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Since we're opening this public discussion (not my choice) to buying in general and and you are recommending against doing business with us, I'll make these points and be done for now.
This customer made three mistakes. 1. Didn't make himself aware of our terms and policies, or notice them on every page of our online store pages), or ask about them, before buying. "What if I have to return it?" would be a very good pre-purchase question from another country, IMO. 2. Didn't inspect the item for flaws before installing it. 3. Installed the item and used it. In spite of those mistakes, and this thread, and his lack of patience, we will continue to fight for a favorable result for him, continuing the process tomorrow morning. It should also be pointed out that this is Monday and we've had less than 24 hours to work on the problem. Despite repeated statements that we think we can get a better answer for the customer, as soon as tomorrow, he won't acknowledge that we are still trying, but posts the above instead. We will continue to sell to our customers, and serve them; all of them!
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06-19-2012, 12:23 AM | #4 |
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^ So positive, that's cool. At least let's wait a day or two and see if Jeff can work some magic with Megan to make it all better.
Can we have a chance to do that? Without a PayPal claim hanging over our heads?
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06-19-2012, 01:27 AM | #5 |
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I really believe a couple of raps on the rear hanger to position it more to the left when viewing from the rear will definitely CURE the ails of the cosmetic issue. That, to me, is one-helluva-lot more simple (not to mention free) solution to this issue. It's not unusual to have the same muffler hang in a different position on a different auto even if it's the same model. It isn't rocket science here. I'd have that rectified in about 10 minutes since that muffler had those rubber band hangers!
Just my 2 cents seeing as I can empathize with both parties. |
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That's definitely a positive path.
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06-20-2012, 10:58 AM | #8 |
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I'll admit, I had a similar experience with the wrong part from MI. Ordered the 5 door visor set on accident, instead of the 3 door. A simple call to Jeff, and he resolved it for me. Yeah, I had to pay shipping, but I was aware of that because I read their policies, and recognized that I was an idiot.
HOWEVER, what I'd like to point out is where MI went above and beyond. Rather than dealing with the hassle of shipping it myself, Jeff sent me the correct parts and a return shipping label. So I got my parts, and was able to send the others back at my convenience, even though I never installed them. Granted, I may have paid more for the shipping than what it actually cost, but it was WORTH IT because of the level of customer service.
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customer service is another area for improvement IMO.. requested a quote for eibach springs on the 7th of june, received @working on it@ from Garm.. and never heard back it does not make sense to me to spend time on minor issues like mine is and loose money on forgoing orders just my 0.02 |
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As far as the quote delay, remember, MI is Garm and one full time employee, and they do a LOT of business, both incoming and outgoing. If you went on the site, you'd see that the Eibach springs are $220 shipped in the US. You could estimate shipping (probably not more than $150 outside the US) and get a ballpark of what you'd need to spend. That's just simple budgeting. And like Goliath said, it's retail. How many times have you gotten a gift of clothing that didn't fit? Did the giver take it back, return it, get the right size, and bring it back to you? Ever get a defective electronic device that the store came and got from you, while providing you with a replacement? Maybe you should learn how businesses work before pointing out the flaws of one.
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You are living in denial. Paying return shipping for defective or unwanted items is standard on pretty much every website. Since you seem to think otherwise, I'll list them.
GT Spec on your vaunted e-bay. No returns. http://www.trdsparks.com/info.htm No returns on installed items. http://www.summitracing.com/customer...faqs/?aid=3451 Summit Racing - if it has been used, call the manufacturer, we won't touch it. http://www.toyboxracingstore.com/shi...-policies.html Toy Box Racing You install you own. http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/policy.html Rock Auto, you install, you own. No one will pay for shipping. This isn't just auto related either, no one pays for return shipping.Even QVC doesn't pay for return shipping. No one is going to abandon MI because of you. Your posts you yourself have wrote proves you were combative. Quote:
And then you try to compare it to buying knock off parts on e-bay. You know why they quickly replace items on ebay? Because they buy them in such a large bulk that the items might be 10% of overall costs, at most. You can get away with this when the items are the cast offs and the crappier items that are rejected by name brands in their chinese sweatshops. You seem to not realize in china they have factories that make these things all day every day, and make them with $2 or $3 an hour workers. So yea, you pay $50 for a part that cost them $5 to make, of course they will just ship an extra one out to you. Quote:
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If you drive to Canadian Tire, buy something, take it home and find it's defective, do you expect someone from Canadian Tire to come to your house and replace it? No, you get back in your car and take it back yourself.
I can see where you would think that MI should check to make sure the product is correct before shipping, but then again, does Canadian Tire check to make sure what's in the box is correct? That's just retail....it happens. |
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That's BS. You'll find those "tips for buying" on TRDsparks page for terms and conditions as well. You bought from them, I see. It's not uncommon AT ALL in our industry. Did it look like the box with your intake had been opened and inspected by TRDsparks? NO. They're a vendor, just like us. Why aren't you bashing them? Same thing could have happened there. I think Jeff got you a solution last night that you will agree to, by the way. He just quietly gets the job done. I didn't start this, but I feel an obligation to reply when I see us being singled out and/or misinformation being posted.
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Why does TRD sparks bother you so much? Grow up, make your own decisions re your business.. think about yours, not theirs clients Also, do not assume.. just speak for yourselves |
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06-20-2012, 11:40 AM | #17 |
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Tolmach, you actually made that your signature, BEFORE the matter is resolved?
How about including the three mistakes you made? Incredible.
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