Online stores (rant)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Morris Co. NJ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18,'21
That's why they PAY to be on the forum. That is what makes this forum FREE for those who choose not to pay. 40 posts since 2008 doesn't look like you spend much time here. JMO
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Forum vendors have rules they're expected to follow, just like other forum members.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 833
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From: Roseville CA
I have used only two forum vendors here (Tire Rack and Parts Taxi), and have not had unwanted phone calls or emails yet.
But for the over-intrusive vendors one could setup a special 'browsing account' with a bogus 900 phone number and an email address that is never read.
But for the over-intrusive vendors one could setup a special 'browsing account' with a bogus 900 phone number and an email address that is never read.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 218
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this, just empty your cart, takes all of 2 seconds.
I've never received a phone call, but most sites do the email. When looking at stuff on sale at best buy, some of the things you have to add to your cart before you can see the price. I've forgotten to remove them numerous times and gotten an email a few days later.
I've never received a phone call, but most sites do the email. When looking at stuff on sale at best buy, some of the things you have to add to your cart before you can see the price. I've forgotten to remove them numerous times and gotten an email a few days later.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: New York
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Clear enough?
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 188
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This is the only forum I've been on where vendors have such free roam. I understand they pay to be sponsors but they need to use the Vendor Forum for their sales, I shouldn't be in General Discussion and seeing a bunch of vendor for sale posts.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Best Island in the U.S.
St. Jude Donor '12 thru '17
Might I suggest you spend your time on those other forums then instead of trying to change this one to suit your desires? Or you could buy this forum and do whatever you want with it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2011
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
WTF is up with these stores nowdays? Every time I an browsing and add something to the cart, just to check the price of tax and shipping to CA, I get a f**** email reminding me that I did not finalize the purchase. Yesterday I even got a damn phone call from them wanting to know if they can help me complete the transaction!??!?? Do they think (added - I am a) we are complete damn idiots that do not know what the 'checkout' button is for??? I am getting sick of this crap and it seems like it is only prevelant with vendors selling Corvette parts online. In 43+ years of shopping I have NEVER once had this type of annoying 'service'. It is getting to the point that I want to make a mental note of NEVER dealing with that vendor again! 
It's e-tail and you should 'clear' the cart before leaving. Otherwise, a computer is waiting for you to complete what you started. Some sites will follow up with you, as you have found out, or that item will be there six months from now if you return to look at another item.
That's how it is. And it is how most online stores check-out systems work.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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This bumps for you. Bump
