One Auto wrecker to avoid ??? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Carson357 · #1 10-17-2008, 10:57 PM

I usually do not like to run anyone’s name or reputation through the wringer, until they fail in providing what was paid for. And before I actually do I was hoping to get opinions of forum members.
Ok, I was searching for a good used rebuild able cylinder head for my 603. And after doing some searching and making a few calls I thought I found a good source. so I call and verify several time that they not only have the head as they claimed but that it was a casting #18, so I ordered it paid $670.00 with my visa over the phone. Also after searching i determined that the later heads may have different injectors and bolts etc... So another $215.00, shipping for the head was $50.00 and for the misc parts was $15.00

So about a week goes by and everything arrives, i immediately open the head and it looks recently rebuilt, but the casting number is obliterated and is far from legible (images seen at link below).
So I begin to question it and determine it is likely a #14 head, so I package the entire thing up and send it back. My total investment in this venture with shipping is $885.00 minus shipping of $65.00 brings it to $820.00

I am following my online account and i see after 3 days of receiving the parcels I get a refund to my account for $450.00 from the merchant. i give them a call and ask what is the reason for such a small refund and they say that they do not refund shipping and that there is a 25% restocking fee since the items were good

I am now short $370.00 I believe their math was incorrect (mine may be off too lol) bit that seems like a lot of my hard earned money for them to keep.

I would appreciate any comment anyone has, also if my math is off feel free to correct

I will post the name if that is deemed appropriate by all
603 head identification help needed