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Offline AdenSolus

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Brian's Toys
« on: September 21, 2011, 04:54:01 PM »
Hey just wanted to put out a fair warning and see if anyone else has had issues with Brian's Toys. It seems that all the major Star Wars collecting sites that they all advertise for them. So I finally caved in and purchased two figures from them.

First issue was they had no problem with processing the payment and sent out the initial thanks for purchasing emails. I used the order number four days after my bank processed the amount and saw that the purchase was still pending.

Then I sent an email asking them for an updated tracking number and to cancel the order if it hadn't shipped yet. They had it picked up after they received my email the following day at 4:00pm. It physically shipped day 6 after I paid, day 8 or 9 after they received the order.

It took another 6 days to arrive here, which I can't fault them for however had I ordered from another retailer I could have had the stuff here already, for a couple bucks more and no hassle.

Lastly for now at least, I opened up the box and well does C 7/8 typically look like it got ran over? Oh yea and they just now let me know via small print at the bottom of the packing slip that they can't fulfill the rest of my order. The only reason I got the second figure was so I wasn't wasting money on shipping for one figure.

Long rant, lots of disappointment, no chance of repeat business. Hope you all have better luck.
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011, 07:42:07 PM »
I understand completely. I will never get why people can't wait on figs?? Why pay $3 more & shipping per fig?
When in time you'll see them on shelves & you can see the grade of fig & its in your hand.
If you honestly believe you'll never see it? Go to any Con or show, just because you didn't find it? you will in time if you keep looking.
These online retailers thrive on collectors having no patience, so you can pay more than retail + shipping?
I've done this for 34yrs & had no problems before online retailers existed & only use them as absolute last resort?
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2011, 08:21:54 PM »
I will indeed forward this to Brian and hopefully there's something they can do.  I can honestly say this is the first time since I've been involved with Sandtroopers that I've had someone express not being satisfied with their order.  I've heard people complain about their prices but never the customer service.  Seeing as I'm rapidly approaching a decade of service with this site, I'm not looking at one order in the coarse of that time being all that bad if you can think about the way Toys R Us and many online retailers ship things.
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 04:27:42 PM »
So got an update, finally got in touch with a person on the phone rather then going back and fourth trying to resolve the issue via email. From what I got out of the conversation is I'm not the only one with an issue on receiving what the site and warehouse says is in stock. A heads up, some waves should be reading pre-order rather then in stock, so I'd call in prior to ordering. They did agree to a full refund including shipping which at least is what I asked for.

I still don't understand the lack of communication from purchase to shipping to waiting till the customer gets the order to let them know half of it is out of stock. I can't say I really like using online retailers in the first place, but I can at least be happy with the end solution. I hope no one else has to go through this song and dance to get their orders.

I wish I had some betters options but due to the lack of product my area and a particular person who raids what does come in to sell on ebay and to a local comic store for store credit, I'm kind of limited. I'm mostly an open display collector so I prefer the option of seeking out best paint applications, and I really miss the hunt of being able to hit all the stores in the area and come home with a decent haul. However this last year I have to travel about 40 miles to about 8 different locations in order to come home with anything...more often then not I come home empty handed.

Anyway, take what you will from my experience with them and I hope you all have better luck.
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2013, 05:31:47 PM »
I am little PO'd at Brians Toys & not sure if I will go back?
I placed order last week for a few things & they took my money..of course..
Then I have email today stating they might have to refund my order?, because they can't update their
webpage & "IN STOCK" status for their goods & find out that over half of what they said they have,
they do not really have them & now want me to wait? I already paid!! & demand my goods or my money back.
I am sorry no one should advertise for stuff in stock when it is not in stock & then ask me to wait & see?
When no one knows how long it will or might be? I called & emailed & got BS!! They want to just hold onto $200+
until when? TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL & was treated like a kid & only after I raised questions & showed my anger & discontent for this process did I get any answers & I can not answer if I will ever shop with them again.
Maybe try BBTS or EE or any other site or find a guy in a windowless van down by the river?
This just furthers my hatred for etailers.
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2013, 08:31:50 PM »
I'm sure if you call their customer service and speak with someone in charge with your order #, they will make it right.  The other two times I've had an issue (in 13 years), they have always taken care of someone who isn't happy. You have a right to be upset, but sometimes you have to go through the proper channels.
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Re: Brian's Toys
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2013, 08:49:01 PM »
Brians has fixed the issue & refunded me my money & just wanted the items without hassle.
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