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equalme · 08-24-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 370_o

Don't blame me for your cash flow problems. You should be properly managing your business and keeping a reserve for these types of contingencies. Or even better, just don't withdraw the money until you know your customers are satisfied with the product. Take some ownership and stop pointing fingers and making excuses.

Along those lines, the reason I filed the dispute, despite your agreement, was your lack of follow through on all your other promises and commitments. You continually delayed completion and shipment of the handles and fell short on three different dates. Not to mention all the other complaints and comments on missed commitments and poor communication in the thread above.

I don't really treat this as a "business". Be it how it is, this is just a hobby as I enjoy spraying. I have my own personal reasons for not leaving extra funds in my PayPal. And you're the first person to ever complain about the finish of the product, you did not allow for any resolve and requested for full refund which I agreed to.

After inspecting the handles that I received back from you, I still see no major flaws on the finish. One thing I noticed was a residue on the finish which matches the bubblewrap, not sure what it is, but I'm sure it'll clean off with some polish. If you're complaining about a speck or two from dust, then Lol. You're paying $250 for somebody to disassemble the handle, machine two pieces, paint, and reassemble. The finish itself is better than Nissan and their orange peel finish. The clear itself is stronger and more resistant to chips than whatever Nissan is using.

Oh have I never taken ownership of my delays? Read again. But I do not take ownership of the delays of the refund as my life isn't revolved around staying home waiting for packages to show up. If you had not had filed that dispute, all the core refunds would've went out on 8/22/16, including your full refund.

370_o · 08-24-2016, 07:44 PM

It's funny how you keep making comparisons to other people's work, like Nissan or other shops, and making statements about how much people are getting for the $250, to justify whatever product you're delivering. It wasn't "a speck or two" on the handles. There were several "specks" and what looked like a deflated bubble in one. You even argued with me about it over PM and stated: "Is the imperfections even noticeable with the handles mounted and standing 2-3 ft away?" Then in an above post made some comment about solvent pop. To me it clearly sounds like you know the poor quality being sent out and just don't care. It wasn't even $250 work in my opinion. I've seen work for $150 from other shops on small parts that looked flawless. Going through you really just goes back to the core swap convenience.

I didn't state take ownership of the delays. You're quite vocal about that and telling people to leave you alone because you don't have time or have some other reason why not to deliver. I stated you should take ownership of your cash flow problem and issuing refunds. It's not my fault you don't have the proper funds.

What it boils down to is simple. Either you have the time and attention to run a proper business or you don't. Sounds like you don't. If it's a hobby, then don't charge people, just do it for fun. But don't get defensive when people get upset that the handles they paid for a month ago arrived massively delayed and with subpar quality. As I stated before though, shame on me for expecting any different.

Good news is I just received my new handles, side markers, emblems, and badges to have a professional local shop paint and do this the right way.

cooltoy · 08-24-2016, 07:50 PM

Moving on.

OTW Z-Boy · 08-24-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Moving on.

Totally right.

equalme · 08-24-2016, 08:35 PM

Well guys. Sorry for the delays on the core deposit returns, you all should be seeing it soon once it clears. PM me with any other issues. Thanks

IPLG37 · 08-24-2016, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the update Anthony.

sic6spd370z · 08-25-2016, 09:28 AM

Interested PM'D

IPLG37 · 08-26-2016, 05:27 PM

Core Refund received- thanks Anthony.!

equalme · 08-29-2016, 07:05 PM

Next batch starting this week, ready to ship out next week. PM me if interested. Thanks!

IPLG37 · 08-29-2016, 08:02 PM

Guys I'm very happy with my finished product - if you stay
With this I believe you will too.!
After having several weeks with the handles,
They are actually better quality paint and clear than
The factory paint by far.!

+1 for this mod.!

layhum · 09-09-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equalme

Next batch starting this week, ready to ship out next week. PM me if interested. Thanks!

Any news on when it will be shipped out?

BBQdDude · 09-12-2016, 12:30 PM

Have to say I am loving mine. Paint finish was awesome. Seller responded to questions via PM post sale which says a lot.

NRGz · 09-12-2016, 08:58 PM

Edit: nvm! Read through it. Very interested..

equalme · 09-16-2016, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layhum

Any news on when it will be shipped out?

Batch is getting sprayed tomorrow, assembled over the weekend, and ready to ship come Monday.

Well batch won't get sprayed until late next week. Paint booth owner just notified me that the air compressor is down and won't be working again until sometime late next week as they're waiting for parts.

layhum · 10-11-2016, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equalme

Batch is getting sprayed tomorrow, assembled over the weekend, and ready to ship come Monday.

Well batch won't get sprayed until late next week. Paint booth owner just notified me that the air compressor is down and won't be working again until sometime late next week as they're waiting for parts.

Still waiting and no replies.

It's been over 6 weeks since I paid you.

08-24-2016, 07:44 PM	#527 (permalink)
370_o Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 2013 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	It's funny how you keep making comparisons to other people's work, like Nissan or other shops, and making statements about how much people are getting for the $250, to justify whatever product you're delivering. It wasn't "a speck or two" on the handles. There were several "specks" and what looked like a deflated bubble in one. You even argued with me about it over PM and stated: "Is the imperfections even noticeable with the handles mounted and standing 2-3 ft away?" Then in an above post made some comment about solvent pop. To me it clearly sounds like you know the poor quality being sent out and just don't care. It wasn't even $250 work in my opinion. I've seen work for $150 from other shops on small parts that looked flawless. Going through you really just goes back to the core swap convenience. I didn't state take ownership of the delays. You're quite vocal about that and telling people to leave you alone because you don't have time or have some other reason why not to deliver. I stated you should take ownership of your cash flow problem and issuing refunds. It's not my fault you don't have the proper funds. What it boils down to is simple. Either you have the time and attention to run a proper business or you don't. Sounds like you don't. If it's a hobby, then don't charge people, just do it for fun. But don't get defensive when people get upset that the handles they paid for a month ago arrived massively delayed and with subpar quality. As I stated before though, shame on me for expecting any different. Good news is I just received my new handles, side markers, emblems, and badges to have a professional local shop paint and do this the right way. batman_4 likes this.

08-24-2016, 07:50 PM	#528 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Moving on. TreeSemdyZee, scope22 and IPLG37 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-24-2016, 08:35 PM	#530 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Well guys. Sorry for the delays on the core deposit returns, you all should be seeing it soon once it clears. PM me with any other issues. Thanks kennyz424 likes this. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

08-24-2016, 08:36 PM	#531 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 475	Thanks for the update Anthony. kennyz424 likes this. __________________

08-25-2016, 09:28 AM	#532 (permalink)
sic6spd370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 43 Drives: 2009 370z Red M6 Rep Power: 10	Interested PM'D equalme likes this.

08-26-2016, 05:27 PM	#533 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 475	Core Refund received- thanks Anthony.! equalme and kennyz424 like this. __________________

08-29-2016, 07:05 PM	#534 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Next batch starting this week, ready to ship out next week. PM me if interested. Thanks! IPLG37 likes this. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

08-29-2016, 08:02 PM	#535 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 475	Guys I'm very happy with my finished product - if you stay With this I believe you will too.! After having several weeks with the handles, They are actually better quality paint and clear than The factory paint by far.! +1 for this mod.! equalme and kennyz424 like this. __________________

09-12-2016, 12:30 PM	#537 (permalink)
BBQdDude Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 122 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 8	Have to say I am loving mine. Paint finish was awesome. Seller responded to questions via PM post sale which says a lot. IPLG37 and equalme like this.

09-12-2016, 08:58 PM	#538 (permalink)
NRGz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NorCal Posts: 259 Drives: 09 Z. 06 Zx636 Rep Power: 28	--- Get your door handles painted --- !!! Edit: nvm! Read through it. Very interested.. equalme likes this. Last edited by NRGz; 09-12-2016 at 09:26 PM.

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