Complaint Review: Calvin Tang

I won an auction for eBay Item #4132694505 on 5/24/04 and made immediate payment via PayPal (#2055171112930834P). Seller shipped item (Maxtor 40G Firewire Drive) via UPS and it was received on 5/28/04. The item powered up and appeared to work OK so I foolishly posted positive feedback withour fully testing item.

Within minutes the drive had died. I contacted the seller immediately (within the hour) regarding what happened. I told him I'd like to return the item and wanted a full refund. Seller (Calvin Tang) suggested I hold onto the drive while he tries to file a UPS claim. After waiting for 1 week I again wrote asking for a refund and was told NO. Copies of all email correspondence is available on request.

I have filed claims with PayPal, SquareTrade, Internet Fraud Complaint Center and U.S. Postal Inspector and will do so with eBay.com as soon as I'm able (must be 30 days after auction)

Eric
Burbank, California
U.S.A.