never ending fett
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I'm not trying to argue with you guys so don't take it as that. I'm just trying to give you a little bit of assurance that he will come through for you and do what he can to make it right.
this comes up a lot, and i always say the same thing. but, i'm stuck late at work, so i'll say it again
what you are all saying is not wrong in any sane sense. however, it really just doesn't apply in this hobby, as far as i have seen. we're dealing in unlicensed replicas of props owned by one of the biggest entities in the movie industry. there's not a whole lot of foundation in upstanding business practice there
for better or worse, many of the people selling stuff do not treat this as a business. expect delays. expect poor communication. i'm not saying that this is good, or that i agree with it, but it is a reality. if you get surprised and actually get good service, think of it as a treat.
don't want to wait for stuff? make it yourself. it's really the only way. don't have the time/skill to do that? well, then you're at the mercy of those that do.
it sounds mean / cold / cynical / whatever, but it has been my experience over the time that i've been in this hobby that you'll wait at LEAST 4-5 times as long as the sellers tell you that you'll wait.
let's see... my backplate took 6 months, and i was told 3-4 weeks. my gauntlets were 6-7 months. i've waited 4-5 months for several helmets, 3-4 months for a jet pack... and this is almost all from top notch people. it's just a sad reality.
that's why i've been learning to do the molding/casting stuff, and why i've become close friends with the wizard of flight templates. i'm tired of waiting forever for stuff, so i'm doing it on my own. it's also why i won't do runs of things... i'd treat them just like everyone else. i'd do it when i had the time, if i felt like it.
Hey Sparda...Sorry for the late post, but Ruffkin told me the same thing. He said I would get a tracking number early a couple weeks ago and as per his useual contacting, nothing. Two weeks went by and then BAM I opened my mail box and there they were! So hopefully they should be there soon.
I was also in your same boat and was thinking about fileing PP disputes against him. But I decided to wait. I think PP gives you 3 months to file (I may be worng, don't quote me on that).
I wish everyone the best of luckwith their gauntlets, and I aplaude the people sticking up for him, I feel like I am too in a way. But things have to change. I am sure the guy is a great person, and I would love to meet up with him one day. But I did need more contact from him. Life happens but again he posted an update on another site and not here. When was the last time he was on here anyways?
I would submit this idea to the Dent.....If it would be approved (I know there are possible legal issues with this and don't want to get anyone into trouble), but a thread of sticky could be formed where people can write reviews on a seller. I hate to say this but Ebay has it right. Buyers have a right to know who they are buying from and if the person is fast or slow or the communication level so people don't freak out when people seem to disappear for a time. I feel if there is a thread or sticky where people can post reviews on sellers, the sellers would be held more responsible about getting this done or at least being in contact with the buyer. They would want good reviews so others will buy from them. This would encourage them to work properly and also if they are booked not take any more orders. It is always fine to say "no", we can't always get stuff from the same person and expect everyone to get there stuff quickly. I feel that this would help sellers and buyers alike. Just putting it out there as a possible resolution to the problem at hand.
Cheers!
I would submit this idea to the Dent.....If it would be approved (I know there are possible legal issues with this and don't want to get anyone into trouble), but a thread of sticky could be formed where people can write reviews on a seller.
Really?! We're quoting "seniority" here now?:cryYou new guys are way too impatient:facepalm Yes, I know we all want it now...