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Originally Posted by 7TSS
This really sounds like a growing concern. Until now I've never mentioned it before but I can really relate to your situation since I was in the same boat for about half that amount of money (that was taken up front). Lesson learned--I'm not doing that anymore. Not positive if it was the same vendor but sounds like it could be. I eventually got everything after a stressful 10+ month wait.
Hope you get the balance of your stuff soon.
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Wow, 10 months? That would be stressful. That's almost a year, man! Completely uncalled for if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by jocko124
Let me guess...the vendor's in Cali......
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Negatory.
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Originally Posted by Romulus
I knew SEMA was around the corner and I'm sure that didn't help and I think I was pretty patient (several months). Parts got here eventually and all was good, but I've never ordered again because I just didn't feel like he cared or just had too much ego to say sorry it took a while and SEMA is making me crazy.
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Yep, I think we both agree that's a pretty lame excuse. On the labor vs parts issue, I think there's a nice cushion of profits selling parts, which is why you see a lot of middle-men type guys with connections to the wheel manufacturers. They get the specs from the customer, call and place the order, wheels are manufactured and drop-shipped to your door. Boom, work done. Wheels are just an example though.
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Originally Posted by Romulus
I think *some* of the problem is these business owners are running around trying to do everything, run the shop, manage the business, employees, projects, shows, keep up with the forums, and on and on, and then they run a parts business too. Ego tells them they can do it all and that's how they built their business and success. Awesome. But...
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I think you hit the nail on the head in this case. Fewer expenses = greater profit margin = good for vendors/sometimes bad for customers when they cause delays and parts lists grow to where they're unmanageable without adequate manpower to handle logistics.
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Originally Posted by dubbleu
Oh no I hope Im not in for the same run around. I ordered new rims on Jan 6th and was charged 3k to my credit card with a small balance and shipping costs to be charged to my card on thier arrival. I was told 4-8 weeks. I waited till thursday (12 weeks) to call and see what was up.
I got no answer but left a polite message to return my call. So far I have not heard a thing. I will keep ya posted.
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Damn, I'm sure you'll be fine in the long run, but that's pretty ridiculous for wheels.