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Heads Up

I ordered a charger/inverter from this place on the 6th. Online Battery Store | Best Price Batteries, Chargers, Solar Chargers,...
All I received was a notification that they would email me when it ships. It showed "In Stock".
So I have been emailing and calling all with no reply. It looked like a legit sight so I gave them a try.
We'll see what happens.

Robert
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #1 –
Robert,

One way I check out "suspicious" internet vendors is look them up on Google Maps.  Go to the address, switch to satellite view, and see if there is anything that looks like a real store.  In this case, they do check out.  There IS a store...so at least you know it's not some guy running a scam operation out of his garage.

Everything is screwed up right now as far as shipping stuff cross country.  I'd keep trying to contact them and get their story (or excuse).

Good Luck!

Google Maps



1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2 –
It's probably like your saying he's just backed up. It just leaves a bad taste in your mouth when someone's running a business you've sent them $1500 and they won't respond to you. We'll see how it goes???
Also thanks for that Google information that's a really good idea.  I'll start doing that in the future.
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #3 –
We'll I should have checked first. Yesterday I sent the third email stating if I couldn't get some kind of idea about shipping this "In Stock" item. I would like to cancel my order. That was late yesterday evening. And BAM this morning canceled. So I know now they were reading my emails. Even though their prices are good. I wouldn't but a *amn thing from these folks.  YMMV

Robert
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #4 –
My experience has been that some businesses are legitimate but simply don't communicate well. I've wondered at times if I had been "taken" but then it turned out that I just needed to be more patient.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #5 –
Don't know if this applies, but I posted awhile back about the fact that Ebay does not allow anyone to post a negative review.
Doesn't matter how many times you try and even if you can show that the ad used was definitely false.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: D.J. Osborn –
My experience has been that some businesses are legitimate but simply don't communicate well. I've wondered at times if I had been "taken" but then it turned out that I just needed to be more patient.
Agreed but I think 10 days is plenty of time to answer my question. It takes all of 30 seconds to respond to an email. Tell me something. 🤷🏻‍♂️
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #7 –
I order from Ebay almost every day, but very seldom have a problem. If it does not arrive, Ebay has always refunded my payment plus I always pay by CC so it's just about impossible to get taken. I always leave feedback found on "My Ebay." Check the form.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #8 –
Res777,
 You should try BayMarine Supply.10% discount for fourm members.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #9 –
Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to me if you are going to have an Internet sales as part of your business you also have to answer emails and phone calls. This was just weird.  Anyway. Resume the search.
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: rbark –
Res777,
 You should try BayMarine Supply.10% discount for fourm members.
I just purchased a Sterling battery isolator from them. Great folks and fast shipping. Would definitely purchase from them again.
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #11 –
For future reference,do what rbark says.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #12 –
I'm Having a similar experience with Harbor Frieght.
 Ordered a tool chest from them and they eventually gave me a tracking number that is a Fed Ex dead end at this point.    It's been a few months ,and I'm trying to be patient but should prolly go into a store and investigate ??
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I'm Having a similar experience with Harbor Frieght.
 Ordered a tool chest from them and they eventually gave me a tracking number that is a Fed Ex dead end at this point.    It's been a few months ,and I'm trying to be patient but should prolly go into a store and investigate ??

I would have to say that is unusual dealing with a big box store like that
2008 Nimbus 342
Build# 6464
ISM 500
Allison 4000 w/retarder
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
 

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I'm Having a similar experience with Harbor Frieght.
 Ordered a tool chest from them and they eventually gave me a tracking number that is a Fed Ex dead end at this point.    It's been a few months ,and I'm trying to be patient but should prolly go into a store and investigate ??
HF has been great when I call the closest store to us. If they don't have it, they call all their other stores in the vicinity to check on stock. I would call the HQ in Camarillo and see what the story is on your tool chest. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Their main store has great deals on slightly damaged items.

Costco has been another excellent store for checking for stock in their other stores and holding an item for us until we get there.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)