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Internet Hobbies [banghead]
Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 7:11 PM
 I am frusturated with Internet Hobbies. I ordered something 13 days ago and have not gotten an email of it getting shipped out.SoapBox [soapbox] The product is in stock and says " Ships in 2 to 3 working days". Please help me and I do not reccomend buying there.Angry [:(!]

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Posted by rfross on Monday, July 21, 2008 7:41 PM

Internet Hobbies ( www.internethobbies.com ) or Internet Trains ( www.internettrains.com ) ?

Before commenting I just want to make sure that we're talking the same retailer.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 7:42 PM
 Its Internet Hobbies.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:01 PM
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Here is an absolutley absurd idea.......why not call them and ask them what is going on?  Ill put money on you getting a straight answer....

David B 

I did. Doesn't that seem a little obvious?

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Posted by KlickyMobster on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:06 PM
Did you talk to Dale (the president) or one of his employees?  I would get a hold of Dale Bruner and talk to him directly, because I know he is a good guy and will help you out.
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Posted by markpierce on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:13 PM
 New Haven I-5 wrote:
 davidmbedard wrote:

Here is an absolutley absurd idea.......why not call them and ask them what is going on?  Ill put money on you getting a straight answer....

David B 

I did. Doesn't that seem a little obvious?

No, it was not obvious.

I've never dealt with this company, but the "word on the street" is that they are slow to deliver.  Many retailers allow the customer to track one's order as far as order received, order shipped, and progress of shipment.  Did you check to see if that service was available?  It was rude if they didn't respond to an email.  The next step is making a phone call to them.  And if unsuccessful, a letter by snail-mail.   And so on up the legal route.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:19 PM
 KlickyMobster wrote:
Did you talk to Dale (the president) or one of his employees?  I would get a hold of Dale Bruner and talk to him directly, because I know he is a good guy and will help you out.
What's his number, or can you give me a link.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:30 PM

Well maybe I should have mentioned it, but you aren't helping me!

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:33 PM
 davidmbedard wrote:

I did. Doesn't that seem a little obvious?

What's his number, or can you give me a link.
 

Obvious?  No, I did not make the assumption that you called.  You made no reference to talking to anyone or calling anyone or picking up the phone or dialing...nothing.  You only said that you were waiting for an email.

So, you are saying that when you called (which I doubt), no one could actually help you?  I find that hard to believe.  If it doesnt make sence........then it probably isnt true. 

Here....call this number and have your CC ready...

570-876-6070

David B 

 

That is the number on the site.

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Posted by markpierce on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:55 PM

New Haven, you need to take deep breaths and calm yourself.  Further, be forthcoming.  You didn't demonstrate credibility by claiming you called the retailer and then later requesting the company's phone number.

You should be at least 18 years old or working with an adult when dealing directly with retailers.

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Posted by Flashwave on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:03 PM
 markpierce wrote:

New Haven, you need to take deep breaths and calm yourself.  Further, be forthcoming.  You didn't demonstrate credibility by claiming you called the retailer and then later requesting the company's phone number.

You should be at least 18 years old or working with an adult when dealing directly with retailers.

Mark 

Ain;t that the truth.

"Hey, it;s some kid. He doesn;t know anything, let's give him the runaround."

I think what I5 means is he called Internet Hobbies, and got one of the employed monkeys, but wanted a more direct number to the owner.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:21 PM

 Delete this post selector, I have had enough. ( By the way I'm over 18 years of age.) 

 

 

  No more posts in this thread. B.T.W, Some of your are makin my day, a bad one.Thumbs Down [tdn]

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:31 PM
    Angry [:(!]

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:35 PM
 davidmbedard wrote:

 Delete this post selector, I have had enough. ( By the way I'm over 18 years of age.) 

 

Glad we could help.... 

David B 

 

Don't be smart.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:41 PM
 davidmbedard wrote:

No, we helped.  Tomorrow, you will call Internet Hobbies and Internet Hobbies will let you know what is going on.  Hence, we helped you with your origional problem.

Your welcome.

BTW, I thought you said no more posts in this thread....I see more posts in this thread after you said no more posts in this thread, many by you. 

David B 

So many by you too. So after this post, no relpys. Only Selector can make another post. David, if you want to talk, pm me, please.

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:54 PM

I'm Bad, I posted...

Seriously, isntead of arguing with people on the internet, call the phone number first thing tomorrow, and try to straighten things out... That's my 2 cents after they were hit by a commuter train...

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Posted by Guilford Guy on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:57 PM
 davidmbedard wrote:
 Guilford Guy wrote:

I'm Bad, I posted...

Seriously, isntead of arguing with people on the internet, call the phone number first thing tomorrow, and try to straighten things out... That's my 2 cents after they were hit by a commuter train...

Now that you spoiled the cake......the question is, will he actually do it?  And if does, will he give us an update?

David B 

No Idea on that, nor who will eat the spoiled cake!

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Posted by HarryHotspur on Monday, July 21, 2008 11:00 PM

I-5 -

What did you expect anyone here to do? 

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Posted by pastorbob on Monday, July 21, 2008 11:04 PM

This is better than watching late evening television. 

Now to bed to dream of gremlins.

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Posted by Margaritaman on Monday, July 21, 2008 11:17 PM
I was never one to follow rules...Pirate [oX)]
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Posted by Guilford Guy on Monday, July 21, 2008 11:20 PM

Rules? What Rules? Any reports of Rules is complete bogus, there is no rules withing a hundred miles of here..!

 

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Posted by HarryHotspur on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:16 AM
 Guilford Guy wrote:

Rules? What Rules? Any reports of Rules is complete bogus, there is no rules withing a hundred miles of here..!

 

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Posted by selector on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:17 AM

A couple of things: I have dealt with Internet Hobbies and recall no problems.  This was about three years ago now.  Maybe things have changed.   As for internettrains.com, the name gives me the willies based on an extensive thread fostered by many irate would-be customers.

Secondly, we should all perhaps shake our heads and just go on our way.  The question has been answered, sensibilities rattled all around, and none of us is better off.  Sometimes posting about trouble of this nature just invites unsympathetic responses, or responses that seem rude they are so obvious.  Trouble is, some folks would not have phoned.  Luke did, and the result is that he is still frustrated and without his item.

Patience, all, and the show's over at Luke's request.

-Crandell

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