Lumping all USA eBay sellers into a group under a dark umbrella is not necessarily fair but for the sake of discussion, am doing it here. On more than a few occasions I’ve been stung by US eBay purchases. Times when I had a gripe, the sellers proved arrogantly defensive. Seemed cloned behaviour as if they had taken the same F-the-customer class. I say this not to vent my sour learning curve concerning eBay but to promote a positive… notably a stumble across the Atlantic to the UK. I was hunting for flag mirror parts for my 1980 911 and while I don’t usually source used parts from across the ocean I looked into this place, Rare Porsche Parts, on an eBay whim.
After a few emails, it was apparent this eBay seller was not schooled in the F-the-customer class as the USA eBay crew (that I have dealt with) suggest they are. And pardon me if you are a respectable USA eBay seller—again, I’m umbrellaing only to make a point. The fellow at Rare Porsche Parts I dealt with is Gergo Varro. I think he’s the owner or partner but am not sure. In any case, here’s a character who when he says he’ll do something… he does it. Reliably so. I eventually asked him for exactly what I wanted as I don't need the entire flag mirror assembly.
… Only the motor assembly, harness and rubber boots for both side mirrors. “In a perfect world,” I said to Gergo, “I want the motors guaranteed to be working, the cords in good condition, and the rubber boots complete and no rot.” He got back to me, “The perfect world exists.” He sent me photos to confirm the parts. Perfect indeed. The cost, very reasonable I think, $150. For the set including shipping. Then he refunded me $12 saying his quote was off. Who does that?! What I received, I tested immediately and indeed the motors worked properly and everything was in fine condition as he promised it would be.
This, unfortunately, is not the eBay norm as I have experienced it. Gergo is an exceptional person. A genuine pleasure to deal with. In a word, integrous. I mentioned to him there being a clear distinction between how he does eBay business and how the USA eBay sellers I’ve dealt with do it. He said he “knows about this" as others have said the same to him.
If you’re looking for used Porsche parts, I highly recommend Gergo. He’s an impressive resource.
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