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12/5/09 6:29 PM
The product I ordered was received in a very timely manner and was all Autotoys web site had stated. I consider the purchase a total success and would certainly be willing to return and do business with them again.
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12/3/09 11:23 PM
Excellent communication & shipping. Installation was easy & aux jack works perfect.
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11/5/09 7:13 AM
Buyer be very aware by doing business with these folks. I was charged $28 shipping and handling (for a $20 order) and received my parts almost a month later. This was NOT the post office's fault; these guys managed to take over 2 WEEKS to ship my package. I inquired on the status after the week and a half (I normally get packages within 3-5 days) and they said they had just shipped it and that there aren't any tracking numbers. Plain and simple lie folks: a week later I get an email notifying me that USPS has received the package from the vendor and they provided me a tracking number.
I was furious. I requested a refund for the $28 charged to me for shipping and handling (it was literally a couple lb small, plain, box). They referred me to their terms and conditions stating that their "may" be delays in their shipping. As an excuse, i don't buy that. I can write "this product may suck" in my small print but i wouldn't expect that to get me off the hook for anything. They ignored my request for a refund as well as my request to talk to someone over the phone. Over email as well, these guys stopped responding to me.
These guys are very rude too. I've done a lot of business with online vendors and these guys have the WORST customer service i've ever seen. Rude, condescending, and curt. I will NEVER EVER do business with these guys again. If you need a car part, i'd suggest getting it from anyone else but them. I wouldn't buy from them again if everything was 90% off.
I’ve seen that autotoy’s actively monitors their reviews on here and responds strongly to the negative ones. No matter what they say, I am telling the honest to God truth and every detail of my experiences above are accurate. Autotoys: If you have issue with what I’ve written above, feel free to contact me on my phone as was requested
*** Response to Vendor comments ***
Not sure where to start, but bottom line up front: I have shipped to APOs many, many times from many different companies and not once have I had to wait for a package longer than 10 days. There is nothing complicated about it...nothing. USPS, UPS, FedEX...no difference. I know because I frequently ship from APO to the US. Visa versa with friends and family. And contrary to what was said, yes, actually most vendors DO ship to APO addresses. I haven't met one yet who hasn't.
To Autotoys: I suggest you take the opportunity to significantly streamline your shipping process. Chasing every bad review with excuses, and disclaiming responsibility for everything under the sun in your hidden conditions and terms is not the solution to your problems. Accusing your customer's of "lying" and "misleading others," when in fact they are not, is a pretty big foul in my opinion.
I reiterate my point, buyer beware. And if you have the slightest bit of dissatisfaction with the service from autotoys, re-read their reply below, this is what you have to look forward to.
This review was modified by its author, Rogers1438, on
11/9/09 8:40 PM.
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11/9/09 6:36 PM
This review (an US POSTAL order) wants to MISLEAD you into thinking a few things (which do not apply to 95% of our orders which are UPS/FEDEX), let us CLARIFY.
First, this order is not the ordinary order. It is a POSTAL (INTERNATIONAL ORDER). It is not an UPS/FEDEX order.
We actually welcome this post because it further clarifies our US POSTAL which is ALL " POSTAL (NOT UPS OR FEDEX" shipments will have delays.
UPS and FEDEX shipments ship IMMEDIATELY and usually for FREE (see http://www.autotoys.com/x/pages.php?pageid=8 )
Most, 90+ percent of online merchants will NOT ship "Internationally" . and NOT to PO boxes or APO/FPO military. APO FPO boxes are International. A "merchant" like us shipping products have to DECLARE and INDIVIDUALIZE products for customs. A "citizen" will not have these extra steps when shipping postal.
** WE SHIP POSTAL INTERNATIONAL **. BUT THERE ARE LIMITATIONS and DELAYS (for US POSTAL ORDERS) and we ANNOUNCE this for US POSTAL ORDERS.
The shipping fees we charge are usually around $10.00 for shipping via UPS or FEDEX
As a matter of fact, we offer FREE SHIPPING (Non-Postal) and we ENCOURAGE all of our customers to use the FREE shipping if they qualify, 95% orders are shipped FREE.
Do we charge EXTRA to handle postal orders, the answer is YES.
We do, because "AS A MERCHANT SELLER" it requires so much MORE WORK than an UPS/FEDEX order. POSTAL requires MORE work so we charge handling for it.
It is not as easy as printing and entering an UPS label. It slows our day, it creates extra work for investigating country of origin, weights to each product and much more extras.
The shipping for this order WAS NOT HIDDEN.
It is well displayed. The charges were DISPLAYED during checkout (again, fees are for POSTAL orders, for FEDEX/UPS orders, shipping is either FREE or around $10.00).
In addition to this, when you SELECT US POSTAL,
a gigantic link in a "24 point font is DISPLAYED and links to our terms for POSTAL which tells you clearly that we DO charge EXTRA for POSTAL
Did this "US POSTAL" order take a long time to process? Yes. But it is POSTAL.
All of our UPS/FEDEX orders are processed the same day & shipped VERY QUICKLY.
Postal orders require EXTRA work, customs forms, country of origin, and a LOT MORE. If you are buying via US POSTAL, we display this (like we did to this customer) DURING checkout with a ** HUGE 24 POINT LINK **
reading "DELAYS WITH US POSTAL SHIPMENTS, READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS" –
We do not hide it, in the open DURING checkout so you can make up your mind. We ship out POSTAL in batches. It may take up to 7 business days (2 wks) in extreme circumstances or more and this includes the time we process, customs, call for a pickup and the time it is picked up.
WE DO NOT HIDE THIS. All "US POSTAL" orders have DELAYS. The customer was made aware of this. UPS/FEDEX orders WILL NOT have these delays. Shipped immediately.
So the bottomline, if you need something from our catalog of 12,000+ products which we have presented in our 16+ years online (since 1994) & need it shipped POSTAL, we CAN DO IT.
Not like other retailers, we can SHIP INTERNATIONAL POSTAL, but yes, there WILL be DELAYS, and there will be HANDLING charges.
We do not 'chase' bad reviews, only reviews which clearly do not state the facts. Yes: US POSTAL shipments will be more expensive and will have delays.
NON US POSTAL shipments have NO delays, and are usually FREE. These "US POSTAL" terms are also not "hidden" they are visible in more than one area during checkout so everyone shipping postal can understand our US POSTAL shipping terms.
If you order via FEDEX/UPS, you will pay around $10.00 for shipping or get it shipped FREE with no handling charges if it qualifies over $100.00 orders and have NO DELAYS. (see http://www.autotoys.com/x/pages.php?pageid=8 )
TRACKING for US postal orders: As we write during checkout and for anyone who didnt know, there IS ** NO IN TRANSIT TRACKING for PRIORITY or GLOBAL PRIORITY US POSTAL * packages. * US MAIL does NOT offer ANY IN TRANSIT tracking for priority or parcel packages *. No tracking # for "US POSTAL" can be provided since there is NO SUCH SERVICE *
If you order via UPS or FEDEX ("not" US POSTAL), you WILL get a tracking # and this is automatically emailed to you and also you can check for it online.
We are GLAD TO SERVE people who need their products shipped Internationally, to PO/APO boxes, or via POSTAL mail and understand our POSTAL terms which are clearly displayed.
We welcome customers who do not need US postal shipping and can get their shipments without delays via UPS and fedex and pay little or no cost for shipping.
Postal terms http://www.autotoys.com/x/pages.php?pageid=12
To summarize. If you are shipping US Postal. Please understand our terms.
(NON POSTAL) You will get IMMEDIATE shipping WITH tracking #s. Your shipment WILL BE around $10.00 or FREE (please, use the FREE SHIPPING at http://www.autotoys.com/x/pages.php?pageid=8 )
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10/27/09 10:35 AM
Drove to several local stores, and could not find what I needed. AutoToys had it. Reasonable price, and the item arrived quickly. I've already installed it in my vehicle, and it works fine. Thanks.
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10/22/09 7:33 PM
After seeing this part on Amazon for over $80, decided to keep looking and I found the part I needed for $10 plus shipping on autotoys.com. I am completely satisfied with the part wil return for my auto and truck needs.
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10/20/09 6:02 AM
Autotoys had the dash kit I needed and got it to me quickly for a super low price. I'll be back!!!
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10/17/09 8:56 PM
didn't like it the customer service as soon as i buy the items no one wanted t respond to my emails
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10/18/09 10:39 AM
Actually, this customer is lying.
All of his emails were answered quickly and as a matter of fact, we answered all of his installation errors (and answered all his technical questions) on a remote start install in DETAIL in our customer forums. We had an answer in detail for all his technical questions when his remote start did not work and answered his questions IN DETAIL in our forums (which is where we suggest you post questions on installs so others will benefit, not via email)
Any of our customers with access to the customer area can verify this in the thread
http://www.autotoys.info/forum/showthread.php?t=6258
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10/8/09 4:20 PM
Very quick order confirmation messages. Order delivered in less than 1 week. Found the part I needed easily. Nice to have pictures of parts. I was sure I was going to get the right part because of the picture. I will come here first for my car parts.
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10/4/09 5:12 PM
Terrible experience.
Ordered an OEM-equivalent, Pioneer-based CD changer for my BMW. Paid $198. Received a Kenwood changer that costs $124. Mounting brackets did not fit the BMW...had to use velcro an ghetto-rig a mounting contraption to avoid having to return it (at my expense, of course). Run, dont walk, from this company.
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10/4/09 6:04 PM
There are a few key important facts left out, this review is misleading
The customer also made no contact to us post sale even with more than clear info on how to contact us. We would have cleared up the facts below which was also shown in the product description when purchased.
1. The factory changer is not made by pioneer. It is made by alpine. No aftermaket changer will bolt into the factory brackets. NONE
2. Our product description clearly states that it is an aftermarket changer. Not a factory changer
3. Our description clearly states that it comes with its own brackets and it will not fit into the factory brackets.
4. The package includes a new changer and also another piece. A digital converter that connects the changer to the car. The value of this adapter is 100 dollars. This puts the retail value way over 198 dollars which is the price displayed. It is not only a changer. If it was only a changer that will work. Bmw will be out of business. As a matter of fact. Even if you used an aftermarket alpine change you will STILL need a 100 dollar digital converter.
Do not misunderstand the statements it was sold as an aftermarket solution which does not bolt into factory brackets and it contained more than just a changer
We have sold over a thousand such changer packages since 1996 and all of our customers understand these facts and anyone who buys an aftermarket changer whether from us or another vendor also understands it is more than a changer and will not bolt into factory brackets.
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9/28/09 10:43 AM
Order was quick and complete. Pricing was the best I could find. Free shipping was a bonus.
I plan to use autotoys for future purchases.
Thanks!!
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9/24/09 10:15 PM
Ordered relay and harness kit. Best price on the internet. Got exactly what I expected - looks like an OEM-grade GM-style relay and a quality harness. Harness is not weathertight, as expected.
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9/19/09 3:00 PM
I have been a customer for 10 years, and have purchased many items. I keep coming back for a few reasons I would like to share:
1. Best price anywhere.
2. Best service anywhere.
3. Best tech support anywhere.
4. Fastest delivery anywhere.
5. Nicest reps anywhere.
Why go anywhere else, when the best is right here?
Chip Elliott
Manchester, CT
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9/10/09 5:08 PM
The products that I ordered was exactly what I needed thanks to the description given on the web page. The items were easily purchased with no hassles and shipped quickly.
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9/2/09 11:10 AM
they handled my refund properly. I have no problems with them This review was modified by its author, joe2121, on
9/5/09 5:43 PM.
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8/28/09 10:56 AM
This was without a doubt the worst experience I have ever had with a company of any kind.
My product was backordered...no one ever told me. I had to ask after a week of my order sitting around.
I asked for a replacement...no one ever let me know a new product recommendation.
Finally the order shipped, the price was never adjusted to match the new product, so I was overcharged.
When I finally got the product, there was no invoice or paperwork that I needed to do my install.
This was the worst customer service I have ever received from any company. It was so bad in fact that I was forced to submit a complaint into the Better Business Bureau.
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND that anyone shop from this company. And if this trend continues with other customers I don't see this company staying around.
Oh, by the way...evaluating companies was my profession for a number of years. This review was modified by its author, hitman17, on
8/28/09 11:02 AM.
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