New gun store opens close by, I’m trying to find a holster for my LCR and want it quick! No one in town has one but the new guy says he can get most stuff next day. He looks up what I’m wanting and can get it. “It’s drop shipped, not sure what that means, but I can get it on the way.” Ok, I paid a premium but ordered it from him. This was Thursday, I called Friday and Saturday, no holster, no news. I didn’t call Monday, heard nothing then showed up Tuesday at the same time UPS showed up, no holster. I asked, nicely, about canceling the order and getting a refund as I needed this holster this weekend. He sent off an email and said he let me know. That was 12pm Tuesday, 5 days into a “next day shipment. I didn’t hear back. Wensday 8pm I left a bad review on his Facebook page, basicly, nicely said to keep the holster, if it ever showed up, and use my money ($50) to help expedite someone else’s order, as I’m done and don’t bother calling me.
Of course he calls, leaves a voicemail, sounds remorseful, and sends me a message on Facebook. He’s offering me the holster and a full refund, apologized for his lack of communication etc., thing is, after leaving the review, I did as I said I would, I ordered the holster from MidwayUSA and paid for expedited shipping, after ordering another holster from them Monday as I figured I couldn’t count on him!
Supposedly the holster is there today, but honestly, he’s dropped the ball twice on a simple order and I’m willing to eat $50 on principal! Even though it is a decent amount of money for me in my world.
I can post his reply on Facebook if needed, but what say you? How would you deal with it? I’m not a mooch and am not asking for a handout, but I’m getting this guy really wants me to take my review down!
I dunno.