Ok guys, what gives?

[Higbean]

It's been 4 weeks since I ordered my hammock. I need it in two weeks for a trip with my daughters (which is the reason I ordered it). Will it be here for my trip or not?

I called Brian with questions originally (twice) and he was great. I placed my order and haven't been able to get a hold of him since (via pm or phone). Called Shane a week and a half ago and he told me he'd get me fixed up. Haven't seen my order yet so I called today and never heard back. Starting to wish I'd done business elsewhere.

[Catavarie]

Brian and Shane make each Hammock to order, if Shane said he'd take care of you I'm sure he is hard at work on it. These are two of the hardest working guys when it comes to cottage made hammocks. I'd suggest shooting them and email letting them know about your pending trip and asking them if they have a possible eta on your order.

[Gresh]

Not to say that you're back burnered, but they do both have full-time jobs as well.

Their gear is top notch and their customer service is outstanding. I'll second Catavarie. If they said they'd have you squared away, you can take that to the bank.

[goobie]

I placed my order 7 weeks ago and, as of Fri, Brian's email said my hammock would be packaged to be shipped Sat. I can't say when you'll get yours, but my experience seems to be the norm lately.

I also placed my order ahead of a planned trip, roughly 3 weeks ahead of it, anticipating their 2 week lead time. A few trips later I'm still waiting.

Most, if not all, vendors on this site make their products to order. I'm not sure why that's an excuse for these two, given the explanation on their website. I don't think anyone has questioned their work ethic.

MANY emails were sent, with mostly Shane responding. It's been my understanding that Brian was/is without internet. I understand their situation, and have said so in my emails to them. Using it as an excuse for the poor customer service, as they seem to be doing, is what I don't understand.

What I'm having trouble with is all the posts telling those of us waiting for their products that they're worth the wait. The quality of the product isn't in question, the customer service is. I placed my order based on many positive posts regarding their product AND service. I don't mind waiting, the site says most order arrive within seven days, but I do mind a wait 7 times longer than stated. A simple note on the website explaining the situation would go a LONG way towards preventing any misunderstandings, and keeping customers happy.

[Gresh]

What I'm having trouble with is all the posts telling those of us waiting for their products that they're worth the wait.

I haven't seen any of those...I've seen two posts saying that it's surprising that these two guys are falling behind but thus far their customer service has been exemplary.

...unless you're talking about a thread other than this one.

Nobody is invalidating the frustration people feel when something like this happens, but rather pointing out that it's unusual and shouldn't sour you on BIAS as a company.

[HamMike]

The vendor section isn't for order tracking or transaction communication. It's for product feedback and a place for the vendors to make announcements. I would suggest contacting them directly since it concerns an active order and not a product inquiry. IMHO.

[scryan]

The vendor section isn't for order tracking or transaction communication. It's for product feedback and a place for the vendors to make announcements. I would suggest contacting them directly since it concerns an active order and not a product inquiry. IMHO.

This is the "Hammock Gear, Vendors and Services" section of the forum, with all due respect... seems like the perfect place to discuss vendors and service.

And beyond that, this is where people who are interested in ordering come for info on the gear and supplier... They have EVERY right to know other customers experiances before they order... good bad or ugly.

I know just when all this started I was deciding between dream hammock and BIAS. I almost went with bias due to waiting time alone... I DEFINITELY would have appreciated these posts at the time... especially since I got my dream hammock faster then I would have gotten the BIAS. (Based on order dates I have seen..)

People have a right to both sides of the issue so they can make a fair descision...

[HamMike]

This is the "Hammock Gear, Vendors and Services" section of the forum, with all due respect... seems like the perfect place to discuss vendors and service.

And beyond that, this is where people who are interested in ordering come for info on the gear and supplier... They have EVERY right to know other customers experiances before they order... good bad or ugly.

I know just when all this started I was deciding between dream hammock and BIAS. I almost went with bias due to waiting time alone... I DEFINITELY would have appreciated these posts at the time... especially since I got my dream hammock faster then I would have gotten the BIAS. (Based on order dates I have seen..)

People have a right to both sides of the issue so they can make a fair descision...

By all means come back and share experiances both good and bad I don't discourage that. I advocate being an informed buyer. It's not a good idea to use the forum as a venue to discuss the status of an active order as the forums aren't here for conducting commercial business. Better off to direct that to the vendor through their business. Maybe a moderator would like to comment. I hope the OP gets his order in time. Would blow to miss out on a trip with the kids.

[sargevining]

This is the "Hammock Gear, Vendors and Services" section of the forum, with all due respect... seems like the perfect place to discuss vendors and service.

And beyond that, this is where people who are interested in ordering come for info on the gear and supplier... They have EVERY right to know other customers experiances before they order... good bad or ugly.

I know just when all this started I was deciding between dream hammock and BIAS. I almost went with bias due to waiting time alone... I DEFINITELY would have appreciated these posts at the time... especially since I got my dream hammock faster then I would have gotten the BIAS. (Based on order dates I have seen..)

People have a right to both sides of the issue so they can make a fair descision...

And, with all due respect, many of us wonder why customer complaints to the vendors suddenly have to become OUR problem as well. You have many more options available to you for redress of grievances, and none of them involve the Hammock Community in general, and trying to recruit support in the forums by shaming the vendor into action is probably not even close to being the best one.

Your problem will be resolved. You will either get your goods or you will get a refund. Please save your kvetching for when someone actually ASKS for someone's experiences with one vendor or another. When such input is actually solicited is the proper time to offer it.

[bruinfan]

The vendor section isn't for order tracking or transaction communication. It's for product feedback and a place for the vendors to make announcements. I would suggest contacting them directly since it concerns an active order and not a product inquiry. IMHO.

I totally agree. well said