Predator Bass Baits Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I am fed up with stamina, they never have what you want in stock and they also take for ever to get items out. I placed a order 2 weeks ago and it still has not shipped. I even called like 10 days ago and they said it would ship next day. I placed a big order with only needing the 3-D lure eyes but I orded a ton of other stuff because I was ordering. This is not the first time I have had this problem with them Were else can I buy 3-D lure eyes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron g Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Cabela's has 3-D eyes 1/4" 3/8" 5/16" & 5/32" if any of those are the size you need. They are $2.99 per pkg. I order from them all the time and I get my orders between two & five days. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbass Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Try these guys, they have a great selection of 3-d eyes and they ship fast.... http://www.barlowstackle.com/ Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bester Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I just had the same expierence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Kim at Lurecraft has the best prices on the eyes (in 100 quantity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I ordered with them for the first time @12/10/07. 3-D Eyes, 4/0 treble hooks and skirts. I didn't get the order, so I finally contacted them. They said it went out next day Priority Mail. Went to my PO yesterday and there it was in the back. It was the Post Offices fault that it was late, but when I got it home there was no 3D Eyes..Sold Out! Can't blame them for the delay, but I too ordered mostly for the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks Guy's Yes they need to put out of stock on the website, sucks when the items you want they do not have and they do not tell you. They have not charged my credit card so I know they did not ship yet. What size are LC, they offer 2.5 and 4.0 I like the option of sizes and colors barlows have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I don't like having items substituted and not knowing until receiving the order; they're not as fast as Jann's, but they've been a dependable source for me for several items, and they have a wide selection with bulk pricing on a lot of items. While I wish they carried a bit deeper inventory, they'll remain to be a dependable source for me. It is also always easy for me to find someone there to talk with if the need arises. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 This subject has been discussed before. I understand your feelings but with respect, I think that you are being a tad hard on them. If they sent the goods out in batches of what was available, then who is going to pay for the extra shipping, are they supposed to eat it. Also, when you place the order, they assume that you wanted everything on the list. With large or complex orders, you should make it clear on the order and/or back it up with phone calls, that if something is missing then cancel that component from the order and you will get it next time. Maybe the order firms should add another box indicating priority. If high priority is ticked, the item must be delivered, if low priority is ticked, it can be omitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I always put in there comment box if somethings not in don't hold order. I also find it in VERY bad taste for some poeple to constantly rip vendors in a public forum for mistakes, it seems to me that posts like this pop up alot from the same individuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I think they use the same pony I use to ship stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark berrisford Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 i use stamina a lot as they have reasonable shipping rates to the UK,i now also put in the comment box for them to contact me if something is unavailable so i can substitute it or cancel it,it does seem though that out of stock item's are becoming more common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 vodka, I did follow up with a phone call, and they said they would ship what they had the next day, that was 10 days ago. All I really wanted was the eyes, I spent about 1 hr figuring out what else to get to find out they did not even have the eyes, I wasted my time and now they wasted 2 weeks of mine. Will I order from them again ? NOPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've never been happy with delays from Stamina but they have items (especially some spoons, treble hooks) I can't find elsewhere. Jann's Netcraft has many similar items and much better service. When I place a Stamina order, I try to forget about it and hope it shows up eventually - it usually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Bad customer service should be flammed, there is no excuse for it. I haven't ordered from Stamina in two years because the service was so poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Smith Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sorry for your problem.... I am sure it is very frustrating..... I had a problem with them once..... One phone call and it was fixed.... with an apology....... and no excuses.... I have ordered and will continue to order from them..... Best of luck......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The free market system is great isn't it. You can do business with just about anyone whom will take your money for good or services. I am just a hobby kind of guy and don't sell product or delivery schedules to meet. I like the varity of stuff I can get from Stamina and haven't had the problems others have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I e-mailed them and told them to cancel my order, Here is the e-mail I got back. I cancled you orde for you. Sorry for the why you feel. We try to kept thing in scok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPork Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Placed a order for eyes 3 weeks before x mas, Got 100 eyes out of 4000 I ordered. I resolved this problem by making my own 3 d eyes. Plus my colors are not limited. Now I cant blame anyone but myself.Its cheaper and just adds to the hand made value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Placed a order for eyes 3 weeks before x mas, Got 100 eyes out of 4000 I ordered. I resolved this problem by making my own 3 d eyes. Plus my colors are not limited. Now I cant blame anyone but myself.Its cheaper and just adds to the hand made value. Well with shipping charges on 100 you got took. Any chance you would like to share your eye design and pics ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I wish Stamina the best and hope they're happy with the business. If they ship slower than other stores, maybe their bricks and mortar store is so busy that web orders are secondary. Slow shipping has settled in as "the norm". I think they say 1-2 weeks before shipping on their web site, so I can't say I really have a basis to gripe. I just wish they had a system to service web orders more quickly. The norm is getting to be next day or max 2 days for stores to ship mdse. Businesses who can't or won't aren't going to prosper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Don't feel bad I've been waiting for 1/2" 3D silver eyes from Stamina since Thanksgiving. I have $300 worth a swimbait orders sitting on the finishing table waiting for eyes. The folks who who ordered them are getting impatient. I've searched everywhere for another source of 1/2" 3D eyes, if anyone has one please let me know. If this goes on much longer I'm going to get stuck with the custom ordered baits and a potential loss of future customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Bobp, the web Say's a couple days, I really wish they would get their act together, I liked ordering from them because they offer the most stuff. and best deals on most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Yep,been having problems myself. Maybe try calling the order in.Im sure the person taking the order could tell you if its in stock or not. Just my $.02:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I see a lot of unhappy campers here, and I may some people off, but that is not my intent. First of all I see someone ordered 4000 eyes from Stamina. Why would you order that many from them when they are not the distributor? What's the matter with WTP. They make all the eyes, and they have literally 100's of sizes and colors in stock. Also they are cheaper than Stamina. Lot of you guys complain that they are slow. This must be an internet problem, cause I always get my order in 2-3 days, however I always call my order in and talk to someone. Lot of you guys complain that they are out of stock. If you call your order in, you can ask all these questions up front. I do and they always check for me to see if it's on hand. or out of stock. If they say they are out of stock, order somewhere else. I don't know how much inventory you guys stock, but I rarely if never run out of anything I need. I don't wait till I have 20 eyes or 30 hooks left, then I get an order to fill and find out I'm short on eyes and hooks. You should monitor your personal stock better. I've had items on backorder from Stamina, but it was never a problem that I needed it right now. If it was, then the first thing, I do is order more, so I don't run out. Also there is another option here. If there is something that you cannot get right away, post it on TU. I have done that on occasion, and many of the guys were willing to help me out. Trade or do whatever it takes to get you out of a bind. Problem solved. I know Stamina is not perfect, but neiher are the others. None of these places are a 7-11, walk in, and walk out. What I'm trying to relay is this, we need to take some personal responsibility, on how we handle ordering materials, take it one step further, do our homework, ask a lot of questions and don't blame anyone else for our lack of organization. Don't take this personally, I'm not here to argue or cause any problems with my TU comrads. I will continue to buy from Stamina, among the other places, that I purchase from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
