Initially left positive feedback. Bought a rifle that was advertised as "new unfired; tested for function." However, rifle does not cycle properly.. seller COMPLETELY ghosted me and hasn't replied in nearly 3 weeks.
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Initially left positive feedback. Bought a rifle that was advertised as "new unfired; tested for function." However, rifle does not cycle properly.. seller COMPLETELY ghosted me and hasn't replied in nearly 3 weeks.
I met this seller three weeks ago to the date and paid over $1K for a rifle that he built. He verified the rifle was "all brand new components.. hand cycled snap caps and loaded a few blanks to test function." However, I first fired the rifle a few days later and immediately noticed that it had several issues preventing it from working properly [bolt was not ejecting/loading rounds correctly + only went 'bang' about 50% of the time]. I immediately reached out to the seller thru text with pictures/videos of the issues. He replied and said he would call me later.
Never heard back from him again.
Here we are, 2+ weeks later, and I've sent ~5 texts messages, several phone calls, and multiple ODT messages without any reply or offering to help. I even texted and PM'ed him again this morning after speaking with mods to give him one last chance to reply before I left negative feedback. He's been active on ODT since I made him aware of the situation, so I know he's just out-right ignoring me at this point.
He he built the gun and verified proper function prior to selling it. He has the knowledge of how these work. I never wanted my money back, and he knows that. At the very least, I expected him to have the decency to return a call and offer to look at it if I made it convenient for him.
The worst part is that he was super nice and friendly at the meet; seemed like a great guy. We sat there and chatted for 20+ minutes. He even told me to text or call if I had any questions or needed any help. HA! The irony.
What's done is done. I've taken it to a gunsmith now and am paying to have a brand new rifle repaired. Great trader and asset to the ODT!
Gingerbeard Man
It's pretty easy to pander to the mods and be a complete gentleman in PM here on ODT. Text messages are a completely different story. I offered what assistance I could provide but was also sent photos and an explanation that he took it all apart and explained he didn't know what he was doing. The street goes both ways. You can't please everyone.