jipped buying an intake - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

sickboarder · 08-07-2002, 10:27 AM

hey guys,

over a month and a half ago i bought an intake online from this guy Ben Jenkins who lives in Texas. He has sold intakes to guys on the forum before. I still haven't recieved it yet! He said it would be 2-3 weeks and its been at least double that! He communicated with me at first, but he hasn't responded to my emails as of recently... i hope i get it soon! i am starting to worry that i got jipped. keep an eye out for ben jenkins... and you might think twice before ordering from him.

andrew cushingham

PS: of course if he would just contact me and give me a good reason why his order is soo delayed... that would help smooth things over. i want my intake!

btw: his email is
bsjenk@hotmail.com
aim name is
bjenk8

*coolchriscush* · 08-08-2002, 07:37 PM

btt... has anyone heard from this guy latley??

*94Murph* · 08-08-2002, 07:46 PM

Same topic is going around in the group purchases forum. I too am waiting, paid him on June 20th. Hasnt responded to my last 3 emails. PLUS, hes still selling them on ebay right now.
Marty

*94Murph* · 08-08-2002, 09:14 PM

Did a little digging on ebay, and see he has sold 4 more kits over the last couple of weeks, still taken the orders for them. One guy waited from the end of May to get his a couple of days ago.
Marty

Kodiak · 08-08-2002, 11:04 PM

just got my tracking # tonite, he said he had problems with the kits being delivered to him, so I guess I will have to wait till in arraives in a few days and see. He was really slow responding to e-mails though.

*94Murph* · 08-09-2002, 04:52 PM

How long have you BEN waiting ?
Marty

Brainsaw · 08-09-2002, 06:38 PM

I purchased mine July 16. I have not received a tracking # and Ben will not return my emails. He claimed it would take 2-3 weeks to receive the product after it is purchased, its been over that already.

Kodiak · 08-09-2002, 09:52 PM

purchased July 2

*94Murph* · 08-10-2002, 03:20 PM

Got the following email from him today
Hello,

I do apologize about the delay. I had sent out notifications to everyone w/
an Explorer intake kit, it must not have reached you (I will send them out
again, just to be sure). I usually receive a shipment each week of these,
but the last two shipments have been delayed. I have been assured they will
be here next week. So, as soon as they arrive they will be shipped out.
Due to the delay, were are including a free K&N Recharge kit w/ each order.
Thank you for your patience, and I will get you the tracking number as soon
as it ships.

Thanks
Ben

Have to wait and see what happens now.
Marty

Kodiak · 08-10-2002, 04:15 PM

I got the exact same e-mail like 2 weeks ago. but my intake should be here the 14th so, I will post then, I would advise people to stop ordering from him.

Eddie X · 08-10-2002, 05:43 PM

Purchased June 10. Received same e-mail as above. Still waiting.

*coolchriscush* · 08-10-2002, 10:55 PM

my brother (sickboarder) got that exact same email 2 weeks ago too... hes still waiting, and hasent heard from ben since.

*94Murph* · 08-14-2002, 04:54 PM

Kodiak, anything arrive yet? Did you track the number with UPS ? This is starting to piss me off, the guy just keeps on selling them and cant deliver them.
Marty

Kodiak · 08-14-2002, 06:57 PM

tracking # says it will be here tomarrow, did you ask for a refund I did and then next day he sent a tracking #.

Kodiak · 08-15-2002, 04:11 PM

well its here now to see how well it fits every thing seems to be ok. hopefully i can get a pic up tonite.

*94Murph* · 08-16-2002, 05:12 PM

I just sent him an email asking for a refund. I tired of waiting on him.
Marty

*94Murph* · 08-20-2002, 06:02 PM

Still no reply as of today for my refund. Posted negitive feedback on Ebay about him. I am thinking of doing a "buy it now" on every kit he puts put there until he responds. Then I can change my name like he did. The A-hole.
Marty

headrush · 08-20-2002, 07:07 PM

This is why I'm so leary about buying from a private seller online...you don't know who you're dealing with.

*94Murph* · 08-22-2002, 10:30 PM

Anyone heard from this guy??
Marty

*94Murph* · 08-23-2002, 08:12 AM

Well, this morning I get this from him,
Hello,

I apologize about not getting back to you sooner this week. I had to leave
town unexpectedly for family reasons on Sunday and have not had any internet
access until tonight when I got back in. I will have these kits ready to go
out in the mail tomorrow, or, if you would like, I can just refund your
money. Let me know asap.

Thanks
Ben

Let the waiting begin !!!

08-07-2002, 10:27 AM	#1
sickboarder Wannabe Elite Explorer San Luis Obispo, CA Explorer '99 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49 Vehicle Specs	jipped buying an intake hey guys, over a month and a half ago i bought an intake online from this guy Ben Jenkins who lives in Texas. He has sold intakes to guys on the forum before. I still haven't recieved it yet! He said it would be 2-3 weeks and its been at least double that! He communicated with me at first, but he hasn't responded to my emails as of recently... i hope i get it soon! i am starting to worry that i got jipped. keep an eye out for ben jenkins... and you might think twice before ordering from him. andrew cushingham PS: of course if he would just contact me and give me a good reason why his order is soo delayed... that would help smooth things over. i want my intake! btw: his email is bsjenk@hotmail.com aim name is bjenk8 __________________ Andrew Cushingham

08-08-2002, 07:46 PM	#3
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Same topic is going around in the group purchases forum. I too am waiting, paid him on June 20th. Hasnt responded to my last 3 emails. PLUS, hes still selling them on ebay right now. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-08-2002, 09:14 PM	#4
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Did a little digging on ebay, and see he has sold 4 more kits over the last couple of weeks, still taken the orders for them. One guy waited from the end of May to get his a couple of days ago. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-09-2002, 04:52 PM	#6
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	How long have you BEN waiting ? Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-09-2002, 06:38 PM	#7
Brainsaw Wannabe Elite Explorer winchester, VA 92 XLT Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 52 Vehicle Specs	I purchased mine July 16. I have not received a tracking # and Ben will not return my emails. He claimed it would take 2-3 weeks to receive the product after it is purchased, its been over that already. __________________ 92 XLT 4door 4wd Remote Car Starter/Door locks, Surco Roof Rack, 3" Body Lift, Ifab Air Intake and Hi-Flow Air Filter, 32" BFG AT, Black Rockcrawlers, Rancho Shocks Last edited by Brainsaw; 08-10-2002 at 12:02 PM.

08-08-2002, 07:37 PM	#2
coolchriscush Elite Explorer Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,183 Vehicle Specs	btt... has anyone heard from this guy latley??

08-08-2002, 11:04 PM	#5
Kodiak Wannabe Elite Explorer Berlin Heights, Ohio 93 4-door Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Vehicle Specs	just got my tracking # tonite, he said he had problems with the kits being delivered to him, so I guess I will have to wait till in arraives in a few days and see. He was really slow responding to e-mails though.

08-09-2002, 09:52 PM	#8
Kodiak Wannabe Elite Explorer Berlin Heights, Ohio 93 4-door Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Vehicle Specs	purchased July 2

08-10-2002, 03:20 PM	#9
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Got the following email from him today Hello, I do apologize about the delay. I had sent out notifications to everyone w/ an Explorer intake kit, it must not have reached you (I will send them out again, just to be sure). I usually receive a shipment each week of these, but the last two shipments have been delayed. I have been assured they will be here next week. So, as soon as they arrive they will be shipped out. Due to the delay, were are including a free K&N Recharge kit w/ each order. Thank you for your patience, and I will get you the tracking number as soon as it ships. Thanks Ben Have to wait and see what happens now. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-10-2002, 04:15 PM	#10
Kodiak Wannabe Elite Explorer Berlin Heights, Ohio 93 4-door Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Vehicle Specs	I got the exact same e-mail like 2 weeks ago. but my intake should be here the 14th so, I will post then, I would advise people to stop ordering from him.

08-10-2002, 05:43 PM	#11
Eddie X Wannabe Elite Explorer Nebraska '98 Sport Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 70 Vehicle Specs	Purchased June 10. Received same e-mail as above. Still waiting.

08-10-2002, 10:55 PM	#12
coolchriscush Elite Explorer Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,183 Vehicle Specs	my brother (sickboarder) got that exact same email 2 weeks ago too... hes still waiting, and hasent heard from ben since.

08-14-2002, 04:54 PM	#13
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Kodiak, anything arrive yet? Did you track the number with UPS ? This is starting to piss me off, the guy just keeps on selling them and cant deliver them. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-14-2002, 06:57 PM	#14
Kodiak Wannabe Elite Explorer Berlin Heights, Ohio 93 4-door Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Vehicle Specs	tracking # says it will be here tomarrow, did you ask for a refund I did and then next day he sent a tracking #.

08-15-2002, 04:11 PM	#15
Kodiak Wannabe Elite Explorer Berlin Heights, Ohio 93 4-door Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 129 Vehicle Specs	well its here now to see how well it fits every thing seems to be ok. hopefully i can get a pic up tonite.

08-16-2002, 05:12 PM	#16
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	I just sent him an email asking for a refund. I tired of waiting on him. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-20-2002, 06:02 PM	#17
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Still no reply as of today for my refund. Posted negitive feedback on Ebay about him. I am thinking of doing a "buy it now" on every kit he puts put there until he responds. Then I can change my name like he did. The A-hole. Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-20-2002, 07:07 PM	#18
headrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, SC '97 XLT Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 284 Vehicle Specs	This is why I'm so leary about buying from a private seller online...you don't know who you're dealing with. __________________ Cliff Sizemore '97 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC V6

08-22-2002, 10:30 PM	#19
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Anyone heard from this guy?? Marty __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!

08-23-2002, 08:12 AM	#20
94Murph Elite Explorer Largo,FL 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 65 Vehicle Specs	Well, this morning I get this from him, Hello, I apologize about not getting back to you sooner this week. I had to leave town unexpectedly for family reasons on Sunday and have not had any internet access until tonight when I got back in. I will have these kits ready to go out in the mail tomorrow, or, if you would like, I can just refund your money. Let me know asap. Thanks Ben Let the waiting begin !!! __________________ 94 Eddie Bauer, Chrome Smittybuilt Brush Guard and Tail Light Guards, American Racing Rims, Rancho 9000's, Leather Seating from a 2000 EB, chrome intake kit. 2001 E.B. Expedition with all the same stuff on it too!!