POTN.co.uk review - a warning about this company

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  1. #1
    The Dogfather
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    Just thought I'd share my experiences of POTN.co.uk

    I bought some clearance wheels from POTN, OZ Ultraleggera 17s including some Hankook K104 tyres, they were a bargain at £429. The wheels were described as having some minor scratches. I made payment by PayPal and was told the wheels and tyres would be delivered on Tuesday last week, so I took a day off work as no one would be in.

    The wheels didn't show up.

    I contacted them they said they'd be delayed and would arrive on Friday instead. The missus was going to be at home. The wheels turned up without the tyres, they were also chipped were the tyres had been removed.

    I rang them up on Friday trying to sort out a partial refund so I could go out and get some tyres over the weekend rather than waiting for the missing K104s. I was offered a paltry £50. They said they'd come back to me on Monday.

    I got an email, no call, from them today saying that they weren't going to give me the K104 tyres or the partial refund in lieu of the tyres. They've arranged for collection of the wheels today and they won't issue a refund until the wheels are back with them.

    I probably should have realised what this company way going to be like when their website says they only deal with people by email. I just thought I'd warn people to stay away from this company to avoid a load of unnecessary hassle.

    Paul G

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    Thanks for the heads up. I had looked at some stuff n their site. Glad I found this out, it's not as if I need anymore bad luck/service

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    GCA3N
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    Hope it all works out dude. This company obviously doesn't care for returning customers.

  4. #4
    The Dogfather
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    I dare say there will be more updates, I somehow doubt that the wheels will get collected today.

  5. #5
    Delboy
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    What a bummer . I hope you get the refund ok, and without any more hassle.

    Thanks for posting the warning .

  6. #6
    Forbes
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    Would have been a bargain though. Shame it didn't work out

  7. #7
    GCA3N
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    Thanks for the heads up. I had looked at some stuff n their site. Glad I found this out, it's not as if I need anymore bad luck/service

    If I had read the txt I would have sworn is was one of your stories Craig

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    The Dogfather
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    I've decided to keep the wheels as this company has a habit of not refunding for returned goods.

    I might be taking them through the small claims court for the missing tyres. Its up to them they have 5 days to supply before I contact Paypal and ultimately the courts if no luck there.

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    That sucks Paul - I have no idea how companies like this are still in business.

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    you have a reply from potn.co.uk over on total mini. Seems to me you may well be able to resolve your problems with them at least they are showing some customer care and trying to sort it out.
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