View Full Version : Barber Nov 7 - Track Tactics
Alilyoyo1
09-19-2011, 04:06 PM
Hey guys. Just confirmed Rob n I will be going to Barber Nov 7; newer org on this coast, TrackTactics.org. Its a Monday for $200.
My friend Chris is a control rider, that's how I heard about them.
They're mostly west coast, CA, etc but making huge moves to come over here more. I have heard great things about them so far :woot:
Dave1kRR
09-19-2011, 04:16 PM
Hmmmm. Very tempting! Thanks for the heads up... :up:
Damn that's almost the same price as a weekend ride! If it was a little cheaper (considering it is on a Monday) I'd be in for that!
Alilyoyo1
09-19-2011, 04:43 PM
less traffic....and no membership fee this year anyway.
less traffic....and no membership fee this year anyway.
Very true about the traffic. Although, I was surprised at this past weekend out there. Wasn't much traffic at all. It was spread out nicely.
Very true about the traffic. Although, I was surprised at this past weekend out there. Wasn't much traffic at all. It was spread out nicely.Except for the "crashfest" on Saturday i was reading about on their forum. I keep telling people, as beautiful a facility as Barber is, folks need to start the day off slow and learn the track and slowly get up to speed there. That track will bite you in the ass and bite it hard if you dont respect it. Especially for street peeps that are inexperienced with riding on the track yet think just because they "think" theyre fast on the street, they can haul ass out there. You can get away with that on a track like Tally or Jennings, Barber and Road A, not so much. Those type days/weekends happen from time to time tho, doesnt matter what org is running the show. :up:
Except for the "crashfest" on Saturday i was reading about on their forum. I keep telling people, as beautiful a facility as Barber is, folks need to start the day off slow and learn the track and slowly get up to speed there. That track will bite you in the ass and bite it hard if you dont respect it. Especially for street peeps that are inexperienced with riding on the track yet think just because they "think" theyre fast on the street, they can haul ass out there. You can get away with that on a track like Tally or Jennings, Barber and Road A, not so much. Those type days/weekends happen from time to time tho, doesnt matter what org is running the show. :up:
I don't even wanna talk about it. I had 2 dudes wad it RIGHT in front of me. I didn't get a yellow free session, all day!
Alilyoyo1
09-19-2011, 05:24 PM
I so wanted to be there this weekend but they filled up before I could register....and now you say it wasn't that crowded. They called on Friday to say they had 2 open spots on sunday in Novice but i was just getting over the flu and a mad sinus infection anyway.
but that was two days and it would give me that...learning curve time...one day is like a tease my first time on a track!!!! but since I couldn't do this weekend its my only option for barber this year....i am usually a lil timid at first anyway. I can't WAIT to go....just need a FRONT TIRE
I so wanted to be there this weekend but they filled up before I could register....and now you say it wasn't that crowded. They called on Friday to say they had 2 open spots on sunday in Novice but i was just getting over the flu and a mad sinus infection anyway.
but that was two days and it would give me that...learning curve time...one day is like a tease my first time on a track!!!! but since I couldn't do this weekend its my only option for barber this year....i am usually a lil timid at first anyway. I can't WAIT to go....just need a FRONT TIRE
Is that a hint? ;)
Alilyoyo1
09-19-2011, 05:28 PM
LOL...it was a poke maybe. I got a tire coming already. You blew me off with the rear tear requirement :p
I so wanted to be there this weekend but they filled up before I could register....and now you say it wasn't that crowded. They called on Friday to say they had 2 open spots on sunday in Novice but i was just getting over the flu and a mad sinus infection anyway.
but that was two days and it would give me that...learning curve time...one day is like a tease my first time on a track!!!! but since I couldn't do this weekend its my only option for barber this year....i am usually a lil timid at first anyway. I can't WAIT to go....just need a FRONT TIREfront tire you say? http://www.georgiasportbike.com/showthread.php?9374-Bridgestone-R10&p=132512#post132512
Ga-Bandit
09-19-2011, 07:57 PM
........ That track will bite you in the ass and bite it hard if you dont get no respect it. Especially for street peeps that are inexperienced with riding on the track yet think just because they "think" theyre fast on the street, they can haul ass out there....
Does anyone else hear Rodney Dangerfield in the back ground?
Lat time w/ NESBA a guy and I was at front laughing and making remarks how we hated the tar snake locations especially through turns 5... last thing I said was "Don't get cocky"...he laughed as we pulled out.......and guess what he did on the warm up lap in turn 5?
mastermindtrev
09-20-2011, 04:47 PM
Except for the "crashfest" on Saturday i was reading about on their forum. I keep telling people, as beautiful a facility as Barber is, folks need to start the day off slow and learn the track and slowly get up to speed there. That track will bite you in the ass and bite it hard if you dont respect it. Especially for street peeps that are inexperienced with riding on the track yet think just because they "think" theyre fast on the street, they can haul ass out there. You can get away with that on a track like Tally or Jennings, Barber and Road A, not so much. Those type days/weekends happen from time to time tho, doesnt matter what org is running the show. :up:
Totally agree with you Todd...
I do recall saying on Saturday morning to take it easy, come up to speed slowly... but some people will never listen - and you can't ride the bike for them.
I'll have to emphasize that MORE next time... or perhaps do the rider's meeting dressed like a chicken or something.... that might get people's attention better.
t
Totally agree with you Todd...
I do recall saying on Saturday morning to take it easy, come up to speed slowly... but some people will never listen - and you can't ride the bike for them.
I'll have to emphasize that MORE next time... or perhaps do the rider's meeting dressed like a chicken or something.... that might get people's attention better.
t
Trust me, it wont matter. :lol:
I just remember a certain group of riders blasting X-Act for a crashfest weekend we had there last year i believe it was. At the riders meeting, i asked: "how many here have never been here before?" Half the friggin riders raised their hands. Next question was: How many have never done a trackday at all before?" Again, the show of hands was scarey. We then emphasized over and over and over, i mean to the point where i KNOW they were getting tired of hearing it, about how that track, as beautiful and wide as it is, is a very demanding track and for the first timer, its VERY easy to get caught out and crash and/or take someone else with you, especially on a sold out event. Low and behold, nobody fkng listened, and every damn group before lunch was redflagged at LEAST once per session. Bikes were crashing all over the place. We called another meeting, AGAIN stressing to slow the hell down and get comfortable prior to picking up the pace...............................didnt work. Still had some crashes during the day. I dont give a damn what org. it is, CR's, staff, management simply cannot hold a riders hand and twist or not twist the throttle for them.
So, good luck "emphasizing" it the next time youre there. :lol:
scoot
09-20-2011, 11:36 PM
I might be in for this. After working up north the past few weeks (thanks Irene...) I need to ride. I have never heard of this organization before, but I will check them out none the less.
SquireSCA
10-12-2011, 10:54 AM
I just signed up for Novice for this day, can't wait! Never been ON Barber before, so as long as my bike doesn't blow up, or a tree falls on me, or it snows that day, Donna and I will be there. Kristin, Donna sent you an email on FB with a question for this event. Thanks!
rr_double_rr
10-12-2011, 11:12 AM
I just signed up for Novice for this day, can't wait! Never been ON Barber before, so as long as my bike doesn't blow up, or a tree falls on me, or it snows that day, Donna and I will be there. Kristin, Donna sent you an email on FB with a question for this event. Thanks!
Had to tempt fate on this one, did ya? I'm in for some next season, this one is going to slip away from me. On the plus side, I have a new truck, so I'll be able to get mine and Margo's hauled to places like this. I hate I-20 between here and Barber and wouldn't dream of riding my bike out there to then put it on the track. Scary stuff.
SquireSCA
10-12-2011, 11:28 AM
Had to tempt fate on this one, did ya? I'm in for some next season, this one is going to slip away from me. On the plus side, I have a new truck, so I'll be able to get mine and Margo's hauled to places like this. I hate I-20 between here and Barber and wouldn't dream of riding my bike out there to then put it on the track. Scary stuff.
Dude, just man up and do the track day. You and Donna have identical riding experience and she is on track day #3. You gonna let a girl beat ya? ;-)
In all seriousness, you will have an absolute blast. You just need to bite the bullet and do one, you will laugh yourself silly it is so much fun to just get out there, tool around and enjoy your bike the way it was meant to be ridden, at whatever speed you are comfortable with.
rr_double_rr
10-12-2011, 12:30 PM
It's not a matter of skill on this argument, I feel I'm ready now, too. It's the expenses and another day off work. $200 bucks just for access to the track that I really should put to the house, truck payment, moving, etc. Not to mention gas money out there and the loss I'd take by taking the day off. I'm a contractor, I don't get vacation time. Like I said, next season will be good though as we will be more stable and hopefully more settled financially and one on a Saturday.
Hold me to that statement, I will be doing a track day next spring, on a weekend.
SquireSCA
10-12-2011, 12:34 PM
It's not a matter of skill on this argument, I feel I'm ready now, too. It's the expenses and another day off work. $200 bucks just for access to the track that I really should put to the house, truck payment, moving, etc. Not to mention gas money out there and the loss I'd take by taking the day off. I'm a contractor, I don't get vacation time. Like I said, next season will be good though as we will be more stable and hopefully more settled financially and one on a Saturday.
Hold me to that statement, I will be doing a track day next spring, on a weekend.
Well, that I understand, although your bike would be on the trailer with Donna's, while mine would be in the bed of my truck. I can haul 3 bikes that way with only one vehicle. So it would be cheaper than you think, mainly just the track day... :-)
rr_double_rr
10-12-2011, 12:45 PM
And the lost wages for a day off work.
SquireSCA
10-12-2011, 12:46 PM
And the lost wages for a day off work.
But can you really put a price on fun? LOL
But can you really put a price on fun? LOL
This ^ x1000
I don't even wanna know how much I've spent this year (first track season) on track day shit. I don't really care, cause it's so much fun! :D
rr_double_rr
10-12-2011, 01:04 PM
But can you really put a price on fun? LOL
Yes, balancing that fun with not having to worry if I can make my car payment. I'd be a hypocrite if I gambled like that and touted personal responsibility.
chkaotic
10-31-2011, 01:45 PM
Okay.. now that I have a functioning clutch, I'll be there rounding out the middle of the advanced group (because lets face it, if im at the front of the group, its because i'm all alone out there hehe)
SquireSCA
10-31-2011, 02:06 PM
Okay.. now that I have a functioning clutch, I'll be there rounding out the middle of the advanced group (because lets face it, if im at the front of the group, its because i'm all alone out there hehe)
Cool. I will come over and load your bike into the bed of my truck and then hitch up your trailer and all go back to our place, load up our bikes and then have everything ready to roll. Crash with us and we can all be out first think in the morning and save money on gas by only taking one vehicle.
Okay.. now that I have a functioning clutch, I'll be there rounding out the middle of the advanced group (because lets face it, if im at the front of the group, its because i'm all alone out there hehe)
did you go back with OEM? Have you ridden it to see how it feels?
Alilyoyo1
10-31-2011, 10:53 PM
woohoo. I'm so excited...first time on this track! We're going early on Sunday so we can visit the museum...if anyone else wants to come let me know....
SquireSCA
11-01-2011, 09:23 AM
woohoo. I'm so excited...first time on this track! We're going early on Sunday so we can visit the museum...if anyone else wants to come let me know....
Get up with Aaron. He registered and all that, and later on got an email that his order was canceled.
woohoo. I'm so excited...first time on this track! We're going early on Sunday so we can visit the museum...if anyone else wants to come let me know....
You're in for a treat!
chkaotic
11-01-2011, 01:47 PM
Yeah, got a call from TrackTactics today at lunch that the trackday was cancelled..
Did they at least give u a reason?
Dave1kRR
11-01-2011, 01:57 PM
Yeah, got a call from TrackTactics today at lunch that the trackday was cancelled..
That sucks! I'd be upset with such a late notice.
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Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 01:59 PM
He was told not enough people registered....
THE MUFFIN MAN
11-01-2011, 02:05 PM
He was told not enough people registered....sucks for all you guys, but Monday is a tuff day to fill. especially at their price point.
That sucks! I'd be upset with such a late notice.
Sent from my DROID2 using Tapatalkit happens. I cam tell u first hand, if not enuff people preregister, most orgs especially the ones that can offer much cheaper rates
, simply cannot afford to go on with the day and lose thousands of dollars. Your big prices and membership fees with other organizations is want allows them to take a loss when something like that happens, as theyll typically make it up on another event.
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 02:13 PM
thanks todd....its a bummer....but yea, I even had ed Bargy cancel a school on us because there wasn't enough registration.
SquireSCA
11-01-2011, 02:56 PM
Sucks. I have yet to make a track day at Barber. The couple that Marmo was hosting, either canceled or something with work came up at the last minute and prevented me from attending. Last time my bike blew a head gasket the day before. Was totally pumped to finally get to do Barber this time, and of course they cancel...
The Universe does not want me to do a track day there apparently.
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 03:04 PM
Sucks. I have yet to make a track day at Barber. The couple that Marmo was hosting, either canceled or something with work came up at the last minute and prevented me from attending. Last time my bike blew a head gasket the day before. Was totally pumped to finally get to do Barber this time, and of course they cancel...
The Universe does not want me to do a track day there apparently.
Maybe it's karma and all the trash you talk about apple. ;)
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 03:08 PM
about apple LOL
I know...i was suppose to do barber last month...well sept and it filled up right before I registered....but i don't talk crap about apple....so whats the excuse now?
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 03:23 PM
about apple LOL
I know...i was suppose to do barber last month...well sept and it filled up right before I registered....but i don't talk crap about apple....so whats the excuse now?
Global warming?
Derrick
11-01-2011, 03:29 PM
Sucks. I have yet to make a track day at Barber. The couple that Marmo was hosting, either canceled or something with work came up at the last minute and prevented me from attending. Last time my bike blew a head gasket the day before. Was totally pumped to finally get to do Barber this time, and of course they cancel...
The Universe does not want me to do a track day there apparently.
How about the weekend after Thanksgiving?
mastermindtrev
11-01-2011, 03:38 PM
How about the weekend after Thanksgiving?
Todd, I'm sorry he said that.
He meant the weekend after thanksgiving he was going to the mall.... that's what he meant....
t
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 03:49 PM
And thread nuked.
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 03:52 PM
uhhhh....its not global warming..climate change trouble maker....its not hot its freakin cold...
with that in mind anyone wanna go to the gap this wknd...the dealsgap motel is closed for the winter but we could stay at kickstand lodge for 22 a person in the bunkhouse....for a donation it includes beer and dinner usually.
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 03:53 PM
uhhhh....its not global warming..climate change trouble maker....its not hot its freakin cold...
with that in mind anyone wanna go to the gap this wknd...the dealsgap motel is closed for the winter but we could stay at kickstand lodge for 22 a person in the bunkhouse....for a donation it includes beer and dinner usually.
Me? Trouble maker? Nah. Pssht.
And no on Deal's. I'm up in Nashville this weekend. Matt Nathanson concer.
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 03:57 PM
riding the hill is way better...just sayin
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 04:01 PM
riding the hill is way better...just sayin
Not compared with the cool points it gets me for the concert on my lady's B-day. Pretty sure the mountain will be there next year, the concert aligning so close geographically with her birthday might not.
Todd, I'm sorry he said that.
He meant the weekend after thanksgiving he was going to the mall.... that's what he meant....
t
And thread nuked.:lol: its all good. ;) imma gonna join their website and talk about all the other TD's and see how long i last. :rofl:
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 04:09 PM
oh i made all kinds of gagging noise, etc...lol i guess i can see what locals will be around.
Not compared with the cool points it gets me for the concert on my lady's B-day. Pretty sure the mountain will be there next year, the concert aligning so close geographically with her birthday might not.
rr_double_rr
11-01-2011, 04:10 PM
oh i made all kinds of gagging noise, etc...lol i guess i can see what locals will be around.
Hater.
Not compared with the cool points it gets me for the concert on my lady's B-day. Pretty sure the mountain will be there next year, the concert aligning so close geographically with her birthday might not.
:lol: same reason im not working the Tally event in 3 weeks. Its our 29th anniversary, and not only am i old enuff to know better, but been married long enuff to know better as well, when she told me "go ahead and go, its not a big deal", i just laughed and said......"yea, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!" BTDT, women will hold shit over your head for a lifetime!!! :lol:
Dave1kRR
11-01-2011, 04:19 PM
:lol: same reason im not working the Tally event in 3 weeks. Its our 29th anniversary, and not only am i old enuff to know better, but been married long enuff to know better as well, when she told me "go ahead and go, its not a big deal", i just laughed and said......"yea, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!" BTDT, women will hold shit over your head for a lifetime!!! :lol:
+ 1 million. Smart man.
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 04:22 PM
lol i'd probably kick your ass for the anniversary yup....but then again i'd probably say hey lets do a track day for our anniversary.
im weird. i get it.
lol i'd probably kick your ass for the anniversary yup....but then again i'd probably say hey lets do a track day for our anniversary.
im weird. i get it.i screwed up and missed her bday by one day about 25 years ago............ONE DAMN DAY!!!!!!!!! And to this day i STILL hear about that shit. :mad:
Derrick
11-01-2011, 05:32 PM
:lol: its all good. ;) imma gonna join their website and talk about all the other TD's and see how long i last. :rofl:
I would never have mentioned that if this event wasn't cancelled. It's the only Barber date left that I'm aware of and I was just trying to help a brutha out:)
:lol: its no big deal, Derrick, seriously, i was just f'ng with you and Trev. :up:
and im SURE they didnt already know about it. :lol:
mastermindtrev
11-01-2011, 07:50 PM
:lol: same reason im not working the Tally event in 3 weeks. Its our 29th anniversary, and not only am i old enuff to know better, but been married long enuff to know better as well, when she told me "go ahead and go, its not a big deal", i just laughed and said......"yea, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!" BTDT, women will hold shit over your head for a lifetime!!! :lol:
Agreed. Women remember stuff forever, whereas men, not so much... "ohhh... shiny thing!" and we totally forget something important.
Hey Todd, what are you doing after t-giving? You should come ride Barber!
t
:lol: same reason im not working the Tally event in 3 weeks. Its our 29th anniversary, and not only am i old enuff to know better, but been married long enuff to know better as well, when she told me "go ahead and go, its not a big deal", i just laughed and said......"yea, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!" BTDT, women will hold shit over your head for a lifetime!!! :lol:
FAIL!
I may be coming to this one!
Georgiacbr
11-01-2011, 08:46 PM
FAIL!
I may be coming to this one!
stay away from the R1 (LOL)
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 09:36 PM
nov 7...its cancelled. they didn't have enough pre-reg. sorry. I'll let you know when they have either a make up day or new schedule for 2012. Its in the works.
Alilyoyo1
11-01-2011, 09:38 PM
Oh and we'll be at jennings sunday if anyone's up for it.
rr_double_rr
11-02-2011, 08:08 AM
Agreed. Women remember stuff forever, whereas men, not so much... "ohhh... shiny thing!" and we totally forget something important.
Hey Todd, what are you doing after t-giving? You should come ride Barber!
t
Or Ohhhh.....BOUNCY THING! :up:
Alilyoyo1
11-02-2011, 08:37 AM
Or Ohhhh.....BOUNCY THING! :up:
lmfao
rr_double_rr
11-02-2011, 08:52 AM
Gotta be realistic
lmfao
Alilyoyo1
11-02-2011, 09:02 AM
that's why i laughed so hard trust me I TOTALLY get it.
Gotta be realistic
Agreed. Women remember stuff forever, whereas men, not so much... "ohhh... shiny thing!" and we totally forget something important.
Hey Todd, what are you doing after t-giving? You should come ride Barber!
tI thought about it, Trevor, but then remembered I'll be in Destin with the family all that week.
mastermindtrev
11-02-2011, 08:57 PM
I thought about it, Trevor, but then remembered I'll be in Destin with the family all that week.
No worries. One of these days I'll get you out to one of our events.... in the mean time I'll just keep twisting your arm. :)
t
I thought about it, Trevor, but then remembered I'll be in Destin with the family all that week.
Todd, we gotta get out together that week (no homo) :lol:
Chris, with all that we're gonna have going on that week, i can only HOPE to break away from the chaos for a day, but im not gonna hold my breath. not including me, the wifes entire family will be there, all 16+ of them :eek: . I'll be going down a day or so after they leave bringing the dog, so i dont know WTF theyre gonna have planned for me. I'll only be there Wed thru Sat, possibly Sunday (Saturday if i have MY way).
Chris, with all that we're gonna have going on that week, i can only HOPE to break away from the chaos for a day, but im not gonna hold my breath. not including me, the wifes entire family will be there, all 16+ of them :eek: . I'll be going down a day or so after they leave bringing the dog, so i dont know WTF theyre gonna have planned for me. I'll only be there Wed thru Sat, possibly Sunday (Saturday if i have MY way).
Yikes! That's a lot of people! We're going down to basically get away from the family this year. My dad, myself, family friends and they're brother/sister in law. Gonna be a nice relaxing week!
We'll be getting there late Tuesday night coming back on Sunday. I'm renting me a harley when we get down there to cruise around on. I know we have plans to ride to Destin sometime, if the weather is nice.
SquireSCA
11-21-2011, 08:34 PM
UPDATE:
Still have not gotten a refund for this track day that was cancelled, and my emails have yet to resolve it. Not happy with these guys, at all. Probably will not sign up for another track day with them is this is what they consider customer service. They canceled it over 3 weeks ago, it should not take that long to process refunds, especially with so few people having signed up.
UPDATE:
Still have not gotten a refund for this track day that was cancelled, and my emails have yet to resolve it. Not happy with these guys, at all. Probably will not sign up for another track day with them is this is what they consider customer service. They canceled it over 3 weeks ago, it should not take that long to process refunds, especially with so few people having signed up.
yea, not a good way to step into the trackday scene, and on a new forum to boot. :down:
. I'm renting me a harley when we get down there to cruise around on. I know we have plans to ride to Destin sometime, if the weather is nice.
looks like its gonna be highs in the 60's (im hoping warmer). Youve got my number dont ya? gimme a text or call once ya get settled down there. Im leaving tomorrow afternoon. Looks like we'll be leaving Sunday morning. Ga/Ga. Tech game is on Saturday at noon. Im gonna stick around and watch Tech kick that bulldawg ass..........but i'll be in a housefull of UGA fans and will be the lone Tech fan, so hopefully i wont get beat up on too bad. :lol:
looks like its gonna be highs in the 60's (im hoping warmer). Youve got my number dont ya? gimme a text or call once ya get settled down there. Im leaving tomorrow afternoon. Looks like we'll be leaving Sunday morning. Ga/Ga. Tech game is on Saturday at noon. Im gonna stick around and watch Tech kick that bulldawg ass..........but i'll be in a housefull of UGA fans and will be the lone Tech fan, so hopefully i wont get beat up on too bad. :lol:
I don't have your # pm me. We're leaving Tomorrow afternoon as well. Look for a Buell being towed by an Exploder. :up:
SquireSCA
11-23-2011, 01:57 PM
Still no refund from these guys. Said it would be here two days ago. Tried to call them, but their voicemail box has not been set up, so you cannot even leave them a message.
I will never do a track day through these clowns. Totally unprofessional, complete mickey mouse organization, they simply don't have what it takes if they cannot keep from ****ing up the basics.
They can take your money in 30 seconds, but it takes a month and still no refund. They won't credit it to my credit card, they won't PayPal it to me, all they said in email was that a check was in the mail last week, which of course it never arrived.
I will be calling my credit card company to dispute it and filing a complaint with the BBB on Friday. I will never do business with them, and I urge anyone considering them to go with the most established track companies and pass over these morons.
Alilyoyo1
11-23-2011, 03:05 PM
dave, i emailed brock. It will be handled.
Alilyoyo1
11-23-2011, 03:15 PM
I just got off the phone with Brock he said the check was mailed last thursday since the office staff had been on the road previous to that. They offered to cut you another check since you hadn't received it. They don't use paypal...neither do I, there's nothing wrong with that.
SquireSCA
11-23-2011, 04:26 PM
I just got off the phone with Brock he said the check was mailed last thursday since the office staff had been on the road previous to that. They offered to cut you another check since you hadn't received it. They don't use paypal...neither do I, there's nothing wrong with that.
It is not that they don't use PayPal that is the issue, or even that they cannot process a credit to my credit card. It is that they took so long to even process the returns. If a company cancels the track day, or any purchase of any kind for that matter, the customer should be issued a prompt refund. I should not have to chase after them for 3 weeks to get them to send it. Because by that time, when something does go wrong, now it is 4 weeks and they are still "resolving" it.
I also just talked to Brock, and explained why I am pissed. My clients expect a certain degree of promptness and professionalism from me, and I expect the same from people that I spend money with. I really am not trying to be a dick about this. I hold myself to the same standard that others hold me to in business, and that makes for GOOD business.
That said, Brock assured me that he would make this right, and I will reserve further comments and give him that opportunity. If he does, great, everyone can be happy and we can just chalk this up to "one of those things". If not, then shame on him. But I will give him that chance, to be fair.
They don't use paypal...neither do I, there's nothing wrong with that.
no, but if they do credit cards (and im assuming they do since they charged it to begin with), that could have been done in a matter of 5 mins. Mailing a check back for a refund? wtf not just issue a credit back on the card?
SquireSCA
11-23-2011, 04:46 PM
no, but if they do credit cards (and im assuming they do since they charged it to begin with), that could have been done in a matter of 5 mins. Mailing a check back for a refund? wtf not just issue a credit back on the card?
The company that they use for credit card transactions would take 5-7 business days to hit my card, so initially they said it would be faster to mail the check. The problem was that they waited 3 weeks to do that.
Like I said, I won't bash them right now, the owner of the company called me personally and said that he would make it right, so I have to give him the benefit of the doubt that he will do so. I may sound harsh in my posts about them, but so far this has been my only experience with them, so I don't have much else to form an opinion on... We shall see, I am guessing that Brock will make sure that this is taken care of ASAP.
Alilyoyo1
11-23-2011, 04:54 PM
patrick mailed a check via Certified mail.
SquireSCA
11-23-2011, 04:56 PM
patrick mailed a check via Certified mail.
Yes, I know, already talked to him today and got an email with the tracking number a little while ago.
The company that they use for credit card transactions would take 5-7 business days to hit my card, so initially they said it would be faster to mail the check. The problem was that they waited 3 weeks to do that.understand completely, IMO, it would have still been faster to have credited customers' cards, and they could have done that the day after the cancellation. Again, IMO, if youre going to do business, the smart way to do business is if its charged on a CC, it should be credited to a CC. Its way simpler for all involved, and things dont "get lost" in the mail.
Ga-Bandit
12-06-2011, 10:40 PM
yea, not a good way to step into the trackday scene, and on a new forum to boot. :down:
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