Author Topic: winstanleys talk shit (Read 4026 times)

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2006, 10:10 PM »

I think poor old Gail might be fighting a losing battle here.......

I've used 'em. Didn't feel that well looked after and didnt get everything i asked for, but they only took money for the stuff they sent (as indeed seems right).

Having owned a small BMX shop myself in the past I can see whats going on up there and she's gonna have to make some sweeping changes if she really wants to keep a good relationship with the likes of us old gits.

We vote with our feet tha knows

Thing is, how many members on here? she has a ready-made contained marketplace and most of us have a little money to spend. Not good business to do anything other than spoil us rotten, if she's truly concerned about it.

In the meantime the likes of Alans, Firm, Billys and Cyclone go about their daily business serving repeat client after repeat client......

sonic-1 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:38 AM »

well orered an acs fat freewheel 14t was told it was in stock 48hrs delivery , whent on holiday expectin to come home n find it , phoned em put on hold got through was told they would call back never did so asked to talk to manager , he said the didnt have the bit n cant get em , they had allredy taken the cash , so odred new seat came 5 days later no goodys to say sorry
would maby use em again but have found better surplyers now

mantadave · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:51 PM »

Grab your selfs a bargin £179 you can not go wrong nice with some black tuffs if it comes. i would not have posted if the lad on the phone did not think he was fookin clever telling me the law

Stace · « **Reply #28 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:13 PM »

Guys,

I'm not suggesting Winstanleys haven't been utter pony when it comes to your experiences lately but it looks like Gail is certainly trying to put things right. I found her extremely helpful and very aproachable.

I ordered a set of stickers for me Haro............Gail gave me 10% discount, threw in some extra stickers, free P&P and as a sign of good will chucked in a DVD!!

If you got issues with the shop or more appropriately, her staff then I suggest you email Gail on the mail address above and I'm sure she'll do her best to put things right!!

Just my two penneth!!
Stace

RATTY · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:21 PM »

It seems the only one making an effort is Gail.
Sack the twats on the counter and get some good staff in

wolfybmx · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:14 PM »

lessons to be learnt here deal with ya local bike shop or haro dealer and get a good deal with them saves all this crap. most shops will try to match internet prices if they can to make a sale . any way winstanleys are not doin any one any favours totally crap service.

Bananaman · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: wolfybmx on September 02, 2006, 08:14 PM

lessons to be learnt here deal with ya local bike shop or haro dealer and get a good deal with them saves all this crap. most shops will try to match internet prices if they can to make a sale . any way winstanleys are not doin any one any favours totally crap service.

I guess the question is then who else will sell one for £179?

It sounds like one would be an investment and I quite like the look!!

Any takers or shall I email gail, does she take paypal!!??

Del · « **Reply #32 on:** September 16, 2006, 11:37 AM »

I see on the winstanleys website that the 06 sports are now at £199, still a bargain but I'll still give that shop a miss. I just popped into a local bike shop and noticed they had them in stock, asked the manager if he'd match the price and he was all too happy to sell me a boxed one for £199..... I should have haggled, I m sure i could have got it cheaper!
Just goes to show... if you dont ask, you dont get.

Badbaldie · « **Reply #33 on:** September 20, 2006, 11:59 PM »

bitd winstanleys used to have rusty old bikes found in the canal chained out side there shop for sale . should go back to doing that and leave the bmx stuff to alan . he knows what hes on about doesnt lie and sorts u out .