Crouch valley Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Has any body else had such problems with the sportsman gun centre. We spoke to them at the cla game fair and told us that there would be a three week wait for a styer mannlicher so after the show my friend phoned them up and ordered a .243 pro hunter and a .270 pro hunter with the sound mods and schmit and bender scopes. after numerous phone calls to the sportsman and thirteen weeks later still no guns. We just keep getting fobbed off. has any one else had this type of service from this shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Yup I waited 4 months for a 6.5x55 sako 85. ordered synthetic and a swar scope with illuminated reticule and ballistic turrets. when it eventually arrived gun was wood and sights didnt have illuminated reticule. after general tantrums and throwing my toys out of the pram I had the gun at cost price and since then they have been very good to me, deal with a guy called Bert at southern counties shop Doc Edited October 22, 2009 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have used them many many times but not for guns which they prob have to get in from the importer rather than hold in stock,,, always ask expected del date and if its a stock item... for my .243 i found problems with supply so worked it the other way and asked teh importer who they had supplied so may have one..... 5th call bingo del 3 days later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 load of ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Yeah I have. I ordered a load of reloading kit from them before I bought my Hornet (over 6 months ago) and some of it still isn't here. Luckily what's left to come wasn't worth much so I just bought more from somewhere else. I've called them about it that many times I can't be ***** any more. They can keep my money and lose my custom, that will cost them a hell of a lot more in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I really don't think their "all that"... I find them expensive, and have never been that impressed with their service. I shop elsewhere... Midwayuk and bushwear mostly Guns come from my local shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Sportsman are pathetic. It's a wonder they do any business. We have never recieved anything from them (only did a couple of orders but then realised they were tosh). Cancelled both and ordered elsewhere - after numerous phone calls to get a refund. The really crazy thing was that they assured it was coming in stock "by the end of the week", "very soon" ect. We later discovered that the item was in fact discontinued, and since they order direct there was no chance of getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Looks like a pattern arising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 if i want any thing from them i just go and get it at exeter, but i would not order a gun from them,they seem a bit slack thata way of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Got a Steyr SSG 22/250 through my local gunshop. When it came mag was busted, they sent another which was busted on the other side, then nothing for weeks and weeks, when it did finally come they at least had the decency to give me a free spare mag for my trouble. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macnab Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I won't use them after they fobbed me off for 4 months over a high seat which never arrived and in the end I had to cancel. They never returned my calls and I ended up having to speak to a whole load of them and go over the whole story again each time. If you MUST use them check what you want is in stock first. Bushwear for me for all my kit except guns/rifles/ammo. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Ordered a Lightforce Blitz. They called a few days later demanding another £4 for postage. Told them to **** off. Lamp came with broken dimmer, sent it back- took 5 months to replace. Never use them again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 All the time,and not just with weapons.Was told the Sako was there,but had to keep phoning and was eventually told they were waiting for it to come in.Have ordered loads from them,and often told it is in stock when they are speaking bull.However,the wait is worth it,as the savings usually outweigh the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 The guns have turned up at eastern sporting today my mate hopes to pick them up tomorow. Not bad hey 15 weeks from date of ordering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 about time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc89 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 i recently ordered some boots, a few shirts, socks and a fleece. Not as bigger order as your guns granted but still an order. Paid for delivery, 3 working days because the postal strike was fast approaching. Nothing for 2 weeks, then a package turns up for me only to find a brown fleece(the one i ordered was supposed to be green, its still green now in the picture online) also with the package was a note saying all the items had been sent apart from the fleece..... So i phoned em and they sed they only make that fleece in brown and thanks for pointing out the picture was green........no alternative siggestions! also i moaned about my other stuff and they said it had been sent before the fleece(i dont think so!!) 3 very shirty phone calls and a week later and they sent out wat was so called another set of my stuff on a 48 hour delivery. 96 hours more like but it came so i was a little bit happier. Have sent back the fleece and am still waiting for another one back....... Dunno wether i will be ordering from them again, have not been to one of their shops but i can imagine their shop service to be alot better as for mail order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'd use them for bits and pieces but i'd NEVER buy another rifle from them. Waited 5 months for a rifle i was told EVERY WEEK that, "It'll be in next week" JUST SAY YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL BE IN!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 The guns have turned up at eastern sporting today my mate hopes to pick them up tomorow. Not bad hey 15 weeks from date of ordering. Just hope you got the right rifles and bits to go with..... shame they are a big company but just full of promises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 we went and picked the guns up today with high hopes of getting them zeroed in this after noon. They told us they would all come setup and bore sighted. when we got to eastern sporting were the guns had been delivered. The guns had not been set up at all. The scopes were still in the box's and they had sent the wrong sound mods they had not even been fitted so we will have to tacke them to our gun smith to have them fitted. We had been told that for our trouble they would give my friend some spare mags and you gessed it no mags so more phone calls tomorrow. At this rate we might be able to shoot some deer in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Glad I have just read this! was going to order some gear...........wont bother now, think I will go else where. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Glad I have just read this! was going to order some gear...........wont bother now, think I will go else where. Ta Your call of course - but there is a danger in threads like this that don't quantify how good/bad they are. Say 20 people are unhappy - as in this thread. Is that good or bad compared to other retailers? Until you know how many people are satisfied with Sportsman's then its hard to say. But it is not good for that 20. I have dealt with them twice and have been pleased with them. But I tend to support my local RFD when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 if you want two buy from them go two the shop, dont order on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Your call of course - but there is a danger in threads like this that don't quantify how good/bad they are. Say 20 people are unhappy - as in this thread. Is that good or bad compared to other retailers? Until you know how many people are satisfied with Sportsman's then its hard to say. But it is not good for that 20. I have dealt with them twice and have been pleased with them. But I tend to support my local RFD when I can. True, I think I will play it safe and use a recommended retailer Edited November 19, 2009 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPT1 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 For my money I am prepared to pay a little more to my local dealer. They order for me I pay when I collect. With internet or mail order there is no rapport so the vendor takes your money and passes the buck. The only advice I can give when purchasing is always use a credit card not a debit card. By doing this you are protected under the Consumer Credit Act which makes the credit card provider responsible for the transaction. If you are let down and you immediately complain to the card provider they are obliged to pursue on your behalf. If they receive more complaints they can and do withdraw the facility from the outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 For my money I am prepared to pay a little more to my local dealer. They order for me I pay when I collect. With internet or mail order there is no rapport so the vendor takes your money and passes the buck. The only advice I can give when purchasing is always use a credit card not a debit card. By doing this you are protected under the Consumer Credit Act which makes the credit card provider responsible for the transaction. If you are let down and you immediately complain to the card provider they are obliged to pursue on your behalf. If they receive more complaints they can and do withdraw the facility from the outlet. Good advice but I believe the minimum is £100 for credit card protection..So if it's £99 buy something else as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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