Have I been had?

[doctor-bond]

Okay, I don't normally go public with this sort of thing, but I felt that on this occasion I had no choice.

A couple of weeks before Christmas I was planning the build for my next project (which I have to say is/will be my dream bike), and was really getting into the yuletide spirit. So much so, that I thought "what the hey", and went for it on some items that had been on my wish list for ages.

To cut a long story short -- and to avoid confusion -- I ordered the items using the vendor's preferred method (including ticking the gift option).

And now, sadly, over a month after the items should have arrived, I've received squat. Despite my best efforts, the vendor refuses to answer my communications and, frankly, I feel like I've been had.

I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same trouble with this guy? And if not, then this is a warning to all to beware of dealing with him.

He calls himself S. Claus, (but on other sites the joker also goes by the handle 'Father Christmas' or 'Santa'); and he makes you book the items upfront by sending a written order up the chimney (I know - I was skeptical too, but I really wanted the stuff!).

Anyway, I doubt I'll ever get satisfaction over this: I just hope my misfortune can act as a warning to others.

 

[Unclejack]

don't feel too dis heartened. I have had many dealings with this character over the years. Its true that you can feel sad when your delivery has not arrived when your friends etc may have. i normally find that complaini.g loudly and often works and the delivery often turns up unexpectedlyto have been left at a relatives house.

 

[belfastboy]

PayPal

did you use paypal? I have had success using their dispute resolution services. It works.....and it gave me a bit of satisfaction after paying their high fees for so long.
bob

 

[Grannygrinder]

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He's a baddun that fella, and his little helpers too
Sorry might have got the wrong end of the stick here :roll:

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Have you been a good boy this year?

 

[john]

Hope you read our rules and guidance before dealing with this character. I've added them to the Bad Trader list. If anyone else has issue please post up here.

 

[petitpal]

Last year I ordered a PS3 and a some interesting bike socks off him. I got twenty three pairs of socks instead. Twenty three. Count them. Never dealing with him again.

 

[Antstark]

I had dealings with him in the late 70s and early 80s....ordered a Batman cape 5 times using exactly the same method as you describe. The thing only turned up late last year.......and to add insult to injury it was just way too small. Had to give it to my son in the end :facepalm:

 

[orange71]

I heard he only tends to deliver around the back end of the year, so don't bother at any other time :roll:

 

[taffy]

I've had similar problems - orders placed and criteria met (well I'd been good in my eyes...) but many many numerous failed deliveries.

I know in the past he has substituted similar "like" (read inferior) products for ones ordered (LX platforms delivered rather than the DX SPD's on the list) as an attempt to palm you off and appease you. This in it's self id more crushing that not receiving the wanted item in the first place. A classic was Christmas 94 when my order clearly stated "Saracen Sahara Elite" and i got "Peugeot team replica"

Doesn't help he has various aliases and an almost untraceable trading address.