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bluespiderweb
Akahai
USA
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 Posted - 06/10/2004 : 8:49:10 PM
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Aloha all,
I wanted to warn potential customers of this website:
http://www.portparadise.com/catalg2a.html
They have a mail order catalog of Hawaiian music.
I placed an order through the mail on 2/27/04 for a cassette of the Kahumoku Brothers "More Than Words Can Say" which they list on their website for $8.95 plus shipping and handling, total $12.75. I sent them a postal money order in that amount. Their website says allow 6 weeks for delivery. I sent a couple of emails first, but got no response. I made a bad decision and sent the order anyway.
After about 8-10 weeks, I emailed them again, and in total about 3 times since I sent the order, but still no reply.
I feel bad for telling a couple of fellow Taropatch members about the find of the Kahumoku Brothers cassette. I don't know if they ordered or not.
Has anyone had any dealings with these people? I don't know what else is left to do, but warn people about a bad place to send their money for Hawaiian music.
I don't like to put up anything negative on our wonderful Taropatch forum, but I feel compelled to warn members of a potential scam.
Mahalo for listening.
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Koaniani,
Ola, Barry
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2004 : 11:00:46 PM
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Their Web site's home page hasn't been updated in four years so I'd say it's a good bet that they're no longer in business but haven't taken their Web site down. Sorry that you had this experience...in the future I would definitely shy away from companies that don't respond to emails.
In the meantime, perhaps some kind soul here might be willing to send you a copy of the album, given that you HAVE already paid for it. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
Edited by - cpatch on 06/10/2004 11:03:13 PM |
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bluespiderweb
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2004 : 11:42:58 PM
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Aloha Craig,
Thanks for the empathy. And yes, that's a good rule to follow-no reply, no business. I didn't know that websites could exist that long if they aren't in business. I guess if they can collect enough revenue from it, they can keep it going?
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Koaniani,
Ola, Barry
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2004 : 01:08:27 AM
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| Actually, often they're just forgotten and abandoned by their owners...it depends on how they're hosted. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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