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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 12, 2010 9:29:18 GMT -5
I have ordered from scooter attack once in the past. I had no trouble with the order and was amazed at how fast it got here. IIRC it took about a week for my order to arrive (some Arreche jets) from Europe.
I wanted some scooter DVDs and they sell some that they or their parent company or whatever make. I decided to order a couple of DVDs and an issue of a scooter magazine on February 24th, 2010. I've been looking for a package to show up anytime now.
I just opened my inbox to see this in an email message from Scooter-Attack...
"Your order at Scooter-Attack is just being prepared for shipment. You'll be informed about any progress."
Then I got this a minute later...
"Your order has just been sent. You can track your order with the following number: [Paketnr]. Please allow 3-8 workdays for the parcel to be delivered, for oversea orders it may well take a bit longer."
It's now March 12, 2010. I understand delays when you order overseas, but I can't say I'm inclined to do much business with any company that takes about 2 weeks to pack and ship my order. Maybe it's a fluke. Like I said, my last order was received in half the time it took them just to pack this order.
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Post by Reign on Mar 12, 2010 22:09:04 GMT -5
I have ordered from scooter attack once in the past. I had no trouble with the order and was amazed at how fast it got here. IIRC it took about a week for my order to arrive (some Arreche jets) from Europe. I wanted some scooter DVDs and they sell some that they or their parent company or whatever make. I decided to order a couple of DVDs and an issue of a scooter magazine on February 24th, 2010. I've been looking for a package to show up anytime now. I just opened my inbox to see this in an email message from Scooter-Attack... "Your order at Scooter-Attack is just being prepared for shipment. You'll be informed about any progress." Then I got this a minute later... "Your order has just been sent. You can track your order with the following number: [Paketnr]. Please allow 3-8 workdays for the parcel to be delivered, for oversea orders it may well take a bit longer." It's now March 12, 2010. I understand delays when you order overseas, but I can't say I'm inclined to do much business with any company that takes about 2 weeks to pack and ship my order. Maybe it's a fluke. Like I said, my last order was received in half the time it took them just to pack this order. It may just be their overseas shipping schedule. I never feel like dealing with scooter-attack on my own, so I make Jeremy do it for me, and he only orders once a month. Not surprisingly, March 12th was the order date he told me. I'm betting that they only ship out overseas orders once or twice a month. You may have ordered those jets just a day or two before their shipping date that month. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 12, 2010 22:13:42 GMT -5
Hmmm. Well, that sounds like more reason for me to stick with SIP if I have to order from Europe. Either that or I need a shipping schedule. I'm really not patient enough to wait this long on any regular basis. These aren't even parts, just vids and a mag and I'm getting antsy
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 13, 2010 8:12:00 GMT -5
I just saw an updated version of my receipt with shipping charges. (Another wonderful (sarcasm) thing about scooter-attack is that they won't show you shipping rates when you order.) I'll definitely be ordering elsewhere from now on or talking to Jeremy if I need something from them. Here's the rundown of the order and billing...
DVD............................$10.87
DVD............................$10.87
Magazine......................$4.72
Standard Shipping....$45.26
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Total...........................$71.72
Last time I paid $10 for the same shipping and the jets were in a box about 10"x5"x5" so I really didn't expect this price for what I ordered. Ouch.
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Post by drawkward on Mar 13, 2010 22:48:59 GMT -5
Pfew. That's painful.
I would never order from ANYONE unless I knew the shipping costs before putting in my card info.
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 13, 2010 23:02:38 GMT -5
Well, last time was a reasonable charge and they are a reputable business. I do the same with McMaster-Carr, but their rates have always been $5-10. I had no idea it would be that expensive. I don't need the DVDs that bad, but it's too late now.
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Post by 2strokd on Mar 15, 2010 8:41:00 GMT -5
Thats NUTS! I paid that for an iron bbk but thats a bit heavier than a few movies and a mag.
Maybe i wont be ordering from them this time around?
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 18, 2010 12:52:50 GMT -5
Here ya go. This little bit costs $45 to ship.   streetbuzz looks like a really cool scooter mag... but it's all German. They've got test rides, parts reviews and installs, featured rides, racing and show coverage, and a special in this one about girls that mod their scoots (something badass about a girl checking port timing with a degree wheel). All kinds of cool stuff that I can't understand a word of. Maybe someday we'll get an English translated version. If anyone does order there, I suggest picking up an issue to see what we're missing in the States. |
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Post by 2strokd on Mar 19, 2010 9:53:12 GMT -5
That cover would be on my wall ;D!!!! $45 for shipping or not  That was a butt bruiser though. Then ta get it in German  . I know how ya feel though. I sat staring at my Scooter-Attack catalog reading what i could and wishing i could read the rest. Some real good info! There light years ahead of us over seas |
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 19, 2010 12:43:16 GMT -5
DVDs are the same way. If anyone considers ordering, just get 2008 Scooter Weekend. I've got that, 2007 SW, and the streetbuzz DVD. '08 SW is the best of the 3 IMO. More scooters, which is what counts since everyone speaks German so interviews are useless to me.
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Post by Goosey on Mar 21, 2010 20:04:35 GMT -5
Oh, man! ROFLMAO, if I dressed like that while working on my scoot out front, I'd either be arrested, or some biker guy's would drive up and offer to help I'm sure. ( simular to the system we use to change a flat tire ) Ha......I'd never actualy need to use the wrench myself!
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 21, 2010 20:34:14 GMT -5
lol There ya go. Now you know how to get your scooter serviced when you don't feel like it.
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Post by 2strokd on Mar 22, 2010 7:44:55 GMT -5
lol, use what ya got ta get what ya use ! Just noticed that shes working on an Aprilia lol. I love the way the taillights are on em |
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Post by Enviromoto on Apr 8, 2010 23:05:58 GMT -5
That last shipping charge is way off the charts. Have you tried emailing them?
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 9, 2010 0:01:27 GMT -5
No, I just paid it. I emailed them once with a question about buying something and never got a response.
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