Rawgarage

[singlecamslam]

Nothing but headache dealing with this dude. Started by talking through text, I specifically asked for 5 lug conversion hubs for an s13, paid him on oct 4. 2 weeks went by with no package, claims the box fell apart, 1.5 weeks go by I get just the front hubs, which are off an s14 and won’t work, claims he got a new phone and didn’t see I needed conversion hubs. Rear hubs are nowhere to be found. Talked to him to get me a refund because I’m tired of dealing with this, wants me to send the hubs back then refund me. My answer is refund first then I send them back since I waited a month already, received half my shipment, and the wrong hubs. So, I just want my money back and will gladly send the wrong items back to him. He refuses and stopped responding. So opened a PayPal claim, just wanted to share my experience since he seems like a good seller, but seems like I got the bad end of the deal here. Very frustrating waiting for a month for the wrong parts. Done with this fool.

[RalliartRsX]

You are not the only one to have an issue

I hope the mods are watching. Report it to the mods

[speedgod^s13]

Yup, he's a fucking flake. He posts in my WTB threads, and so I text him. Every reply from him takes forever. His response was that he's working. I'm like okay, no big deal. This continues on, and all I was waiting for, were the pictures of the items I was going to buy. Promises to send them that night, but he ended up never doing so. I just gave up after a final text, to which he didn't even reply. Waste of my time.

[ARC240]

Unfortunately, I have nothing positive to add to this thread.

In my experience, he held my money for over a month and never shipped what I'd purchased. Contacted RawGarage weekly to see when the wheels were going to be shipped, only to receive what I can now assume are complete BS, fabricated excuses as they never shipped on the days he promised they'd be shipped by. About a month into the whole ordeal, they stopped replying altogether, so I had to go through PayPal to get the funds back (I actually lost money due to conversion rate being different from USD to CAD when PayPal ultimately refunded). Pretty sure this seller lists items that they don't actually own themselves, takes payment and then never ships if they can't get it. I'd hate for other people to have to go through the same thing, so please be weary if RawGarage tries to sell you something. If mods see this and would like proof, or require any sort of additional information, please don't hesitate to PM me.

[singlecamslam]

I have all the proof too, he sent me a tracking # that never worked. Because of him I missed a track event. It’s up to PayPal now. Mods should revoke his selling privileges.

[speedgod^s13]

Being that I was only a potential buyer and didn't actually get screwed over by him, beside him wasting my time, I can't really report him. But, you guys actually got scammed. You guys should PM an admin and report his ass. We don't need guys like that on here.

[Ichiban4]

Took him a good month to mail my item, too.

At first he was quick to reply and all seemed smooth and then 2 weeks later and no package. Finally I got him to respond and he made up some crap about the address not being correct and told me he'd mail it the next day. (He asked for the address again but I literally copied and pasted the same one as before.)

Fast forward a week later still no tracking number. He claimed he mailed it a few days prior and was out of town, but once I finally received the package about 2 weeks later it showed the actual postage date to be long after when he claimed to have already had sent it. Only after I told him I would be contacting paypal for a refund did he start seeming to actually make progress.

Dude should be banned from the marketplace for sure. I am lucky I even got my package.

[tb13]

Here is my experience... He replied to one of my WTB threads and sent him money for an SR20 wiring harness.

Aug 8th - Payment sent for harness via PayPal
Aug 11th - Not a word from him regarding shipping, ask for an update and get no response
Aug 13th - Ask again for an update, tells me he'll ship it Aug 17th on his day off and asks if I want more parts...
Aug 18th - Ask for tracking number, no response
Aug 20th - Ask for tracking number, no response
Aug 21th - Ask for tracking number, tells me its been shipped, but won't give me tracking information, making excuses why there isn't tracking on PayPal
Aug 25th - Ask for tracking number, no response
Aug 26th - Demand refund or I'll open a PayPal claim, tells me it must have been lost by USPS, won't refund me since he "can't lose the part and the sale too"

PayPal claim opened Aug 26th, he didn't respond to the case and let it run the full two weeks, PayPal refunded my money on Sept 15th

Horrible seller, should be banned from selling here for sure

[speedgod^s13]

Yeah, this kid needs to be banned for sure.

[FaLKoN240]

Everyone in here needs to PM me if they're still dealing with an issue.

[EnergeticPhenom]

James is a reseller, so sometimes he’s actually got an item ready to go, or he knows of a source, and let’s you know he has it. He’ll get your money, then goes and buys from the source at a lower cost. A lot of times you’ll get what you’re asking for, but I wouldn’t expect to get something right away, unless it’s something he has listed under his own post. Delay with his supplier equates to delay for you.

Business works I different ways. I’m way too familiar with it in big business manufacturing.

[RalliartRsX]

James is a reseller, so sometimes he’s actually got an item ready to go, or he knows of a source, and let’s you know he has it. He’ll get your money, then goes and buys from the source at a lower cost. A lot of times you’ll get what you’re asking for, but I wouldn’t expect to get something right away, unless it’s something he has listed under his own post. Delay with his supplier equates to delay for you.

Business works I different ways. I’m way too familiar with it in big business manufacturing.

Don;t sell an item you do not have in your possession. Simple.

These are not custom built parts, big business or manufacturing so none of that applies to used car parts sale. That is a horrendous business if you are dealing with used parts sales. Simple. And one should not have to open any Paypal dispute to get funds back.

If he doesn't have the item, do not post to sell.

[afishysilvia]

Fuck that, if you have something for sale post that it’s available now or that it will be delayed ahead of time in the post. Too much of this going on with Zilvia, mods need to be watching this more. Standard shipping time for any company is 2-3 days, anything after that I expect a tracking number and I expect my customers to ask me for the same type of handling.

[EnergeticPhenom]

Yeah, I don't agree with it, and that's why I've chosen not to do business with him anymore. Up to admin to have these rules listed up, or suffer consequences.

[collegekid]

I have what you need, text me 4204206969

Luckily I haven’t ever purchased anything from him. I texted him on two separate occasions (months apart) and he has never gotten back to me.

This guy is one of those Instagram entrepreneurs. Buy something from somewhere for a given price. Then you guys get to pay his Jamaican two step price mark up.

He does not get to use any of the excuses that come with manufacturing since he doesn’t do anything to the parts. “Inspecting parts” doesn’t count either since he doesn’t provide a report that you might get with buying some rebuilt injectors.

Maybe sign up his phone number on a gay tinder account or something.


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[jumpman2334]

glad to see more and more people using paypal the right way and not sending via family and friends. the 4% is really chump change when it comes to piece of mind. hit this asshole where it hurts; in the wallet.

if you provide enough proof (which isnt hard), paypal will side with you and refund your money. enough calims against him and PP will shut his acct down.

keep it up zilvia!

[Nissan2nr22]

Damn I had some good experiences with him years back im pretty shocked, RIP i guess

[Rustys14]

^^^ Same, I've purchased a few small things from him over the years and never had a issue. I actually got a sunroof shade from him fairly recently. Always takes a super long time to ship but I can't say I've had a bad experience.

[Emperor Luna]

Ughh I wish I had seen this before I sent him money. Now I know just to have a driveshaft made

[My!]

having issues with him now as well. tried to get me to pay him via venmo or cash app, but luckily i went through paypal goods and services. just need to wait over a month to get a refund now...

[Janz99]

having issues with him now as well. tried to get me to pay him via venmo or cash app, but luckily i went through paypal goods and services. just need to wait over a month to get a refund now...

I'm also having issues, I paid via paypal as well and have opened a dispute. If you don't mind sharing, what email address did he give you to send the funds to? Im curious if its the same account as he sent me, or a different one.

He was suppose to send me tracking info for the packages on a specific day. He made excuse after excuse and has still not held up his end of the deal. I've caught him in multiple lies already and have been documenting everything I can.

-Ryan

[My!]

it was his "girlfriends" paypal, [email protected] he contacted me initially on zilvia, so i'm sure he'll see this thread.

[Janz99]

I got the same story, he must have a lot of girlfriends.

Kierra Dorsey
[email protected]

He also contacted me via Zilvia first and then then went to text messaging. He was quick to respond to all my texts until literally right after I sent the money. I knew something was up right away and should have tried to reverse the payment I sent.

Depending on how this plays out I may file a police report with Houston's local authorities. I have no idea if this will do anything, but hopefully if there is enough of us the file they will take notice and possibly do something about it. Seems like this guy has been at this for awhile now.

[Emperor Luna]

I just got a message from him saying my package is on it’s way and that everyone is hunkered down because of the tropical storm and to bear with him. I hope he’s telling the truth but all your replies are not giving me hope. I’m annoyed because my car needs that driveshaft and my car has literally been sitting there with an abs diff. I’m honestly thinking of saying screw it and just plop on the non-abs driveshaft on. Is that a bad idea?

[Emperor Luna]

I got the same story, he must have a lot of girlfriends.

Kierra Dorsey
[email protected]

He also contacted me via Zilvia first and then then went to text messaging. He was quick to respond to all my texts until literally right after I sent the money. I knew something was up right away and should have tried to reverse the payment I sent.

Depending on how this plays out I may file a police report with Houston's local authorities. I have no idea if this will do anything, but hopefully if there is enough of us the file they will take notice and possibly do something about it. Seems like this guy has been at this for awhile now.
If I don’t get my delivery which at this point I’m not too sure I will, contact me and I will gladly give screenshots of my conversations with him and his refusal to hold up his end of the deal

[Janz99]

He gave me the same story, said all the shipping places near his shop were all closed up and he couldn't ship any packages. Even though originally he told me they had been dropped off already to be packaged and shipped. Which he hasn't provided any receipts to prove this, and the packages were suppose to be shipped 4 days ago now.

I have family who drove through Louisiana last night and made it to Houston today. They said the weather was decent in Houston and it was business as usual. They were calling for some mild thunder storms late in the weekend/early next week but nothing from Barry was expected to hit Houston at the time. You can easily verify all this and check the weather conditions online.

I called around to some of the UPS depots in his area and all of them said they were still open and expected to be open all weekend. These are places within a few blocks of his shop. Everything he has told me doesn't add up and I've been able to discredit most or all of it with a few phone calls or messages.

I've asked him multiple times now for a refund, the only thing I get back is empty promises.

[Emperor Luna]

He gave me the same story, said all the shipping places near his shop were all closed up and he couldn't ship any packages.

I have family who drove through Louisiana last night and made it to Houston today. They said the weather was decent in Houston and it was business as usual. They were calling for some mild thunder storms but that nothing at the time was expected to hit Houston.

I called around to all the UPS depots in his area and all of them said they were still open and expected to be open all weekend. These are places within a few blocks of his shop. Everything he has told me doesn't add up and i've been able to discredit most or all of it with a few phone calls or messages.

I've asked him multiple times now for a refund, the only thing I get back is empty promises.
Well just hit me up and I’m sure I along with other are willing to help.

[Janz99]

Well just hit me up and I’m sure I along with other are willing to help.

Sounds good. We'll see how this plays out over the next week. My dispute with paypal can be escalate to a full claim as of tomorrow. I plan to call my credit card company in the morning to get some information.

I read through the paypal user agreement tonight, so before I make the claim I want to discuss my options with my CC company and see if they can do a charge back.

I'll let everyone know how I proceed as far as authorities are concerned when the time comes.


PS - Also want to add he has contacted me with a different number then he has posted on this forum. The number that comes up is 1-713-588-6660, I tried contacted him via the number he usually posts on here with without a response.

[My!]

the number i have for him is 979 236 6891, and thats been this past few weeks. at this point, everyone in here NEEDS to cancel their shit and start their paypal claims if you havent already imo.

[Emperor Luna]

so i'm sure he'll see this thread.

Good, if he’s not a scammer then he can explain himself as to why so many people are not getting their orders

[Emperor Luna]

The number he’s used for me is 832-791-2065

[kkerrigans13]

Jeez, he told me he had s13 Silvia fenders, and never shipped them 2 months of no reply. I had to go to my bank to file a scam report, luckily I got my money back, but he has also fucked over two people who have hit me up. He’s a pos he’s name is James his Instagram is @dopepics he only uses venmo and Apple Pay. I hope he gets what’s coming.

[Janz99]

Hi All,

I have started the process of disputing the transaction with my credit card company. Once they have completed their investigation I will be filing a police report with his local authorities.

If anyone else would like to participate in this, please PM me your contact information, details about the parts ordered that were never received and the amount. I will include everyone who contacts me on the police report.

Thanks,
Ryan

[FaLKoN240]

I've permabanned him from the marketplace until he makes it right with everyone that has posted since the beginning of the month.

[RalliartRsX]

The worst about it all is he still frequents the forum.

This is from Today......(this is pre Falkon ban mind you. Thanks for this btw!)


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[Janz99]

I've permabanned him from the marketplace until he makes it right with everyone that has posted since the beginning of the month.

Does banning him still allow him to view the market place, just not post? Or is he completely restricted from viewing it as well? From what I can tell he trolls the WANTED section and PM's users that he has parts.

He uses different PayPal accounts and phone numbers for each person. Not sure how he changes the phone numbers, unless there is some way to do it through voIP?

-Ryan

[jumpman2334]

you can still view the marketplace not logged in.

[sliding_josh]

The post offices never closed. There was no threat to Houston or the Bay of Texas, only affect areas where Louisiana and Alabama. I'm a Catastrophe Insurance Adjusrer and we keep tabs on things like this because we go to the Danger zone or affected area when Catastrophe Hit the Nation.

[Janz99]

The post offices never closed. There was no threat to Houston or the Bay of Texas, only affect areas where Louisiana and Alabama. I'm a Catastrophe Insurance Adjusrer and we keep tabs on things like this because we go to the Danger zone or affected area when Catastrophe Hit the Nation.

Thank you for confirming this. I had family in Houston over the same weekend he said everything was closed, they said the same thing you are.

At this point he hasn't responded to any of my messages. I'm certain I wont be getting a tracking number from this clown.

[Janz99]

Just wanted to update this thread, PayPal was able to refund the funds. I lost some money on the conversion from CDN to USD but at least I was able to get most of my money back.

Hopefully some of you were able to as well.

-Ryan

[afishysilvia]

Just wanted to update this thread, PayPal was able to refund the funds. I lost some money on the conversion from CDN to USD but at least I was able to get most of my money back.

Hopefully some of you were able to as well.

-Ryan

Let me know if you need those skirts still.