RIP OFF ALERTS topic

Started by SyzmicRecords, February 08, 2010, 10:21:44 PM

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MHK

Annoying situation.

If the merch item wasn't very expensive or if you can sell it to someone else, I'd just forget about it but make sure never to order from the same artist/label again (and I might mention their name in private discussion if the matter came up). If it was expensive or if it's a matter of principle, I guess I'd file a paypal claim. That is if you paid with paypal. And if it isn't too late. I've no idea how long you can make the claim after the payment. You certainly have given them enough time to respond.

I'm of course not telling you what to do, just saying what I'd do in your shoes.

online prowler

Quote from: P A N I C on June 02, 2022, 08:47:50 PM
Any advice?

I ordered an LP and merch item halfway through March through Bandcamp. Three weeks after it was supposed to have shipped yet no notification came, so I sent a message through BC but no reply came. Another two weeks I approached the label via private message here but again no response. Another week later I sent an email to their account on Discogs and again no reply but a week from then a parcel suddenly arrived with the LP and my merch... or well, nope. It had the LP and a merch item but not the merch item I had bought. Since the Discogs message seemed to have worked despite the absence of a reply I sent a message again to inquire about the merch item and see if it could be exchanged. However, it has been two weeks again and no reply, no parcel, no nothing.

What to do?

This inquiry should maybe not be shared in this thread? Seems like you are seeking advice on how to handle that situation?

General note: Two options. File Paypal claim for refund or wait. If you know the individual option 2 is recommended. Patience as you can see in this thread is at times key, but of course not the the extent that one feels being taken advantage of in friendship or partnership. If you don't know seller I would recommend filing a claim. Seems to me you have done your part. Hope it works out.

P-K

Quote from: P-K on December 30, 2021, 06:23:36 PM
KRISTIAN OLSSON

been waiting for 2 tapes since march 2021

Never mailed out, releases new stuff, dubs tapes to sell at gigs but fails to mail them to people that are waiting for months.

May be a big name in the scene, but stealing is stealing.

i don t think i am alone in this ......

over a year now :


nothing but promisses, no tapes, doesn't even read messages. Total scam.

W.K.

Quote from: P-K on November 14, 2022, 04:37:11 PM
Quote from: P-K on December 30, 2021, 06:23:36 PM
KRISTIAN OLSSON

been waiting for 2 tapes since march 2021

Never mailed out, releases new stuff, dubs tapes to sell at gigs but fails to mail them to people that are waiting for months.

May be a big name in the scene, but stealing is stealing.

i don t think i am alone in this ......

He seems to be really active with his revived label Skuggsidan, maybe try mailing him at his Skuggsidan e-mail account?
Straight murkin' riddim blud, absolute vile gash

WCN

Quote from: W.K. on November 16, 2022, 10:58:43 PM
Quote from: P-K on November 14, 2022, 04:37:11 PM
Quote from: P-K on December 30, 2021, 06:23:36 PM
KRISTIAN OLSSON

been waiting for 2 tapes since march 2021

Never mailed out, releases new stuff, dubs tapes to sell at gigs but fails to mail them to people that are waiting for months.

May be a big name in the scene, but stealing is stealing.

i don t think i am alone in this ......

He seems to be really active with his revived label Skuggsidan, maybe try mailing him at his Skuggsidan e-mail account?

Skuggsidan is not run by Kristian Olsson.
Harsh Noise label and EU based distro of American Imports
https://whitecentipedenoise.com/

Black Psychosis

I am posting this in a behalf of FILTH&VIOLENCE as they don't have an account here.

MALIGNANT (USA) 240e for FV wholesale order. 2-3 years old deal. All previous orders during years have been taking care of as promised. Now, zero communication. Not a huge amount of money, but still a rip-off.
I have had a quite a few similar cases like Malignant, when mentioned to them that I am about to make situation public they handled their debts. Good, but sad state of affairs that things needed to go that far.

Kayandah

Quote from: Black Psychosis on August 20, 2023, 12:33:27 PMI am posting this in a behalf of FILTH&VIOLENCE as they don't have an account here.

MALIGNANT (USA) 240e for FV wholesale order. 2-3 years old deal. All previous orders during years have been taking care of as promised. Now, zero communication. Not a huge amount of money, but still a rip-off.
I have had a quite a few similar cases like Malignant, when mentioned to them that I am about to make situation public they handled their debts. Good, but sad state of affairs that things needed to go that far.


Wasn't it a few years ago he has going to close everything down?

Still, shame to hear this

blowfish

#232
I'd held off on this one for a while, but Summer Interlude Records. Have had a big order in place for more than a year, and kept being told it's going to be posted 'in the next few days' but nothing happened. Once I asked for a refund they stopped replying. Still adding new releases to their site though, so not inactive.

prpl

#233
Yearly reminder : don't order anything from Kristian Olsson.
I'm still waiting for around 200 euros of tapes from 2021/2022 orders. Even with the help of someone close to him, I can't get anything more than "package is ready to go and will be sent next week" messages, then radio silence for a year or so.

Minus1

Hmmm. This seems to be a thread where I can ask this, and maybe add some details later. I must be careful in my wording. I'm sorry if I missed it earlier in the thread, but...

Has anyone ever had any "issues" with Soundohm?

Let's just say (for now) that I recently placed my first (and last!!) order there.
Give Me CDs Or Give Me Death.

impulse manslaughter

I order from Soundohm frequently and use their 'store aside for future shipping' option which means they'll ship your stuff when you've spend 150 euros or so. They are chaotic and hard to communicate with but won't rip you off. You have to be patient though as they will list records that aren't available yet.

aububs

i've been ordering from soundohm for years without any problems. curious what the issue was as i plan to keep ordering from them.

Minus1

Quote from: impulse manslaughter on June 18, 2025, 08:33:40 PMI order from Soundohm frequently and use their 'store aside for future shipping' option which means they'll ship your stuff when you've spend 150 euros or so. They are chaotic and hard to communicate with but won't rip you off. You have to be patient though as they will list records that aren't available yet.

Ah! Well, this is helpful. Thanks. I agree with the communication and patience part. I believe that I will eventually get what I ordered, (which was indeed listed, and not actually there), but it just isn't worth the trouble.
Give Me CDs Or Give Me Death.

Minus1

Quote from: aububs on June 18, 2025, 09:44:41 PMi've been ordering from soundohm for years without any problems. curious what the issue was as i plan to keep ordering from them.

Well, this is good to hear. As for me I suppose I have to keep remaining patient, as described above.
Give Me CDs Or Give Me Death.

aububs

they list things which are "in stock" meaning they have copies in their distro and also things that are "available" meaning they don't have copies but they can get them. the latter take longer to receive for obvious reasons. i find their pricing very fair and when they do have items in stock they dispatch them very quickly. there have been occasions when i've had to chase them for stuff but i have found them responsive and helpful.

i just got this in the post from them yesterday! i had to wait a few months because i presume they were waiting on copies from korm plastics. that's fine. i can wait. i know it's coming.