Extreme Airsoft / extremeairsoft.co.uk

[Vinster]

Is extreme airsoft a trustworthy site, just wondering as I'm new to airsoft?

(link to the site: https://extremeairsoft.co.uk/ )

 

[Neilbarker]

it seems back then they had some issues with staying in touch, nothing good or bad since then. But they say no news is good news?

 

[Lollingsgrad]

I had a mixed experience with these guys but it is my belief they are honest if disorganised. I bought an M249 Para from them that stopped working after the first few shots. I got a replacement shortly after this but it was the wrong model so I returned it. It took a long time to get it all resolved and there was a lot of reminding them on my part but this was largely Classic Army's fault as the entire batch turned out to be faulty on testing and then they were out of stock for ages.

Despite the difficulty and the wait I could tell they put an enormous amount of effort into rectifying the situation and I can't in good conscience fault them with anything but bad luck. Most of the problems I experienced could easily have been due to the fact that they were moving warehouse during the time I was dealing with them. I got my refund and I'd buy from them again but if things go wrong, patience and persistence may be required. By all means email them if you have problems, but then immediately pick up the phone and call them if you ever want a reply.

 

[Arwen]

So far I'm having a mixed experience with them too... Bought a new gun through them as they were showing as having it in stock. They phoned me the day after to apologise and said it was actually on back order and would not be in the UK for another 2-3 weeks. Rather annoyingly they only work during my working day, and phoning them at lunch time they are always out. So I have emailed them to say I will wait the couple of weeks, but if there is any delay to let me know. Not heard anything back ? 

Will update when I get the gun... 

 

[Lollingsgrad]

So far I'm having a mixed experience with them too... Bought a new gun through them as they were showing as having it in stock. They phoned me the day after to apologise and said it was actually on back order and would not be in the UK for another 2-3 weeks. Rather annoyingly they only work during my working day, and phoning them at lunch time they are always out. So I have emailed them to say I will wait the couple of weeks, but if there is any delay to let me know. Not heard anything back ? 

Will update when I get the gun... 

Honestly if you need it within that time span I would take a refund. I was waiting a good two months or so and I was always given time spans of a couple of weeks for everything. If they say they'll call you back, they won't; get them to say when something will be done by then call them when they invariably miss the deadline. Also I found if you called before 1000 or after 1600 no one was ever there.

 

[Rogerborg]

Bought a new gun through them as they were showing as having it in stock. They phoned me the day after to apologise and said it was actually on back order and would not be in the UK for another 2-3 weeks.

Nooooo!  The 1873?  I was so looking forward to getting my hands on your petite butt. ? 

To be honest, I'd request and require a refund ASAP rather than hoping that their 2-3 weeks has any basis in reality.  I'd imagine that it'll restock everywhere at more or less at the same time, and I'd rather give my money to someone who hasn't just messed me around.

 

[Lollingsgrad]

? I'd imagine that it'll restock everywhere at more or less at the same time, and I'd rather give my money to someone who hasn't just messed me around.

Yeah good advice, I missed out on a crazy deal of £250 for the CA M249 para from Fire Support because of holding out for Extreme Airsoft to come through.

 

[Arwen]

It is indeed the stubby 1873 @Rogerborg  -_-

I'm inclined to believe the 2-3 week wait is genuine. I had asked my local shop about getting me one in, but they said a 3 week wait as this shipment is still in HK. 

I am assuming this is the same shipment that Extreme Airsoft are waiting on... So we'll see. I'm in no real rush for it, but if they have not got back to me with an update by week 2 (or 3 depending on how generous I'm feeling)  it's getting cancelled and my local will get one in for me - as I have made clear to them in my email.

 

[Arwen]

Update: 

So my order was placed on the evening of the 15th august for a rifle that was marked as in stock and ready for dispatch. 

Phone call from them on the 16th to say sorry, but it is actually on back order. Should arrive in 2-3 weeks, did I want to wait and they would sort out a free gift or something as a sorry, or did I want a refund. 

I said I would wait, only if they knew there were definitively getting them in in that time frame. "Yes, they should definitely be here by then"

Fast forward 3 weeks...

They have ignored my various emails and Facebook messages asking for an update, so I phoned them this afternoon. No apology and barely let me speak on the phone. Simply kept repeating "there are loads of folk waiting on A&K goods, they wont be here for around 2 -3 weeks"

I've asked for a refund, which apparently can take 3-5 days to come through. I doubt I will use them in future. 

 

[EDcase]

Just received my rifle after 2 days even though it said 'On back order'

Must have been lucky I guess

 

[Arwen]

Yup. I cannot abide by the " oh they will be here in a few weeks" line that keeps getting repeated. 

Not answering emails or FB messages (You can see they have been read...) is plain ignorance and is possibly the reason that you need to keep phoning them as it is pretty much always engaged.

 

[Rogerborg]

Let me tell you how glad I am that I haven't put any money down on a "pre-order" Secutor Velites GII from any of the retailers who are expecting a delivery any day/week/month/year now. :angry:

 

[Druid799]

Yup. I cannot abide by the " oh they will be here in a few weeks" line that keeps getting repeated. 

Not answering emails or FB messages (You can see they have been read...) is plain ignorance and is possibly the reason that you need to keep phoning them as it is pretty much always engaged.

Funnily enough (actually no it’s not funny at all) last yr I ordered an A&K m60 for a friend , (I’m his gun runner as he’s never sorted his ukara and he plays every mth for 20plus yrs !) ?

any hoo they started all this shit with me but miraculously quick full refund when I informed them I’d contacted my credit card company ref potential fraud , funny that ! ?‍

 

[Monkman]

Ordered a scope for £99 from them..was on back order.  Changed my mind and cancelled it..got refund to my credit card the same day.  No issues and quite helpful over the phone. 

 

[HELIflipper03]

They seem to be the only shop in the uk selling the dominator dm870. Hmmm....

 

[powlimo]

I saw the website. It seems to have everything I need. i'm considering a purchase soon.

 

[Rogerborg]

You may want to verify that it's all in stock before putting your money in their pockets.

 

[Nick G]

Ordered an S&T M249 from them Tuesday as showing in stock, no communication from them after the 'order received' email. Rang them yesterday to confirm the order is all ok, was told yes being processed will be with me Monday or Tuesday. Messaged them again today via Facebook to ask for confirmation of dispatch and a tracking number, got a reply back to say they have had to order one in as they thought they had one but didn't 'should'  be with them Monday / Tuesday and with me mid week. Replied to say that that was a problem as no one would be home daytime after Tuesday to receive it. an hour later I rang them as no reply, spoke to two members of staff and at the moment they are using 24 hr delivery and it's going to my place of work, I've said I expect a phone call to confirm dispatch. We will see, If I don't hear from them Monday I'll phone them Tuesday and if it isn't there I'll just take a refund . I work in retail and I know the issues with stock levels etc, however I work with a customer base who expect excellent service and that certainly includes proper communication.

 

[Lollingsgrad]

We will see, If I don't hear from them Monday I'll phone them Tuesday and if it isn't there I'll just take a refund .

This is extremely characteristic of them and you can expect it to go on for potentially months. They probably will deliver eventually; in my experience they're incompetent but not dishonest. If the savings are worth it and you want to persevere you'll probably get it eventually. They really need to stop over-promising and under-delivering because I think people respond much better to "look, we have no idea when you'll get it but we'll send it when we have it" if there's large savings involved.

 

[Nick G]

It certainly wont go on for months, they've got till Tuesday to confirm that they have it and it's being shipped. After that I'll ask for a refund and go via paypal if needs be. Nothing I can't live without, just fancying a 249 and the S&T one suits, standard V2 so easy to work on and polymer is fine for keeping the weight down, but not an issue if I don't get one.