That would be one plausible explanation, because I don't think he'd be prepared to hand out refund just like that if he had actually shipped the lights.
Also, I too think it would be good to actually hear from Alfred, because right now, one might get the impression that he's stalling. I didn't order a light and so in that sense, I don't have a horse in this race, but I'd hate to see some of us get scammed.
Wrong! He's been lying to you guys, don't you notices from all the posters that he promised different things, even said it was send out to some. You're being too nice and naive to 1stopled dude.
I think you should change your avatar picture to 1stopled = avoid .
At least dino shipped out your stuff(even thou wrong stuff) and refunded your money, and apologized to you in the forum. (some people get to keep the wrong items too- like me- 3 free pair of unprotected batteries)
Can 1stopled did ANY of that?
Or even any other chinese vendors ever do that?
I ordered Oct 30th and then sent another AUD $2.50 on the 31st for the three cell upgrade.
Buying online always has risks. I am sure everybody is an expert in this already. Every vendor be it DX/FP/CNQG/MF has gotten it wrong before from my personal experience. HKE I've got a nearly DOA (dead 1 day after). The main thing, as always, is support....good support that is. The good thing with those smaller one-man-show dealers is that you can build a rapport, and you are even covered for return shipping if you are a regular.
Anyway, all the best to all the guys, hope you can get your money back.
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Guys can yu please say (all) when did you ordered your flashlight. My order was on October 31st. Filed dispute yesrterday. Still have to wait 2 days to make it a claim.
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You need to escalate a claim after you filed a dispute!
I believe that is what I said on several occasions on both of Alfred's offer threads and his responses to my posts are certainly consistent with those of an individual with significant psychological problems.
A quick google around the web showed that he told totally different stories on different forums and even his first ever post on BLF was an absolute lie and was there for all to see.
I have escalated my dispute to a claim and have cited this thread as evidence. Hopefully the pattern of behavior will help to prove our cases.
Ordered: 10-28-11
e-mail saying my order shipped 11-8-11 and evrybody else's shipped 11-14-11: 10-25-11
filed dispute: 12-2-11 and escalated to claim the next day. Didn't have to wait 3 days?
Foy
Lodged mine today (approx 41 days since I paid). My order was also cancelled.
Just received an email from "1 stoped"
Quote:
We have been trying to make a refund through PayPal for cancelled order.
As yet PayPal have not yet supplied their banking details. We have requested thier bank's address so as to effect payment.
4 emails have gone out to PayPal and not 1 reply with the information we've been asking for.
We're sorry for the inconvenience caused, and we can assure you that as soon as we have the required information funds will be immediately reversed into your accounts.
Unquote
We will send you an email as soon as we have more information
Thank You,
Obviously this seller is selling 'Air' - Fraud!!
I just got it too. I wonder how many of us there are?
Foy
That is BS. They just refund it don't they. Escalating now.
I have an e-mail from him that actually says that most everybody's light shipped 11-14-11 but that mine shipped 11-8-11.
It made me feel special.
specialpurposeFoy
I just got an email saying my order was cancelled. How does an order get cancelled twice?
how does a shipped order get cancelled twice? if he cancels a cancelled order, does that mean it gets defaulted back to shipped? or does a cancelled cancelled order mean refund squared?
alfred, you know the answer to the riddle???
From a little snooping, here's what I found:
sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2009/06/24/big-sign-all-rage/
kitchen-lighting-tips.com/www1stopledshopnet.html
Note their China address.
I have also received the same email from Alfred this morning saying paypal aren't responding to emails.
Sure they aren't.
What a cork soaker.