The Outlaw ruins X-mas


So my little brother wanted an AV receiver for X-mas, and I'm doing well so I figure OK, I'll order one from Outlaw Audio and he'll be set.

Ordered 12/7. then, nothing.

1 wk later 12/13, they phoned me and tell me they cannot have a ship-to address different than a bill-to address. so once that's updated, I expect prompt shipment.

nope.

phone'd them today, and they still haven't shipped. so, there's no way that the unit that I ordered on 12/7 will arrive on time, unless I want to spend $100 on 2-day air.

that's what you call Poor Customer Service. and lets not forget the fact that I'm screwed on getting my brother a gift now.

just thought you should know. i'd personally trust A-gon members w/ good feedback selling used more than that company selling new.

rhyno
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Rhyno:

Cut Outlaw some slack. They have had a hell of a year this year with the factory that they use to build its RR2150 receiver using bad parts and then, the factory backed out of its agreements to supply receivers. Outlaw found a new factory and made good on every RR 2150 receiver and replaced them with new stock. They take customer service and goodwill very seriously.

Try opening up a request with Customer Support or phoning Scott directly. He may work something out.

Regards, Rich
I tried working directly w/ Scott. I was told that 2 day air, he'd offer $40, and I'd be liable for $90.

now, these are the facts:
1) i never received notice that my order wasn't filled until 12/13. that's not my fault--its theirs. the fact that it wasn't coming until after x-mas is, again, not my fault. its theirs.
2) i just bought a denon 3806 from Mass. w/ 2-day air for $70 shipping. so, $130 for 2day for the Outlaw, vs $70 for 2-day for the denon. hmmmmm.

makes me wonder how much "customer service" i'd receive if my brother got a lemon.

there was one acceptable answer to this: "Mr. Rhyno, you obviously did everything poss to get the unit before x-mas, and we're sorry we've compromised that. We'll pick up 2-day shipping so you can have it in time."

That's what I'd do. And that's what you'd want to be done for you too.

rhyno
I'm not sure they deserve any slack. All companies have to deal with vendor problems, and other problems of all sort. That goes with running a business. Some just know how to fulfill orders better than what Rhyno experienced. I'd be angry too, and justified IMHO.
Sounds like an omen to me. Cancel the order and find something equivilant locally. This may be a prelude to bad service should a problem arise.