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flybobby

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Westbourne Models - 'Let the buyer Beware!'
« on: October 07, 2006, 11:05:52 am »

Anyone experienced any problems when ordering online with these guys?

I have sent 2 orders recently with no confirmation or replys to emails!! >:(
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2006, 11:09:22 am »

That is unusual.   I get a lot of stuff from them with no problems.   Give them a ring.   Pete M
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2006, 11:19:06 am »

Absolutly never! One of the best, if not the best to deal with!

(There Barry, that's got to be worth 10% next time i'm down  :) :)!!)

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2006, 11:25:59 am »

I will give them a call ;)
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2006, 01:58:06 pm »

I emailed them twice over the last three weeks still no reply, they apparently do not like  taking your money.....



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flybobby

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2006, 02:40:43 pm »

I emailed them twice over the last three weeks still no reply, they apparently do not taking your money.....



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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2006, 05:18:08 pm »

I've ordered twice from them. Had to phone them up and hurry them on each occasion. Emails were unanswered. Prices were right, but I might look elsewhere next time.  :-\
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 06:07:21 pm »

well when i want bits I give barry a ring, parts usually with me in about 2 days
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2006, 05:01:41 am »

Ghost,

To expensive to ring from here mate.....



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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2006, 03:14:31 pm »

Ghost,

To expensive to ring from here mate.....



Roy

You have phones now ??    :o :o :o
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2006, 04:34:26 pm »

Thats why it's so expensive as the pidgeons can only fly so far... ;D




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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2006, 10:34:35 pm »

Then what ---------They fall off the edge ????? ::) ::) ::)

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2006, 11:36:59 pm »

Pidgeon pie, mmmmm, yummy
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2006, 12:24:10 am »

Now into the third week and still no reply I am sourcing the parts from someone else who at least replies to emails...



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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2006, 10:08:19 pm »

Roy, don't know what parts you are after, but try Howes models. I ordered a futaba skysport 4 from them last thursday, it was here first thing yesterday, 5 days including weekend. Great service.
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2006, 10:33:39 pm »

Just to upset you Roy the last thing I ordered from Westbourne came the following day!!   :P :P

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flybobby

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2006, 11:24:51 pm »

I gave them a call and was told that they get around 60 online orders a day, hence delays in sending items out!!

Still waiting for my order! >:(
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2006, 05:36:58 am »



God, I wish we were that busy..... ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2006, 05:42:36 am »

I have a feeling I were just getting fobbed off!!  I wont bother with them again! >:(
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2006, 04:59:05 am »

Flybobby,

Totally agree with you mate, they will not be hearing from me again either.....




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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2006, 01:51:05 pm »

Strange that I was in there Monday Morning  10.30  didnot look like much going on.

I to had no reply to my e-mails, didnot bother to say owt as I purchased what I required elswere
new TX and RX system. but they do have a nice selection of boats and bits which you can go have
a look at, I do like to touch and feel what im buying Dont you .

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2006, 07:59:05 pm »


I plan to go there next Monday, as I shall be back in the area. Would it be wise to mention your comments and some of your feelings, or should I keep a low profile please.

I am very new to this group and I thought Westbourne models were the flavour of the month. I have only been in there once and was very impressed with them and their stock.

Hoping for your comments

Cheers.   Ken
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flybobby

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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2006, 08:24:16 pm »

If you could ask them where Mr. Eddys order has got to, that would be good.  While you are at it you could mention that they should make the most of my money, as I wont be spending it there again!!
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2006, 09:32:40 pm »

I have noticed that some organisations, not just modelling ones, seem to be uncomfortable with dealing with Emails. Visit - fine; phone - fine; email - no response. Not sure why, but if you do have an email contact then people expect you to service it in the same way you deal with other contacts. Gives a very bad impression otherwise as this thread demonstrates. Wading through the spam isn't a valid excuse as there are filters available which remove the bulk of it. it's also pretty obvious when you are looking at spam so it can easily be deleted. Maybe it's a computer literacy issue in this case?
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Re: Westbourne models online!
« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2006, 01:48:29 am »

Ken,

Good idea if you can ask them why they have an email if they are not going to bother answering the requests.....



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