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Title: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: rlehm on August 01, 2007, 04:35:50 pm
I just wanted to make a public thread about how impressed I was with the way andy at ultimarc treated me. I am using windows vista on my mame cab (I know, you all hate vista, but I do not) I ran into a few configuration issues, and he was so beyond helpful. He ended emails with things like “If this does not cure the problem, let me know. we will definitely resolve it.” Which makes me feel he cares and will stay by my side until things are resolved. He responded to my emails respectfully, supplied me with links to trouble shooting, and general kept to the point of helping me. He kept it simple, and gave me quick accurate help. I applaud him and his customer service. I will definitely be a returning customer. And the WinIPAC is an amazing setup. :clap for ultimarc:
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: WunderCade on August 01, 2007, 04:59:04 pm
Welcome to BYOAC Andy.  ::)
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: PsychoAU on August 01, 2007, 05:15:12 pm
I just wanted to make a public thread about how impressed I was with the way andy at ultimarc treated me. I am using windows vista on my mame cab (I know, you all hate vista, but I do not) I ran into a few configuration issues, and he was so beyond helpful. He ended emails with things like “If this does not cure the problem, let me know. we will definitely resolve it.” Which makes me feel he cares and will stay by my side until things are resolved. He responded to my emails respectfully, supplied me with links to trouble shooting, and general kept to the point of helping me. He kept it simple, and gave me quick accurate help. I applaud him and his customer service. I will definitely be a returning customer. And the WinIPAC is an amazing setup. :clap for ultimarc:

Just don't ever criticize the components he uses for his products (i.e. cheap USB encoder chips).  I learned that the hard way...
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: FrizzleFried on August 01, 2007, 05:35:03 pm
Welcome to BYOAC Andy.  ::)

Uh,  I don't think that is Andy as he does post here from time to time and the majority of folks here know of him,  his stuff,  and his reputation for being a good guy.  I've ordered a number of items from Andy and have been happy with each and every purchase.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: FrizzleFried on August 01, 2007, 05:36:14 pm
I just wanted to make a public thread about how impressed I was with the way andy at ultimarc treated me. I am using windows vista on my mame cab (I know, you all hate vista, but I do not) I ran into a few configuration issues, and he was so beyond helpful. He ended emails with things like “If this does not cure the problem, let me know. we will definitely resolve it.” Which makes me feel he cares and will stay by my side until things are resolved. He responded to my emails respectfully, supplied me with links to trouble shooting, and general kept to the point of helping me. He kept it simple, and gave me quick accurate help. I applaud him and his customer service. I will definitely be a returning customer. And the WinIPAC is an amazing setup. :clap for ultimarc:

Just don't ever criticize the components he uses for his products (i.e. cheap USB encoder chips).  I learned that the hard way...

Way to crap on a guys "bravo" thread...

 :dunno
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: Kangum on August 01, 2007, 05:42:49 pm
I have had good experiences with ultimarc. buisnesswise he has been better then pretty much any other company i have dealt with. both with questions and also with dealing with possible defective products. I would not hesitate to order or deal with him or his products again.

Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: telengard on August 01, 2007, 06:24:57 pm
I just wanted to make a public thread about how impressed I was with the way andy at ultimarc treated me. I am using windows vista on my mame cab (I know, you all hate vista, but I do not) I ran into a few configuration issues, and he was so beyond helpful. He ended emails with things like “If this does not cure the problem, let me know. we will definitely resolve it.” Which makes me feel he cares and will stay by my side until things are resolved. He responded to my emails respectfully, supplied me with links to trouble shooting, and general kept to the point of helping me. He kept it simple, and gave me quick accurate help. I applaud him and his customer service. I will definitely be a returning customer. And the WinIPAC is an amazing setup. :clap for ultimarc:

Just don't ever criticize the components he uses for his products (i.e. cheap USB encoder chips).  I learned that the hard way...

Way to crap on a guys "bravo" thread...

 :dunno

No kidding.  Sometimes the negativity on these forums (seems worse as of late) makes me want to stop coming around.       :banghead:      Quite a long time ago it wasn't as bad...

I have had nothing but extremely good experiences w/ Andy and if I had an AGP or PCIE slot in my current rig I'd be getting an ArcadeVGA too.  I only wish other places I deal with had the same kind of customer service.  The only other mame related place I've dealt with and had a better than normal experience has been mamemarquees.  I for one am glad people make "kudos" threads as well as the "watch out" threads i.e. retrozone.  Always good to be informed.

~telengard
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: rlehm on August 01, 2007, 06:54:24 pm
I have to agree. Scott at mamemarquees even called my house to double check my recent order before moving on. Nice guy indeed.  ;D
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: Dexter on August 02, 2007, 07:43:07 am
Welcome to BYOAC Andy.  ::)

Think you can try keeping being rude to the P+R forum wunder??

Andys 100%, ordered many times from him in the past, can't rate his service and support highly enough.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: northerngames on August 02, 2007, 09:09:15 am
ultimarcs products and service are top notch I alway's use there products and none of them have had problems or failed and if any questions or help is needed on the products there alway's there to answer them.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: krutknut on August 02, 2007, 09:45:34 am
The Ultimarc store is the best one I've ordered from so far on the net.
Swift delivery, just two and a half day. Also, when I discovered that one of the Cherry microswitches was faulty, he just sent me a new one right away. That's great service.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: MustardTent on August 02, 2007, 10:45:16 am
I know I've posted this story before, but it's worth mentioning again.

A year or so ago, I ordered two joysticks from Andy.  They were shipped very promptly, and I received them much earlier than I expected.  When I opened the box, I noticed that one of the joysticks was of the wrong type.  I emailed Andy about it, and I offered to ship back the joystick.  He shipped me the correct joystick immediately, and did not take the other one back.

So, what happened here?  Andy saw that there was an issue, and corrected it in the best way possible -- he took a loss (I'm sure) on the deal to make a happy customer. 

I am very happy with him and his business, and would recommend him to anybody looking for great parts and fantastic service.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: Avrus on August 02, 2007, 01:30:02 pm
Yup, Andy's communication is top notch and his customer service is well beyond what anyone could hope for.

Shipping is dirt cheap and incredibly fast.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: lettuce on August 02, 2007, 03:31:26 pm
Yep another happy Ultimarc customer, great customer service!  :applaud:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: Pops on August 02, 2007, 06:39:38 pm
Me too, ordered stuff last Thursday and received it yesterday, 3 working day turn around!!. :applaud:

Yes this means a project thread  soon, soon as I find a 28mm spade bit or hole saw. Man is this a rare size or something but I can't get one anywhere locally. :banghead:
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: rlehm on August 02, 2007, 08:14:38 pm
I know I've posted this story before, but it's worth mentioning again.

A year or so ago, I ordered two joysticks from Andy.  They were shipped very promptly, and I received them much earlier than I expected.  When I opened the box, I noticed that one of the joysticks was of the wrong type.  I emailed Andy about it, and I offered to ship back the joystick.  He shipped me the correct joystick immediately, and did not take the other one back.

So, what happened here?  Andy saw that there was an issue, and corrected it in the best way possible -- he took a loss (I'm sure) on the deal to make a happy customer. 

I am very happy with him and his business, and would recommend him to anybody looking for great parts and fantastic service.

Amazing that people still think the customer is important, even after a sale and they have your money. No BS about what their time is worth, or re-stock fees and all that crap. He did the right thing. two more thumbs up... way to go Andy!
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: whatzcrackn on August 02, 2007, 08:38:39 pm
All I can say is Andy is the man!  He responds to your emails and sens replacements out with out a problem.  I would do business with him again if I needed something he offered!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: WunderCade on August 05, 2007, 03:28:33 pm
It's settled then, Andy and Ultimarc are the bomb!!!

My wry humor notwithstanding...lol...sorry for the bad delivery though. :dunno

Props to Andy at Ultimarc... :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: ark_ader on August 05, 2007, 07:31:57 pm
I order at groovy game gear other than ultimarc, purely because it is cheaper.  Andy still makes me pay for DHL in the UK when there is a perfectly good postal system (well not at the moment... ;D ) he could use to keep the costs down.

I don't see the point shipping a mini pac courier when a bubble envelope and a 2nd class stamp would suffice. City Link charges less. 

If I order an encoder via GGG I get the same level of service and product for less money.

Go Figure.
Title: Re: Ultimarc.com = impressive people
Post by: fjl on August 05, 2007, 09:21:42 pm
Yeah I'll agree. Ultimarc shipped my U360's and I-pac lightning fast! I had a problem with one of my U360's but Andy was quick to help and solved the problem. Awesome guy. And no, I'm not Andy.

GroovyGameGear wasn't the same as Ultimarc but they where also pretty speedy and quick to answer my questions. Their customer service was also way above many other online merchants. And I'm talking about big companies that deal with huge amounts of online transactions. You'd think they'd have their crap together but they dont. I gladly recommend both GGG and Ultimarc.
  :-* :woot