Group Buy @ Console Vault

[brockeverly]

I had something nice and eloquent typed out earlier, but deleted it because it didn't have anything positive to say.

I'm surprised that they would turn away the sales. From my perspective it is a zero sum game. Either the sale happens at the $198 price, or it does not happen ever.....

I would understand if the limitation was due to a current stock / mfg issue, but at least convey that, and allow a back orders.

If the profit margin is too lower, what is not to understand? If you can sell ten more and make $60 less on each one, you are losing $600. If the interest is that high in the item, they will still sell the same ten, but make more money. I, personally, was buying one prior to this group buy. I did it sooner because of the group buy, but Console Vault made $90 less on the sale.

 

[RandyDaytona]

honestly, and I almost always refrain from negative commentary online...but this is not a group buy....it's group bull****...there was only a 3 hour window of opportunity.

I agree. I think it's BS. It was more like a radio show contest than a group buy.

If you had to work today, you were SOL, apparently.

I have a law enforcement discount I could use (more than $15, but less than the group price), but I'm a little too PO'd right now. The product is great - the "pick-and-choose" discount sucks a$$, IMO.

 

[453030]

you must be on the list to get it for that price! This gb is over, and you are not to give the code!

Dude, at the time I made that post the GB was not over, and windycity had extended the offer to everyone. I was just answering the question of a poster above. Windycity himself answered it a minute before me too.

 

[brockeverly]

FYI guyss I just spoke to Jenna and she stated that the 11 people on the list would be the max she could do. Sorry to the guys who couldn't get in. And combos are not a problem.

Dude, at the time I made that post the GB was not over, and windycity had extended the offer to everyone. I was just answering the question of a poster above. Windycity himself answered it a minute before me too.

The GB was over with the initial 11 and the PM I have from him says that in order to use that code for that price you had to have your name on the list of the initial 11. If something changed, sorry for the confusion.

 

[Umbratx]

So confusing...

Hey all! So I miss the initial 11; it opens up and I order. And now I am STILL going to miss another great GB. I think it is time the mods got involved and laid down some ground rules for future "group buys" If at all possible. Well atleast my wife won't be angry when she checks the Amex statement... This was disappointing!

 

[453030]

The GB was over with the initial 11 and the PM I have from him says that in order to use that code for that price you had to have your name on the list of the initial 11. If something changed, sorry for the confusion.

I got the same PM, I was #5 on the list. I just realized the confusion... WindyCity went back and edited several of his posts. At one point earlier in the day he posted the GB was extended to anyone who wanted it, but that the cutoff could come at any time. He even typed the promo code in his post. So others were posting and I replied to a question. Then the GB did officially end and windycity went back and edited several posts. Kind of turned into a CF.

 

[Umbratx]

There was a post saying this "group buy"

Was open! 453030 you are correct sir. I see the post saying the "gb" was open to everyone and could end at any moment has disappeared. Nice.

 

[phillyd2]

Mine shipped today and I'm glad that by dumb luck only I got in. However this should be standing lesson on how NOT to run a GB.

I for one would rather had paid a few bucks more so that everybody could have joined in.

 

[styler]

Mine shipped today and I'm glad that by dumb luck only I got in. However this should be standing lesson on how NOT to run a GB.

I for one would rather had paid a few bucks more so that everybody could have joined in.

ditto. also sounds like there was a little sellers remorse and the goal posts were moved.

 

[huntsonora]

This was just a goat rope from the get go. I saw yesterday where we had until May 31 to get in on this and logged on tonight to put my name on the list and saw this fiasco. Ridiculous

 

[Michigander]

This was just a goat rope from the get go. I saw yesterday where we had until May 31 to get in on this and logged on tonight to put my name on the list and saw this fiasco. Ridiculous

I suspect Jenna gave a really low quote, expecting that 10 units wouldn't sell. When she talked to the boss, he wasn't too happy about the 35% discount so they capped it at ten units.

It definitely could have been handled better.

When I called, 5 minutes after they closed the sale, Jenna offered a $10 discount off the lower price on the website, $259, which is what the "4runner" promo code on their website gives you. The promo is good until the beginning of June.

It is nice that they are trying to give a discount, even if the group buy went south.

I decided to not order, I am a bit bummed on the deal.

 

[Ryan1975]

Well I'm kinda interested...waiting to see what turns out.

 

[fdmstng99]

Ya it sucks that they only accepted the 11. If I were the OP I would not have contacted them so early and maybe squeezed in 20 or so, but that is just me. Maybe if we can gather the names up of anyone that missed the group buy and count them up and go back with to them with the amount they could sell and renegotiate the deal for the remaining.

That's a very good idea. Would love to get the $198.50 price but would settle for the $213.50 price. Ordering alot for my 4runner and paying $15 off right now is still a little to steep for me.

Ordering NFab step bars, new tires and a Gobi Rack all within the next month so money is tight right now. Also want new speakers, I might need a second job.

 

[windycity]

Well this did not turn as planned. It was out of my control. Apologies to all those who could not get in.

 

[gray street]

I was just mad I called and they said no after I was on the original "list". I have no resentments though, I would have done what everyone else did in their respective situation.

 

[453030]

It was a great idea. Part of what makes this GB a little different than a bumper or a roof rack is the price and ease of installation for everyone. Every 4Runner owner could give merit to a locking box for their console. Some will still have no interest but generally speaking this is a nice thing to have.

Obviously the pricing was super aggressive. That got me to commit the second I first read the post. It seems the demand was not anticipated. I spoke with the owner of Console Vault yesterday and he is a super nice guy. Jenna too. They had the best intentions, and windycity too. I think there were some miscommunications about pricing and quantities though when the arrangement was organized.

Nonetheless, I think the idea of rounding up a group of committed buyers and then calling for a group discount is very good. I think CV will be open to that.

 

[phillyd2]

they said no after I was on the original "list". .

Thats just wrong. Can the OP try and fix that?

 

[Michigander]

I was just mad I called and they said no after I was on the original "list". I have no resentments though, I would have done what everyone else did in their respective situation.

I wondered about that happening when it became a free for all, but Console Vault still limited the number of sales to 10 when people started calling their orders in.

The promo code should have only been given to the original people on the list and not posted on the forum.

A bummer for you, you have a good attitude about it, I would be pissed.

 

[Umbratx]

Hi windycity! Apology accepted! Well it went down bad. I am going to order one off the website at the higher price. I am going to put this thing to good use. Thanks for atleast bringing this to the forum. :lookout:

 

[brockeverly]

Already delivered! Wow!