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Hi Everyone,
Ive been a Jordan collector since I found out about Niketalk in 2001 (though I never applied for the board membership). And Im currently having a serious problem with Instyleshoes (ISS), and would like to share the story, and at the same time warn fellow collectors about their depraved conduct.
What happened was that I sent several shoes to Instyleshoes under their consignment program, which initially stated that the payment would be made about (which is more than half of the time) or receive the same excuse that they are selling more shoes than they anticipated and are unable to pay at this time. I have saved all the emails from them as well as the captured screen of my personal inventory page which indicate the sold dates, all of which Im willing to use as a proof.
And at first, they just kept quiet about the delay in the payment without informing us (the selling customers) and it was only on 7/8/05 when they finally decided to send a formal letter telling all the consignees that there is a delay. And even at that point (long after they know that there would be a delay), their consignment page still clearly stated 4-6 weeks payment period!! which I believe that they deliberately tried to have for as long as they could! And note that although their letter states 8-12 weeks, while their website only recently changed to 6-10 weeks!
Another thing Id like to point out is that when they first informed me about the delay, they quickly say that if I can have the shoes sent back If I cannot wait for the new payment period. What I feel is that they changed the payment period I sent the shoes, and if I decide to have the shoes sent back, it will be at my cost. And because I live in Australia, this would essentially mean that I will be paying for the round-trip shipping cost for multiple pairs (which would costs over USD$200) for nothing!! I feel that I shouldnt be the one to bear the cost since it is obviously their fault!
Some of their other replies when I inquire about the payment are:
Yes, I told you we will try to pay you thru Paypal when the next check would normally go out! I will let you know before I send it. [5/11/05 6 Weeks]
Dates always vary, so Im not sure when your next payment will be sent. [6/8/05 9 Weeks]
Sorry for the delay, but we are paying everyone in order their shoes
old, and there are still people in front of you. [7/6/05 13 Weeks!!]
And they have
At this point, I have a total of 8 pairs (including 3 Jordan OGs) with them (with 5 pairs sold), altogether with their website value of approximately USD$3,000. My main questions are that am I being frauded by them? And if so, what are the (legal) actions I can take against them? (I remember seeing a post about several websites that we can report internet related fraud, does anyone still have the link to that post?) And does anyone else here is having the similar problem with them?
Of course I was desperate for urgent help, so I decided to email Niketalk Staffs, who promptly replied and kindly gave me advice on the situation, as well as offered to grant me the membership, so that I can post the story and warn others on the board.
Some of their helpful replies are:
To be candid, there's simply no valid reason as to why instyleshoes should be withholding YOUR money. They've already received their cut, and the "volume" excuse sounds . They SHOULD have it immediately available to send you.
I'm not sure what type of legal avenues you can pursue in this case, but I would imagine that by failing to live up to their own self-imposed 15 day deadline, you could . Of course, that's something you'd need to discuss with a lawyer.
You're already out (several pairs) of shoes and you have nothing to show for it. They to repay you.[/b] It's not their money to withhold. It's yours, and its contractually owed to you
By 15 weeks, do you mean 15 weeks since the SALE of the item? (Yes, thats after when they actually received the money!!) If so, what you've experienced goes , and hopefully NikeTalk will allow you to make your voice heard. Though NikeTalk may be your quickest avenue toward redress, you may wish to consult a lawyer to determine what, if any, additional compensation you may be entitled to. Certainly, a legal judgment against Instyleshoes would go a long way toward preventing ANY similar circumstance from befalling another sneaker fan.
Lastly, Id like to thank Niketalk Staffs again for their help, and everyone else for the supports!!
Best regards,
GTR290
Ive been a Jordan collector since I found out about Niketalk in 2001 (though I never applied for the board membership). And Im currently having a serious problem with Instyleshoes (ISS), and would like to share the story, and at the same time warn fellow collectors about their depraved conduct.
What happened was that I sent several shoes to Instyleshoes under their consignment program, which initially stated that the payment would be made about (which is more than half of the time) or receive the same excuse that they are selling more shoes than they anticipated and are unable to pay at this time. I have saved all the emails from them as well as the captured screen of my personal inventory page which indicate the sold dates, all of which Im willing to use as a proof.
And at first, they just kept quiet about the delay in the payment without informing us (the selling customers) and it was only on 7/8/05 when they finally decided to send a formal letter telling all the consignees that there is a delay. And even at that point (long after they know that there would be a delay), their consignment page still clearly stated 4-6 weeks payment period!! which I believe that they deliberately tried to have for as long as they could! And note that although their letter states 8-12 weeks, while their website only recently changed to 6-10 weeks!
Another thing Id like to point out is that when they first informed me about the delay, they quickly say that if I can have the shoes sent back If I cannot wait for the new payment period. What I feel is that they changed the payment period I sent the shoes, and if I decide to have the shoes sent back, it will be at my cost. And because I live in Australia, this would essentially mean that I will be paying for the round-trip shipping cost for multiple pairs (which would costs over USD$200) for nothing!! I feel that I shouldnt be the one to bear the cost since it is obviously their fault!
Some of their other replies when I inquire about the payment are:
Yes, I told you we will try to pay you thru Paypal when the next check would normally go out! I will let you know before I send it. [5/11/05 6 Weeks]
Dates always vary, so Im not sure when your next payment will be sent. [6/8/05 9 Weeks]
Sorry for the delay, but we are paying everyone in order their shoes
old, and there are still people in front of you. [7/6/05 13 Weeks!!]
And they have
At this point, I have a total of 8 pairs (including 3 Jordan OGs) with them (with 5 pairs sold), altogether with their website value of approximately USD$3,000. My main questions are that am I being frauded by them? And if so, what are the (legal) actions I can take against them? (I remember seeing a post about several websites that we can report internet related fraud, does anyone still have the link to that post?) And does anyone else here is having the similar problem with them?
Of course I was desperate for urgent help, so I decided to email Niketalk Staffs, who promptly replied and kindly gave me advice on the situation, as well as offered to grant me the membership, so that I can post the story and warn others on the board.
Some of their helpful replies are:
To be candid, there's simply no valid reason as to why instyleshoes should be withholding YOUR money. They've already received their cut, and the "volume" excuse sounds . They SHOULD have it immediately available to send you.
I'm not sure what type of legal avenues you can pursue in this case, but I would imagine that by failing to live up to their own self-imposed 15 day deadline, you could . Of course, that's something you'd need to discuss with a lawyer.
You're already out (several pairs) of shoes and you have nothing to show for it. They to repay you.[/b] It's not their money to withhold. It's yours, and its contractually owed to you
By 15 weeks, do you mean 15 weeks since the SALE of the item? (Yes, thats after when they actually received the money!!) If so, what you've experienced goes , and hopefully NikeTalk will allow you to make your voice heard. Though NikeTalk may be your quickest avenue toward redress, you may wish to consult a lawyer to determine what, if any, additional compensation you may be entitled to. Certainly, a legal judgment against Instyleshoes would go a long way toward preventing ANY similar circumstance from befalling another sneaker fan.
Lastly, Id like to thank Niketalk Staffs again for their help, and everyone else for the supports!!
Best regards,
GTR290
