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Old 08-20-2009, 02:29 AM
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Well buyer beware is how I see it. It's unfortunate when these things happen but they do happen and you shouldn't buy online without proper research and security. There has been plenty information on almost all forums that advised against doing business with this vendor but I guess some just can't pass up on $10 frags, you get what you pay for and ignorance doesn't get you anywhere. If you received a shipment paypal won't help you, not sure about VISA either.

Sorry if it's a little harsh but a lot of people are complaining about this lately and I just laugh when I see the complaint thread and group order thread on the top of the active thread list

The damage is done, move on and take the lesson with you.

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Old 08-20-2009, 03:27 AM
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Well buyer beware is how I see it. It's unfortunate when these things happen but they do happen and you shouldn't buy online without proper research and security. There has been plenty information on almost all forums that advised against doing business with this vendor but I guess some just can't pass up on $10 frags, you get what you pay for and ignorance doesn't get you anywhere. If you received a shipment paypal won't help you, not sure about VISA either.

Sorry if it's a little harsh but a lot of people are complaining about this lately and I just laugh when I see the complaint thread and group order thread on the top of the active thread list

The damage is done, move on and take the lesson with you.
yup. Couldn't have said it better myself. Even mice will only get stung once before realizing something isnt right
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Old 08-20-2009, 03:47 AM
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Thanks for your input. I guess i just thought that because i prescribe to honesty and integrity that most others do too. I looked at that site for a long time before placing an order. I also don't go on Canreef very often lately as I am busy with work and other responsibilities, therefore I was not aware of the lengthy list of complaints against this vendor. I did not originally purchase 10 dollar frags and am a bit annoyed that you would assume this is the only thing that enticed me order. I originally bought some wysiwyg colonies. I am not looking for your sympathy so you can keep your bloody cynicism to yourself. Why wouldn't Canreef axe him from the forum earlier if he was such a problem. I am not looking to blame anyone, it is just a thought.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:22 AM
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Yes well we all don't live in a city that has a wonderful LFS to buy from.And we all don't have a big sack of cash...just try and bare with the people that might have had to save up,even if it was 10 dollar frags.I learned,never ever going that route again,there's other great online stores,to buy from.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:30 AM
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Here are my thoughts, which may or may not reflect the opinion of Canreef.
People bitched for years to have us provide some sort of vendor feedback. We finally did. This vendor got far too many "very unsatisfied" ratings, and anyone wishing to make a purchase should have checked. At very least, ask for PMs on experiences.
Canreef does not and cannot regulate business practices of vendors, we only sell advertising space, with the assumption that the purchaser of this space will conduct business in an honest and fair manner.
Once Canreef became aware of complaints, we checked the ratings page. Almost half were satisified, and people continued to organize group orders.
Really, we have to give the benefit of doubt until such time all doubt is removed.
So yes, if you kept ordering after all the warnings and ratings, well, that was just dumb. A deal isnt a deal if you don't receive your goods, which was the common outcome of most reported dealings.
To the original poster...just because a seller has a website and pays some advertising does not in any way mean they are a reputable vendor. I can put together a site in 20 minutes and get it advertised somewhere, it means nothing. Before anyone sends any money over the Internet for anything, they need to be sure of what they're buying and from whom.
There was enough negative feedback on this guy to set off warning bells, if you didn't listen, or investigate properly, this is the type of outcome to be expected.
As for recourse, unless your Visa will reverse the charges, you're probably hooped. Sueing someone in a different province for a likely smallish amount is likely not to worth the hassle.
I can only hope that people will no longer be trying to organize these group buys.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:09 AM
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yup. Couldn't have said it better myself. Even mice will only get stung once before realizing something isnt right
Who is this vendor so others can avoid the problem?
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:14 AM
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The vendor is FRAG-A-LOT.ca

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Old 08-20-2009, 05:47 AM
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errr, you mean fragalot.ca?

I can't find a site called frag-a-lot.ca and I don't see that the domain name was ever even registered... but I don't want to point the finger in the wrong direction...
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:49 AM
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errr, you mean fragalot.ca?

I can't find a site called frag-a-lot.ca and I don't see that the domain name was ever even registered... but I don't want to point the finger in the wrong direction...
sorry yes fragalot.ca... When I first saw his business name I always saw it hyphenated and for some reason it stuck. LOL.
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Old 08-20-2009, 06:18 AM
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all i can say is i never did business with this ex-vendor. after seeing the same story over and over its really sad to see people buying into his $10

personally if i were you guys i would take the dall, let him win because without this site and a horriable rep i don't see him doing business anytime soon
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