theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just ordered wheels spacers from www.lr2go.com, then realised no contact details can't get hold of them and nothing sent to me. I have called trading standards and this is seems to them a scam however nothing can be done as the company has 30 days until there is a problem if i haven't received my items. If any one has used this company and has received or not received there items, lease let me know asap, I have there address, thanks to the internet whether its the right one or not. at current seems that i have lost my money, but if i have i want to warn others, about this. many thanks the not so optimistic optimist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 The domain is registered to: Chris McKnight (chris.mcknight@ntlworld.com) +447973751744 15 Chessel Avenue Bournemouth, Poole Dorset GBSo you could phone, email or pay him a visit!Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Theres a lot of stock on that website, so i find it hard to believe that a total scam would go to that trouble.<br />More likely they are just unreliable.<br />Let us know what occurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 found all those details but thanks simonr, tried calling emailing. got some mates near by to his house which is that address seems the business is to large to run out of the house but they gona have a knock on the door. thanks guys i will keep you posted, the optimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 just been on lr spare parts, everything on lr2go is exactly the same title headings part pictures descriptions, except the set out of the website and prices changed into euros, and lr spareparts have contact details, will wait until i get something back, from Chris mcknight thanks the optimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 My suspicion is it's just a drop shipping company where you place an order, he orders the part from another reseller who ships it to you directly and he gets the difference in cost. They are easy to set up - and most are operated from someones bedroom! No contact details is a further sign of that. Although the margins are low, there is no risk and the only capital outlay is the web site. While I applaud people doing this instead of signing on, to me they feel a bit like a parasite! They tend not to drive more sales for the manufacturer and rarely advertise - so they are just piggybacking off someone elses advertising. They have little knowledge of the products and just pass queries and warranty issues back to their supplier. All the supplier gets out of it is less money than if they sold it direct but has to provide the support & logistics as if they had! Not my favorite business model! Can you tell??? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 that's what i first thought but the prices are lower all round thanks the optimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just in case you hadn't already spotted he also owns bloodredweb.com and sub-office.com which he registered at the same address but with a land line number which is down as +1.1202399782 which I assume means 01202399782 which is a Bournemouth number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Oh just seen this auction with his details on it http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAND-ROVER-RANGE-DISCO-SERIES-V8-SLAVE-CYLINDER-CLUTCH-/200070193090? looks like he is LR Spare Parts as well. with a different address and phone number Business seller information LR Spare Parts Christopher McKnight Unit 5, Black Croft Road Swanbridge Industrial Park Witham Essex CM8 3YN United Kingdom Phone:01376|511550 Email:chris.mcknight@ntlworld.com EDIT: Apologies if you know all this already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 got hold of a chap who works for him first said that they did not own this website, then said that this a new website that should be live yet they own lr spares, he said they have the spacers in stock, and he needs to speak to Chris, as has nothing to do with this other website, awaiting a call back but optimism is lacking, i willl keep you posted. many thanks the optimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 just like to correct my self where its say this site should be live is shouldn't be live yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 just got off the phone with chris and the website was a test, no money was taken and. but he has said that the site will not be running so don't use. many thanks theoptimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Glad you got it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoptimist Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 thanks CwazyWabbit, just glad did loose any wonga on it. thanks for everyone's help!! theoptimist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Well great test for him. He's just got his website/buiness flagged as unreliable on the biggest LR forum in the UK. Way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrspareparts Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Just to clear up any issues - lr2go is a test site for lrspareparts. Any payment problems, check with bank or card provider first. Drop shipping. - lrspareparts send goods out with their own packing and directly, so drop shipping is impossible. Many items supplied have their lr brand stamp - lrspareparts exhibit at many international parts shows - next show - will have a stand a Automechanika Dubai UAE - 11.06.2013 - 13.06.2013 - Stand No: 6AM611Hall: 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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