Did i get screwed over on ebay?

[merc_man]

I ordered what i thought was a square chisel file (goofy file). I thought goofy files had 6 sides.

I contacted the seller and they say i got the propper one. Heres some pics.

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[Mkinslow]

Nope that's not right bud, gotta be 6 sided

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[Mkinslow]

From what I can tell in the Ebay picture it doesn't look like a square file either. Seller apparently doesn't know the difference

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[Mkinslow]

@Dolkitafreak was selling some on here,I bought some from him that are really nice

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[S Sidwell]

So you bought a regular flat file, false advertising I c.

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[S Sidwell]

I can't even find this guy on eBay au

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[cuinrearview]

I can't even find this guy on eBay au

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Must be out with the kung-flu

 

[CR888]

Well goofy files don't have 6 sides. Anyone here know what a goofy file should look like? I'm not saying the chinx didn't dud you, they are well versed in that but the question is did you receive a goofy...
Edit: looking at OP pic of file it appears he got a flat file, a goofy file should look exactly like a raker file with round sides but...those sides should have teeth. The fact the pic of the Holzforma file has NO rounded edges means its not really a raker file and certainly isn't a goofy for chisel chain. Goofy filing is square filing but it also kinda isn't in the purist form. Its like the training wheel file of square chisel filing. The problem with the China sellers is they have absolutely zero knowledge about what they are selling. I say spend a bit more and buy a quality file buy a decent brand. You don't save money buying files from Chyna. Not just is it wasting money but it introduces frustration into you life that nobody needs or deserves.

 

[rogue60]

I can't even find this guy on eBay au

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eBay Australia is full of Chinese sellers that lie and say they are based in AU with stock in AU just another scam to add to the long list from them.
You think you are buying from someone based in AU with AU stock but get suckered and end up waiting for months as it's still on the production line in China.

 

[wcorey]

Six sided is either double bit, which is wide/flat with triangle edges or can be the hex type shape.
Goofy is wide/flat with rounded edges...
You got a raker file...

 

[S Sidwell]

Before I buy on ebay, I try to see where it's coming from and what kind of saler they are. So far after all these years I haven't go scammed yet. My daughter has once, now she has me to check out stuff before she orders anything.

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[rogue60]

Before I buy on ebay, I try to see where it's coming from and what kind of saler they are. So far after all these years I haven't go scammed yet. My daughter has once, now she has me to check out stuff before she orders anything.

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This just for example is a lieing seller on Australia ebay that is really in China not Australia it only me took 5 seconds to find one they even lie and say stock is in AU.
eBay needs to get off there ass and put a stop to it why is it China gets a free pass to do as they please no rules apply to them at all what up with that.

 

[Dub11]

Check these out.
https://aboloxtools.com/Bahco-4-150-07-3-0

 

[Philbert]

From what I can tell in the Ebay picture it doesn't look like a square file either.

That file is 'square' (rectangular), but not for 'square filed chain'!

Here are some things I put together a while back:




Philbert

 

[Mkinslow]

That file is 'square' (rectangular), but not for 'square filed chain'!

Here are some things I put together a while back:
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Philbert

Yes sir that's what is was trying to say lol. I can't see the pictures very well, is it even an actual "goofy " file or just a rectangle file.

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[wcorey]

Check these out.
https://aboloxtools.com/Bahco-4-150-07-3-0

Wow, these have about doubled in price since the last time I ordered from them...

 

[Philbert]

Wow, these have about doubled in price since the last time I ordered from them...

Yep. When the files start to cost almost as much as the replacement chain . . .

Philbert

 

[Wilhelm]

Yep. When the files start to cost almost as much as the replacement chain . . .

Philbert

. . . go round!

I never realized, but I have a goofy file in my regular file assortment.
Huh

 

[CR888]

I've sharpened round chisel chain with a raker file before in a pinch goofy style. Worked pretty good.

 

[Philbert]

I never realized, but I have a goofy file in my regular file assortment.

We always thought you were a little 'goofy'!

Philbert