Is Strada Sports Store still alive?

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by RonCla

I'm really looking forward to receiving the Mclaren M8 kit I ordered off them back in 2000

Good luck

[racer93]

Originally Posted by stevenoble

Good luck

Eh, on second thought...

[mike@af]

Okay guys, this thread is getting way off track. There's no problems discussing vendors and reviewing them, but bringing off-topic conversations in that we all know stirred the pot is unnecessary.

Keep it to Strada only, stating the facts, and no unnecessary bashing.

[69*Goat]

I never used Paypal for purchases at Strada Sports. I never saw a need to. I always called, or e-mailed with what I wanted, Kevin would get it and let me know when it was in so that I could pay for it. There are different ways to handle stuff. I would not be a big fan of Paypal with Strada Sports because the way the website is set up, you do not know what is, or is not in stock.

[racer93]

Originally Posted by 69*Goat

I never used Paypal for purchases at Strada Sports. I never saw a need to. I always called, or e-mailed with what I wanted, Kevin would get it and let me know when it was in so that I could pay for it. There are different ways to handle stuff. I would not be a big fan of Paypal with Strada Sports because the way the website is set up, you do not know what is, or is not in stock.

Many times I did email Kevin about getting something and if it was in stock. He told me to, "...Place an order though the site and do it that way." So I did.

That's the way it went for a long time. Then, the response times got longer and the replied got more and more vague as to the status of an item starting a year or two ago. Every single time I ordered something, I asked in the comments box to please let me know if something is not in stock. I would only hear something back after inquiring several times (after waiting an appropriate amount of time). And those emails often required follow up and more time. It was a very lengthy process.

Also, I liked the modicum of protection of my info that PP offers.

This is just my experience. As I said, I've been buying regularly from Kevin since ~2005, when I learned of his store.

[ianc911]

I would not be a big fan of Paypal with Strada Sports because the way the website is set up, you do not know what is, or is not in stock.

That really needs to change for Strada to be viewed as a reliable first-line business...

ianc

[69*Goat]

Originally Posted by ianc911

That really needs to change for Strada to be viewed as a reliable first-line business...

ianc

I agree....

[Adam Baker]

I guess I should state that I also used paypal for my orders, just so its known that's why I was charged for my item, whether it makes any difference or not.

[Greg Davis]

Originally Posted by 69*Goat

I spoke with Kevin two days ago. He is working 60-70 hours a week, and has not had the time to manage Strada Sports correctly ( He knows that). I know for a fact that Kevin NEVER charges people for their items before he ships them. There always seems to be one person that claims that. I believe there was a retraction the last time that that was claimed.

There may be some changes coming to Strada Sports.

The next time you speak with him, try and convince him to take 10 minutes out of his day and update his customers. All we are asking for is a little communication, and I'm sure this thread is scaring away potential customers. If I had seen this thread prior, I know I would have ordered from a different vendor simply because of the comments on here about lack of responses from him.

Just my two cents.

[leafs004]

Remember that with paypal, you have 45 days to dispute any charges. I know that I've used it on occasion, and putting a charge in dispute doesn't automatically cancel your order, but let's your credit card company know there may be a problem. In the 3 or 4 times I've had to dispute a charge, I didn't end up reversing it. I got my stuff.

[Greg Davis]

Originally Posted by leafs004

Remember that with paypal, you have 45 days to dispute any charges. I know that I've used it on occasion, and putting a charge in dispute doesn't automatically cancel your order, but let's your credit card company know there may be a problem. In the 3 or 4 times I've had to dispute a charge, I didn't end up reversing it. I got my stuff.

I know, I just want my parts, and haven't even received a response as to whether he even has them in stock.

I'll give him until mid-week to respond, and if I don't hear from him that I'll take action.

[RonCla]

Originally Posted by RonCla

I placed my last order with him on the 5 Oct 2011. He made a charge against my Visa on 6 August 2012. i have yet to receive any response to my emails let alone receive the order.

Just to update everyone that this order has just arrived on my doorstep.

While I'm happy to have finally received the order I'm disappointed in the lack of communication which has left me hanging since the beginning of October 2011

[JeremyJon]

i've heard from other people (not just this thread) how slow service has gotten, some of upward 2 months for items not that exotic

instead of me starting a seperate thread, could you guys please say what is a good second option rather than stradasport?

i prefer to buy domestic (north america) than overseas, but open to suggestions

thanks

[nakadds]

Originally Posted by JeremyJon

i've heard from other people (not just this thread) how slow service has gotten, some of upward 2 months for items not that exotic

instead of me starting a seperate thread, could you guys please say what is a good second option rather than stradasport?

i prefer to buy domestic (north america) than overseas, but open to suggestions

thanks

When I use to buy stuff it was either stradasport or mediamixhobby. Pricing and shipping time(a couple years ago) were very similar.

[JeremyJon]

Originally Posted by nakadds

When I use to buy stuff it was either stradasport or mediamixhobby. Pricing and shipping time(a couple years ago) were very similar.

thanks
i believe mediamixhobby is singapore based? any issues recieving stuff into NA from them?
i wonder if the added shipping cost + customs makes thier pricing much different from a local store?