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  • #1

    Buyer beware..

    Caveat Emptor!!!!!

    Like any purchase, you want to be sure of the offer, the seller and the quality of the item you are forking out your hard earned cash for.

    If a stranger came to your door with some polaroid pics offering to sell you something unseen, you wouldn't do it. So the same rule applies to the Internet - perhaps moreso! Be very wary before making any purchases via Ebay. There might be some great deals, but it comes with risks. :evil:
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    I've seen damage like that before on things around my house.... chewed by a dog by any chance...??? :roll:

    I love the "in as new condition".... wtf...

    What's the rest of it like?


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    • #3
      Looks like it's been chewed by the dog or something...
      On the bright side you should be able to get a new spare as most Chinese winches use similar parts...
      then get the seller to refund the cost...
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      • #4
        Re: Buyer beware..

        Originally posted by Pradogxlv6
        Just a quick note for those (like me) who put their trust in people and buy from ebay. I bought a 10000lb winch off ebay recently.

        I am abit cranky about it and just thought I might may others aware of the importantance of asking every conceivable question you can, before buying from an Ebay seller.

        We are currently trading emails to sort out a solution..

        Cheers,
        Well that is absolutely the pitts Matt, leave the bugger bad feedback.

        Some people have a lot of nerve listing stuff in that condition. :evil:

        Is it possible to get a replacement controller for it? Mind you if the controller is in that condition it makes you wonder about the winch itself.
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        • #5
          Any controller can be wired to fit....
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          • #6
            Matt, just wire in some in-dash controls, dont have to worry about pluging anything in then.
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            • #7
              Re: Buyer beware..

              If you get stuck with the replacement hand controller,I have a couple of Warn winch controllers,if that helps.

              Good luck
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              • #8
                just wire in some in-dash controls, dont have to worry about pluging anything in then

                I've seen a few guys with this set up.. PITA if you ask me, when setting up or packing away and you just want to inch the cable in or out a little.

                It usually ends up with one guy handling the cable and one in the car on the controls... mix up waiting to happen... then ouch, someone gets hurt.


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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pradogxlv6
                  His story was the winch was in good nick (which it actually looks like to me) the cable looks brand new. Apparently, he removed the gear off the PooTrool and stored it under the house.

                  I guess 'under the house' is also where the bloody dog lives too... :shock:
                  You can see from e-bay pics that it was already "chewed" when he listed it for sale...
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by MickL
                    just wire in some in-dash controls, dont have to worry about pluging anything in then
                    I've seen a few guys with this set up.. PITA if you ask me, when setting up or packing away and you just want to inch the cable in or out a little.

                    It usually ends up with one guy handling the cable and one in the car on the controls... mix up waiting to happen... then ouch, someone gets hurt.
                    I've got an in-cab switch and a bar mounted socket (solenoid box is under the bonnet) both have their uses. I wouldn't be without an in cab switch for self recovery. I just bought a Warn wireless control from the US for when I fit my XP onto the Prado. Best of both worlds.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Pradogxlv6
                      His story was the winch was in good nick (which it actually looks like to me) the cable looks brand new. Apparently, he removed the gear off the PooTrool and stored it under the house.

                      I guess 'under the house' is also where the bloody dog lives too... :shock:
                      Sorry Matt, I know it's a pretty shite thing to happen, but I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the photos and read your post

                      I'd have to ask about the stated rrp in his ad also $1800??
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                      • #12
                        You paid a bit for something second hand.... Should have got a 12000LB cheaper brand one like I did .... Brand spanking new and comes with warranty, yet to fit it on the prado though as I still have a 2 month wait on it :cry:

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                        • #13
                          I would be wary of the cheapies off Ebay, an independent test broke them rather quickly on a write up recently.

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                          • #14
                            Hopefully I got myself a good one.... I dont really plan on getting my pride and joy bogged too often anyway, but I am sure my partner will be taking it up bush and thrashing it without my consent..... :evil:

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                            • #15
                              I am sure he will! :lol:

                              The testing they did split the gearbox on the thing with an 8000 pound load on the 4th pull. They also found the gearbox was almost dry (No lubrication) when they stripped it!!!!

                              Might be worth checking the box for adequate lube before installing it just to be safe!

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