See the photos and judge for yourself. Note his little message at the top of the description. That member who bought the exhaust was me. He has exaggerated my statements: 'Bent, Twisted and Smothered in paste' - is not what I said. I also remained polite and patient while he got irritated and sarcastic and tried to dictate how and when I must return the exhaust.
Originally, there were two of these exhaust items for sale. I bought one. Alas, it had already been fitted. It did have exhaust paste, it had been fitted (the trade mark zig zag scratch marks inside the sliding joint), the flange joint had scratch marks on it where it had been cleaned up, a piece of wire wool fell out of the exhaust and both ends were dented (although this may of happened during transit).
I simply stated that it had been previously fitted (although no signs of soot were found) and asked for a partial refund to reflect this.
Exhaust paste in a 'peculiar' ring pattern just where a clamp would go.
Paste on the inside of the sliding joint.
paste and clean up on the flange
Plenty of clean up scratches on the flange (many more than visible by photo)
By contrast, another BX flange on a back box that was new and unfitted.
The seller was adamant it had not been fitted, would not consider a partial refund. He could of sold his old stock for £14. Instead, it cost him £14 both ways in courier and lost the £14 in the sale! The seller said he would bin the one I returned. Well, if it's not been fitted and is indeed brand new, why bin it? He now only has one for sale, which may well be an unused and unfitted exhaust, but his attitude about the one he sent me was awful. BUYER BEWARE.
I'll be glad of your opinions as to whether this has been previously fitted.
BTW, I was happy to straighten the flanges and fit to my BX if he had conceded that it had been fitted and give me a £5 refund, Glad to say I am fully refunded but I absolutely hate deceipt and dishonesty.
