N4YX -- Could have gone better

[W3DRK]

I purchased a TS-2000 from Ted N4YX that was listed as being in "great shape".

I promptly paid via PayPal using the Goods and Services mode to protect both myself and the seller, which I voluntarily overpaid to compensate for the PayPal fee he'd incur---he didn't even have to ask.

Additionally, I also generated the shipping label for him through my company since I can get things shipped at a significant discount.

Ted quickly shipped the transceiver, but when it arrived I was dismayed to see the lids were covered in scratches, some deep enough to show bare metal. The 70cm type N socket had a bent center pin that looked like someone tried to shove a PL-259 in, and there was a small gash in the front panel that took a chunk out of Antenna Tune button so the backlight shined right through. All the screws were chewed up, so the unit has obviously been opened up by someone careless with a screwdriver.

When I tried testing it on the air, it drew over 11 amps just applying bias whenever keying HF or VHF SSB. At that point I packed it back up and contacted Ted, explaining my displeasure and my wish to return the transceiver for a refund.

At first he ignored me. I waited 24 hours before contacting a second time, reminding him if he didn't work with me I would get PayPal involved if necessary. At that point he asked me to return the transceiver and I would receive my refund once he got it back in the condition it originally shipped in.

I paid through my company to ship the radio back, and as of today I received a refund less the PayPal fee he incurred.

Considering he grossly misrepresented the condition of the radio in his listing, I'm a little miffed at the entire situation. He got off scot-free and I bore the financial burden of shipping both ways and the PayPal fee.

Tread carefully when dealing with Ted N4YX

73 de W3DRK

[N4YX]

Yes - it did go better after a complete waste of my time dealing with “Buyer’s Remorse” W3DRK. Luckily I had a backup buyer that’s currently enjoying the rig. Ted N4YX

[W3DRK]

Ted...you're resorting to name calling?

Here's the exact text of your ad:

"In great shape working properly. This was one of the last Knwd produced as can be observed by serial number B4400XXX. Only reason for selling is picked up an ic9700 & ic7610. Note: Does not have the optional 23cm module. Includes Mic & Carry Handle. Prefer local pickup or meet within reasonable driving distance N Ky / Cincinnati area but can ship. $750 net via Zelle or PayPal. Ted N4YX - 859-586-8619."

Here's what I received. In addition to being covered in scratches and drawing over 11 amps just applying bias when keying TX, does this look like it's in "great shape" to anyone?

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