Dealings with FINE DESIGN

[mickieb49]

Bugger.... I am thinking on then doing the Paypal thing to get my funds back and deal with H & M direct then... How can this guy still be in business then????? If Hydro and Marine are aware of his Dealings/ misdealings then why is Chris still advertising that he stocks their hulls when he is not?
Paypal refund request posted.

[Fella1340]

you may want to pick up the phone and call him. he said he prefers doing business that way. it is likely your best shot

[wolf IV]

you may want to pick up the phone and call him. he said he prefers doing business that way. it is likely your best shot

I agree with this statement. I dealt with Chris a lot when I first entered the hobby. He knows his stuff but isn't the best with communication through email. The best way is to call him (often).

[mickieb49]

This may be OK for you guys in the US, but I am in Australia. Hence I asked if anyone over there was prepared to give him a call on my behalf?
I have just raised a dispute with PayPal, I prefer him to just reply to my emails and let me know a timeframe than go ahead with it all, as I still want the hull.
Regards mick

[tlandauer]

Have you posted on his Facebook?
I personally don't have Facebook, but his web does list that, don't know how effective that is.

[keithbradley]

You shouldn't have to call him. Given his track record, I think it's fair to assume his lack of response is intentional.

[Fella1340]

I am biting my tongue on this one, having a tough time forgetting my last experience. I have his invoice taped up in my shop from my purchase there. What a joke!

[TristanJones]

I could not agree more Keith.
"Im not good at emails" is no excuse for ripping people off... there is no excuse for ripping people off!!!
This seller just made my black list, thanks for the heads up!

[mickieb49]

I like to try to give people the benefit of the doubt, I was able to get thru to him on Facebook, we will see....... fortunately I am in no rush and if it took 4 months to get to me I do not care, Just pisses me off if you are not communicated to in the process informing you as such.
This hobby is such a small industry that you just cant afford to not communicate, or piss off anyone. It will not take long before you are out of the industry..
Time will tell

[TristanJones]

Indeed, indeed. You have PM.

[Doug Smock]

Moved thread off of the main board.