Had they already shipped the product?
I MUCH prefer FT to all of the vendors but I've bought quite a bit from both GB and 3F.
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I MUCH prefer FT to all of the vendors but I've bought quite a bit from both GB and 3F.
...Note To Self...Gearbest Shafted Anna...Off My List...Not With My $$$ They Don't...Scoundrels...!!!
They had, and I was using paypal which I hadn't used in a LONG time because I heard they were easier to work with in case of disputes... I ordered once from 3F and it was a good experience. I even went to my old house to see if it had arrived, and it had and they returned the package to sender. I know the folks that bought the house, so I'm sure they did that, and I'm pretty sure Gearbest got their product returned to them. I guess it may be hard to track such matters, but I believe it to be possible, but they wouldn't entertain any offer I offered them, and then "captured" my funds, so I was like, F it. At least it was only about $20. In contrast, IMRbatteries had the same thing happen and refunded everything, including shipping, and just had me reorder, and even sent it 2 day shipping for free. IMRbatteries is the best. 
I don't blame them since it was in their TOS, but I won't use them again, either. I'm very capable of screw-ups of all kinds, so I didn't want to risk it, and they were really snippy about it, too. I would've been happy to pay the return shipping AND reshipping, and I told them that. But no.... It's okay, I'm over it, and fasttech is really my preference at this point. 3F was good, also.
Anna
I don't blame them since it was in their TOS, but I won't use them again, either. I'm very capable of screw-ups of all kinds, so I didn't want to risk it, and they were really snippy about it, too. I would've been happy to pay the return shipping AND reshipping, and I told them that. But no....
It's okay, I'm over it, and fasttech is really my preference at this point. 3F was good, also.Anna
I can understand that for sure and with the language barrier (and other factors) you are NEVER going to get the kind of customer service you can potentially get in the states. I'm surprised that Paypal didn't refund your money if you opened a dispute. I got my money back from 1 vendor (none of the ones mentioned) as well as my cost to reship product back via PPs dispute feature.
That said, this seems a rare case and while I can understand you not wanting to use them again, I've ordered many items from GB at fantastic prices, especially during their sales, and had great service and product at very low prices. So I would encourage ordering carefully but don't write them off for others. Just my 2c.
And ALWAYS use Paypal for purchasing from China.
That said, this seems a rare case and while I can understand you not wanting to use them again, I've ordered many items from GB at fantastic prices, especially during their sales, and had great service and product at very low prices. So I would encourage ordering carefully but don't write them off for others. Just my 2c.
And ALWAYS use Paypal for purchasing from China.
I'm thinking of getting one of these and am wondering what your thoughts are on it.
Wismec Reuleaux RX2/3 Box Mod by Jay Bo | Vaping Devices
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I didn't open a dispute because it was in their terms of service. I kind of figured that it was my error. I'm not saying they are a bad company, but they are a bad one for *me* because I can get airheaded. They do indeed have great prices and I would have gotten a great product very inexpensively. Like I said, I don't blame them, but they'd have to have something absolutely insane around to get me to reorder from them. I think they have the right to have terms of service and abide by them, but it does seem unfair to penalize a mistake I was willing to Pay For, and that kind of TOS either means that it's too much of a hassle due to order volume to deal with an error, or that they like to Capitalize on Errors. Since I am error-prone, I decided to stay away....
Anna
They do indeed have great prices and I would have gotten a great product very inexpensively. Like I said, I don't blame them, but they'd have to have something absolutely insane around to get me to reorder from them. I think they have the right to have terms of service and abide by them, but it does seem unfair to penalize a mistake I was willing to Pay For, and that kind of TOS either means that it's too much of a hassle due to order volume to deal with an error, or that they like to Capitalize on Errors. Since I am error-prone, I decided to stay away....Anna
@ChelsB, that looks very nice. I'd have a hard time picking a color! I'd probably go with the pale pink one, but that's just me.
Anna
Anna
Long Ago & Far Away...Once Upon A Time...I had it thoroughly ingrained into my Pea-Pick'in Little Brain...I didn't open a dispute because it was in their terms of service. I kind of figured that it was my error. I'm not saying they are a bad company, but they are a bad one for *me* because I can get airheaded.
Anna
...In This Business The Customer Is King !!!...No Exceptions...
I guess that makes me kind of an Old Fashioned sort...No Customer Of Mine Was Ever Left Holding The Bag...
Hence some of those other factors I was mentioning... pretty good for a communist country
Seriously, remember these people are very new to capitalism so there are quite a few more lessons for them to learn. and yes, losing a customer is one of those, I would never disagree.
I just got this email from Bank of America. Has anyone else received a similar email? I'm assuming it's for vaping purchases as that's pretty much the only stuff I buy online that's not through Amazon
I've gotten that from Bank of America before when I've used a merchant that has had their business compromised. It usually means that they genuinely have had a report from a business that their CC system has been hacked, but I think they sometimes do it as a precaution if they feel you've ordered a lot of stuff from the internet esp. overseas, that happened to me early on when I made some "overseas" purchases. It could be a real thing or just their attempt to ward off what they might feel might be fraudulent action that you haven't reported. They're usually fairly quick about issuing a new card, but it can be a PITA.
Anna
Anna
I just got this email from Bank of America. Has anyone else received a similar email? I'm assuming it's for vaping purchases as that's pretty much the only stuff I buy online that's not through Amazon
Ya, I remember getting one of those notices a long time ago, (back in the 'dial-up' days)
and then I got a notice of a $0.02 charge (which the bank refused) and my card went dead.
And I probably won't again. As the saying goes, "Been there, done that". And As this is the first time I have used that saying, it will probably be the last.
I believe banks that get such alerts from merchants have different policies about disclosing it if they go to the bank directly, so that such merchants AREN'T avoided in the future.... I'm not sure what BOA's policy is, but you could certainly call them and ASK for the name of the merchant. They may either politely inform you that they don't do that, or tell you that you bought a lot of stuff online and they were afraid that your card had been compromised, but didn't want to ask you first. It's easier to cut off the card than track down the person and ask them if they are celebrating a vapersary, LOL. So, you may not get an "answer" either way.... BOA is pretty proactive about "possible fraud" these days.... They're on the hook for it, not you, so they don't care about your personal convenience. I always call them if I'm travelling so I don't get my card cut off mid trip. That is REALLY unfun.
Anna
Anna
Anything particular in mind? My vaperversary is coming up and I'm not sure there's anything I want. But there's a whole lot I want from ikea
I have my eye on several different shelves and cabinets to put my devices on/in. So I guess it would still be a vaping related self-present.
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