That was exactly my position. He insisted on being paid via Zelle which doesn't give me any protection at all. I ain't rich like him (he told me he makes 7-8 figures per year in his "other" job)? I can't afford to have $1000 just taken from me from a complete internet stranger regardless of what he says or anyone else for that matter. If you notice there is a post just above yours from someone who says they ordered LBJ's from him and had them 20 hours later? That poster just joined Sept. 2024 and has 1 post that one? I don't think you need to guess who it is. And explain to me how you could possibly get something in 20 hrs.? He sent me some not friendly messages on Facebook when he found this post. He screenshot it and sent it to me saying I made a huge mistake blah, blah, blah. I politely asked him to just drop it as I had been a gentleman about it and have not talked ill of him anywhere. There is however a plethora of unflattering information that can be gleaned from simple internet searches which just make me feel even better about my decision. Plus your post and experience with Yota1 sealed the deal so again thanks for sharing your experience.

Tim ( @mtbtim ) and I have NEVER ordered from this guy..

He did come up some time ago (around 1 year ago), but we never moved forward with any parts orders with him.

we have no skin in the game when it comes to this guy nor do we know him personally.

Recently, we have heard about his antics and how some people are not getting the parts they were promised...

but up until now, it seemed as if people were getting what they paid for and at a steep discount so at face value it seems like it was a good thing.

it's just hard to trust people these days and with more reports of this guy not delivering I think it's safe to say I wouldn't order from him.

Pay a little more from a reputable dealer and be happy you actually received your parts even if you paid a little more. it's better than never receiving what you paid for at a "discount"

So let me understand, because in was direct dnto this forum by a Facebook post, I'm now Joe Joe? Ok. Got it

I ordered at 2:00 on a Monday and had my order when the UPS driver came at 10 am on Tuesday. That's 20 hours. It shows the parts were sent from Los Angeles to San Diego. So it's more than reasonable to assume it only takes one day for delivery from LA to SD.

It just seems like you're finding any reason you can to not like the guy.

I joined his Facebook group. Hundreds of positive reviews on that group of over 18k people. Seems like the proof is in the pudding. I'll keep ordering from him. Great prices and fast shipping. Can't beat it!

I've learned from the past with sketchy people. If it looks to good to be true, it is. Period. I only order from toyota oem, rockauto, walk in parts store or amayama. I've lost to much money in the past from shady people. Also another reason I never do preorderes from individuals or small businesses, to much risk.

Though I have no skin in the game, thus it's just my .00000002 cents worth (adjusted for inflation).

Give it up, His History is not just any reason he's tarnished his own Rep.

Chuckled for a second Adjustment not far from reality. IIRC this my 4th rodeo
adjusting for hyper-inflation. Fug

You keep referring to yourself in the third person. That alone should be enough to convince people to not buy Toyota parts from you.