Vendor rant
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Racer
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From: Valrico FL
Vendor rant
I am not going to mention names as I don't see this as a place to bash someone but....
I inquired with someone about the dimensions of a license plate frame to assure it would cover the screw heads on the backing plate as we all know the factory frame is wider and longer than a standard frame.
They assured me it would.
So $25 and two weeks later waiting for it, it arrives and alas it DOES NOT cover the screw heads and is just the standard frame size.
Granted, not going to end the world but thats why I emailed and asked and expected to be told correct information...not just a "Yes" to make a sale.
Sorry, I know this may not be the place for a rant...just kind of frustrated...
Mike
I inquired with someone about the dimensions of a license plate frame to assure it would cover the screw heads on the backing plate as we all know the factory frame is wider and longer than a standard frame.
They assured me it would.
So $25 and two weeks later waiting for it, it arrives and alas it DOES NOT cover the screw heads and is just the standard frame size.
Granted, not going to end the world but thats why I emailed and asked and expected to be told correct information...not just a "Yes" to make a sale.
Sorry, I know this may not be the place for a rant...just kind of frustrated...
Mike
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From: MA
I agree with some of the stuff being crap being sold.
You will be told to contact the vendor and see if you can get resolution.
I did that with some totally crap hood and tail light seals and rusty screws and was told that since lots of people bought and use the same stuff, it was pretty much tough-luck. It is no wonder the vendor always runs 40% off sales and even 50% off sales, the stuff is not worth anywhere near what they want for it in the first place.
You will be told to contact the vendor and see if you can get resolution.
I did that with some totally crap hood and tail light seals and rusty screws and was told that since lots of people bought and use the same stuff, it was pretty much tough-luck. It is no wonder the vendor always runs 40% off sales and even 50% off sales, the stuff is not worth anywhere near what they want for it in the first place.
Burning Brakes
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From: Arden NC
I am not going to mention names as I don't see this as a place to bash someone but....
I inquired with someone about the dimensions of a license plate frame to assure it would cover the screw heads on the backing plate as we all know the factory frame is wider and longer than a standard frame.
They assured me it would.
So $25 and two weeks later waiting for it, it arrives and alas it DOES NOT cover the screw heads and is just the standard frame size.
Granted, not going to end the world but thats why I emailed and asked and expected to be told correct information...not just a "Yes" to make a sale.
Sorry, I know this may not be the place for a rant...just kind of frustrated...
Mike
I inquired with someone about the dimensions of a license plate frame to assure it would cover the screw heads on the backing plate as we all know the factory frame is wider and longer than a standard frame.
They assured me it would.
So $25 and two weeks later waiting for it, it arrives and alas it DOES NOT cover the screw heads and is just the standard frame size.
Granted, not going to end the world but thats why I emailed and asked and expected to be told correct information...not just a "Yes" to make a sale.
Sorry, I know this may not be the place for a rant...just kind of frustrated...
Mike
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Sorry to hear this....the same vendor was called out in another thread recently...I say 3 strikes and you're out!
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Rant???
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
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From: Arden NC
Rant???
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,504
Likes: 2
From: Sacramento California
Rant???
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Why start this? Ok you were burned I am sorry, we All know
that these guys are out there. If you really feel that you were
not treated right why not tell us the vendors name? This is a
blind why of telling other's that SOMEONE stole from you.
If it's worth the rant I think it's worth the whole truth.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Texarkana TX
have you spoke to them yet? if so are they going to make things right? mistakes do happen. sorry i own a small business and bad pr can really hurt your business, but so do carless mistakes. any how, hope that your issue can be resolved easily
good luck
good luck
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TEXAS
Have you expressed your dissatisfaction to them and given them a chance to make it right? If so, how did they respond?? I'd go ahead and give up that vendor name too....
Le Mans Master
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From: Sacramento California
This may be tricky though considering vendors supposedly keep this forum free
A thread complaining about large number of vendor plugs in gen already got locked after less than an hour. Vendor name disclosure may be a recipe to get this thread locked, me think
A thread complaining about large number of vendor plugs in gen already got locked after less than an hour. Vendor name disclosure may be a recipe to get this thread locked, me think
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if you are not gonna post a name and a legit dispute this is a waste of time.
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PM me if you are having a problem with these issues..