Club Decal Group Buy Fiasco
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Club Decal Group Buy Fiasco
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Sep 4 2007, 12:00 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.02 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
Well, I have to tell everybody in this group buy, you've been great. But we have a problem. atlwteboy240 has seemingly disappeared. I've had no contact with him in well over a week. I'm totally flabbergasted. When Paul (Doohickie) stepped away, atlwteboy240 PM'ed me to help coordinate things and I didn't hesitate. I wanted everyone to get their decals. Even though I'm dealing with a lot of difficult issues in my life right now I was willing to try to do this.
But he simply hasn't done what needs to be done. I can't believe he's not embarrassed. Letting the club down. Disappointing 22 members in the group buy. I have no choice but to say he's now out of the picture. Now we need to find a new source for the decals and here's where the problem is. I hardly had time to coordinate the group buy.. that was as much stress as I could handle right now. Going out and finding a new source for this is simply more than I can take on right now. Doohickie mentioned he might be able to get back in and possibly look for a new source but that's up in the air. So... as of today I'll send refunds to everyone. The thing that kinda is no fun is that when members send money via PayPal, say, $15... it's really only around $14 because of PayPal fees. But I will refund the full original amount. Actually I guess we all lose because PayPal probably takes fees from your refunds, too. So think about it. atlwteboy240 has me come in and do this. I do all I can in good faith..he pulls this disappearing act... real class guy he is, huh? I'm sorry we couldn't pull this together. Paul tried... I tried. Just know, I did my part the best I know how. I stepped in and stepped up so that the group buy would continue. But the guy who was going to make the decals apparently decided he doesn't care. In the back of my mind, I wonder if he still will try to offer these decals on his own at a higher price outside of this group buy. That way he wouldn't have to donate a portion to the club as was originally promised. But I don't know what his problem is. All refunds will go out in the next couple hours. -------------------- |
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Sep 4 2007, 01:18 PM
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Club Expert Group: Lifetimer Posts: 5,200 Posts Per Day: 0.76 Thanks Received: 60 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 13-September 05 From: Texas Member No.: 1,380 Mood: Cranky |
Mitch.... I didn't pursue other suppliers while atlwteboy240 was still in the mix, but now that he is out of the picture, let me see what I can line up. Give me a couple days (till the end of the week?) and let me see if I can line up an alternate source. I hate to give PayPal more money in fees and people end up empty handed. Several people here said they didn't need their money back right away (or at all), so let's sit tight and see if I can work a little magic (going to only to sources of vinyl from other successful goup buys). What do ya say, Mitch?
-------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Sep 4 2007, 01:24 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.02 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
All money has just been refunded except to those people who said to keep it as a donation. Sure Paul, I'd love to see people get club decals. That's important! If you want to try it all again that's cool... this was all my emotion/stress level could handle for now.
------- If anyone who wanted one DID NOT receive a full refund from me (mittam99@yahoo.com), let me know please. -------------------- |
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Sep 4 2007, 01:49 PM
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Happy Owner of a GTLS Group: Lifetimer Posts: 117 Posts Per Day: 0.02 Thanks Received: 7 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 27-June 05 From: Villa Hills, Kentucky Member No.: 1,058 Mood: Contemplative |
I will say that if we can get another group buy together then I am still all in.
-------------------- Owner of a 2003 Elantra GLS, 2.0L 4spd Automatic. Bought as a Total then rebuilt. adding a few things along the way
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Sep 4 2007, 02:04 PM
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'01 Red GT Group: Lifetimer Posts: 450 Posts Per Day: 0.06 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Covington, KY Member No.: 56 Mood: Happy |
I will be in again if it comes to pass.
Mitch - know that we believe you went above and beyond..... not your fault, OK? -------------------- Car of the Week: June 28, 2007 / Car of the Month: 2008 calender
'01 5-speed hatchback. 17X7 wheels w/205-40-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's, H&R springs, KYB GR-2 Gas Adjust struts, SR strut brace, SR cold air intake,TB coolant bypass, Magnaflow muffler, ground wire mod, horn mod, B&M short shifter, Tib pedals, aluminum dash, XM tuner, Polk dB speakers, 10' sub, euro antenna, limo tint, Silverstars, debadged. |
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Sep 4 2007, 02:06 PM
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Club Expert Group: Lifetimer Posts: 5,200 Posts Per Day: 0.76 Thanks Received: 60 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 13-September 05 From: Texas Member No.: 1,380 Mood: Cranky |
Okay.... this time before I roll out, I will make sure we are rock solid. atlwteboy started going public a little before the details were all worked out, which started things off on the wrong foot. I am already making inquiries on lining up another supplier and hope to have something soon.
I have to take responsibiltiy for this-- I started it, then dumped into Mitch's lap when things weren't going right. I want to do right by the club, so I'll do my best to get a solid supplier online ASAP. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Sep 4 2007, 03:34 PM
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2004 GLS Group: Members Posts: 110 Posts Per Day: 0.02 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 25-August 07 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 4,774 |
Count me in for next time as well!
-------------------- "The scenery's changed, but my feelings remain" - Dave Mason
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Sep 4 2007, 04:26 PM
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2005 Elantra GT Group: Members Posts: 25 Posts Per Day: 0.00 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 4-July 06 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 2,415 Mood: Accomplished |
I am still in as well **** happens
-------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Sep 4 2007, 04:29 PM
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Mouse Hunter Group: Members Posts: 3,678 Posts Per Day: 0.52 Thanks Received: 12 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Boynton Beach, FL Member No.: 153 Mood: Devious |
-------------------- (07:01 PM) elantragt - Hell I couldn't even sell our calendars to all the people who had their car in it! lol
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Sep 4 2007, 04:40 PM
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Idiot Savant Group: Lifetimer Posts: 9,573 Posts Per Day: 1.41 Thanks Received: 256 Trader Stats: 4 (100%) Joined: 20-September 05 From: Trumpistan Member No.: 1,406 Mood: Uncertain |
^ With the vinyl stock I unearthed in the back I can make my own on the Xerox machine. Not as stable as ink, but well er ah free...
I think the site offers a different product than what the decal group buy was going to be. -------------------- To Helena Handbasket! |
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Sep 4 2007, 04:40 PM
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The Eager Beaver Group: Lifetimer Posts: 132 Posts Per Day: 0.02 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 3-June 07 From: Tuscaloosa, AL Member No.: 4,163 Mood: Accomplished |
QUOTE (elantragt @ Sep 4 2007, 12:00 PM) Just know, I did my part the best I know how. I stepped in and stepped up so that the group buy would continue. But the guy who was going to make the decals apparently decided he doesn't care. All refunds will go out in the next couple hours. Thank you Mitch for trying. Like Stile said, sh** happens. Doo' seems determined to make this work, so I'm in if he gets it going. Heck, if he does, keep my original payment as donation and I'll pay again. Doo', I have way too much free time on my hands right now, so if there's anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to PM me and ask. I need something productive to keep me occupied . -------------------- "Buying Hyundai is like rooting for the underdog. You don't do it for status, you do it for every other reason but status--knowing that your car is just as good, or better, for much less cost, while just as reliable.
People who bash Hyundai just aren't educated on them. Sooner or later they'll learn. Meanwhile be happy keeping Hyundai your little secret and let everyone else overpay and get half the warranty." --natesi |
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Sep 4 2007, 06:29 PM
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2005 Elantra Group: Members Posts: 135 Posts Per Day: 0.02 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 6-August 07 From: California Member No.: 4,583 |
Ok so like I promised I am looking into a friend of mine, they have a decal shop, I called her today and got the answering machine, but she will do stickers, shirts ect. I don't know prices yet, but she only lives 30 min. from me. So I can go get them, and keep in better contact with her..... more to come.
--------- Ok I talked to her,(Mia) and I am going to get some sweet stickers made, you will have the option to do a color fad, or just one color. Or what other options you would like. Also she is going to design a shirt for us, so please hold on, I am going to pay her, get the items and then post them for all to see. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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