[DeTomaso] Good Project for kids or grandkids. Learn about Engines (NPC)

[Mike Becker]

Those of you who suspected scam were right!

I got mine ☹.  Huge disappointment.

It arrived in a small envelope, approximately 5 inches by 6 inches.  Packing label indicated contents as "Hula Hoop".  The price indicated on the shipping label was $5.00.  

Actual contents: a 3-D lazer-cut model of a tiny, tiny, tiny mars rover. Inside the kit, two sheets of ultra thin metal, lazer cut pieces, numbering around 2100.

I've already requested a refund and return instructions.  I'll also file a claim with American Express. I'm confident, Amex will give me a refund, not so confident I'll see a response from the seller.

Attached are a few pictures.

It appears to be similar to this item:
http://www.andromedadesignslimited.com/nasa-mars-rover-metal-earth-kit.aspx

Mike Becker


-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Jim Wallace via DeTomaso
Sent: Sunday, May 9, 2021 5:43 PM
To: 'Himes, Terry (US 397C)' <terry.himes at jpl.nasa.gov>; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com; Chuck and Linda Huber <lindahuber at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Good Project for kids or grandkids. Learn about Engines

 Any updates on this?
Jim
    On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 02:17:45 PM EDT, Chuck and Linda Huber <lindahuber at cox.net> wrote:  
 
 I was able to order one.

The price seems too good to be true, but we will see what arrives.

Shipping was only $5.99

Regards -

Chuck

-----Original Message-----
From: Himes, Terry (US 397C) [mailto:terry.himes at jpl.nasa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:53 PM
To: Larry Finch via DeTomaso
Subject: [DeTomaso] Good Project for kids or grandkids. Learn about Engines


https://www.simpola.com/products/perfect-gift-full-metal-engine-assembly-kit-217pcs?fbclid=IwAR36W1eaSO7PsPIgAeJvv9s5VBESZ-YfE6E6knufCaRXXfipiQm5qPhc4M0



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