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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 914Club shirt update

Posted by: seanery Nov 26 2005, 07:03 AM

Sorry for the lack of info lately. I've been having problems with my vendor. I'm terribly disheartened by this because they've been a good vendor for a couple of years. Now my patience is wearing thin. Here's where we are:

Originally, there were a couple of sizes of the shirts that were on back order, so we had to wait 3 extra weeks for them to arrive. Instead of doing all the behind the scenes work on the artwork during the delay, they just waited. Then, when the shirt blanks arrived they sent me a proof of the art - THAT LOOKED LIKE CRAP! So I returned it and mentioned what was wrong. 12 days later I received another proof (why so damn long?) and it was exactly like the 1st one. I requested a third proof, this one being a real print, not a digital proof. It was supposed to arrive at my door Wednesday am via FedEx. Well, I never saw it on Wednesday. I've sent my sales rep another email stating my extreme displeasure. I got an instant response from her email letting me know that they were closed Thursday & Friday I'm getting ready to send another that will effectively cancel my order if I do not have the shirts in hand by next Friday.

I'm sorry for the delay to all of those who purchased shirts, and especially to those vendors who helped pay for the shirts. If I end up cancelling the order it will delay the shirts a bit more, and I regret that we may have to do that.

Thank you all for your patience!
-sean

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 26 2005, 07:23 AM

arggggg.... what a PITA
try not to sweat it too much Sean

Posted by: skline Nov 26 2005, 07:25 AM

Yeah, at least you let us all know. Thanks.

Posted by: John Kelly Nov 26 2005, 08:16 AM

Hi Sean,

Don't let it get to you. These things happen. I can wait. Reasonable people usually remember the quality of something far longer than how long it took to get.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: lagunero Nov 26 2005, 08:58 AM

"you're doing one heck of a job, Seanery!" j/k
I hope this isn't giving you too much of a headache 'cuz it's not your fault. You've put some fire up their arse and that's all you can do now. Moving to a different vendor is a whole other headache.
Thank you for doing this.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 26 2005, 09:51 AM

HURRY!!!!!! It's getting cold here and I need a shirt! I threw away all my other ones, as they weren't worthy of sharing the drawer with the new club shirt!
Actually, I have a real good shirt guy right here in town, and he's responsible. Does lots of car club and event shirts. If I can help you, please ask. The Cap'n

Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 26 2005, 10:14 AM

I think that if you've been happy with their quality and service in the past then give them a little more time to make it right. Don't compromise on what you requested for artwork but give them the benefit of the doubt on the delay.

Posted by: Jerry Nov 26 2005, 10:50 AM

Sean, thanks for the update and keep us posted on whatever happens!! Also, keep us posted on whatever happens with the vendor and expected delivery dates and stuff.

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Posted by: spare time toys Nov 26 2005, 09:19 PM

No rush it aint going to be T shirt time here again for a month or so

Posted by: seanery Dec 9 2005, 11:49 PM

I received the final proof, this time in the form of a real life t-shirt. It looks great and we are finally getting a step in the right direction.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Posted by: ThinAir914 Dec 10 2005, 06:22 PM

QUOTE (seanery @ Dec 9 2005, 10:49 PM)
I received the final proof, this time in the form of a real life t-shirt. It looks great and we are finally getting a step in the right direction.

Cool! Shirts in time for Christmas would be nice.

Posted by: Mike D. Dec 15 2005, 02:42 PM

Seanery, How we doing with this? Do you think we'll have them before ChristmaHuanaKuwanzika? Or may by Festivus?
"Festivus for the rest of Us"
Just curious...
-Mike D.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 15 2005, 02:53 PM

Jerry.... I hate to tell you this... but your license plate has one to many letters on it!!!!

Posted by: spare time toys Dec 15 2005, 04:57 PM

QUOTE (Mike D. @ Dec 15 2005, 03:42 PM)
Or may by Festivus?
"Festivus for the rest of Us"
Just curious...
-Mike D.

I have my pole all set for the celebration. I am ready for the venting also

Posted by: seanery Dec 15 2005, 05:45 PM

Let's just say I'm expecting 5 big boxes tomorrow. :fingerscrossed:

Posted by: McMark Dec 15 2005, 06:55 PM

Damn I forgot all about these.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 16 2005, 01:18 AM

QUOTE
Let's just say I'm expecting 5 big boxes tomorrow

Already?

(new address mind you, but check again before you ship, we may have moved again by then)

I'd better stop

Posted by: skline Dec 16 2005, 11:19 AM

Cool, then I may just get them in time for Christmas, that is good, then I will have something to open Christmas morning after all.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 16 2005, 11:47 AM

did they grow long sleeves too?

Posted by: Jerry Dec 21 2005, 03:29 PM

So.......what is the latest on the shirts??????

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Posted by: seanery Dec 21 2005, 04:58 PM

Well, I haven't posted because the issue isn't resolved. I DID receive 5 big boxes of shirts last week. BUT they are basically worthless. The printer did a crappy job.

I'll post further info when a resolution has been found.