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| saint:
--- Quote from: XtraSmiley on September 25, 2008, 06:50:48 pm ---Well I guess I'll throw my as... opinion in here as well. I've bought a couple things from Dave, spent a couple hundred dollars and although had a couple of week wait on one item that I shouldn't have, everything came in and I was VERY happy with it all. Dave contacted me directly about the problem item, sent out another item as soon as he could and all is well. He also sent me several items over the years for free, including the shipping paid by him. Because of these reasons I mark him up as a good seller and a great guy. If he's had your money for several months (or longer) on an item that is taking so long to come out, I wouldn't expect a refund immediately. He could be out of town, or maybe not even have access to the money right this second. If when you made the preorder, you got some sort of guarantee a about a refund instantly, it would be a different story. This is a hobby, at times an expensive, and slow hobby. Really if that $200 is going to break you then don't spend it. If someone is making something and asks for preorders, it's up to you to get whatever details you need before sending the money. Stuff happens all the time to put hobbies off. This is the nature of the beast. If Dave is really supporting his family selling joystick parts to a few people on BYOAC, he's got bigger problems than you do... --- End quote --- I'm with xtra. |
| mark shaker:
I purchased a Major Havoc controller from Ram Controls. It initially got shipped to the wrong person, but David was very quick to correct the problem. The controller's quality is absolutely top notch. I hope David tightens up his business practices, because there are to many stories where he had to correct a mistake. I also hope David does well, because I would love to be able to purchase a new Lunar Lander controller and a new pair of Assault joysticks. But I'm happy to wait until they are actually shipping before I order... - Mark |
| wbassett:
--- Quote from: Havok on September 25, 2008, 06:48:38 pm ---Oh well, I can't see this not eventually coming out if he truly is as far ahead as his blog states. He's 99% done. I would think he only needs to come up with a new alloy, and use existing molds to make the new handles. He said he purchased his own powdercoating rig, so I can't see it taking that much more to complete. Hopefully sometime next year. --- End quote --- I agree, if what is posted on the site is accurate then everything is done except the handles. That's why I found it a little confusing why I got no reply on purchasing the unit minus the handles, I told him I was perfectly fine with that and would even pay his full asking price. The way I figured, by the time I bought a used one and then the money needed to refurbish it I'd be ahead anyway. Made sense to me! Especially seeing what the price of a used yoke has been going for lately. Seeing that he seems to be replying to people now maybe he was just busy when I inquired, so I'll write and ask again. I do however feel it's poor business to not respond to someone even if it's to say no. |
| TPB:
--- Quote from: Havok on September 25, 2008, 06:59:01 pm --- Yeah, I've already written off the $200 I gave him --- End quote --- Hey Havok, It looks like you won't need to (write it off). Ummon's got his refund, so you're looking sweet ... --- Quote from: Ummon on September 25, 2008, 07:12:34 pm --- I got my refund today. --- End quote --- |
| mountain:
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on September 25, 2008, 06:22:39 pm --- --- Quote from: Havok on September 25, 2008, 02:00:28 pm ---I just got an email from Davd - no new activity with the yoke. He will have to remanufacture the handles from a different alloy, and doesn't have time to dedicate to it right now. He says it will happen, but just not for a while. --- End quote --- --- Quote ---04/09/07 - Handles are completed. They turned out quite nice! [emphasis mine] They're going off to powder coat with the new vendor. Frame component powder coat is still failing inspection, therefore alternate powder coat vendor has been chosen for this task and frame components will be forwarded to them. Keep fingers crossed! At this point in time, the completion estimate will not be met, obviously. Pre-orders are still open, however, anyone who has already pre-ordered is welcome to request a refund given that I cannot meet the original expected completion date. --- End quote --- I am sorry, but 1+1 doesn't equal 3 in my world. I'm writing this project off as "vaperware"... --- End quote --- I am sure what he means is that they physically turned out nice before powder coating. based on the remark about needing to use a different alloy, it all makes sense to me. Assuming these are casted handles, if he went with aluminum, I have no doubt that the powder coating looked like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I sourced a company to cast some aluminum parts that we were going to brush and then powder coat black and the alloy used for casting prevented a quality finish. We had to switch to zinc. I think his biggest mistake here is not communicating more details... |
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