Be cautious of Billy - N4LXL
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:04 pm
Billy, N4LXL posted a MFJ-993b tuner here on QTH.com He listed the item as fully operational unit. I paid in a very timely mannor..Upon receipt of the said tuner..I tested it with low power, and with the testing complete, I found the tuner to be unoperable as an automatic tuner..I attempted to contact Billy about the issue. He responded, but would not accept the fact that the tuner arrived defective. He does not seem to have a good understanding of the operation of this tuner, and insisted that the issue was not with the tuner, but with me! I was not in any way rude in the first email back to him,, but he would not even listen to the problem I had with him sending a non-operation peice of equipment to an honest buyer. I did allow the interaction to become heated after more exchanges.., and negative words were exchanged..I am sorry for that, but he did not behave in an honest fashion regarding my purchase of this tuner.. I ended up going through this tuner and found a component to be failed in the first stage of input section ..I have ended any communication with Billy because of his insistence that the problem was with me not the tuner., and a flat out refusal to listen to what I imparted to him about this tuner. I sent one last email suggesting some kind of refund ($50 )for his sending out a defective device..and my trouble for having to troubleshoot, order replacement SMD device and repair this unit (not holding my breath on this)..I just want others to know that he does not function well enough to offer items for sale on QTH or any other website. He did say to send it back..but he would not refund my payment..if he felt that it was operational (again he has no expressed clue on the proper operation of this tuner) again insisting that the problem was with my operation of this item, not that I had found it to be defective..I feel sad for his state of mind...But just wanted others to be aware of potential issues in attempting to purchase any used items from him..
If anyone has any questions regarding this issue, I will reply back with complete information, and the email transcriptions (including the negative from him as well as me..Again I am sorry for it devolving to that!)
I will post an added comment if he actually refunds something due to the fact that the tuner was not operation..
Jeff - NR7Q - Arizona
If anyone has any questions regarding this issue, I will reply back with complete information, and the email transcriptions (including the negative from him as well as me..Again I am sorry for it devolving to that!)
I will post an added comment if he actually refunds something due to the fact that the tuner was not operation..
Jeff - NR7Q - Arizona