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Posted on 12/31/2013 8:48:13 PM PST by Retired Chemist

I ordered a pair of shoes from Online Boot Store last week and they haven't shipped them yet but they have charged my credit card. I called customer service today to check on the order. They put me on hold and said I was number 7 in the queue. Then they slowly counted down until I was number 1 in the queue. Then they came on and said: Due to large call volume they couldn't take my call. I emailed them and told them to cancel the order.


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1 posted on 12/31/2013 8:48:13 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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To: Retired Chemist
Try ordering from the GlockStore.com.

They take all orders and then fill them when they get the item in inventory.

I got a 33 round mag for a Glock 26 almost one year after they accepted my order.

2 posted on 12/31/2013 8:52:39 PM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: Retired Chemist

Looks like Online Boot Store has not seen the UPS commercial about the company delivering shoes to the happy customer.


3 posted on 12/31/2013 8:53:41 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: Retired Chemist

Sounds like the government has gotten into the boot business.....


4 posted on 12/31/2013 8:55:10 PM PST by 230FMJ (...from my cold, dead, fingers.)
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If you want customer service always say you are wanting to buy something and not checking on an order.Works everytime!


5 posted on 12/31/2013 8:55:24 PM PST by plainshame
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To: RoosterRedux

Did you order from Bob’s Gun Shop?


6 posted on 12/31/2013 8:58:46 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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No, but I am a regular customer of Bud's.

That said, beware of TheGlockStore. They will fill your order...eventually.

7 posted on 12/31/2013 9:00:20 PM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: 230FMJ

Their website says it typically takes one to two business days to prepare an item for shipment.


8 posted on 12/31/2013 9:00:26 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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Well, online boot store has pretty crappy reviews..
http://shopping.yahoo.com/merchantrating/?mid=12367


9 posted on 12/31/2013 9:08:48 PM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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I ordered 2 Mags from Bob's Gun Shop for a Mauser 1914 Pistol (7.65) and moved before they shipped them. I do give them credit because they never charged me before they actually shipped, over a year later. I called and informed them that they shipped to an old address and USPS had stopped forwarding mail to me from that address. Nothing.
10 posted on 12/31/2013 9:14:09 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: Retired Chemist

My cheese got bit by a Moose.


11 posted on 12/31/2013 9:27:05 PM PST by Paladin2
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“Their website says it typically takes one to two business days to prepare an item for shipment.”

OK, they lie too.....must be demonrats!


12 posted on 12/31/2013 9:38:38 PM PST by 230FMJ (...from my cold, dead, fingers.)
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the whole world is messed up


13 posted on 12/31/2013 9:40:00 PM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: sockmonkey

I saw those AFTER I experienced my bout with their customer service department.


14 posted on 12/31/2013 9:46:00 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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Zappos; or nada.


15 posted on 12/31/2013 10:22:38 PM PST by joelt
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Amazon - best customer service I have experienced and they carry nearly everything.


16 posted on 12/31/2013 10:23:09 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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Not sure what kind of boots you ordered, but I like zappos and 6pm.com. They get your order out fast, and customer service is great.


17 posted on 12/31/2013 10:23:33 PM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: Retired Chemist

Admittedly, I am extremely understanding of companies when I’m ordering the week of Christmas, as myself and my family tend to focus more on family, friends and our faith during the holiday season, and it is the break after the rush of Christmas.

I’d say the time to start being worried is not New Year’s Eve, but see if you get the shipped notice by Monday. If not, give their customer service one more shot, and if they can’t help you (or don’t help you), you can easily call your credit card company and get your money back.

But realistically, if you’re ordering on the week of Christmas, I’d urge restraint in getting upset until after New Years is over with.


18 posted on 12/31/2013 10:47:54 PM PST by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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I currently am having a problem with Fedex delivering a package to my apartment. Not the first time.

Amazon notified me that the item had shipped but the arrival date came and went. I looked at the front entrance and there were 2 Fedex notices stuck on it. (I only come in the back way).

I signed the notice and placed it on a 8 x 11 sheet of paper with big letters asking to deliver it to my apt and taped it on the front entrance. My apt. is located directly above the front entrance.

I showed up today and saw a 3rd and FINAL notice was sticking to my message and on top of the other Fedex notice....arrrgh!

UPS never lets me down. They always drop off the package.


19 posted on 12/31/2013 11:40:18 PM PST by minnesota_bound
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I use Amazon all the time. I have Amazon Prime and they got one package to me 24 hours after I ordered it.


20 posted on 01/01/2014 12:05:13 AM PST by Retired Chemist
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