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

[Dave Londry]

Looks like I’ll be on the same line with MCard then.

Dave Londry.   
TRGuys.com
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> On May 9, 2021, at 7:47 PM, Mike Becker <mikebecker679 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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.
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> It appears to be similar to this item:
> http://www.andromedadesignslimited.com/nasa-mars-rover-metal-earth-kit.aspx
> 
> Mike Becker
> 
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> -----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:  
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> 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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> "A Purple Heart proves you were smart enough to hatch a plan,  stupid enough to try it and lucky enough to survive!"
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> Terry W. Himes
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