Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Mr Purple » Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:20 am
https://www.jrc-components.com/
Ordered on the 2nd of September and the box arrived today. But rather than being an out front computer mount it's actually a can of Nivea moisturiser. An expensive ($33) can, but I'm thinking something's gone a little wrong there.
I've sent them a 'what the?' e-mail, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out! The box has two DHL stickers on it - one says 'Computer GPS mount' the other one says 'skin care products'.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby P!N20 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:26 am
My MIL received a chain breaker after ordering something totally unrelated. Luckily she had a SIL with an interest in bicycle maintenance.
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Postby Mr Purple » Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:56 am
They're as stumped as I am and think it's hilarious. Their working theory is that the label fell off the box at the DHL depot, and someone stuck it to the moisturiser box. They're sorting it out.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby caneye » Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:16 pm
In my latest purchase, it took them 3 business days to pack it. Courier finally picked up on the 4th day.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby biker jk » Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:55 pm
The Tempe warehouse was closed after Pushy's bought them. I've experienced the same delays. It used to take a few days from order to delivery now it's 5-7 days.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Halfamillion » Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:27 pm
Cheers
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby CoffsGal » Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:44 pm
Abbotsford Cycles
https://www.abbotsfordcycles.com.au/pro ... her-brand/
Sturmey Archer are the pioneers of the internally geared hub and Abbotsford Cycles has been stocking Sturmey Archer parts for decades.
Bicycle Parts Warehouse
https://www.bicyclepartswarehouse.com.a ... ey-archer/
sturmey archer australia from www.bicyclepartswarehouse.com.au
Sturmey Archer are the pioneers of the internally geared hub. Buy your genuine Sturmey Archer parts online now, shipping Australia wide.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby cage » Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:27 pm
You can pay with paypal on Alliexpress.Halfamillion wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:27 pmI have seen some limited Sturmey-Archer hubs and parts on AlliExpress but I tend not to use non Paypal sites.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Halfamillion » Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:02 pm
Cheers Terry
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Mofra » Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:53 pm
So many complaints on their FaceBook page
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Postby jasonc » Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:39 pm
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Postby g-boaf » Sat Jan 21, 2023 12:08 pm
However it's happening on the replacement ones (which wouldn't have had any fixes). It's a bit annoying because they are comfortable to wear otherwise.
Thinking to get them fixed locally for now.
This kind of thing doesn't happen with Assos or Rapha - those have much better stitching and last for many, many years.
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Postby Nbeltfire » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:22 am
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Postby DamienIreland1 » Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:33 pm
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Postby foo on patrol » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:45 pm
Foo
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Postby Retrobyte » Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:54 pm
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Postby jasonc » Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:54 pm
Belated merry xmas? Warranty would be interestingRetrobyte wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:54 pmOrdered a rear camera/light from Tooo Cycling in December. They took the money from my credit card immediately but I received no order confirmation. Waited a couple of weeks and contacted them several times to ask for a tracking number for shipping, and a few days later they cancelled the order and refunded me the same day, with no communication. Item arrived today. I suppose a free item counts as a good experience?
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby yousta » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:06 pm
24 hours and 23 minutes later it arrived beautifully protected and ready for some simple assembly. Well done to Bikes On Line and Direct Freight Express!
Full carbon including the wheels, Shimano 105 11 speed, best value by a country mile at $2,600 plus $28 delivery less a $20 voucher, all up $2,608 to my door in Wollongong.
Only had time late today for a short test ride, gears, discs all operating perfectly straight from the box.
One happy camper looking forward to a good ride tomorrow.
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Postby stevenaaus » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:09 am
https://www.bikesonline.com.au/2023-pol ... -road-bike.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby Retrobyte » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:36 am
Nice Duesy! I had a Starplayer bass a few years back. The build quality was fabulousyousta wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:06 pmYesterday I ordered a Polygon Strattos S7 Disc from Bikes On Line. Before ordering I had a looong conversation regarding size with Brad (Sales Supervisor) and he was very very helpful, the conversation got me over the line, plastic flashed, order lodged.
24 hours and 23 minutes later it arrived beautifully protected and ready for some simple assembly. Well done to Bikes On Line and Direct Freight Express!
Full carbon including the wheels, Shimano 105 11 speed, best value by a country mile at $2,600 plus $28 delivery less a $20 voucher, all up $2,608 to my door in Wollongong.
Only had time late today for a short test ride, gears, discs all operating perfectly straight from the box.
One happy camper looking forward to a good ride tomorrow.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby yousta » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:15 am
Retrobyte wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:36 amThanks, yes they do make great instruments!
Against that wall in my office is where my daily ride bike lives, for additional interest in the photo I stepped back a little to include more than a simple bike shot.
Time for coffee and then out for a 25km shakedown ride.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby am50em » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:22 am
For some reason I thought Polygon did not make bikes for my height but checking the website they do have XXL bikes.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Postby yousta » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:58 am
I'm not tall, their size guide had me at low end for a M. If I took just a cm from my leg and arm length they had me at the high end for a S. I spoke at length with Brad and he pointed out the differences and ramifications between M and S for my size and riding style. Very helpful people and highly recommended from this old bloke.
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Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
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