1/5

posted Jun-10-2002
I am a little surprised by what has occured because Newegg is usually more professional. First I called (16 March) to see if a Panasonic AG-DVX100B camcorder was in stock as stated on the web page. I was told it was and I immediately placed the order on the internet, along with 3 other items. I then immediately received an e-mail 1:41 pm (PST) confirming the order and "Your order will be processed and shipped in about 24-48 hours." My 4 item order was also broken into 3 seperate orders resulting in 3 e-mails. Since nothing is done on weekends I waited until Monday to check the status. Around 11am I checked my e-mail and found only 1 e-mail and it addressed the tapes that I ordered to go with the camera. They had been shipped and had a tracking # (which does not work). I called newegg and asked about the rest of my order. I was told that all 3 orders, including the camera, where at the warehouse being processed and would ship today, 19th. Today is the 20th. No e-mails. I go to their web site, log in, go to check order status, and nothing is there about the remaining 3 items. I type in the order #'s and get "The sales order number you entered is invalid or doesn't exist." for both. I call newegg. They tell me that the camera order has been voided, that they are out of stock. They have no answer for my many questions about what has happened. The individual stated that I should have received e-mails regarding these orders an seemed surprised that I hadn't, almost as if I was lying. I was then informed that the remining two items were rescheduled for delivery. They stated that perhaps I was not home when UPS came. I stated that today was the 20th and I had 3 day UPS. If they shipped the 19th how could I miss it. Besides UPS doesn't care if your home, they don't even ring the doorbell. They just leave it. Good news, I was told that the tapes for the camera were shipped and I would have them shortly. I asked why would you send the tapes if they didn't have the camera. They said that they would refund me the cost of the tapes. I asked what to do with the tapes when they arrive - keep them. I asked if they were getting anymore cameras. I was told to look at the website. The camera is no longer listed. I was told then they guess their not getting anymore. The individual at this time was completely lost for words and I thanked then for their help and hung up. I can not say that I will not order from them again but this episode has really caused me to look else where. I work for a church and we were expecting to use this camera this weekend. Now I have to find someone else and will have to pay extra (a lot) for overnight. Today is the 23rd. To this day I have received nothing from Newegg regarding the camera. No e-mail explaining that it is out of stock, nothing, as if I never placed the order. After I first wrote this I found that they had indeed charged my credit card for the purchase. When I called they said they would refund it. Purhaps I fit the profile of someone they really messed up with, figured they can't make it right, lets move on to other business maybe he'll go away. Now I don't know if Newegg is in with this website but this review was posted with a date of 06/2002, buried where no one would see it.

This review was modified by
doughenry on March 23 2007 12:48:03 PM