Internet purchases

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th July 2006, 15:17

So you want a Speedohealer.
Called Colemans and they didn't have them, but had heard of them. Colemans got back to me with a price which was considerably higher than was available on the Internet.

So I placed an order for the same item with Australian Motorcycle Components. They advise 2 days delivery and if per chance it is going to be delayed longer than 13 days they will advise me. Yeah Right.

On the 14th day I contacted them only to be told it will be another 6-7 days. On the 8th day I contacted them to be told the item was despatched a day ago and would be there in 2-3 days.

6 days later it is still not here.

So I enquire as to cancelling the transaction. They wont.
I thought I should have the support of my credit card company after all it is my money right? Well no i don't, and if I try to cancel they advise they may charge me a fee for their inconvenience.

As it turned out, Colemans to their credit called me back a few days later and advised that they had made an error when they first gave me the price and that it would be considerably less thatn they first atated. So full credit to Colemans, however it was too late I had already made the purchase.

So I guess anyway it is a fairly cheap lesson for me.

**skelstar** · 25th July 2006, 15:21

Mate, thats unlucky.
You should tell them that you will bad-press them on a popular NZ forum, and possibly on Aus bike forums too.

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th July 2006, 15:27

Originally Posted by skelstar

Mate, thats unlucky.
You should tell them that you will bad-press them on a popular NZ forum, and possibly on Aus bike forums too.

Now would I do that?

Actually the thing which annoys me most is Visa.

I mean it is AUSTRALIAN Motorcycle Components, so you kind of got to expect some shit.

But it would be nice if you had some control over your money, but Visa always seem to side with the merchant. I guess merchants wouldn't sign with them if they didn't.

Oh well, looks like it is plastic surgery once I get this one sorted.

**SimJen** · 25th July 2006, 15:27

It could be caught in customs? they might be awaiting GST or something.
Which company was shipping it? I have had trouble with Fedex keeping stuff until I call them and having to pay GST to release the items.
It could just turn up, as they might well not have sent it when they stated.
Good luck

**Zed** · 25th July 2006, 15:31

Originally Posted by CaN

As it turned out, Colemans to their credit called me back a few days later and advised that they had made an error when they first gave me the price and that it would be considerably less thatn they first atated. So full credit to Colemans, however it was too late I had already made the purchase.

Was the 2nd price from Colemans comparable with the Aussie crowd Noel? And did Colemans give you any idea on availability & delivery times?

Bummer about the bad service and being forced to wait soooooooooo long!

**Wasp** · 25th July 2006, 15:31

I think to cancel a credit card transaction it costs about $25-$50.

This is exactly why I dont buy from the internet....

**98tls** · 25th July 2006, 15:35

i use paypal rather than direct through the visa,delivery times can be a pain in the arse sometimes...ive had stuff turn up from canada in 7 days and stuff from germany take 3 months...i have waited a month for a mirror from Aus..had given up on it but then it just turned up.The reason i use paypal is i can get in touch with them anytime if having problems and there straight onto it.

**Motu** · 25th July 2006, 15:38

My latest internet purchase didn't go as planned either - they took my money fast enough,but there was little communication,they wouldn't even tell me how they were shipped.Then 4 months later I get a testy email saying if I don't pick up the goods they will be returned to the US with no refund.I found DHL had them in Wellington,I don't know for how long,and it took 11 days too get to me in Auckland - and the parcel was correctly addressed to me in Auckland.

I think some suppliers,despite what they imply on their websites,have very little experiance of overseas shipping...especially to some small 3rd world country.The job gets given to whoever can find NZ on a map.But I don't know why DHL had trouble finding Auckland in Wellington - no English readers in despatch?

**Karma** · 25th July 2006, 15:38

What's a speedohealer?

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th July 2006, 15:44

Originally Posted by Zed

Was the 2nd price from Colemans comparable with the Aussie crowd Noel? And did Colemans give you any idea on availability & delivery times?

Bummer about the bad service and being forced to wait soooooooooo long!

Yeah, Colemans price was good. In the end you never quite know what exchange rate Visa will apply anyway, so it may be better in the end, but very little in it.

Colemans have 1 in stock that I saw (but maybe more) when I got a steering head seal anyway, but I only saw the harness for Suzuki.

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th July 2006, 15:48

Originally Posted by Weasel

What's a speedohealer?

If you change you gearing, like LB had done, not only was the speedo out by about 35% but the odometer is also.

So that directly affects your resale value.

A Speedohealer allows you to correct this situation.

**Karma** · 25th July 2006, 15:49

Originally Posted by CaN

A Speedohealer allows you to correct this situation.

so it's a proper way of doing the power drill trick?

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th July 2006, 15:54

Originally Posted by Weasel

so it's a proper way of doing the power drill trick?

Yeah, well how does the power drill trick work on an electronic speedo?

And have you ever tried the power drill trick?

A mate of mine tried that on his car and it took him several days and a couple of power drills.
Once you start there there is no going back.

Still probably saved him some money I guess.

**The_Dover** · 25th July 2006, 15:57

I get all my Viagra and the ingredients for my Pee lab over the internet.

It's great, I use ripped off credit card numbers and a false address and I still get my shit within 3 working days.

Anyone want some Pee?