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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JALLENC, Apr 10, 2025.

  1. Apr 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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    JALLENC

    JALLENC [OP] Active Member

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    I thought maybe i hated to do this, but i dont. After sending my money and following up by reading other instances of folks being scammed out of their money, Dan at showdown customs is a liar and a fraud. Placed a hood order ($600) for a gen 1 hood back on Sept 16th 2024 and here it is April 10th 2025 and no hood. He said 2-3 week lead time. Just a heads up for anyone else not looking to waste their money for nothing. Same excuse, "next week, next week" now has refused to answer my past two phone calls.
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Try to get a chargeback from the CC but that may not garnish you a penny. Most have a 2-6 month dispute but AE is pretty good with dispute
     
  3. Apr 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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    Ooze

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    Dispute the credit card charge. Maybe it's not too late to get your money back.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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    ChargedSHOTaco

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    I believe Dan is still in NC, the same state you live in. Why don't you go visit him?
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    JALLENC

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    I'm in VA. However, I frequent Statesville (lake norman) and it's my last resort, but if no money or hood is sent by him, or no money recovered by my bank. It will be an option.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    JALLENC

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    I'm gonna try that before moving to other avenues
     
  7. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    theesotericone

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    Hope you get it resolved.
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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  9. Apr 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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    JALLENC

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    I would've removed it, but i don't frequent TW a lot for posts, so idk where the delete/remove whatever is.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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    Ooze

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    Bottom of your post just left of center, click on delete.
     
  11. Apr 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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    JALLENC

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    Update. He called me back about 15 mins ago. The run around, " I have you scheduled for this saturday" again. I've heard this before, so I left my dispute open with the bank to try to force his hand at money back or a hood. I'll keep the thread updated so others may can make decisions on where to spend their money in the future.
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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    that_one_1999_tacoma

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