Author Topic: Glass From The Past (Hello Bret Edwards) (Read 9302 times)

Maxacceleration · « **on:** January 19, 2009, 06:45:02 AM »

Glass From The Past.

Anyone used or using them? Timeliness?
How about quality of product. Are you satisfied?
Long wait or overdue on eta? Or on time.

I have ordered product from them and now all communication has ended and they have missed their (his) deadline (three weeks over).
Got everything but GFTP to build up my CB...
The non communication chaps my ass.

Thanks all

fishhead · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:40:14 AM »

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45222.0

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:55:46 AM »

Thanks fishhead.
I payed by paypal, I'll see what my rights are with paypal resolution center.

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:03:19 AM »

Hey all, don't know if this has been posted up before.
Antifraud.com is an FBI website devoted to scam/fraudulent dot com's.
Apparently they take it seriously...

Seeing how paypal does not protect me from a non ebay purchase, at least after 45 days from purchase, I pass my lesson on.
Since my parts were to be produced and sent in 30+- days and I have given the seller additional time to deliver my product in good faith, I am sol on protection from paypal.

Paypal only protects you under certain conditions!
Paypal says they're not an escrow service! lol

I believe certain websites know these time limitations, and know they can get away with rip-offs if you/I do not respond in the required time frame.

BE A PAIN IN THE ASS QUICKLY AFTER YOUR NON RECEIPT OF GOODS!

Read this Bret, aka caferacingparts aka Glass From The Past, and respond.

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:34:34 PM »

All ya gotta do is make it right Bret!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:01:07 PM »

This is good!!!!.....If someone is out there rippin people off......why not let everyone in on it and you might even get your cash back.

Hush · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2009, 01:22:17 AM »

What did you buy, a screen or headlight lense?

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2009, 07:38:30 AM »

Quote from: Hush on January 20, 2009, 01:22:17 AM

What did you buy, a screen or headlight lense?

Tank and tail section = $650

All Bret has to do is make it right.

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2009, 05:14:45 AM »

Bret,
Are you going to step forward and explain your case?

I can understand if the bad economy has hit you.

But lets work on completing our business.

Ernie H.

Soos · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2009, 06:36:29 AM »

If not, he needs to at least pony up the cash you already paid to him for those bits....

Good luck!

Does this guy have an account here??

Anyone PM him this thread yet?

l8r

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2009, 06:52:05 AM »

Quote from: Soos on January 21, 2009, 06:36:29 AM

If not, he needs to at least pony up the cash you already paid to him for those bits...

Good luck!

Does this guy have an account here??

Anyone PM him this thread yet?

l8r

Yes he is a member here. He does have the knowledge of his products.
But.....

caferacingparts

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45222.0

Lets fix this Bret...

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2009, 06:58:41 AM »

Just for those that don't know (as I didn't), paypal only protects you for 45 days (non ebay purchases).
Products that have to be produced can take more than 45 days, as in my glass tank to be built.
That equals no protection!

I believe certain questionable sellers know this.

If you use a debit card you have even less protection.

paypal told me they are not an escrow service, but thanks for the business!

paypal claims to be mostly there for ebay protection.

BEWARE!

Gordon · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2009, 08:36:18 AM »

Quote from: Maxacceleration on January 21, 2009, 06:58:41 AM

Just for those that don't know (as I didn't), paypal only protects you for 45 days (non ebay purchases).
Products that have to be produced can take more than 45 days, as in my glass tank to be built.
That equals no protection!

If you pay through paypal with a credit card, then you have all the protection offered by your credit card just like with any other credit card purchase.

tygrant · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2009, 09:27:32 AM »

if he does not make it right, call up your CC company and deny that charge!!! Gordon is right, your cc company will look into it and they will deny the money from paypal, then paypal will deduct it from his account... i know i have dealt with pay pal like this MULTIPLE times i got screwed for 1200 dollars and i had no choice but to stick it to pay pal for 1200 but thats besides the point... to think i alllllmost bought a seat from GFTP bout a month ago. good luck

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2009, 09:31:21 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on January 21, 2009, 08:36:18 AM

If you pay through paypal with a credit card, then you have all the protection offered by your credit card just like with any other credit card purchase.

Agreed. I am going through my bank now for that.
My money will be credited back to my account in 24 hrs. With a (up to) 90 day investigation by the bank.

Bret, show some good faith! If you have my products built, we can still fix this.

Fair is fair. Communication, money for product (paid up front as I did), and then product delivered.
I am not asking for anything more.

LoopsAndLogic · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2009, 09:43:48 AM »

WOW!!!!

All I can say is "thank you Maxacceleration".

You really have saved me...I was going to buy a seat and full race fairing for my 400f
from him, because he was the only guy that had this stuff....and that was reasonably priced...

Thanks brother for saving me a huge headache!!!

Cheers

LL

greenjeans · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2009, 01:16:40 PM »

Whatever happened to that infamous "Brimmer" post.... seems like there was somebody in there that was able to track down all
his info - addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses etc etc... Then I think everybody hammered him at his various contacts.

jreich · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2009, 03:01:19 PM »

There is only one Bret Edwards in the white pages of Canby Oregon..

He has posted over at the Jockey Journal this month...his name is caferacingparts....perhaps you can catch him there

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2009, 07:31:57 AM »

As of yesterday, still no response from Bret @ GFTP.
Getting my money back from the credit card company is questionable as I purchased 64 days ago.
(But they did say they will credit my account with the money)

Sheesh, for anything that takes time to produce and with possible delays in mfg'ing, the buyer is completely at risk with his/her purchase.
(45 days with paypal, 60 days with cc)

COD is the safest way, but I don't believe many businesses prefer that way.

Geeto67 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2009, 08:49:28 AM »

All I can add to this is that this is very unusual for Bret, something must be up. the last time I heard from him was Dec 13, which is unsual because usually we are in better contact. He is on a board with me and usually post there several times a week but has not since then either so I think something is up.

I understand you are in the lurch for this and it sucks but Bret is a standup guy - are you sure you have the correct contact info. His e-mail is: cafeparts@comcast.net

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:46:23 AM »

Yes i have the right contact info. That is somewhere around the last time I spoke with him also.

Things come up. Health, economy, weather, who knows...
We can still work things out.
He has surfed here very recently.

I will post a positive thread and delete this if we can come to terms.

And yes, Bret sounded stand up to me also.

OakBehringer · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:49:04 AM »

This really sucks - I like his products and prices. Now I will not order from him any way but COD.

Caferacingparts · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:11:42 AM »

Boy, did I screw up! Parts and apology filled e-mail sent.

andy750 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:15:11 AM »

Quote from: Caferacingparts on January 23, 2009, 09:11:42 AM

Boy, did I screw up! Parts and apology filled e-mail sent.

And how about Homedog?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45222.0

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:23:05 AM »

Since Bret has responded to this thread... I just wanted to say that he called me a couple days ago to follow up on an eBay purchase I made from him many months ago. I had let the purchase issue drop because 1) it wasn't a lot of money and 2) I'd originally asked him to hold off on shipping the part because I'd hoped I'd see him at the AHRMA races and thereby save him some shipping costs.

Bret has always been gracious with me and our dealings have been successful. I know that he relocated his operation in the last few months. Beyond that I have no knowledge about any other circumstances he has experienced in the last year or so.

If he does as he indicates - follow up on all outstanding issues with all parties - I will recommend him for your future business. We need credible suppliers for vintage fiberglass in this country; I hope Glass from the Past will be an alternative to the all-too-few current suppliers. RR

scondon · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:36:24 AM »

Thanks for your post,Ted

If anyone is looking for other suppliers I have had good experiences with airtech-streamlining. GFTP offers some pieces not available at Airtech so look forward to them getting their business back in shape.

andy750 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:52:48 AM »

Couldnt agree more Ted. I only mentioned Homedog as I met him last year at Mid-Ohio and he is a also a stand-up gracious guy who really has a passion for SOHCs/Bikes in general. Lets hope all parties can get their issues resolved.

cheers
Andy

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2009, 10:10:27 AM »

As Maxacceleration started this thread, I'll wait for him to post as a "satisfied customer" before locking the thread.

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2009, 10:27:58 AM »

Bret and I have emailed.

I will be a satisfied customer when my product arrives at the door (it hasn't yet).
Good on you for speaking up Bret. Stuff happens.

GFTP does have cool items.
In my case its a shortened CR style tank w/tail section.

If you could give the customer specific hours when you can be reached by phone Bret, would certainly be positive for your business.
Obviously many here consider your products.

void909 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2009, 10:35:12 AM »

Airtech is nice. I got a tail section from them. Great company.

Really? · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:12:43 AM »

I would like to see more styles from GFTP. Even if it is minor mods to some of what they do have. Unless there are more than what I have seen in the past, it has been a while.

I would really like to see more 1/4 fairing options from anyone. There only seems to be the viper style that is common. I know he has a dunstall replica that is close to it.

scondon · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:32:31 AM »

If you include bikes other than Honda CB's in your search, and expand that search to multiple fiberglass vendors, you may find some pretty cool options for 1/4 fairings that fit 7" headlights and can be mounted to our bikes with little effort

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #32 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:45:10 AM »

Mead Speed from the UK has quite the variety of glass also.
So far I have had better/quicker response from the point of sale to receiving the product from the UK and Italy.
Go figure...

A lot of glass may or may not be specified for a CB Honda. Its up to us to make brackets/mounts for our personalized CB.

Maxacceleration · « **Reply #33 on:** January 23, 2009, 07:07:38 PM »

Ok, I have been persistent with Bret at GFTP.
But his tank and tail section have arrived (shipped yesterday, arrived today).

I had to do what I had to do, and I think I caught his attention.

Bret, your product looks good and solid.
And better late than never!

Weather, incorrect shipping address and Bret moving his shop (all apparently) are the causes for delay.

I would say you can feel safe in purchasing from Bret. Make sure your communication is good!

Here is GFTP tank and seat (black fiberglass). The white fiberglass is Air Tech, which is the tail section I will prrobably use.
As with many glass tanks , it will need a sealing and final finishing for paint.
Mine has bungs for dual petcocks. Looks at least as solid as the Air Tech piece.
Don't know about fit yet...

But.... I'm satisfied. Moderator, you can lock this thread!

Cheers all!

MRieck · « **Reply #34 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:14:22 PM »

What about that guy with the tank issue?

homedog · « **Reply #35 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:43:43 PM »

Please go to my recent post in the Vendor section in regards to this guy! . Bret has stuck it to me as well!!!

I'm really happy about the attention this has generated. This guy is supposedly a MEMBER!

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2009, 01:36:38 AM »

Keep us informed via the other thread Homedog.

News:

Author Topic: Glass From The Past (Hello Bret Edwards) (Read 9302 times)

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