No reponds from maker

[SkyyDragon]

I am becoming a little worried that I will not receive the armour I ordered back in December 2014 and January 2015. I will not list the person's name who I ordered from to preserve his current reputation but I'm looking for some advice or calming words.

 

I order a helmet from someone who was listed in this topic http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/. I ordered the helmet first, as I only had the funds for the helmet, on Dec. 31, 2014. I received an email back from the maker confirming payment was received and that it would take 2 to 3 months. Funds became available to order the rest of the outfit, so I ordered it on Jan 10th, 2015. After sending ordering, I emailed the maker that I would still like to have the helmet before the outfit since I paid 2 shipping fees. He confirmed that he would send it seperate.

 

I recently sent the maker two emails just trying to get an update on production since the 3 month mark is just about here. I have received no responds. The first email was sent on 3/20/2015 and the second on 3/27/2015.

 

Has anyone had this type of anxiety before? I did use paypal and it says I have 180 days to dispute. I really want to give this person the benefit of the doubt.

 

Thanks.

[Dark CMF[Staff]]

Christopher,

 

Everyone has the same type of anxiety that you're having while waiting for shipping and arrival.  You can rest assured of that.  

[Coastertk]

You have ordered through a reputable vendor here on FISD. Great start. Most of these are just normal guys with family and work obligations. Perhaps a vacation thrown in there too. I would be a bit more patient. You should hear back soon?

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

One of the things I learned on my TK journey was the same one I learned in the military... "Hurry up and wait".   Just like Jay said, "These are just normal guys...", and not big companies.  As long as you ordered from a vetted seller, you can rest assured that "Big Brown Box day" will come!  I waited 3 months, and some have waited up to 10 months, so remember that patience is a virtue.  I used the wait time to order everything I would need, and spent countless hours on research, as well as building my blaster.   Use this time wisely, and all the best on your build, future trooper!

[71CobraTrooper[TK]]

I agree with the folks here as well. Unless you get lucky and order just before a run or order armor that the maker says is ready and waiting, everything 501st takes forever. Well worth the wait though.

[Colin1138[TK]]

It sucks royally, buy yeah, unfortunately it is the norm to wait ungodly lengths of time.

 

It will be worth it in the end though!

[Felice]

Yes! The vendors are not Amazon!

 

BUT (a big BUT): i think a vendor have to answer during 48 or 72 hours on a PM (except you are ill or in hospital). You should answer at least to the second PM. Just a short message.....

Because we all are not Goldman&Sachs  and we have to pay (at least a deposit) before the build starts or whatever... 

 

Just my 2cent

(because i have the same problem with a vendor outside the fisd since January 2014!).

[SkyyDragon]

I received a responds about 30 minutes after posting to the forum from the vendor. My items are ready and should be shipped shortly.

 

Thanks for everyone's concern.

[Tusken RTT]

Good for you- I have never not gotten replies from anyone on this site when I have ordered something, but building the Tusken was another story. That really bugs me - if someone will not be able to answer emails for whatever reason in a weeks time, setup a simple out of office reply. Takes 10 seconds.