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From: Timonium
We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Ganley Honda and hardtopguy to tap a new source for the 4.77 gears that have been so much the topic of conversation lately on Big Ben
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Not to sound like a dick, but is that even allowed (the no returns, no warranties, no nothing) with the consumer rules and regulations? I know normally if there was a problem, my credit card company would go to bat for me. I thought there were some rules to protect the consumer for 30-60 days.?
If my credit card is willing to give me back my $, I would assume they would go after the seller.?
$300.00 is a nice price.....
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel
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If my credit card is willing to give me back my $, I would assume they would go after the seller.?
$300.00 is a nice price.....
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From: Timonium
If you have a legitimate reason for a return (changing your mind or "not liking it" would not be legitimate) we would honor it. The only legimate reason for a return under this price would be a gear set that arrives in some defective state. But that won't happen, since they'll all be inspected before shipping. If the set is damaged in shipping, then a claim would have to be filed with the shipper.
But we can't deliver the world for a bargain price. As Big Ben's thread has indicated over and over, the junk yard is a terrific source of bargain gears.
But we can't deliver the world for a bargain price. As Big Ben's thread has indicated over and over, the junk yard is a terrific source of bargain gears.
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Rick - again, not trying to be a jerky........ just pointing out the rules.....
Maryland Attorney General Website....
If It Doesn't Work, You Can Take It Back
Consumers often complain that they purchased items, took them home and found them to be defective. If you purchased the item from a store with a "No Refunds, No Exchanges" policy, you might think you're out of luck . But regardless of the store's return policy, your purchase is covered by an implied warranty -- a guarantee that the item works when you buy it.
Implied Warranty Rights
Implied warranties require that goods be in operating condition and fit for sale, and that they continue to work for a reasonable period of time. Merchants must honor the implied warranty whenever they sell a new or used product.
A disclaimer that a product is sold "as is" doesn't apply to Maryland's implied warranty, except in the case of used cars that have been driven more than 60,000 miles and are more than 6 years old. Dealers selling such a car "as is" must give you a written disclosure stating that the implied warranty does not cover that automobile.
For other purchases, a merchant cannot exclude or limit the implied warranty. If you buy an item, take it home and discover it doesn't work, you can take it back. Or, if you buy an item that breaks sooner than would normally be expected, you have the right to have it repaired or replaced, or to have your money refunded. Any time you purchase an item that doesn't work or stops working shortly after you purchase it, you should contact the merchant who sold it to you. Your purchase is covered by an implied warranty, which means it is implied that the item will work as it is supposed to. If it doesn't, the seller must make good on that promise by repairing or replacing the item or returning your money. This right has nothing to do with the store's return policy.
Express Warranty Rights
Many items also come with an express warranty. Often, this is a written warranty from the manufacturer. However, any oral statements of fact or promises by the seller also constitute express warranties. It is not necessary for the words "warrant" or "guarantee" to be used to create an express warranty.
Regardless of whether you have a claim under an express or an implied warranty, the seller is a good first point of contact when you experience problems. Sometimes a manufacturer's warranty authorizes the seller to perform the repairs. Often, the seller will help resolve the problem in order to maintain a positive relationship with you so you will do business with the store in the future.
What Should You Do?
Always keep a copy of your receipt when you purchase an item.
If you have a warranty problem, contact the store. Warranty rights differ from a store's return policy. Sometimes, consumers or sales people are confused by this fact. If you purchase an item that is defective, the seller must replace it or refund your money regardless of his return policy. If the sales associate you speak to refuses to replace the item, ask to speak to a manager and explain that you are asking for a replacement under the implied warranty.
If you are not able to get your warranty problems resolved, call the Consumer Protection Division's hotline at 410-528-8662, or file a written complaint by sending a letter to us at 200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, or download a complaint form from our web site at www.oag.state.md.us/consumer.
If you want to return or exchange an item that is not defective simply because you don't like it, you will need to rely on the merchant's return policy. You should find out what that policy is before you make your purchase. For more information about returning merchandise, write for our free publication "Many Happy Returns: Refunds and Exchanges." Send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope to: Consumer Protection Division, 16th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.
August 1998
Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division
Consumer hotline: (410) 528-8662 or 1 (888) 743-0023 toll-free
Maryland Attorney General Website....
If It Doesn't Work, You Can Take It Back
Consumers often complain that they purchased items, took them home and found them to be defective. If you purchased the item from a store with a "No Refunds, No Exchanges" policy, you might think you're out of luck . But regardless of the store's return policy, your purchase is covered by an implied warranty -- a guarantee that the item works when you buy it.
Implied Warranty Rights
Implied warranties require that goods be in operating condition and fit for sale, and that they continue to work for a reasonable period of time. Merchants must honor the implied warranty whenever they sell a new or used product.
A disclaimer that a product is sold "as is" doesn't apply to Maryland's implied warranty, except in the case of used cars that have been driven more than 60,000 miles and are more than 6 years old. Dealers selling such a car "as is" must give you a written disclosure stating that the implied warranty does not cover that automobile.
For other purchases, a merchant cannot exclude or limit the implied warranty. If you buy an item, take it home and discover it doesn't work, you can take it back. Or, if you buy an item that breaks sooner than would normally be expected, you have the right to have it repaired or replaced, or to have your money refunded. Any time you purchase an item that doesn't work or stops working shortly after you purchase it, you should contact the merchant who sold it to you. Your purchase is covered by an implied warranty, which means it is implied that the item will work as it is supposed to. If it doesn't, the seller must make good on that promise by repairing or replacing the item or returning your money. This right has nothing to do with the store's return policy.
Express Warranty Rights
Many items also come with an express warranty. Often, this is a written warranty from the manufacturer. However, any oral statements of fact or promises by the seller also constitute express warranties. It is not necessary for the words "warrant" or "guarantee" to be used to create an express warranty.
Regardless of whether you have a claim under an express or an implied warranty, the seller is a good first point of contact when you experience problems. Sometimes a manufacturer's warranty authorizes the seller to perform the repairs. Often, the seller will help resolve the problem in order to maintain a positive relationship with you so you will do business with the store in the future.
What Should You Do?
Always keep a copy of your receipt when you purchase an item.
If you have a warranty problem, contact the store. Warranty rights differ from a store's return policy. Sometimes, consumers or sales people are confused by this fact. If you purchase an item that is defective, the seller must replace it or refund your money regardless of his return policy. If the sales associate you speak to refuses to replace the item, ask to speak to a manager and explain that you are asking for a replacement under the implied warranty.
If you are not able to get your warranty problems resolved, call the Consumer Protection Division's hotline at 410-528-8662, or file a written complaint by sending a letter to us at 200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, or download a complaint form from our web site at www.oag.state.md.us/consumer.
If you want to return or exchange an item that is not defective simply because you don't like it, you will need to rely on the merchant's return policy. You should find out what that policy is before you make your purchase. For more information about returning merchandise, write for our free publication "Many Happy Returns: Refunds and Exchanges." Send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope to: Consumer Protection Division, 16th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.
August 1998
Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division
Consumer hotline: (410) 528-8662 or 1 (888) 743-0023 toll-free
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scot, you know this reminds me of the old saying about making never making all of the people happy all of the time. first, i saw lots of, let's call, subtle hate headed rick's way cuz some people felt he was unduly profiting off of some of his mods.
now, after ben does some serious leg work, rick follows up by giving us a new source, and you hit him up on warranty issues.
i really have no point, but i find it sort of ironic and amusing.
scot, you know this reminds me of the old saying about making never making all of the people happy all of the time. first, i saw lots of, let's call, subtle hate headed rick's way cuz some people felt he was unduly profiting off of some of his mods.
now, after ben does some serious leg work, rick follows up by giving us a new source, and you hit him up on warranty issues.
i really have no point, but i find it sort of ironic and amusing.
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I am just pointing out the facts of being a seller....... you just aren't allowed to say tough shit to your customers.....which I don't think rick does.... but he has implied in the $300 pricing that you get no warranty...which just isn't allowed....
I think Ben (and others) did a great job. It is always nice to find the same parts for 1/2 the price. You can get "richmond" gears for a mustang for $189 from summit racing..... and I would assume Summit is making a few $ for themselves or they wouldn't be selling them....... too bad summit doesn't sell S2000 sizes.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wortham
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I think Ben (and others) did a great job. It is always nice to find the same parts for 1/2 the price. You can get "richmond" gears for a mustang for $189 from summit racing..... and I would assume Summit is making a few $ for themselves or they wouldn't be selling them....... too bad summit doesn't sell S2000 sizes.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wortham
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I have no motive... just pointing out facts..... hopefully it saves everyone some headaches.... hopefully there are no headaches except for the annoying little engine revving to high hell with 4.77's in there.... 
[QUOTE]Originally posted by thongfoto
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