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My gosh...no comments? Not even one "I told you so."? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

OK so here's the follow up. The seller immediately issued a credit (including original shipping) but the bastards at PayPal charged me a 13.95 Euro service charge. Why must I pay a service charge on returned merchandise, when I am sure the seller also paid a service charge? Seems like double dipping to me. I contested with eBay and PayPal but I am sure this will get "lost".

Also, I tried the 'ol magnet test and there was some resistance. Does this mean the shell was not Ludalloy? As noted above, the scrapping test verified non-brass. But maybe it is steel? I realize this is a "unusual" example. Just curious.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From cfalzerano

My gosh...no comments? Not even one "I told you so."? HmmmmmmmmmmmmOK so here's the follow up. The seller immediately issued a credit (including original shipping) but the bastards at PayPal charged me a 13.95 Euro service charge. Why must I pay a service charge on returned merchandise, when I am sure the seller also paid a service charge? Seems like double dipping to me. I contested with eBay and PayPal but I am sure this will get "lost".Also, I tried the 'ol magnet test and there was some resistance. Does this mean the shell was not Ludalloy? As noted abone the scrapping test verified non-brass. But maybe it is steel? I realize this is a "unusual" example. Just curious.

Glad you're getting your Euros back....

Could it be your magnetic personality that affected the test, Chet ?

Just kiddin, you rascal......!!

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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From kevins

Glad you're getting your Euros back....Could it be your magnetic personality that affected the test, Chet ?Just kiddin, you rascal......!!

Just ask my ex wivesToilet

Posted on 14 years ago
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From cfalzerano

Just ask my ex wivesToilet

Ooooh.. !! Forgitaboutit...........

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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From cfalzerano

My gosh...no comments? Not even one "I told you so."? HmmmmmmmmmmmmOK so here's the follow up. The seller immediately issued a credit (including original shipping) but the bastards at PayPal charged me a 13.95 Euro service charge. Why must I pay a service charge on returned merchandise, when I am sure the seller also paid a service charge? Seems like double dipping to me. I contested with eBay and PayPal but I am sure this will get "lost".Also, I tried the 'ol magnet test and there was some resistance. Does this mean the shell was not Ludalloy? As noted above, the scrapping test verified non-brass. But maybe it is steel? I realize this is a "unusual" example. Just curious.

Chet, man what a tangled web!! I'm glad it worked out to your good and pay pals!!! man they are in every dollar that passes thru there grubby paws!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Chet, man what a tangled web!! I'm glad it worked out to your good and pay pals!!! man they are in every dollar that passes thru there grubby paws!

Turns out it was the seller's fault. He didn't issue a credit through the original transaction. They handled it like a payment and deducted a fee. I chewed ass on PayPal and copied the seller. He responded by issuing another credit (can we say "too accomodating") for the fee. PayPal instructed me to return both the credits and for him to issue a refund through the original transaction. All's well.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Chet, It's that clean living!! the gods have smiled down upon thee!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Chet, It's that clean living!! the gods have smiled down upon thee!

when the drum is safely back in his hands and the 400 EURO is in mine I'll agree...can we say "Chet, stick to what you know!"

Posted on 14 years ago
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Chet, fair enough on that, as far as all funds safely back in your pocket, but the other part. hey you only live once!!! D' Drummer

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From cfalzerano

...Also, I tried the 'ol magnet test and there was some resistance. Does this mean the shell was not Ludalloy? As noted above, the scrapping test verified non-brass. But maybe it is steel? I realize this is a "unusual" example. Just curious.

It could still be a copper alloy, but maybe the composition isn't just right to call it brass, which is copper and zinc alloy (varying the proportion will alter the visual brass/gold tone). Now take that same copper and throw in some nickel and some zinc and you will have a copper alloy that is absolutely silver in color/appearance. As a matter of fact it used to be called nickel silver or German silver. They had to refrain from commercially calling it "silver" because there aint of bit of silver in it.

I wouldn't rely on the scrape test but rather a PMI test to posi-toot-ly determine the shell composition.

Posted on 14 years ago
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