Ive had good experiences in the store as well, that being said 2 or 3 members were having issues with them (online). On another thread the negative reviews from those members were being deleted by aquascape only when they were tagged again on this thread and i assume someone notified the owner (just a guess) were the issues resolved.Didn't he make the order right and send you a free bass?
I've had my issues with even the best vendors. I've had some issues with terrible vendors. One thing in common, if they make it right, I stop bashing and give them another chance. This thread will really hurt his business. Deserved??? Maybe....if he never made it right...but he did.
And what's with everyone who has never done business with them bashing for??? Solidarity? How's this...I drove two hours to visit them and though I didn't buy anything, he and his staff were very knowledgable and friendly and his stock was healthy. And like another user said, I never place an order without calling first or having an email conversation.
As for refund policies, it makes sense that he doesn't allow anyone to make those calls but him. He may have a reason to choose not to delegate those responsibilities.
Lastly, I agree that there is room for improvement in his online business. But all the spectators need to relax. If you don't want to order from him, that's your business . But slandering a man and his business without direct experience is wrong.
I'm off my soap box now.
Your right about this thread possibly hurting his business but if it werent for this thread i doubt these issues would have been taken care of.
What should chrism, lightsout and the other guy have done eat the cost ?
Why should someone be able to order fish they they clearly dont have in stock ?