PROGRAMA LOWERING MODULE GROUP BUY!
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That's programas job to do not us, we already setup 25 buyer, they want everything done for them, at this point I have no trust for them, oh jeez can you imagine going through a Return for defective unit, what a headache with them on that, forget it
Last edited by Hulk; Jul 28, 2015 at 06:19 PM.
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They just want the money pooled together on one invoice...correct?
If that's the only issue then pool the money into a PayPal account..include everyone's info and your done..if there are issues everyone is on the invoice.
If that's the only issue then pool the money into a PayPal account..include everyone's info and your done..if there are issues everyone is on the invoice.
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here's another option: https://www.tilt.com/
everyone pays their share to reach the goal ($450 X 25 = $11,250) within a certain time (say 3 days).
if the goal is not reached because people flake, no one is charged.
If it goes though, who ever sets it up has everyones info who paid through tilt
everyone pays their share to reach the goal ($450 X 25 = $11,250) within a certain time (say 3 days).
if the goal is not reached because people flake, no one is charged.
If it goes though, who ever sets it up has everyones info who paid through tilt
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At this point, I'm just gonna see if Bokix sets it up, if not just bite the bullet and pay $499 for it. It's still better than paying 700-1000 for it
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Kinda makes me want to say forget it, nobody should buy from them. It's their loss, and with a purpose.
Just forward them this link so they can see all the negativity.
Just forward them this link so they can see all the negativity.
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I agree and feel like I got what they wanted and I said money is money , 1 invoice or 100
In the end it's over 11k.
Screw it man
I did this stupid thing for nothing and was gonna get everyone here a deal. I don't even want to talk to them again
They got free advertising as far as I'm concerned and took advantage!
I agree and feel like I got what they wanted and I said money is money , 1 invoice or 100
In the end it's over 11k.
Screw it man
I did this stupid thing for nothing and was gonna get everyone here a deal. I don't even want to talk to them again
They got free advertising as far as I'm concerned and took advantage!
Thanks again for trying!
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here's another option: https://www.tilt.com/
everyone pays their share to reach the goal ($450 X 25 = $11,250) within a certain time (say 3 days).
if the goal is not reached because people flake, no one is charged.
If it goes though, who ever sets it up has everyones info who paid through tilt
everyone pays their share to reach the goal ($450 X 25 = $11,250) within a certain time (say 3 days).
if the goal is not reached because people flake, no one is charged.
If it goes though, who ever sets it up has everyones info who paid through tilt
This is the best way to do it. The Tilt group pay service has high ratings and its free. Everyone needs to include their contact info, MBWorld Username, & shipping address in the comments box along with their payment. All we need from the salesrep at programma is account info to receive the single payment from Tilt. I don't see any reason why this should be hard. Not sure why programma is making this more complicated and difficult then necessary.. and not rly sure how they approve the group buy but are unable to follow through and setup a way to collect the payments
..this is a simple to solution to a pretty dumb problem
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This link says "refurbished" up top.
I'm at the point I won't pay the extra $50 out of principal. I've been driving the car for over 6 yrs and it goes plenty fast without sitting low. I will live.That's why I asked if they had them in stock, or is this just a classic stall tactic.
Either way what ever happen to the Botox option for a few dollar less?
Patience is running thin and we haven't even began trying to collect payment from all 25....Should have this wrapped up in a few months if we are lucky.
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This is the best way to do it. The Tilt group pay service has high ratings and its free. Everyone needs to include their contact info, MBWorld Username, & shipping address in the comments box along with their payment. All we need from the salesrep at programma is account info to receive the single payment from Tilt. I don't see any reason why this should be hard. Not sure why programma is making this more complicated and difficult then necessary.. and not rly sure how they approve the group buy but are unable to follow through and setup a way to collect the payments
..this is a simple to solution to a pretty dumb problem
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I'll pm you his info and you can deal with him. I don't want to deal with that company. Any company that doesn't care about 11k in dead stock (let's face it, it's an old platform) can keep it. I can't believe I had to chase them to give them our money, hahaha
I could just imagine how horrible their customer service must be after a sale.
I could just imagine how horrible their customer service must be after a sale.
Last edited by Hulk; Jul 29, 2015 at 02:36 PM.
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Just buy it straight from Programa, thats what I did. $499 is still a great deal. And I got lucky cause mine says renntech on it lol. Just incase if some of you guys didnt know, programa made the renntech lowering modules.
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I'm about to just do the same.. I don't want to wait around forever for this ...I'll consider this extra $50 as an "expedite fee" ..pretty scummy on programma's part, but w.e I just want the damn part
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They lost my business for the same reason, I thought Hulk was gonna be asked to package and ship them next to make things easier. Renntech sticker or not makes no difference. They will be probably be $399 soon enough and $299 by black Friday.
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I can't believe you have to chase them down to give them $$. ($11k) As you said the car is getting older and this is just going to become old stock for them? Oh Well, I've managed this long with the car being lowered via star, so its really no biggie?
They need to get some new PR people.
They need to get some new PR people.
