Has Fubar Bundy Airsoft closed down?

[Cannonfodder]

Oh dear, hope it’s not more of the same.

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Same here. If I don't hear anything by tomorrow evening I'll be cancelling the order and getting a refund.

 

[Dani930]

Relying on Google for opening times is only useful for visiting the shop. Anyone ordering online, especially out of office hours, wouldn't be checking Google to see if they're open. Having nothing on the website to say orders won't be posted till a certain date will leave customers wondering where their order has gone.

It also doesn't explain why my order placed last Monday still hasn't been posted

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Well that’s what’s happened to me and several other who reached out after my post.

I was under the impression from the replies I placed the order days before they “went on holiday”. I did emailed a few days after ordering to see if I could go up grab it as I needed them for that weekend. Had no reply and couldn’t get hold of them on the phone so gave up on that expecting delivery the following week.

I’ve just noticed him saying they emailed me that morning with an update on my order but I’ve just checked my inbox and junk with no said email found.

It’s a lesson learned stick, stick with known reputable retailers.

Hopefully you’ll actually receive the order and don’t have it cancelled for commenting on the thread . Jokes aside I would send him a message on here and push for delivery updates but let’s be honest, you’re looking at late next week at best. According to Google they are closed Sunday opening back up on Wednesday and wouldn’t expect them to dispatch tomorrow. They also run limited hours so imagine orders back up let alone when dealing with 2+ weeks of not processing orders.

Hope you have a better experience than me

 

[Dani930]

Same here. If I don't hear anything by tomorrow evening I'll be cancelling the order and getting a refund.

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Honestly if I was in your situation knowing what’s happened I’d cancel and buy from a retailer you know will dispatch within a reasonable timeframe

 

[Cannonfodder]

Well I've just got an email saying it's been posted. Can't help wondering if had I not posted yesterday I'd still be waiting.

Either way I won't be shopping there again

 

[Dev]

Genuinely sad to read some of these comments. I live locally to Fubar and have always found Steve to be a genuinely nice guy who has gone the extra mile for me and my lads whenever we've visited.


I've never bought from the website because the shop is local to me, but I do know the website advises customers to check opening hours before visiting. Having experienced delivery delays with other online retailers in the past, I now always check the handling and delivery terms before placing an order.


I'm not dismissing anyone's negative experience, but I can only speak from my own. Steve has always been helpful, friendly, and willing to go the extra mile for me and my lads.

While I have sympathy for the people who have had issues, I'd also say that he's running the business largely on his own and is doing the best he can. That may not have been good enough in this instance, but I think it's fair to cut him a bit of slack. In this day and age, you never really know what someone might be going through, so I'm not comfortable with people vilifying him online. I think this thread should end here.

 

[Tackle]

Let's hope he takes all the criticism he's received here in a constructive manner, & moves forward by making some changes to how he operates, no one expects him to work 24/7, but to just address any failings in his current set up, that'll benefit everyone, him included.

 

[novioman]

I don’t see how anyone can run a physical shop and an online business by themselves, it really needs 2 at least or problems will occur. I have spoken with Steve in the past when I had problems with an order that was messed up, and he was very helpful sorting it out, and the problem was not of his making. Unfortunately if people are let down they will take there custom elsewhere, so what’s the gain of trying to do it all by yourself.

 

[Tackle]

I don’t see how anyone can run a physical shop and an online business by themselves, it really needs 2 at least or problems will occur.

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I agree 100%, its one thing to run an Internet based dropship business out of your spare room, but a bricks & mortar location is a massive commitment, both physically & financially, whether its someone manning the counter while someone else sorts net orders in a timely manner & answers the phone, & dont get me started on sickness/holidays/family emergencies, any of which leave customers in the lurch, never mind that business rates & creditors all want paying, irrespective of whether your doors are open or not.
If Steve is genuinely a one man band, I'd implore him to consider an assistant, even if its only part time, the pressure of being a one man band either leads to lost revenue, like were seeing here, or eventual burnout, both of which would likely end the business.