Can we get a DinoDirect coupon/deal sticky?

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For me it's obvious that DD have no info about TQM. Here, Summer tries to sell and to do that she tries lots of things. In their site Gerry named man tries to convince people to write positive reviews in well known seller evaluating sites by promising discounts, free coupons etc. But, at the total people doesn't believe them due to lack of trust. Ok, as an example people also have complaints about Dealextreme but, only delivery times as i observed. But, we know they send you what they promissed and they stay behind their promisses. In industrilaized countries there is a term as Total Quality Management which makes a brand good or bad. So, i think this term is not so common for China yet.

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on cpf the mods discovered that kreisler is working undercover (CIA) for DD and DX. joint Chinese venture.

they never told me but i think that's the reason why they got me expulsed haha.

(not funny. i dont work for DD. promised!! :) )

Happiness!!

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@Kreisler

I understand you very well. Most of us acting like you, but some of us don't have time to read crap from DD Customer Service when something happend with order and fighting for your right and money. Buying and selling is some kind of deal, trade. Giving somebody money (your money) for something expect something what you pay for. Right? If someone cheats you want justice. So I can't recommend Dino Direct like a trusted seller and would like say: AVOID - don't waste your time reading and writing messages to CS which expects that you give up. And I think it's bad idea to stick DD coupons/deals because we promote scammers.

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I say give DD a chance, and I hope they keep the nice coupons coming. On my first order, they sent me the wrong flashlight but luckily it was easy to sell it on, plus DD gave me a decent coupon (of course forcing me to spend more $$ again :).

I've placed two small orders since then, and if they arrive correct I plan on spending a lot more (if the coupons remain).

The thing I like about DD is that we knowingly take some risk and understand the shipping delay in order to save some money. I'm glad they exist, and as long as they give decent coupons when they mess up, I'm happy. I'll keep spending as long as the deals keep coming.

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I placed an order through DD. All my stuff came in time but they ship it as it comes not all at once. Everything did work that they sent me as well. DX is the worst I have dealt with. They are the slowest and many of the lights they sent me were DOA. I rarely order from them anymore.
I am not paid by DD but do want some coupon codes and gift card codes if any one has them. I plan on placing another order but hunting around for the coupons is frustrating.
Where is that $13 off a $50 order coupon? That sounds good. Also, how do I score a gift card? I want to use a gift card, coupon and Dino points all together and get a great deal.
PM me if you have some tasty codes.

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@jondotcom

"I say give DD a chance, and I hope they keep the nice coupons coming."

Thousands people was cheated by DD and you would like give them another chance just for coupons ????????

"On my first order, they sent me the wrong flashlight but luckily it was easy to sell it on, plus DD gave me a decent coupon (of course forcing me to spend more $$ again ."

So you are happy because they sent you wrong item and you have to sell this and then they gave you coupon (bait) and you gave them more money ?????????????????? Yes ???????

"I've placed two small orders since then, and if they arrive correct I plan on spending a lot more (if the coupons remain)."

You don't recieved your stuff, waiting what happend and you want stick DD coupons because want more coupons ???????????????????

"The thing I like about DD is that we knowingly take some risk and understand the shipping delay in order to save some money."

If I would like take some risk and spend money I just buying lottery tickets. Do you understand shipping delay??? It's for saving money ????? WTF ???????

"I'm glad they exist, and as long as they give decent coupons when they mess up, I'm happy. I'll keep spending as long as the deals keep coming."

Are you working for DD or there is something wrong with you ??????

Do you now what? I give you 50% off coupon for my stuff. Stuff is worth for me $100. This is a decent flashlight worth $150. If you need take some risk... hmm.... don't know what I send you: flashlight or my old kettle, so it's a risk. I don't show you flashlight pics because it's a part of risk (like some descriptions and pics on DD website). And you can expect some delay in shipping (you know: weather condition, holiday mess, customs delays, some post office strike) but you can expect wonderful coupon for next purchase. Ohh... almost forgot. If you recieve flashlight (your hope) and you will be not satisfied you can sell them - it's overseas and exotic stuff (if you recieve flashlight of course).

Are you in ????????????????????????????????????????

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@flashrider

@speedsix

the coupons we've been using (and they have expired) were from here:

the currently valid coupons are here:

and also the oneworldweshare (5$ off 30$+).

and giftcards you get from chat:

http://livechat.dinodirect.com/LiveChatClient/LiveChat.aspx

just tell them you received a different item (product) than advertised/ordered!! hahaaaa!

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I'm in!

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Hey flashrider, there are a lot of complaints, but the same is often said of DX and I've rec'd all my orders from them.

I ordered a nitecore EX-11 and DD sent me a nitecore ez-aa. I was able to sell it locally for a profit, plus DD gave me an $8 coupon (worked out fine by me!). I knew DD screwed up because they sent me a picture of the wrong light, and from reading a lot of forums, you generally will get whatever they send you the picture of, even if it is wrong item like a red lips phone! The item they sent me was uniquely identifiable from the photo they sent so they are not scamming and sending fake photos. I have since purchased a couple cheap items (batteries,etc) and the orders appeared to go smoothly, with the correct items pictured. I have little doubt they'll get here within a couple weeks.

I just don't buy it that they are out to scam us. I do believe they are a big company that sells tons of cheap items, and that they make more mistakes than most. They'd make more money without the mistakes, so I don't buy it that the errors are deliberate.

If you have some reason to believe the folks here saying they're dropping $100+ on lights are fakers, then maybe I'd change my opinion. What happened in your instance?

There is something wrong with me. So what is your point?

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touche, jondotcom, touche.

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Please take a deep breathe, carrefully read your post, my posts (read between the lines) and draw conclusions.

Also you can find something there :

BTW some wrong pictures and descriptions people found on DD website.

What happend in my instance? I don't recieved some stuff and have to fight with them (it's boring).

What is my point of view?

1. This topic is in wrong place - this is not deal alert but question.

2. They are marked "AVOID" and DD it's not trusted seller for many of us (members BLF).

3. I don't see reason for sticking every seller on this forum just because they have good deals for making profits and cheating buyers, especially when they don't respect buyers rights. They don't deserve it.

4. And many many more.

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I really like DD, its a great store.

Im going to be making my next few purchases from them.

Have a good day.

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I tried to place an order for over $80 last night but the site messed up and deleted all the items in my cart. The coupon code I used apparently won’t work now. It was save18offme and worked at first but then something glitched. I have been trying to contact the customer support but keep getting disconnected. I am starting to think it is a waste of time.

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I've made 3 orders from them, I never received any of the 'shipping photos' but have received my Klarus P2a and Jetbeam BC40 in around the usual turn-around from china (2-3 weeks). I am just waiting on my Olight S65 now..

All of them were incredible prices btw:

Klarus P2a: UK RRP: £33, I paid £17

Jetbeam BC40: UK RRP: £70, I paid £24!

Olight S65: UK RRP: £85, I paid £39

I realise they aren't completely reliable, but if they at least try and deliver on their offers (and are willing to make it up to you if they mess up) it's worth taking the risk imo.

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I placed an order with them yesterday on a $16 light, before finding this post. I was going to order a Romisen RC-T6 Q5 but now I'm reconsidering....maybe I need to find a more reliable reseller for this purchase.

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I have been trying to contact customer service for two days with no luck. The price can be good but there is a limit to the amount of BS I will put up with to save a few buck. I probably spent 10 hours over the weekend trying to place an order and get in touch with CS. I am kind of glad they didn’t let my order go through. Now I can just buy from a better dealer. DD probably won’t be around for much longer if they keep up this level of garbage.

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Hi friend, well, if there is any problem with the product you bought from our store, please contact with our customer service, then we will give you a reasonable respond, thanks. You can also contact with me, I will try to help you, also I have sent you a message, you can directly talk with me. Happy new year.

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I got what I ordered. Took about a month to arrive. Worth the wait.

Dave

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I've placed 3 or 4 orders with DD this fall and all have been filled correctly and I've gotten my stuff within 3-4 weeks. No complaints here.

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Just checked my score:

Since 7/19/2011:
- 28 orders
- delivery times from a bit less than 2 weeks to about 4 weeks
- contacted CS 3 times, always got a prompt response and good refund (as GC) or they sent the correct replacements

All in all, still a happy camper.

However, ordering from them requires knowledge (products, prices), patience (shipping, CS) and 105% attention (disappearing coupons, changing prices, ..), so my evaluation result is:

Recommended for seasoned buyer who know what he is doing.

=> I have recommended DD to some of my friends, BUT I wouldn't recommend it to my mother.. :)