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Horrible experience from Paul Yaffe

Old Nov 2, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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So I ordered Paul Yaffe Monkey Bars in June of 2014. I have yet to receive my bars that are paid for. 5 months to make handlebars??? I have been in contact with them multiple times. At first they gave me generic answer like "we've ran into manufacturing delays hang tight". About a month and a half ago they said I was #2 on the list and should receive them shortly. Still no bars.

Has anyone else had problems with this business? This is one of the worst companies I've had to deal with. I just want my damn bars.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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That sucks Man, 5 months is out of control....................... good luck
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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I don't mean Fact is there just as nice bars for a lot cheaper than the Yaffee price. Just bought a Reaper ape and although I have yet to receive it I have no doubt it will rival the Yaffee.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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Why the heck did you let anyone string you along for that much time. It is now too late to even try to get your money back.
After 30 days I always demand a refund. 2 weeks after that I dispute the charge...
I may not be the most patient guy, but I never loose my money!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 05:30 AM
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Better than Yaffee, quick ship time. More expensive but well worth it

Buky bars arrived in 4 days

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Bars arrived in 4 weeks
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 05:48 AM
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+1000 on the Buky Bars.

Yaffee ignored my email and phone calls concerning a purchase I wanted to make. Finally made contact through them with Facebook. Basically told me I was full of sh*t and there was no way my phone calls and emails went un-answered. Never will they get my business.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 05:53 AM
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5 months is too long. I'd get my $ back. Too many stories where Yaffee disses customers.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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I called them to order a set, they were never in stock. Found a few dealers online that had the bars in stock. Went that route!
 
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I left a message with them when i wanted to buy, they never called back!! So I called Eastern, they has them in stock and fast friendly service. I was disappointed with the Yaffe quality, the inside of the top bends had way to much slag in them. I sent them to a machine shop to get it cleaned up. I will never buy Yaffe again!!
 
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