Read my correspondance with Soldsmart (read from the bottom up).

These people are nothing but scammers! AVOID SOLDSMART AT ALL COSTS! You have been warned!
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David,

Firstly, why does it take a claim against SoldSmart for me to be able to get in contact with management?? Please see below the correspondence between myself and Alisha.

Secondly, why does SoldSmart not answer their phones??

Thirdly, what exactly is at address:
SoldSmart International
2 Tunks Street, Northbridge, NSW, 2063
Cammeray, NSW
Australia 2062
Telstra and Sensis Assistance have no record of SoldSmart’s address, let alone being at the above address?????

Fourthly, yes I would like to cancel my order with SoldSmart with obviously a full refund. Alisha’s initial misleading email followed by her incompetence in reading and replying has lead to me being completely put out in respect to organizing a business meeting that the chairs were intended to be used for.

Your prompt refund will be appreciated.

Regards,

Philip Slater.


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From: David Martin [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 25 September 2009 2:16 PM
To:
Subject: Order 792093
Importance: High

Hi Phillip,

RE: Order 7920xxx

[ ]
AAGG291103 433413
Wholesale Lot of 10 X Outdoor Chairs PSAUEP_3209
AUST POST
Delivered by 16/09/09 84.95
[ ]
AAGG291103 433417
Wholesale Lot of 10 X Outdoor Chairs PSAUEP_3209
AUST POST
Delivered by 16/09/09 84.95
[ ]
AAGG291103 433418
Wholesale Lot of 10 X Outdoor Chairs PSAUEP_3209
AUST POST
Delivered by 16/09/09 84.95

You have recently opened a Paypal Claim against the Bulk order you made with us.

You may not have been aware that all bulk items (unlike our local items) are shipped from overseas. Delivery times can vary between 4 to 8 weeks. I checked the incoming containers and they will arrive around 5th to 7th October.

Unfortunately, we cannot ship any items to customers while they have an open Claim active with Paypal.

Please let us know if you wish to keep the Paypal claim open to obtain a refund through paypal or if you will be closing the claim so we will be able to ship your items.

Kind Regards,

David Martin
Customer Support Manager
SoldSmart International
[email protected]
www.soldsmart.com.au


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Hello Phil,

Thanks for your email.

It will take 20 days to deliver these items to you. Bulk orders do take a bit of time.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-09-22
18:36:32

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Alisha,

I would appreciate you answering my questions correctly.

Once again, I am asking for the whereabouts of the chairs I ordered (3 cartons of 10 x Outdoor Chairs - Item # AAGG291103). I would like to know how long before I acquire these items.

I am being more than understanding and patient during this ordeal. Further non cooperativeness from SoldSmart and yourself will result in the Ministry of Fair Trading getting involved.

Your prompt and relative reply will be appreciated.

Phil.

From: SoldSmart International Support Center [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, 21 September 2009 12:56 PM
To:
Subject: Ticket:[504618-2821091129] - RE: Ticket:[498551-2028081009] - Ticket:- Ticket:[493145-6517081314] - Delivery Time

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Hello Phil,

Thanks for your email.

You might not be aware that Bulk Lots sold on our website are not shipped within 7-10 days like other products.

All Bulk Lots are shipped to us from China via shipping containers after being sourced at the cheapest possible price for you, and this process including delivery to your door can take between 5 and 8 weeks.

Expected times of arrival and delivery can vary when ordering direct from a manufacturer and we ask that you be patient and understanding regarding such Bulk Orders. We will certainly do our best to assist your inquiry for any orders that exceed an 8 week time frame (although such situations are rare).

Thanks again.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-09-21
14:56:22

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Alisha,

It has now been 20 days since you responded with this email. Can someone from “SoldSmart” please inform me where these chairs are now and when I’m likely to receive them?

Regards,

Phil.

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Hello Phil,

Thanks for your email.

We have checked the status of your item and it shows that the item will be shipped within 20 days.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-09-04
16:28:51

Alisha,

Your prompt reply would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Phil.
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Hi Alisha,

I appreciate the update, but unless the 20 days delivery commences from the time of purchase (17/08/09), I gather you are stating that I will not receive these items by the 10th of September, the date I stated I required these chairs by in my previous email. If this is the case, I will need to cancel this order.

I appreciate you replying to my emails, but you not fully addressing my queries is resulting in time loss for me not sourcing other chairs for this business trip.

Can you give me the name and phone number of your manager so I can get resolution in this situation please?

Kind Regards,

Phil.

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Hello Phil,

Thanks for your email.

It has been shipped from the manufacturers warehouse. We will try our best to deliver it as soon as possible.

Please allow us a maximum of 20 days.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-08-31
20:00:48

Hi Alisha,

Thank you for the email, although this now it seems your initial reply regarding my query on delivery time is somewhat misleading. There was no mention of the items needing to come from China, nor the 5 to 8 week delivery duration.

I now require a date from SoldSmart for when I am to receive these items in Perth, Western Australia. I require these chairs for a business outing I have organized for the 10th of September. If you cannot guarantee that I will have these chairs by then, I will need to cancel this order.

I trust that you can appreciate this situation and give the matter urgent attention and resolution.

Regards,

Phil.

From: SoldSmart International Support Center [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 28 August 2009 12:21 PM
To:
Subject: Ticket:[498551-2028081009] - RE: Ticket:[493145-6517081314] - Delivery Time

This message is to notify you that your ticket has been updated with the following content:

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Hello Phil,

Thanks for your email.

Please note that all Bulk Lots are shipped to us from China via shipping containers after being sourced at the cheapest possible price for you, and this process including delivery to your door can take between 5 and 8 weeks.

Expected times of arrival and delivery can vary when ordering direct from a manufacturer and we ask that you be patient and understanding regarding such Bulk Orders. We will certainly do our best to assist your enquiry for any orders that exceed an 8 week timeframe (although such situations are rare).

Thanks again.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-08-28
14:21:10


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Hi Alisha,

Can you tell me how far off the items I purchased are from being delivered please?

Order # 7920xxx
Payment Received: 17/08/2009
Items: 10 x Foldable Outdoor Chairs (Item # AAGG291103) – 3 off.

Thanks,

Phil.

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Hi,

We are pleased to let you know that generally it takes 3-5 days for the payment to clear in our system.

Our items are usually dispatched within 24 - 48 hours after payment is confirmed.

Please allow up to 7-10 working days for delivery once the item is shipped, although in most cases delivery is much quicker (3-5 days after the item gets shipped).

Thanks for your interest in Soldsmart.

Kind Regards,

Alisha
Soldsmart Customer Support
SoldSmart International
www.soldsmart.biz
www.soldsmart.com.au( No Bidding - just great prices! )
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2009-08-17
15:53:13


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Hi,

Can you please tell me how long it would take to receive goods in Perth once ordered from you? I am about to order your 3 cartons of your 10 x Outdoor Chairs (Item # AAGG291103).

Thanks,

Phil.


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Ticket ID: 493145-6517081314