 Should I be DISAPPOINTED, I put a fair amount of time and phone calls into this GROUP BUY |
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| steveherman |
 Dec 9 2009, 12:13 PM
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OK.
I am REALLY DISAPPOINTED on the verge of being quite upset. I had placed quite a few phone calls and spent some time on this group buy. I needed 10 people for the plaid seat material. I got 9 committed and i figured i would buy the last 2 yards to get it done. I have asked to be notified of intent to back out or when payment is sent. This was 20 days ago. I have received 2 payments and 1 notification of drop out. NO WORD FROM ANYONE ONE ELSE!!! Why do you commit to something and not follow thru? and if you cant or dont want to follow thru why dont you just say so? ugh!!! |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 9 2009, 12:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(steveherman @ Dec 9 2009, 10:13 AM)  Should I be DISAPPOINTED? Yes ... |
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| Gint |
Dec 9 2009, 12:19 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
That's a shame. And I don't blame you for being disappointed. But it is an inherent issue with group buys. Always has been.
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| steveherman |
Dec 9 2009, 12:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 9 2009, 01:19 PM) That's a shame. And I don't blame you for being disappointed. But it is an inherent issue with group buys. Always has been. AND it is a DAMN FINE (rare) PRODUCT. I got 20% off the price |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 9 2009, 12:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,051 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
If you have not purchased yet, we have plenty in stock so you will not have to suffer.
QUOTE(steveherman @ Dec 9 2009, 11:13 AM) OK. I am REALLY DISAPPOINTED on the verge of being quite upset. I had placed quite a few phone calls and spent some time on this group buy. I needed 10 people for the plaid seat material. I got 9 committed and i figured i would buy the last 2 yards to get it done. I have asked to be notified of intent to back out or when payment is sent. This was 20 days ago. I have received 2 payments and 1 notification of drop out. NO WORD FROM ANYONE ONE ELSE!!! Why do you commit to something and not follow thru? and if you cant or dont want to follow thru why dont you just say so? ugh!!! |
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| McMark |
Dec 9 2009, 12:44 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Um, I think you've pretty much undermined his considerable effort, George. I'm getting really sick of the 'Buy from us' posts. Somehow every other vendor on the site is able to refrain from shameless self promotion. Maybe you need to step up to the level of everyone else. You haven't even so much as ordered a banner ad.
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| turboman808 |
Dec 9 2009, 12:45 PM
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20% off and hours upon hours of your time. Sounds like a deal to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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| Ferg |
Dec 9 2009, 12:45 PM
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that sucks, sorry to hear.
Hey Dr. How about not making every post a sales pitch, just a thought. edit: Mark beat me to it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| johnnie5 |
Dec 9 2009, 01:14 PM
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914 lover Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 14-October 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,644 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 9 2009, 10:44 AM) This comment was not discussed by the admin team and does not reflect the opinions of any other member of the site. Um, yes it does... +2 |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 9 2009, 02:09 PM
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I'm stepping up to admit I'm guilty as hell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I'm one of the failures. I don't write checks. I don't even know where the check book is. Pay Pal is my friend. I have several other lame excuses all of which will not justify my actions. I'm a complete failure at this group buy.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 9 2009, 02:44 PM
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seriously my intent was good maybe I misread but thought steve wanted some fabric for his car and everyone punted so he could not get it at a good price. I was offering to make it up to him by getting him some of the material so he would not have to suffer from the lack of participation.
Banner ad in January. |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 9 2009, 03:37 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Man you're slow, I learned that group buys are a PITA several years ago. BTDT
If you need 10 peeps you have to get 20 guys to say "I'm in" because when it comes time to shit or get off the pot you know half will bail. |
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| steveherman |
Dec 9 2009, 04:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 9 2009, 04:37 PM) Man you're slow, I learned that group buys are a PITA several years ago. BTDT If you need 10 peeps you have to get 20 guys to say "I'm in" because when it comes time to shit or get off the pot you know half will bail. I am slow? NO! I am a newbie. Lesson learned though. |
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| SLITS |
Dec 9 2009, 05:13 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(steveherman @ Dec 9 2009, 02:47 PM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 9 2009, 04:37 PM) Man you're slow, I learned that group buys are a PITA several years ago. BTDT If you need 10 peeps you have to get 20 guys to say "I'm in" because when it comes time to shit or get off the pot you know half will bail. I am slow? NO! I am a newbie. Lesson learned though. Hopefully it was not a real painful lesson and I hope you had no money out other than your time and phone calls. |
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| bandjoey |
Dec 9 2009, 05:22 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I ogled over the material but didn't order because I can't spend the money now. Let's try again in the spring but. Get deposits. I also havnt written a check in years and paypal is my buddy. It'll get at least 25% more responses than a 'send money to' thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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| SGB |
Dec 9 2009, 05:31 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I like paypal b/c the wife keeps the checkbook...
They may not be weasels- I know Rick isn't (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) but there will always be 30% failure. I wish it had worked better for ya, and probably will come together eventually. I hoped it worked so that then you might do one for the blue/black/white/gray pattern I have... |
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| elmonte |
Dec 9 2009, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 9 2009, 10:44 AM) Um, I think you've pretty much undermined his considerable effort, George. I'm getting really sick of the 'Buy from us' posts. Somehow every other vendor on the site is able to refrain from shameless self promotion. Maybe you need to step up to the level of everyone else. You haven't even so much as ordered a banner ad. NECESSARY DISCLAIMER This comment was not discussed by the admin team and does not reflect the opinions of any other member of the site. This comment only pertains to McMark. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Dec 9 2009, 06:04 PM
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If this is your first ever group buy I can understand your reaction.
This always happens in group buys....nature of the beast. We are not alone on the 914 universe...it happens in lots of places. If you decide to be the manager of a group buy, be prepared for this. A few phone calls to get a price and find that material gave you a great education. The fact that you need at least double the people to buy in is pretty normal. Dont loose faith, just learn and move on like the rest of us that no longer do group buys... Rich |
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| Todd Enlund |
Dec 9 2009, 07:18 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 9 2009, 01:37 PM) Man you're slow, I learned that group buys are a PITA several years ago. BTDT If you need 10 peeps you have to get 20 guys to say "I'm in" because when it comes time to shit or get off the pot you know half will bail. Exactly. I organized a group buy last year, and I didn't pull the trigger until I had over 200% "firm" commitment. I ended up with a 40% failure rate. |
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| steveherman |
Dec 9 2009, 07:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Dec 9 2009, 08:18 PM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 9 2009, 01:37 PM) Man you're slow, I learned that group buys are a PITA several years ago. BTDT If you need 10 peeps you have to get 20 guys to say "I'm in" because when it comes time to shit or get off the pot you know half will bail. Exactly. I organized a group buy last year, and I didn't pull the trigger until I had over 200% "firm" commitment. I ended up with a 40% failure rate. like i said now i know. i really thought this would be a big deal. i mean the tartan is beautiful and it was a great deal. i was excited when i found it. info on this stuff was hard to come by so when i found the actual company that made it OMG!!! never again |
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