Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

PDALight a fraud?

Been waiting since APRIL for mine to arrive, keep getting promises onthe website (which has not been touched since like October) and about 6 months ago via email it was indeed coming but there were manufacturer delays and facotry problems and too many excuses to count, shipping has bene put off sixe times that i've paid attention too. the email onthe site is BAD, bounce city, you have to do a whois onthe domain and email that one, no word yet as if that one bounces or I'm just being ignored.

Well now it's JANUARY, almost a year later, and they have my $21.00 but NO light has arrived. :-(

Anyone else get ripped off?

grizel

Registered: Apr 2001
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 27

I've been waiting a long time, too. I don't think I ever gave them money, though. But if I did, I obviously don't remember because it's been so long.

Lee

Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

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Originally posted by vdoochld
I've been waiting a long time, too. I don't think I ever gave them money, though. But if I did, I obviously don't remember because it's been so long.

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Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1683

First, ask the company for a refund. If they do not provide one, do report them to PayPal. Then contact the BBB in their state and, finally, contact the Attorney General of your state. This is fraud.

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Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 70

I too jumped at pre-ordering the PDALight after reading about it on this sight almost a year ago. I have not heard from the company for several months, but in august I recieved an email saying that they were still trying to finalize their distribution system and asking me for patience. Instead I demanded a refund, which I recieved. These guys are the biggest frauds I've found in the visor comunity, and I would definately tell everyone to beware.

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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

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Originally posted by homer
First, ask the company for a refund. If they do not provide one, do report them to PayPal. Then contact the BBB in their state and, finally, contact the Attorney General of your state. This is fraud.

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Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1683

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I never got asked it I wanted a refund, so if anyone got one, good for you!

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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

Did a day ago, still no answer. I had to do a whois off the domain name to get a non-bouncing address. it's been so long I just about forgot about it.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location:
Posts: 99

There are a few pda lights out there on the market - can you post a link or be a little more specific to help us stay clear? I know I've been thinking about one of these for quite a while.

Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

the one at htpp://www.pdalight.com

Registered: May 2000
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 1429

PDALights WILL be shipping

After reading this thread I took upon the "responsibility" and e-mailed Bruce Nadro about it. (The owner of PDAlight.com) For staters the reason that the e-mail was bad is becuase it had a space in front of it. You had to manually type it in to get it to go through.

He tells me that he is sorry about how the orders got out of hand, and how it was a personall project with each PDAlight handmade.

They will be shipping in the next 2 weeks!

From the e-mail:

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Yes, all orders will be filled and shipped within the next 2 weeks
along
with
a refund of S/H fees (2.00). This was just a hobby for me that turned
out to
be a nightmare. Each pdalight is handmade, and with one very large
order and
the miss placing of email orders early on I am sorry to say
things got out of hand.

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Hope thigns get better for all of you - it looks like a cool product...

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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 6

Re: PDALights WILL be shipping

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They will be shipping in the next 2 weeks!
Hope thigns get better for all of you - it looks like a cool product... [/B]

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Posts: 4

PDA Light

I feel a little sorry for Bruce. It appears that his idea took off faster than his production capability. I also pre-ordered in April 2001 and found myself thinking that he had scammed me.

After a couple emails, it did appear that he was in over his head and really regrets the delays that have transpired. I received a refund at his suggestion, but I really just wanted to receive the product. I continue to believe that it will be a very useful accessory to my Visor usage, and I am just waiting for the problems to be overcome.

I guess he could refund money to the disgruntled, but I am afraid he will just throw in the towel and flush what appears to be an excellent idea. Why don't we give him a month or so to come through and see how people like the product when it is in their hands. Remember, Handspring had similar difficulties in shipping at the start.

Please don't flame the gentleman for creating a great idea that got out of his control.