Buyer beware of electrical items on E Bay

[AussiePhil]

I purchased on E Bay a simple item and the supplier buggered it up, It is my opinion it was miss represented and not a complete unit, and very expensive.
It was supposed to be an electrical plug and socket complete, but it turned out to be two plastic plugs, no ferals, absolutely useless, I also waited for some time before it arrived..

If your looking for electrical products in Australia this company has an Australian flag in the top left corner of each post picture, it is my opinion that they are morons!
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From AussiePhil

[Tassie f100]

You don't really need FERALS in your electrical comnnectors

[AussiePhil]

Sorry, spade bits then, l just got two plugs.

AussiePhil

[Tassie f100]

Sorry!! If you bought Anderson type connectors I have never seen them advertised without the metal spades,maybe just an oversight,who knows

[Beastie]

I thought you bought some of these;

[AussiePhil]

Thanks all for your comments, just beware of this company, I have always bought from auto shops , seeing what's in my hand, but I'm doing heaps of work to my 68 Mustang and getting out of control money wise, the auto shops didn't have exactly what I wanted, I even went to a wreckers and the boss bloke couldn't be less helpful.
Narva create connectors up two eight pair, so originally I had two eight pair and a four pair connectors in the engine bay, was a bit messy but, each eight went to the injectors, yes my 68 Mustang has an injected 5.0L and the four pair did the distributor and oil and temp senders, sorry if I'm going on a bit.
I live in Bathurst, NSW and the local IGA has a Discount Daves and they sell a few auto parts cheaper than the local auto shops!
My aim now is to extend the connectors in through the firewall and under the dash.
AussiePhil

[71cop]

Thanks for the warning Phil, the only thing you haven't told us is who you are warning us about. Who is it ?

[Fed]

Is that the mob who clearly say, "- connectors do not come with terminals/pins"

[AussiePhil]

Item specifics
Condition:
Brand New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more
MPN: 794210-1
Contact Gender: Pin (Male) Brand: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (name removed) AMP
Manufacturer: TE Connectivity Current Rating: 9.5 A
Number of Positions / Contacts: 20 Housing Material: Polyamide (PA)
Product Category: Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors Series: Mini UNIVERSAL MATE-N-LOK
Product Type: Receptacle Housings Termination Style: Crimp
Standard Pack Qty: 100 Voltage Rating: 600 V
Tradename: MATE-N-LOK Mounting Style: Free Hanging
RoHS: Y

Don't want to end up in court but they display an Aussie flag in the top left corner.
But they obviously come from overseas and English is their second language.
No where does it imply that it required an extra socket and pins etc. to complete.
If you bought a Narva brand from an auto spares you get a plug, socket and pins etc.
AussiePhil

[GasoLane]

As Fed has already pointed out it does say at the bottom of the Ad.............


Images are for reference only and are supplied by the manufacturer to give the best possible representation of their part that we list. Prior to ordering please study the manufacturer’s data sheet as it is essential to fully understand what we will be supplying. Which is specifically part [manufacturer_part_number] only; any accessories that may be shown will not be included. Images could represent a series that may have multiple options e.g. colour, size, value etc. as well as other optional accessories, which are not included herein . Examples are ;
- connectors do not come with terminals/pins,
- relays do not come with relay bases
- fuses do not come with holders etc

[Sancho]

I always use aliexpress for these bits and peices, why. Well the local stores basically order from there and resell at a high price. Also aliexpress has a really good review system for each item, so you'd pick the items with highest reviews.

Just don't buy any appliances from there..

I bought a bag of like 50 3pin waterproof connectors they were a pain to crimp on but after that they were good and it was like $10. Stil working well after 5 rallies.

[AussiePhil]

Thanks all for your responses but I only wanted warn no bodies like me with half a brain not to buy crap.
In future I will not post any more posts for the crap that you may receive from brainiacs and may only use forums as a way to argue and demean others!
AussiePhil

[Fed]

I think it was a good warning to read the fine print Phil and like you I would have expected to get something that was complete & ready to use.

[AussiePhil]

I just went back to this item and yes in fine print right at the bottom it does say about not coming with terminals, but come on guys who reads instructions or warnings, it's just not australian.
I've learnt my lesson!
Thanks to those guys that listened and was sympathetic.
That other person who bagged me really needs to get a better set of wheels, what crap.
AussiePhil

[AussiePhil]

I got a kind response from the seller, problem solved at the moment!
AussiePhil