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ratzz:

You know ... I expected something like this would happen when I posted such semi-strong comments... ‘I have no opinion because I have only a few weeks on the board. ’. I’m not “qualified”, or don’t fit into some kind of “clique”.

I am a successful businessman of many years, and I am completely happy that I am more than qualified to question, or make comment of someone else’s business that seems to be failing - whether it be StarWars yokes, or  bottle tops. Although I don’t feel I need to explain myself to anyone – or you, let me expand:

I’ll give you some quotes: “So, I sat on the project for a few weeks….” WHAT? You don’t ever “sit” on a project to think - more importantly, not peoples hard earned cash! What is there to think about? Get on with the business you’ve set up, and the promises you’ve made to customers! IT DOESN’T TAKE THIS LONG!

“I put a pre-order in, was charged $230 and have been anxiously awaiting some sort of status on ETA. Is it legal to charge $$ without shipping anything?”

“Aww man - you got me all excited for nothing. I pre-ordered too, and am patiently waiting. Hopefully, the early April timeframe won't change.”

“has anybody recieved theirs yet?”

+ may more, and on other threads.

Now, to answer your hot headed points: “You've been a member for two and a half months and you're teling [edit, spelling: telling] us to avoid a vendor who has so far acted in good faith?  Where does one obtain arrogance of this sort?  Where do you even fit into the picture here?  Perhaps you're the disgruntled former partner?”

The only “good faith” I see in this “project” is that some guy has taken honest peoples hard earned cash, and have had no return … forgive me, but this is not “good faith” - this is just taking peoples money. Anyone can set-up a website and claim to produce, or do something and take peoples money without actually doing anything. It’s called a “SCAM”. This is, technically, what is going on here, until something is produced. Heck, even you could do it jcoleman!

“avoid a vendor” he hasn’t traded anything yet, so is not a vendor. He is just collecting dosh. Let’s see some pictures of new equipment.

 “Where does one obtain arrogance of this sort?” – not even going there.

“Where do you even fit into the picture here?” – confused again! “I think, therefore I am” (look it up)

“Perhaps you're the disgruntled former partner?” No. I have made friends here and would have offered them the same advice face-to-face as I would on the forum.

Now please, before you post a witty, response, think about the situation. We are all here for the same reason. I am not trying to score points or climb the alpha tree – I have plenty of experience in business, and this guy has not produced the goods. People have paid hundreds of £ and $ for nothing.

I’m here to build my own cab and offer advice where I can, and I do not change any of that advice. Do not invest in a business that is dining out on your money.

Show us pictures of new equipment. The last blog entry on the home page was: 22nd May 2007.

Deliver or refund. End of discussion.

BTW. Like you're cab   :angel:

Daviea:

Hey everyone,

Some of you were asking for updates, so I provided an update on the more popular projects.  This was specifically aimed at those who are interested.  Anyone who has paid for a preorder and doesn't wish to wait any longer is welcome to a full refund.  I've tried to make this as clear as I can.  For the record, I've completed several projects in the past (Major Havoc roller, button cones, 4.5" trackballs, plus various components for many other controllers, etc) which nobody else would bother taking on.  I believe that I have positively contributed to the hobby in a very useful and unique way.  Perhaps I am mistaken on this point?

I guess it's down to "ok, so what have you done for us today?"  Well, I'm working on many projects which *will* be completed.  It's a slow going process which requires that I deal with other vendors at times which may or may not be in any hurry to move things along.  It's unfortunate, but absolutely unavoidable.  I realize that there will be nay-sayers no matter what I do, but the end result will be the same, regardless...new products.  I may have taken some recent heat over slow shipping (due to internal issues as well as shipper problems), but I always close out my transactions either with product or a refund.  I'd like to think that my reputation as a maker of quality parts has remained intact.

Rattz.  It seems to me that you're trolling for a fight.  Not going to happen with me, buddy.  Hot air.  Scam.  LOL  Let's just agree to disagree and leave it there.

David

saint:

I'm seriously thinking of putting in a pre-order :)  David, you still accepting those?

Havok:

Ratzz,

He is a vendor, like he says: he has delivered on other arcade related parts. In fact a number of members here have dealt with him in the past. I'm one of the pre-orders, (lol - the dirty dozen!) and I personally am sticking this one out - the return is worth the wait.

David - since you have the equipment now and are just waiting on the hookups before proceeding, what kind of time frame do you expect once you are fully operational?

Delgar:

I've been one of those waiting in the wings (and lurking), so to speak, for what seems like a very long time, before ordering one of these yokes.

Given the complexity of the undertaking, it seems very odd to me that the big problem is quality control on the  powder coating. I've had a few things coated over the years, and its not nearly as hard as many of the other steps needed to create a replica star wars yoke.

I'll still give the benefit of the doubt to this, and I really want one, but i'd rather pay a premium on something real than get a discount on someone's dream.

I'll be buying one, if it turns out to be real....

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