Burrelly Posted January 30 Posted January 30 (edited) I recently ordered £400 worth of stuff from Tectonicinnovations.co.uk (20th Jan). I got a voicemail left pretty quickly to say that they were waiting on the items coming back from the annodisers and the order would be sent out on the Friday (24th). I had not heard anything by the Tuesday this week(28th) . Tried to call each day since, sent them multiple emails and not had any update. Was just wondering if anyone has had any issues with them over the last couple of weeks? Edited January 30 by Burrelly spelling
Fatboy40 Posted January 30 Posted January 30 This is a bit of a stretch, as someone who keeps an eye on their products (but not yet bought any), but seeing their "in stock" items getting lower and lower each month and a lack of social media updates I get an uncomfortable feeling (with no evidence, but it feels like potential cash flow type issues). Rogerborg 1
Burrelly Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 9 minutes ago, Fatboy40 said: This is a bit of a stretch, as someone who keeps an eye on their products (but not yet bought any), but seeing their "in stock" items getting lower and lower each month and a lack of social media updates I get an uncomfortable feeling (with no evidence, but it feels like potential cash flow type issues). Yeah I can see that. I also watched them get lower which is why I finally decided to purchase. Worst case is they have another week to respond then I raise a fraud complaint.
Cannonfodder Posted January 31 Posted January 31 From this thread it appears their communication skills aren't great. How did you pay?
Supporters Rogerborg Posted January 31 Supporters Posted January 31 Not entirely unexpected given that "they" (where "they" is likely to be one bloke) do 7 colours of a low volume item, so there's almost inevitably going to be times when they're between batches, or off on holiday. S.W.A.T. were notorious for that with the VTGs, and have cut down to one colour now. But it's their problem, not yours, so don't feel bad about doing a chargeback. It's nothing personal, they've cut contact.
ButcherBill Posted January 31 Posted January 31 I've had a few bigish purchases from them, on the whole I've been happy with my purchases but my first one wasn't great, bought an L85A3 from them that appeared(to me) to be a resold returned item with a couple of minor issues, but on another purchase they'd doubled up my order(to their cost). However I've not bought from them since Jan last year so can't say if there are recent issues. Rogerborg 1
Burrelly Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 I finally managed to make contact via phone. I was told that they are having an issue with one of the manufacturers that they use for the firing mechanism. They were due the parts last Wednesday, but I did not receive them. They are due in again today. I asked for an update by the end of the day regardless of the outcome (Get the part / Don’t get the parts) Let us see if they provide it. Rogerborg and Galvatron 2
Supporters Rogerborg Posted January 31 Supporters Posted January 31 The perils of trying to make anything in the UK. Galvatron and ak2m4 1 1
Supporters TheFull9 Posted February 2 Supporters Posted February 2 I'm not certain at all, but I think Tectonic might be a bloke who's notorious for being the worst businessman in airsoft. Has started and failed as many ventures as I've had hot dinners, often disappearing with people's money. Keith.. something, I believe. Someone here will have heard of his antics at some point. As I say I'm definitely not certain that Tectonic is this specific bloke, I just know the last thing he started up was a company making BFGs. The taking of money and not delivering product with all sorts of bs excuses about supply chain etc fit the MO of this person.
Cannonfodder Posted February 2 Posted February 2 I just checked companies house for both techtonic innovations and extreme airsoft and there's sweet fa for both
Supporters Nutster Posted February 3 Supporters Posted February 3 18 hours ago, TheFull9 said: ...Keith... I've seen him in there...
GiantKiwi Posted February 3 Posted February 3 On 02/02/2025 at 17:44, TheFull9 said: I'm not certain at all, but I think Tectonic might be a bloke who's notorious for being the worst businessman in airsoft. Has started and failed as many ventures as I've had hot dinners, often disappearing with people's money. Keith.. something, I believe. Someone here will have heard of his antics at some point. As I say I'm definitely not certain that Tectonic is this specific bloke, I just know the last thing he started up was a company making BFGs. The taking of money and not delivering product with all sorts of bs excuses about supply chain etc fit the MO of this person. Yes, that guy. TheFull9 1
Hudson Posted February 3 Posted February 3 On 02/02/2025 at 20:51, Cannonfodder said: I just checked companies house for both techtonic innovations and extreme airsoft and there's sweet fa for both Extreme, if it's the same one I've been to, are under the name WBAV events. Cannonfodder 1
Cannonfodder Posted February 4 Posted February 4 9 hours ago, Hudson said: Extreme, if it's the same one I've been to, are under the name WBAV events. Well at least they're on there despite what looks like some shady practices, eg a director resigning only to be reinstated a day or two later
Burrelly Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Update. I got no comms from them last week as I was told. I did how ever get the following email today. Quote They should be ready to be built tomomrrow We apolagise for the delay
Moderators Tackle Posted February 4 Moderators Posted February 4 53 minutes ago, Burrelly said: Update. I got no comms from them last week as I was told. I did how ever get the following email today. With their history, I'd start a claim or dispute now, don't wait until they go under again, get your money back now, & if they actually crack on building what you originally paid for, nothing to stop you reordering when they can prove they're in stock & ready to be shipped. Rogerborg and Cannonfodder 2
Burrelly Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Update No further comms. I have raised a dispute with my bank and with paypal. Cannonfodder and Tackle 2
Supporters TheFull9 Posted February 10 Supporters Posted February 10 Aaaand there we go.. sadly as expected. Tackle 1
Burrelly Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Guess what just appeared in the post! Rogerborg, ButcherBill and Tackle 3
Supporters Rogerborg Posted February 10 Supporters Posted February 10 32 minutes ago, Burrelly said: Guess what just appeared in the post! A offer to fit you with some cement shoes?
Burrelly Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Haha not quite. My order eventually and surprisingly. Mik3F and TheFull9 2
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