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« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2012, 04:06:25 PM » |
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"Velocity stacks" have been around for almost as long as the internal combustion engine.
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« Reply #41 on: May 20, 2012, 04:15:23 PM » |
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You guys who are complaining are idiots really. That someone is out to make a buck? Seriously? He is not defrauding anyone. Is there a patent on the term "Velocity Stacks"? Just because Aeromach makes something they call "Velocity Stacks" and Add On makes something THEY call "Velocity Stacks" do they have a patent on the name? How come you aren't bitching about Add On making "Velocity Stacks"? He used the term custom velocity stacks. In my mind that is a reference to where they are placed on the bike. What else is he supposed to call them? Filters from Autozone that are fake (like velocity stacks) that fit on top of your carb covers that you can get somewhere else cheaper? Obviously none of you whiners (Paxton excluded) should be shopping on Ebay or in our own classifieds. Get a life! If you were selling something, you would take whatever some idiot was willing to give you! RANT OVER! Chillerman, you're right, the seller did nothing wrong per se. He could have priced a pencil for $10,000 and if someone is willing to pay that, that's on the buyer. Buyer beware. Paxton's at fault because he didn't research it before he pulled the trigger. Paxton knows it, admitted the same and isn't complaining... HOWEVER.... Don't you think if we know someone who is way over-inflating the price of something for our Valks, we have a duty to our fellow members to make them aware of that over-inflation so they don't make the same mistake? I appreciate info like that and I think most other members do too. Additionally, complaints about this seller has worked, in that he has done what most consider to be the right thing, which is offering a full refund to unsatisfied buyers. I applaud the seller for doing that, which he in no way had to do.  Dave |
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« Reply #42 on: May 20, 2012, 04:19:44 PM » |
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You guys who are complaining are idiots really. That someone is out to make a buck? Seriously? He is not defrauding anyone. Is there a patent on the term "Velocity Stacks"? Just because Aeromach makes something they call "Velocity Stacks" and Add On makes something THEY call "Velocity Stacks" do they have a patent on the name? How come you aren't bitching about Add On making "Velocity Stacks"? He used the term custom velocity stacks. In my mind that is a reference to where they are placed on the bike. What else is he supposed to call them? Filters from Autozone that are fake (like velocity stacks) that fit on top of your carb covers that you can get somewhere else cheaper? Obviously none of you whiners (Paxton excluded) should be shopping on Ebay or in our own classifieds. Get a life! If you were selling something, you would take whatever some idiot was willing to give you! RANT OVER! Chillerman, you're right, the seller did nothing wrong per se. He could have priced a pencil for $10,000 and if someone is willing to pay that, that's on the buyer. Buyer beware. Paxton's at fault because he didn't research it before he pulled the trigger. Paxton knows it, admitted the same and isn't complaining... HOWEVER.... Don't you think if we know someone who is way over-inflating the price of something for our Valks, we have a duty to our fellow members to make them aware of that over-inflation so they don't make the same mistake? I appreciate info like that and I think most other members do too. Additionally, complaints about this seller has worked, in that he has done what most consider to be the right thing, which is offering a full refund to unsatisfied buyers. I applaud the seller for doing that, which he in no way had to do. Dave I have no problem with people pointing out that you can get these filters somewhere else cheaper, but why beat up the guy for selling them? |
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« Reply #43 on: May 20, 2012, 04:25:08 PM » |
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Don't you think if we know someone who is way over-inflating the price of something for our Valks, we have a duty to our fellow members to make them aware of that over-inflation so they don't make the same mistake?
I don't think anyone's disputing that. I think people have an issue with the crybaby, butthurt whining and name calling because someone is practicing capitalism. As long as the buyer is getting what is advertised then there's nothing illegal or shady about what the seller is doing. You and I are both free to sell anything for any amount we want. Anyone remember the term FREE MARKET? People complaining about people making as much as they can for the services and goods they offer are typically referred to as LIBERALS. |
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« Reply #44 on: May 20, 2012, 05:10:31 PM » |
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QUOTE: "People complaining about people making as much as they can for the services and goods they offer are typically referred to as LIBERALS." ===================================================== Oops! Watch out. I am a "flaming liberal," just a little bit to the right of Barry...  Barry Morris Goldwater, I mean... 
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« Reply #45 on: May 20, 2012, 06:06:55 PM » |
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QUOTE: "People complaining about people making as much as they can for the services and goods they offer are typically referred to as LIBERALS." ===================================================== Oops! Watch out. I am a "flaming liberal," just a little bit to the right of Barry... Barry Morris Goldwater, I mean... Merely pointing out some irony.  |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
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« Reply #46 on: May 20, 2012, 08:05:33 PM » |
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What's funny about this is that one of the few people NOT crying like a bitch in this thread is the guy who paid too much for them.
Good on you Paxton for owning up to doing something less than smart instead of trying to blame someone else for your failure to pay attention. It's not as everyone here hasn't done it at one time or another. Like you said; you win some, you lose some. . . .
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« Reply #47 on: May 20, 2012, 08:25:16 PM » |
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That's really sad. You can't discuss something without making a personal attack. Maybe you need to go revisit the CoC. Marty |
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« Reply #48 on: May 21, 2012, 09:02:30 AM » |
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That's really sad. You can't discuss something without making a personal attack. Maybe you need to go revisit the CoC. Marty What's sad is your and others personal attack on this guy selling something people are willing to buy. He deserves an apology. |
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« Reply #49 on: May 21, 2012, 09:11:30 AM » |
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After reading his ad in the classifieds ....sounds like a stand up guy to me. Offering a full refund if not satisfied, what else could he do??
I agre with Chillerman...
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« Reply #50 on: May 21, 2012, 10:29:08 AM » |
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Tank, you beat me to it. I just saw the crook's post over in the classifieds. He must think we're real idiots. Marty ETA: Since this guy is an eBay retailer, I sent Scott and Willow a PM informing them of this guy's violation of Classified Rules prohibiting commercial retailers and notifying them of this thread. I also notified Aeromach of this guy possibly infringing on their copyright by using the name of their product. I hate it when people can't see past their own noses. |
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The problem with Socialists is they eventually run out of other people's money to spend!
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« Reply #51 on: May 21, 2012, 10:31:41 AM » |
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What is legal, may still not be ethical.
We each draw that line somewhere different.
Me... I'd not do what he's doing. But that doesn't make him a crook.
Karma is a swift and demanding mistress.
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« Reply #52 on: May 21, 2012, 11:07:58 AM » |
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What is legal, may still not be ethical.
We each draw that line somewhere different.
Me... I'd not do what he's doing. But that doesn't make him a crook.
Karma is a swift and demanding mistress.
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« Reply #53 on: May 21, 2012, 11:57:00 AM » |
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Wait, you mean to say you wouldn't set your by-it-now price higher than you know something is worth in hopes that someone will bite? That's all he's really done isn't it?
No, I probably would not. But that's me. Please take note I am not one of the people crucifying the guy. I also don't try to make money off of someones else's back. I tend to try to make my living helping people out. Giving an honest effort for my clients best interests. There doesn't HAVE to be a loser. My line and your line are obviously not the same. Neither is right or wrong. For me, it's not worth it to screw a guy for $100. Not for $10 nor for $1,000,000. Jabba |
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« Reply #54 on: May 21, 2012, 12:02:57 PM » |
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After reading his ad in the classifieds ....sounds like a stand up guy to me. Offering a full refund if not satisfied, what else could he do??
I agre with Chillerman...
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« Reply #55 on: May 21, 2012, 12:10:00 PM » |
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Wait, you mean to say you wouldn't set your by-it-now price higher than you know something is worth in hopes that someone will bite? That's all he's really done isn't it?
No, I probably would not. But that's me. Please take note I am not one of the people crucifying the guy. I also don't try to make money off of someones else's back. I tend to try to make my living helping people out. Giving an honest effort for my clients best interests. There doesn't HAVE to be a loser. My line and your line are obviously not the same. Neither is right or wrong. For me, it's not worth it to screw a guy for $100. Not for $10 nor for $1,000,000. Jabba Well put, and I wasn't lumping you in with the others. I know that if I was listing my Standard on Ebay I would probably set a buy-it-now price of 9 or 10 grand even though it may not be worth that much. It's not ripping someone off if that's what they are willing to pay, and they can always put in a bid that is lower. Buy-it-now just assures they will get it. |
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« Reply #56 on: May 21, 2012, 10:14:10 PM » |
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"You win some... Time to move on..." ==================================================== I won because I think I won... no BS...  UPDATE: Today I recieved and installed the "stacks" (for some) err... "filters" (for others)... "Gizmos" for me!   THANK YOU ALLI'm a Winner! I got to learn a lot from all your kind or otherwise comments and praises. Thank you. Obviously, there has been a diversity of opinion and passionate discussion and... I am frikin' Shocked!!! That sort of stuff' would not happen 'round here..!  HOW I WONPOOR humor aside; the man profited from the transaction... but MOST IMPORTANT... I learned that the man is a perfect gentleman.  In the final analysis, if I have had to pay for all these lessons in front of my very eyes... "LIVE from SOMEWHERE..," the tickets would have cost $500 for a front-row-seat at the Peanut Gallery! Yet, I never left the house!!! Promise. THANK YOU! “Be strong, be kind. Be generous of spirit.
Be understanding and let people know how grateful you are.”
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« Reply #58 on: May 22, 2012, 04:04:44 AM » |
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We'll need pics Paxton... (I want to say so badly... " so I can use them in my e-bay ad"... but I won't.  ) Glad ya got them and like them. |
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« Reply #59 on: May 22, 2012, 04:08:53 AM » |
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Well put, and I wasn't lumping you in with the others. I know that if I was listing my Standard on Ebay I would probably set a buy-it-now price of 9 or 10 grand even though it may not be worth that much. It's not ripping someone off if that's what they are willing to pay, and they can always put in a bid that is lower. Buy-it-now just assures they will get it.
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"You win some... Time to move on..." ==================================================== I won because I think I won... no BS... UPDATE: Today I recieved and installed the "stacks" (for some) err... "filters" (for others)... "Gizmos" for me! THANK YOU ALLI'm a Winner! I got to learn a lot from all your kind or otherwise comments and praises. Thank you. Obviously, there has been a diversity of opinion and passionate discussion and... I am frikin' Shocked!!! That sort of stuff' would not happen 'round here..! HOW I WONPOOR humor aside; the man profited from the transaction... but MOST IMPORTANT... I learned that the man is a perfect gentleman. In the final analysis, if I have had to pay for all these lessons in front of my very eyes... "LIVE from SOMEWHERE..," the tickets would have cost $500 for a front-row-seat at the Peanut Gallery! Yet, I never left the house!!! Promise. THANK YOU! “Be strong, be kind. Be generous of spirit.
Be understanding and let people know how grateful you are.”
George Herbert Walker Bush
41st President of the United States of America
(Diary entry on the day after he lost the Presidency.) I'd be honored to share a beer with you sometime, Paxton. I think you've shown a few on this board that you're a throwback to the days when a handshake set a deal in stone. You even had the chance to "opt out" of the deal by the seller and didn't. I hope you enjoy the "stacks/filters". Now let's see those pics! |
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« Reply #62 on: May 25, 2012, 10:34:25 AM » |
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Thanks for those that brought my attention to this product. I got some of them today for $60 for 10ea. I put 4 of them on. Anyone have any ideas on how to put the other 2 on. I like the looks but I am not going to cut my pods. I am thinking on using a dremel tool to cut them out around the pods.  |
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« Reply #63 on: May 25, 2012, 10:41:47 AM » |
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leave those 2 off, you have enough chrome on that bike already
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« Reply #64 on: May 25, 2012, 10:43:42 AM » |
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LOL Someone will think I have a 4 cyl... Maybe I will just tell them the other 2 are vented under the tank.... It would be the truth... I don't want to lie...  Can you get to much CHROME?  |
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« Reply #65 on: May 25, 2012, 01:27:19 PM » |
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Thanks for all the info guys - I nearly bought these from this guy you are talking about.... Now found them in the UK (just as 'Oil Breather Filters' not ;'Velocity Stacks' for about $11 each! A set is on its way to the Hedgehog residence! This is a great forum all right... |
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