Is TamJets still around?
09-19-2017, 07:50 AM
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Is TamJets still around?
Hello!
I just wanted to ask the community if you all have heard anything from Tam? I placed an order over a month ago and I have never received any info from them. I have called and sent several emails but have not received any response. Another buddy of mine is also experiencing the same thing. Hopefully all is well and he is enjoying his fishing trips. I just want to try to find out if I should cancel my order and look else where for the parts.
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AK
I just wanted to ask the community if you all have heard anything from Tam? I placed an order over a month ago and I have never received any info from them. I have called and sent several emails but have not received any response. Another buddy of mine is also experiencing the same thing. Hopefully all is well and he is enjoying his fishing trips. I just want to try to find out if I should cancel my order and look else where for the parts.
Thanks
AK
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09-19-2017, 08:08 AM
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AK,
In mid-July, I placed an order for a set of Tam wheels/brakes along with a thin-wing servo mount. About a month later without receipt I enquired and was informed that Tam is no longer machining items such as wheels/brakes. I did receive a credit on my charge card and that was it. Sorry to learn that Tam is no longer supporting jets, as he had some really good items at a fair price.
Rgds,
Art ARRO
In mid-July, I placed an order for a set of Tam wheels/brakes along with a thin-wing servo mount. About a month later without receipt I enquired and was informed that Tam is no longer machining items such as wheels/brakes. I did receive a credit on my charge card and that was it. Sorry to learn that Tam is no longer supporting jets, as he had some really good items at a fair price.
Rgds,
Art ARRO
09-19-2017, 08:50 AM
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AK,
In mid-July, I placed an order for a set of Tam wheels/brakes along with a thin-wing servo mount. About a month later without receipt I enquired and was informed that Tam is no longer machining items such as wheels/brakes. I did receive a credit on my charge card and that was it. Sorry to learn that Tam is no longer supporting jets, as he had some really good items at a fair price.
Rgds,
Art ARRO
In mid-July, I placed an order for a set of Tam wheels/brakes along with a thin-wing servo mount. About a month later without receipt I enquired and was informed that Tam is no longer machining items such as wheels/brakes. I did receive a credit on my charge card and that was it. Sorry to learn that Tam is no longer supporting jets, as he had some really good items at a fair price.
Rgds,
Art ARRO
Thank you for the info. The landing gear struts is what I was after. Back to the drawing board.
09-19-2017, 02:04 PM
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He posted this on his personal Facebook Aug 22nd
To all my hobby customers and friends. Last few months I been out of metals to making pipe. Even till now I won't expect to get my metals order sometime in mid September. Also big spike on cost too.
RC Jets business is been very tough for me in the last few years. Cost of materials and machine shop is too high. Most of my
products now is very little profit left to continue of making.
The pipes I still continue doing business when I get my metals. Some of the pipe
use more material there will be price increases.
Since last few months I had no income from pipes business. I was desperate seeking for work.
I did found a job and been busy working use my special skills I have over 30 years.
Now I'm officially a handyman. Anything I can fix. For the hours I work is 2-3 time more income than hobby business.
Therefore I no longer be able to put my 100% energy to hobby business. I only can do part time. Please understand for any delaying.
Thanks all for the business support
RC Jets business is been very tough for me in the last few years. Cost of materials and machine shop is too high. Most of my
products now is very little profit left to continue of making.
The pipes I still continue doing business when I get my metals. Some of the pipe
use more material there will be price increases.
Since last few months I had no income from pipes business. I was desperate seeking for work.
I did found a job and been busy working use my special skills I have over 30 years.
Now I'm officially a handyman. Anything I can fix. For the hours I work is 2-3 time more income than hobby business.
Therefore I no longer be able to put my 100% energy to hobby business. I only can do part time. Please understand for any delaying.
Thanks all for the business support
09-20-2017, 08:01 AM
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I've heard nothing but good things about Tam. I ordered landing gear for a Habu and some struts for an Electra. Even if he raised his prices I would still buy them. I like to support the little guys
09-25-2017, 11:13 AM
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Whilst I understand Tam's predicament, his website is still open and accepting orders. There is nothing on the website to suggest that stock is limited or that he is not intending to fulfil orders.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
09-25-2017, 03:37 PM
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Whilst I understand Tam's predicament, his website is still open and accepting orders. There is nothing on the website to suggest that stock is limited or that he is not intending to fulfil orders.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
I would have been totally cool with a wait time if he had responded to any of the emails. Even if it was a simple, I'll be out of stock till November. Just something so I can plan ahead and know if he is or isn't making them.
It is what it is.
09-27-2017, 03:16 PM
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I shipped a couple of unopened fail safes back to him on 8/17.
Had few email exchanges about putting credit towards purchase of couple pipes.
All seemed good!
After many emails and calling business phone daily since 8/20- no replies and voicemail is full.
I agree, if delay in production at least let me know!
Had few email exchanges about putting credit towards purchase of couple pipes.
All seemed good!
After many emails and calling business phone daily since 8/20- no replies and voicemail is full.
I agree, if delay in production at least let me know!
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10-18-2017, 03:49 AM
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Whilst I understand Tam's predicament, his website is still open and accepting orders. There is nothing on the website to suggest that stock is limited or that he is not intending to fulfil orders.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
I also have struts on order and really don't want to cancel the purchase if there is any chance that they might be delivered, even if I have to wait a bit. In fact, I might even order some more if he can supply them.
However, if he has given up for good and has no stock then he really shouldn't be accepting more orders on his website.
But he still is. The site is up and running and taking orders. Maybe some of his friends on this site could let him know of the oversight so fellow modelers don't need to go through the wait and Paypal dispute routine.
10-18-2017, 09:20 AM
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I had a few emails with Tam about 3 weeks ago about getting an air cylinder. His handy man business was keeping him super busy and he had no time to do the order(understandable.. this order was just one piece).
I can ping him to see what he says about the pipes.
I can ping him to see what he says about the pipes.
10-18-2017, 09:49 AM
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Pinging him won’t solve the problem. If he isn’t going to fulfil orders placed on his website (or answer emails) he needs to close it down. I have just had to go through the PayPal resolution process to get my money back.
What career he chooses to persue is entirely up to him and I wish him all the best, but he shouldn’t be taking people’s money if he isn’t in the modelling business any more.
What career he chooses to persue is entirely up to him and I wish him all the best, but he shouldn’t be taking people’s money if he isn’t in the modelling business any more.
10-18-2017, 10:31 AM
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Pinging him won’t solve the problem. If he isn’t going to fulfil orders placed on his website (or answer emails) he needs to close it down. I have just had to go through the PayPal resolution process to get my money back.
What career he chooses to persue is entirely up to him and I wish him all the best, but he shouldn’t be taking people’s money if he isn’t in the modelling business any more.
What career he chooses to persue is entirely up to him and I wish him all the best, but he shouldn’t be taking people’s money if he isn’t in the modelling business any more.
When you go through the PayPal dispute process, it's a process that involves them emailing you and notifying you that there's a problem. I'm personally aware of two other 'customers' who have had the same problem recently... and had to avail the same remedy. My point is that while Tam may be a 'good guy' (as his friends continue to post), he is also totally aware that the site is still taking orders and that people are having to file claims to get their money back. 'Good guy' is a matter of opinion, but the status of the site still taking orders and accepting payment is a matter of fact.
I think it's excellent that he's got enough handyman work to keep him busy, but if he can't spare the few minutes it takes to disable commerce on his site or modify his PayPal account to stop taking money for goods he doesn't have or won't ship, then maybe he can get one of these buddies to do it for him. Seems reasonable to me.
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10-18-2017, 02:02 PM
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So, I can't speak for Tam but I got ahold of him and he says he has to stay focused and work hard on his new business. It clearly brings home the bacon more than the hobby business.
As for pipe orders he says it is hard to say if he could find time to make them.
I would take that to mean as long as the new business keeps him busy(fyi bay area economy is still good), then no pipes.
Again, I have no affiliation with Tam's business and just passing along what I know.
Darren
As for pipe orders he says it is hard to say if he could find time to make them.
I would take that to mean as long as the new business keeps him busy(fyi bay area economy is still good), then no pipes.
Again, I have no affiliation with Tam's business and just passing along what I know.
Darren
10-19-2017, 10:59 AM
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So, I can't speak for Tam but I got ahold of him and he says he has to stay focused and work hard on his new business. It clearly brings home the bacon more than the hobby business.
As for pipe orders he says it is hard to say if he could find time to make them.
I would take that to mean as long as the new business keeps him busy(fyi bay area economy is still good), then no pipes.
Again, I have no affiliation with Tam's business and just passing along what I know.
Darren
As for pipe orders he says it is hard to say if he could find time to make them.
I would take that to mean as long as the new business keeps him busy(fyi bay area economy is still good), then no pipes.
Again, I have no affiliation with Tam's business and just passing along what I know.
Darren