Gross.
#927
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New Fucking Jersey
Posts: 3,890
Total Cats: 143
What does BFW stand for?
I once got hoses from treasure coast miata in a dunkin donuts box. That had me scratching my head a little.
I understand why some folks charge a 'handling' fee. Packaging materials aren't free and it takes time to put stuff together. But if you're going to charge a few bucks surcharge on items, then have the decency to pack it worth a damn.
There are also some vendors that seem to use the most expensive default shipping method. So if you order 10 dollars worth of fittings, it's going to be 17 bucks, no matter what. Even though they'd fit in a padded envelope that would ship across the country for a fiver.
I once got hoses from treasure coast miata in a dunkin donuts box. That had me scratching my head a little.
I understand why some folks charge a 'handling' fee. Packaging materials aren't free and it takes time to put stuff together. But if you're going to charge a few bucks surcharge on items, then have the decency to pack it worth a damn.
There are also some vendors that seem to use the most expensive default shipping method. So if you order 10 dollars worth of fittings, it's going to be 17 bucks, no matter what. Even though they'd fit in a padded envelope that would ship across the country for a fiver.
#928
What does BFW stand for?
I once got hoses from treasure coast miata in a dunkin donuts box. That had me scratching my head a little.
I understand why some folks charge a 'handling' fee. Packaging materials aren't free and it takes time to put stuff together. But if you're going to charge a few bucks surcharge on items, then have the decency to pack it worth a damn.
There are also some vendors that seem to use the most expensive default shipping method. So if you order 10 dollars worth of fittings, it's going to be 17 bucks, no matter what. Even though they'd fit in a padded envelope that would ship across the country for a fiver.
I once got hoses from treasure coast miata in a dunkin donuts box. That had me scratching my head a little.
I understand why some folks charge a 'handling' fee. Packaging materials aren't free and it takes time to put stuff together. But if you're going to charge a few bucks surcharge on items, then have the decency to pack it worth a damn.
There are also some vendors that seem to use the most expensive default shipping method. So if you order 10 dollars worth of fittings, it's going to be 17 bucks, no matter what. Even though they'd fit in a padded envelope that would ship across the country for a fiver.
#929
Anyone else have issues with V8 Roadsters and long shipping/delivery times? My first order with them took almost 6 weeks to show up, and was sent to incorrect location first. (few hours north of me, which i suspect increased shipping cost.) No apology for the delay or error given.
Now my second order was going to be taking over a week for something presumably in stock and most definitely not made-to-order. Checked tracking number today, and it's being sent to wrong location AGAIN.
Tried to contact, offices closed until 6/21.
You'd think there would be a little more timely processing/shipping/order fulfillment if we're talking about thousands of dollars being spent in a couple months, and maybe a little care in shipping things to the right place.
Now my second order was going to be taking over a week for something presumably in stock and most definitely not made-to-order. Checked tracking number today, and it's being sent to wrong location AGAIN.
Tried to contact, offices closed until 6/21.
You'd think there would be a little more timely processing/shipping/order fulfillment if we're talking about thousands of dollars being spent in a couple months, and maybe a little care in shipping things to the right place.
#930
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 20,697
Total Cats: 3,021
V8R is a small operation with some fabrication and coatings subbed out to shops, like professional powder coating, etc. Shandelle is a really nice, generous guy and if he's aware of a problem he will help. He tends to handle shipping personally to check things before they leave. Sometimes there are delays if he and his guys are doing r&d at a track somewhere or doing development work like the BMW trans kits with K Miata when they went to Chicago for a week.
#931
Yeah i get that not everything is off the shelf and all that, but maybe communicate on the front end if it's not, and i'm still having problems braining how the same exact shipping mistake was made twice. It's not on my end, even my receipts from V8R show the correct address.
The parts will still get here in time, but it's going to give me pause in the future at this point if i have to order something in a pinch.
I'll still keep buying from him, i sortof have to. He's the only game in town for what i'm buying.
The parts will still get here in time, but it's going to give me pause in the future at this point if i have to order something in a pinch.
I'll still keep buying from him, i sortof have to. He's the only game in town for what i'm buying.
#934
Got some goodies. Should be rocking by first half of July if all goes well. Then Road Atlanta first week in August.
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