. [B]Signed Trusting people finish last and get screwed.[/B] |
