Carbon Fibre Border Bonnet Group Buy Progress

[shafster]

ok guys, things have been going a bit haywire, so im pulling the plug on the group buy. full refunds will be given.

and i am completely fcuked off with the supplier. you can read all the details and dates below. i've omitted the suppliers details but you will get the jist of it.

he basically has the weekend to make or break the deal and it's completely in his hands, i have made my position clear. i dont like being lied to or jerked around.

in his defence the first order went like clockwork but this one has been a pain in the @ss since day 1.


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hi bill,

i have been speaking to the people who have put forward their deposits for the bonnet and have let them know that you said you were guaranteeing to send out the bonnets on tuesday as in the email below.

you then went onto say on wednesday that the bonnets had been shipped and you were giving me a tracking number asap.

today you have confirmed that they still have not been sent. as such i am cancelling my order and going to another supplier who can guarantee me delivery and will not lie to me about items being shipped when they havent.

please refund my payment as soon as you receive this.

shaf

--- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> Shaf,
>
> We've run into a few problems with the
> production/shipment. I am sending 4
> first so you have something. I am in the process of
> getting your tracking
> number to you ASAP.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shaf
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:15 AM
> To: Bill
> Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
>
> hi bill,
>
> today is thursday and you still havent emailed me
> the
> tracking number, is there a problem?
>
> shaf
>
> >
>
> --- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Yes, We have the tracking number ready for you. I
> > will Email it Wednesday.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: francis upe [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:09 AM
> To: Bill Shea
> Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
>
> hi bill,
>
> have you got a tracking number for me yet?
>
> thanks,
>
> shaf

>
>
> --- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I'll guarantee you that it won't be later then
> > Tuesday shipped to you. I was
> > just repeating what my shipping manager told me
> > about the shipping price on
> > dividing the order.
> > Thank you for patience!
> > Bill
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shaf
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 9:56 AM
> > To: Bill
> > Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
> >
> > no problem, but please do not delay it longer than
> > next tuesday
> >
> > i dont understand why shipping would cost more
> > because
> > when i ordered 2 hoods last time, the total
> shipping
> > price was $400. i.e $200 per hood.
> >
> > shaf
> >
> >
> > --- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:

> > > Shaf,
> > > I got good news!!! We're getting everything done
> > > over here and we're sending
> > > the hoods Monday, early Tuesday next week. So
> > > there's not much delay.
> > > I do apologize for the delay. > > >
> > > Thanks for your patience.
> > > Bill
> > >

[Urbantiger]

Does that mean you will know one way or the other by monday then Shaf

Steve..

[dave wall]

hmmmm.....unlucky on that mate. He's probably just having problems coping with the demand and is tagging you along so as not to lose the sale.

[dave wall]

....and who the heck is francis upe?????

[DannyW]

shaf just keep us informed. to be honest though if its going to fall through just because the bonnets are going to be a bit late, i really don't mind waiting for mine.

Cheers!
DannyW

[Fonzy]

Hi shaf, i appreciate your position and think you have been fair and correct, but i certainly dont mind waiting a week or two if necessary as i cant do anything untill after 5th jan anyways as im going snowboarding lol
Fonzy

[Urbantiger]

A couple of week wait aint the end of the earth mate so just keep us informed

if that helps

Steve..

[shafster]

yeah, but as you may appreciate i have a lot of money tied up in this, that i should be using to source my trd mr2 and i dont like being jerked around by the guy.

im gonna wait for his response, but if he doesnt grovel and beg. im gonna go and tell him to take a running jump.

i need to get my money back so i can arrange for the shipping of my trd asap.

i will try my best for you guys but if he doesnt play ball then i guess it's better that we know now rather than later. i will keep you updated but that is the progress so far.... as in he lied to me saying that he had sent them out when he really hadnt.

[DannyW]

understandable mate, no worries just keep us informed.

Cheers!
DannyW

[shafster]

no worries mate, chat to you on sunday

[Urbantiger]

So then Shaf
Did you manage to find any more out from them today or are they still keeping you in the dark over the amount to be shiped and the shipment date.

[shafster]

steve,

this is the latest. im pushing hard but there's no major update yet.

shaf

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--- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> Shaf,
> The shipping problem we are occurring right now is
> because of the pallet we
> are attempting to ship your bonnets on does not meet
> U.K standards. They've
> returned your shipment to us because the pallet must
> be fireproof with
> written documentation.
> This is a new U.K law they recently started
> enforcing that we were not aware
> of.
> Please be patient as I am doing my best to send you
> your bonnets.
>
> Best Regards,
> Bill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shaf
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 2:09 PM
> To: Bill
> Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
>
> if you do not give me a written response within
> 24hours, i am cancelling my order!
>
> shaf
>
>

[Urbantiger]

OK Cheers Shaf

Steve..

[shafster]

another update


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--- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> We have all 8 bonnets ready and waiting to be
> shipped. Our BAX shipping
> representative is coming tomorrow so we can resolve
> this problem and ship
> your order out. I know I've promised tracking
> numbers and shipping dates but
> your order will be out of the country by this week.
>
> Bill
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shaf
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 2:50 PM
> To: Bill
> Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
>
> i dont understand, i am not aware of any law? and no
> one else is having this problem.
>
> cant you split the pallet and send it in 2
> shipments?
>
> as requested previously, i hope you are going to be
> using baxglobal.
>
> let me know.
>
> thanks
>
> shaf
>

[Urbantiger]

its looking a bit more promising then Shaf,

you will get youre TRD 2 after all sinders, ( sorry panto season n all that)

[shafster]

its looking a bit more promising then Shaf,

you will get youre TRD 2 after all sinders, ( sorry panto season n all that)

yeah sounds promising.... but promises have been made before

you've been watching too many panto's mate

[DannyW]

that does sound promising, i hope it all turns out ok, would hate to think i had to spend the money on my girlfriend instead!

Cheers!
DannyW

[shafster]

.........and another update......

i will reserve comment



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lol, you've said that to me before

i look forward to hearing from you tomorrow.

thanks

shaf

--- Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> Your shipment is going out today!!!
>
> I will have a tracking number for you tomorrow..
> FINALLY!
> I appreciate your patience.
>
> Best Regards,
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shaf
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 8:47 AM
> To: Bill
> Subject: RE: MR2 border hoods
>
> hi bill,
>
> any progress?
>
> shaf

[DannyW]

good work mate. so if he ain't lying to you again, when would you think they would arrive?

[shafster]

if he aint lying, and they do go out tomorrow. i reckon i could have my grubby mitts on them within 10 days, depending on how quickly they can get through customs in the holiday period..... im hoping around january 5th