Unhelpfull peoples !!

**Mongoose** · 18th January 2005, 17:49

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Poor baby....he should have stated at the outset that he supplies local market only. The customer has NO interest in the problems faced by any business - they just want what they came for. And by the way, everyone has the right to tell people about bad experiences (as well as good). Just cos this dealer is your friend doesn't mean he can't be praised or slagged when deserved. I, for one, would never deal with anyone again if I was treated badly - and I would tell all my friends too.

yeah, you are right, but the other side of that coin is anyone else can post what they think and maybe give us the other perspective so WE get a chance to balance things out.

**Amarzzata** · 18th January 2005, 17:49

yes, i was aware of shipping charges and i was aware that i'd have to pay for customs and all... (which were still not included in the 340$)

The point is just that he showed up with a "surprise" price tag !! I would have paid the 100$ for tank prep and packing if he just had told me nicely that these charges aplied !! but he didnt and this pisses me off !!

for the shiping charges, i just told him to add it to the total price of the parts so he was making as much money with me than with anyone else ! I went on NZ post website before to see how much it would be tho !!

i do some mechanical work myself and i don ttreat my clients like this...and if there is an overcharge that aplies, i call them to see if it's ok ... cuz this is always what hapens when someone gets a surprise bill !!

**Amarzzata** · 18th January 2005, 17:57

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

And then to have some prick rag your business on the internet because he can’t see this. What gives you the right to do this? Grow up!.

first, i was just sharing my experience with every one. A bad experience...shit hapens!

Second, on a big forum like this, and the motorcycle world being prety small, i knew it would get to him somehow (i'm shure you sent him a link of this, if not, you should...he will maybe learn how to treat his customers right!!)

**gav** · 18th January 2005, 18:28

I dont know if Buckets n Bits has changed hands recently but theyve been around for quaite a while. Think I bought an RG50 rolling chassis of him, once upon a time, seemed OK then.
Any courier would probably object to carrying a fuel tank that wasnt cleaned out, not just airlines, but certainly since Sept 11, it is a lot harder to ship bulky stuff around.
Have you got yourself another tank?
Why is Canadian Post so expensive compared to US Post?

NC · 18th January 2005, 18:31

Originally Posted by gav

Why is Canadian Post so expensive compared to US Post?

It's the rabid mooses...

Sooo chocolatey and smooth

**Mongoose** · 18th January 2005, 18:35

Originally Posted by NC30_chick

It's the rabid mooses...

Sooo chocolatey and smooth

Eh, whits meece gittae dae wiff this?

NC · 18th January 2005, 18:36

Originally Posted by Mongoose

Eh, whits meece gittae dae wiff this?

I dunno, aye.

Must be a Ruth moment, aye.

**MSTRS:Me** · 18th January 2005, 18:52

Originally Posted by Amarzzata

first, i was just sharing my experience with every one. A bad experience...shit hapens!

Second, on a big forum like this, and the motorcycle world being prety small, i knew it would get to him somehow (i'm shure you sent him a link of this, if not, you should...he will maybe learn how to treat his customers right!!)

Perhaps you want to hop a plane.....could be a business going cheap

I own & operate a one man business (for the past 12yrs) so I know exactly what you were saying. I spend a lot of $ on advertising - what a waste if I treat my customers like they were stupid.

**Skunk** · 18th January 2005, 19:00

Buckits and Bits - never successfully purchased anything. They either didn't have it, couldn't sell, or were holding it for someone else.

And they had told me on the phone they had it and gave me a price.

After the third wasted trip out there I just gave up. Don't even bother ringing anymore. They don't exist for me.

Sorry F5Dave - just my experience. :disapint:

**jrandom** · 18th January 2005, 19:04

Originally Posted by NC30_chick

It's the rabid mooses...

Annnnnnndd... da moose. Here, moosey moose moose.

**Mongoose** · 18th January 2005, 19:09

Originally Posted by jrandom

Annnnnnndd... da moose. Here, moosey moose moose.

Do mooses live in hooses?

**Stevo** · 18th January 2005, 19:11

Well I really hate to say this being a thru and thru kiwi but I can only say good things about Vic m/c wreckers. (Melb. Australia) No one in NZ had the late model CBR parts that I was after so I got them from oz.

From the start they said the top fairing was damaged with two cracks, and the side fairing was scratched. I asked for photos of the top fairing (please) for which I got 3 with arrows in marker pen directed in the said areas. I was happy and purchased both items. Turned out the scratches were barely noticeable at a casual glance. I rung the guy like 3 times and added a mirror and piece of plastic as well. I have now fixed up the top fairing.

= One happy customer

I understand the fuel tank issue though and I agree it does not sound like the guy communicated with you very well. Only would have taken 2-4 mins typing depnding on his speed to to send you an email.

Lesson learnt I spose. Surprised you couldn't get what you wanted off e Bay though???

**Roadrash** · 18th January 2005, 19:27

Yip i've strated using vic wreckers as well and you just can't beat them, i got a reply from an email parts enquiry in 20mins and the part in 4 days no hassles

if you have problems like that again or need something, drop me a pm and i will see if i can help

**gav** · 18th January 2005, 19:30

Yeah, just bought a brake caliper off Vic MC Wreckers, seem pretty good.
Your right about NZ wreckers, they had diddly squat for my bike, one wrecker had two lower fairing panels and wanted $450.00 !!!! EACH !!!!! Ended up bidding on ebay and getting them for less than US$30.00 each out of Florida. Actually guy I bought them from had a VTR250 that he was chasing up VTZ250 bits, wanted to change the bike to more the naked look, he was looking for a tank here in NZ as well.