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Clear TPU Hard Case from eBay for $10...
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I got the silicon one with a hole in the back for $3 at a local store. It feels really cheap and looks ugly. I usually only put it on when I have to put my iPad on a table or in my backpack. I will probably get a leather case that lets you stand the iPad at certain angles.
Don't be fooled, he may have supplied tracking numbers, but he still does NOT have the product to ship. He contacted me and said he has read the comments on this forum and is disappointed that this has happened. He didn't expect such high volume. I find it hard to believe that he's sincere since the auction still says "more than 10" in stock. He says he's "hoping" to get more tomorrow so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and see if it ships tomorrow. If he were smart, he would do SOMETHING to make it up to all the unsatisfied buyers.
I ordered 2 clear ones when he was using the 'Make an Offer' ebay option (since deleted). I got a lower price than anyone has listed. A few days later I asked him if I could get 1 clear and 1 smoke instead and he said yes, and that he had big sales due to the forum and ran out, said he would ship new stock on Mon, May3.
he seemed reliable, but actions speak louder than words.
he seemed reliable, but actions speak louder than words.
no word yet. I have a tracking number but not a single word from the seller on the status of the order. If I dont get it by tomorrow I'll probably leave bad feedback for lack of communication and an overall crappy experience. I dont use negative feedback often (probably only once before) but communication is king. if something isnt going as planned, just let people know. dummy.
Same here. I'll give him the rest of today and part of tomorrow to see if he at least contacts me to let me know status. If not I'll be leaving negative feedback as well.
Ordered one yesterday. No shipping info yet despite the "same day" shipping promise. We'll see what shows up in my email tomorrow. He did leave pos feedback though.
Seriously. Why is he in business if he doesn't expect high volume on a low price item.
Seriously. Why is he in business if he doesn't expect high volume on a low price item.
At this point he won't be getting positive feedback from me, no matter how great this case is. I've never given negative feedback but this could be my first.
I seriously feel bad for you guys, because my experience with him was great. However, you must judge him from your point of view, not mine. I thought I'd be helping him by reviewing his products on here, rather than causing him to receive a bunch of negative feedback.
You are NOT the one causing him to get negative feedback. He should be kissing your ass for giving him so much more business. I can't speak for everyone else, but The reason I'm angry is because of the way he's handling this situation. Ok, he ran out of stock, I can deal with that. But He didn't tell me he ran out of stock, he told me the product would ship within 48 hours of ordering. He then told me (after I had to contact him) that it would def ship today, which clearly didn't happen. On top of all this, it STILL says he has more than 10 in stock. He's only hurting himself right now.
I just received a refund from him. No explanation or anything. Looks like he pulled the auctions for the cases so guessing he isn't getting more in or at least not anytime soon.
Update -- just got an email from eBay that he is requesting to cancel my order b/c its out of stock.
Update -- just got an email from eBay that he is requesting to cancel my order b/c its out of stock.
I heard from him a few times today by email and....I must admit i am feeling a little sorry for him now (!). He seemed more apologetic & generally overwhelmed. Sounds like it was a combination of being a relatively new seller, problems with his supplier and a lot of orders at once. I will feel better when I receive my case of course.
He told me that he hadn't received the shipment today (he had told me that he *expected* a shipment today) - but hopefully tomorrow. He also told me that he was trying to get back to everyone that emailed him and thought he had. If you haven't heard from him and have an outstanding order (that hasn't been cancelled), drop him an email - hopefully you will hear back. He also said he was removing the listing that shows they are in stock (I haven't checked recently to see if he has done so).
My main concern was that I hadn't heard from him for a couple days after emailing him ...and I was worried that he was going to (as Steve Miller once said)...Take the Money and Run - and that he hadn't removed the listing. If I stop hearing from him again or if I don't get my case fairly soon, then that will likely change.
He told me that he hadn't received the shipment today (he had told me that he *expected* a shipment today) - but hopefully tomorrow. He also told me that he was trying to get back to everyone that emailed him and thought he had. If you haven't heard from him and have an outstanding order (that hasn't been cancelled), drop him an email - hopefully you will hear back. He also said he was removing the listing that shows they are in stock (I haven't checked recently to see if he has done so).
My main concern was that I hadn't heard from him for a couple days after emailing him ...and I was worried that he was going to (as Steve Miller once said)...Take the Money and Run - and that he hadn't removed the listing. If I stop hearing from him again or if I don't get my case fairly soon, then that will likely change.
Yea, I'm feeling a little bad for him now, but it is difficult to judge the situation without the other's perspective. I still have the smoke TPU that I'm not using if someone wants it, I'll sell it for his price of $13 shipped.
I tout communication like its something important, however I had not tried that route myself, so I emailed him today. I hope I get a response that gives me a warm and fuzzy, because its starting to be an excessive amount of time with no word on anything. I hope im one of the ones who gets lucky to get one, its a great price and from the pics looks great.
How the hell is this seller deciding who to send to? I ordered the 27th, about the 10th person to order one, and still have not heard a thing. While some people who ordered the day after me had there case last week. I have not tried to contact him because I shouldn't have to take that initiative as a buyer, but I guess I will now that it has been a full week.
Sent 2 emails today too and not one reply. This is a shady character. Not someone I want to be doing business with.