Hey... first post from a newbie. I found this place via an ad I have running on e-bay right now. I bought a power window conversion kit from "The Parts Place" on ebay. The kit is absolute junk. The switches are plastic, the harness is wrong, there's no boots (from door to jamb)and they won't take it back. I'm an engineer so I'll redesign what I need to install it, but you guys better beware that the Parts Place is a total and complete rip off. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180209708866&rd=1
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
Welcome! You see some good stuff from these people too. You really have to research each and every buy separately to get what you need. It's getting so every vendor is like that now. They all offer, 'The Good', 'The Bad' and it can get 'Ugly' when you buy what you haven't researched. Terry(69firebirdman) posted the link to your auction last week. What would be even more helpful is a link to the auction you bought the parts from. That way we can see how they advertised it....
I checked on your feedback page and I find the feedback you left for them and the response. The auction was private so I can't see the description. Here's the feedback you left and their response; The window switches are plastic crap. Buyer beware... this is the cheapest. Seller: thepartsplaceinc ( 15206) Jan-15-08 22:13 Reply by thepartsplaceinc (Jan-16-08 11:00): He doesn't understand that plastic is all that's available, explained in email
Welcome! You see some good stuff from these people too. You really have to research each and every buy separately to get what you need. It's getting so every vendor is like that now. They all offer, 'The Good', 'The Bad' and it can get 'Ugly' when you buy what you haven't researched. Terry(69firebirdman) posted the link to your auction last week. What would be even more helpful is a link to the auction you bought the parts from. That way we can see how they advertised it....
This should prolly be in the "buyer Beware" forum, but I stared here by mistake. Anyway, after the listing ended, they (The Parts Place) chaged the ad to "private" so you couldn't see the actual ad. Link to ad- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230205161190&rd=1
Note is says, "It will work with a hardtop or convertible, standard or deluxe interior. You must remove your old non-power window regulator and replace them with these factory style power window regulators. They use all factory hardware. New wire harness and new chrome switch are included with this kit. Now you can have factory power windows in your car. These kits are available from us at The Parts Place. We give you all new motors (4) and regulators (4). Nothing is used in these kits. Why spend $1000 plus for used when you can get new."
These switches are junk, the harness is junk, the instructions are minimal, and the ad is an outright lie. "New chrome switch" does not imply plastic when "factory hardware" is stated. I'll run the ad over and over until it sells just to keep someone else from getting ripped off.
By the way, a newer Firebird (late 90's) power window regulator is about $50 on ebay. I'm gonna put a kit together and make it work with the metal switches.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
Thanks for sharing the information. Wrong section but good info. The parts place is comming out with alot of rare remakes. That is great for us, but it is up to us to share what we find out and the only way sometimes is for someone to buy the parts. Sorry you had to be the one to give us the correct feedback on the part.
Yes, the description is lacking. I would have had them take it all back. Did they offer you this option?
They won't take it back, stating "all e-bay sales are final". They didn't even answer my last two e-mails. By the way, their response, "He doesn't understand these switches are all that's available" is a lie. In any manufacturing widget package, anything that can be done to reduce the cost of the BOP (Bag Of Parts) will increase profit. They (The Parts Place) put this kit together using the cheapest junk they could, which is why it's less than a quality kit. I really don't care if they repop some rare parts... I'll never buy another thing from rip-off supreme The Parts Place.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
Thanks for sharing the information. Wrong section but good info. The parts place is comming out with alot of rare remakes. That is great for us, but it is up to us to share what we find out and the only way sometimes is for someone to buy the parts. Sorry you had to be the one to give us the correct feedback on the part.
Thanks and welcome
Glad to be here. Sorry for the wrong spot... I sorta figured out where things are now.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
Yes, the description is lacking. I would have had them take it all back. Did they offer you this option?
They won't take it back, stating "all e-bay sales are final". They didn't even answer my last two e-mails. By the way, their response, "He doesn't understand these switches are all that's available" is a lie. In any manufacturing widget package, anything that can be done to reduce the cost of the BOP (Bag Of Parts) will increase profit. They (The Parts Place) put this kit together using the cheapest junk they could, which is why it's less than a quality kit. I really don't care if they repop some rare parts... I'll never buy another thing from rip-off supreme The Parts Place.
I wouldn't buy from them again either after those circumstances. Thanks for sharing that.
open up a dispute claim with ebay. if nothing else they will at least have to answer for what they did to you. ebay may make them take it back or suspend there account. these options have been mentioned to others. terry would know more about it though!!
Andy
due to budget cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been disconnected for non payment.
open up a dispute claim with ebay. if nothing else they will at least have to answer for what they did to you. ebay may make them take it back or suspend there account. these options have been mentioned to others. terry would know more about it though!!
Thanks... I will.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
If you used Paypal file a claim with them and very carefully state there were many misrepresentations even if it does say all sales finale. It may take a month to get your money back but remember you dont get what you dont ask for ! If you used paypal and really want to get straight to the point (after you've given them a chance to make it right dispute the charges with your cc company (if you used a cc to pay for the parts through paypal acct)
68 Firebird 400 Convt 33 option car:tilt, cruise, AC, 281 trim code leather interior, PDB,PS,P top,headrest, rear antena, Ralley 2's, TH 400, Speedminder speedo buzzer, clock, tinted windows, floor mats, remote mirror, door edge guards, remot decklid release, trunk lamp, saftey track rear, am fm radio, visor vanity mirror, custom seatbelts, console,heavy duty air cleaner, exhaust extensions, tinted glass- all. All factory installed total price $5121.18 !!!
If you used Paypal file a claim with them and very carefully state there were many misrepresentations even if it does say all sales finale. It may take a month to get your money back but remember you dont get what you dont ask for ! If you used paypal and really want to get straight to the point (after you've given them a chance to make it right dispute the charges with your cc company (if you used a cc to pay for the parts through paypal acct)
Thanks. I filed the claim with Paypal and I'll wait to see what happens next. This "kit" was anything but, but in searching the web I'm pretty sure I've sourced most of the parts (like the switches and correct connectors). Once I get a complete package together I'll post it in here. Thanks for the advice. PS - Though I've heard some of the parts sold by The Parts Place are ok, this kit represents the fact they will rip you off intentionally and then try to get away with it.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.
thews, if you don't mind, once you get everything together and it meets your standards could you post the sources for the parts?
Also, we appreicate you posting your findings. I know I am close to purchasing a power window "kit" myself.
If you buy a kit, make sure you ask if the switches are metal or plastic. The kit from the Parts Place didn't come with the rubber boots either... total and complete absolute rip-off. This will take a month or so, but I need to tear into the car to see if I can use the existing tracks and if they can be mated to a newer Firebird power window regulator (new Bird parts are very cheap). Once I get it together I'll post it.
69 Firebird 350HO Palladium silver convertible 4-speed and 69 Firebird Champagne with a green convertible top 350HO automatic.