Benotto: The Impossible Hour - The Impossible Project

The damage is probably repairable, but also quite costly... Seriously doubt that this is down to the courier. Has he offered you anything in terms of compensation?

I bet it does but it just pissed me because he obviously lied to me. Anyway, he suggested me to send back the fork and he can either unbend it or send me a non-Benotto fork. So I said that's not a good solution. Regarding the top-tube he said he can't do anything about it.

Such a shame after all the effort you've gone to with your research and time. Although I can imagine how frustrating this is, I would double check with the seller that you can't come to a compromise whether that is a discount.

You bet pal! I spent a whole week doing my research and endless parts hunting, day and night, only to find out that the frame is flawed! I paid through PayPal but not eBay, but I am 100% protected. Triple checked that with PayPal before completing the transaction. Unfortunately there's no NDS pic on the listing, only DS, head-tube, and seat-stays. Come to think of it, it seems he's deliberately didn't take pics on these sides, which makes me even more disappointed!

So after listening on what he has to offer I proposed my solution.

1. Since I am 100% protected by PayPal I can always return the frame to him and get a full refund including the postage cost I paid him to get the frame to me. He will also have to give me money to ship the frame back to him. OR..

2. To give me partial refund/compensate me for these damages. I quoted him the price of a new fork that I found on eBay, not track fork though, and an estimated price to get the top-tube undented.

Anyway, what amount of money £ do you guys think is fair if he chose to compensate me?