Best way to deal with Bearcave

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They will eventually reply, but it will take a while, and after you pay
they'll eventually send your item, but it could take months.

I paid for a bunch of parts in early June and am still waiting -- but I know
this is typical for them so I'm not concerned. Just assume it will be a
very very slow process to get what you need, and don't bother worrying or
fretting or complaining about it ;-)

If you can find another source for what you need, then I would strongly urge
you to buy elsewhere, but sometimes Bear Cave is the only source and you
just have to deal with them on their terms and their timeframe. On the plus
side, they're nice guys and they're honest. Just slow beyond all
comprehension.

Randy

"OldSchool" <pballwiz1966@aol.com> wrote in message
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>I need a set of repro Fathom plastics. They seem to have them according
> to their site. I've emailed them with no response. It's been over a
> week.
>
> Would they rather get a fax? I saw no phone number listed.
>
> OldSchool
>

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I gave up trying to order a set of Fathom plastics from them, and
recently just got a set from Mike at Mad Amusements....they are the
same sets that Bearcave sells. Mike seems to charge a bit more (maybe
$20?), but you'll have them in less than a week..isn't that worth it?
I don't think he has them listed on the site by the way..just e-mail
him.
Dan


Bryan Kelly wrote:
> Couldn't have said it better, Randy. What seems to work with me is to
> send the same Email everyday. They usually reply within a week. Now,
> the shipping is a different story.
>
> I've been waiting for a replacement WW mountain, for a defective one I
> got, for some time now. Thank goodness my WW restoration isn't planned
> until Sept. :-)
>
> Bryan (CARGPB14) http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins
>
> "Warning! Achtung! Run away, Run away!: BK restorations may emit a
> shower of sparks or flames or both. Keep a safe distance (like four
> city blocks). Never return to a restoration once lit. Hot hot hot!"
>
> (Sig line compliments of Clive at the Coin-Op Cauldron.)
>
>
>
> Randy P. wrote:
> > They will eventually reply, but it will take a while, and after you pay
> > they'll eventually send your item, but it could take months.
> >
> > I paid for a bunch of parts in early June and am still waiting -- but I know
> > this is typical for them so I'm not concerned. Just assume it will be a
> > very very slow process to get what you need, and don't bother worrying or
> > fretting or complaining about it ;-)
> >
> > If you can find another source for what you need, then I would strongly urge
> > you to buy elsewhere, but sometimes Bear Cave is the only source and you
> > just have to deal with them on their terms and their timeframe. On the plus
> > side, they're nice guys and they're honest. Just slow beyond all
> > comprehension.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> > "OldSchool" <pballwiz1966@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:1122654406.622403.60570@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > >I need a set of repro Fathom plastics. They seem to have them according
> > > to their site. I've emailed them with no response. It's been over a
> > > week.
> > >
> > > Would they rather get a fax? I saw no phone number listed.
> > >
> > > OldSchool
> > >

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I had the same problem every time I ordered from them but they were the only
ones who had a translite I needed . I pay-pal'd them the wrong amount and
they returned the pay-pal with an email saying I should resend the pay-pal
in the proper amount asap as they already shipped the item . Unfortunately
it took me a few months and many emails from them before I could rectify the
situation and send them the proper amount , I felt terrible about it too :-)
Ron

"OldSchool" <pballwiz1966@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1122654406.622403.60570@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I need a set of repro Fathom plastics. They seem to have them according
> to their site. I've emailed them with no response. It's been over a
> week.
>
> Would they rather get a fax? I saw no phone number listed.
>
> OldSchool
>

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"Bryan Kelly" <bskelly3@aol.com> wrote in
news:1122657501.409063.102840@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

> I've been waiting for a replacement WW mountain, for a defective one I
> got, for some time now. Thank goodness my WW restoration isn't
> planned until Sept. :-)

Sept 2006?

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> * Don't do this. Presented for comedic purposes only. It's only pinball.
>

I'd say take a loaded water gun, but in todays' paranoid times, that
would probably be a bad idea also

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Well, I get the picture. But I still need the plastics. So this is the
plan as I am in no hurry with this project

-I will email Bearcave once every 3 days until I get a response
-If nothing in 2 weeks. I go with Mad

Thanks for the help. I loved reading the replies.

OldSchool