Has anyone received the Ames A/P Transformer yet?

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  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    tempo_n_groove said:

    lotsalemon said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    demetrios said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    My gold showed up today dented… The bonus poster also dented...

    Did the tube get dented or the prints inside were already damaged? Ames Bros uses those PVC like tubes. I have never had a damaged tube / print from them.
    Whomever rolled them up didn't know what they were doing. They got damaged from the person packing it...
    that stinks....won't frame out?
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    Ouch. For $250, that hurts.
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  • Weston1283
    Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,028
    PayPal called me today to verify my Ames bros purchase of 265 on September 24

    Then they asked me if I was satisfied and tried to give me leading questions and talk about how I felt about the posted. Then the guy goes "from what I understand, it was a maybe a poster that was maybe limited. I just want to ask if you feel like you're getting what you paid for and what you were told you were getting"

    Sounds like some people filed complaints and they're trying to get feedback on the issue
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  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    I am not surprised
  • CopperTom
    CopperTom Posts: 3,164
    But since Ames was accepting order cancellations and giving refunds, why involve Paypal?
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  • Weston1283
    Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,028
    CopperTom said:

    But since Ames was accepting order cancellations and giving refunds, why involve Paypal?

    Not sure, caught me off guard to be honest, the guy was being strange like he wanted me to admit the poster was messed up but didn't want to influence what I said
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  • Eddieshometown
    Eddieshometown Evanston, IL Posts: 986
    I might end up selling my Transformers Regular AP to help payoff my Cubs Playoff ticket debt (and now I have less reason of wanting to see a New York Poster in my house after the Mets swept :bawling: )
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  • buck502000
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    because false advertisement is a crime - http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/False+Advertising
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,108
    Got my regular AP in the mail. No ends caps... but it was mint so no complaints.
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 42,094
    Anyone notice the posters on the bay right now? I hope Ames looks at the ones and the serial numbers on there and see who's flipping...
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,280
    tempo_n_groove said:

    Anyone notice the posters on the bay right now? I hope Ames looks at the ones and the serial numbers on there and see who's flipping...

    any response on your issue Chris?
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    High Fidelity 2000 said:

    lotsalemon said:

    brewdog123 said:

    Got the regular in today, sturdy plastic tube, no end caps?! Just packing tape on ends. Got lucky with no damage, but seems like a rookie move by an established artist.

    They've packed this way for a long time - personally I've never had a problem with damage, I have a feeling most of the issues are with how they roll them, and the type of stock they use to print on. The paper seems delicate and probe to creases etc.
    This is my first time ordering from Ames. No end caps??? That's insane. Call me crazy but wouldn't the end caps help minimize the tube from crushing under pressure during transit? That whole outer-force-physics shit... ;)
    They tape the ends, and as posted above they have been doing it for a long time. However, the PVC tubes they use are the best, they seem much stronger than the thick Yazoo tubes most people use.
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  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,337
    Weston1283 said:

    PayPal called me today to verify my Ames bros purchase of 265 on September 24

    Then they asked me if I was satisfied and tried to give me leading questions and talk about how I felt about the posted. Then the guy goes "from what I understand, it was a maybe a poster that was maybe limited. I just want to ask if you feel like you're getting what you paid for and what you were told you were getting"

    Sounds like some people filed complaints and they're trying to get feedback on the issue

    Wow. You know it's a serious concern when Paypal catches on to a pattern of complaints/disputes forming. Ames need to tread very carefully - too many of these and their account could be in jeopardy. Definitely not a headache they were looking for but nonetheless something they need to address immediately.
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,323
    on2legs said:

    Got my regular AP in the mail. No ends caps... but it was mint so no complaints.

    They never have used end caps. Since '00 if I can remember. PVC like tubes that include strong tape. Never had a problem with all my subs & prints from Ames Bros.

    My tracking # is in Vancouver. Can't wait for the prints. :)
    Hoping for that chrome art print.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 42,094
    pdalowsky said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    Anyone notice the posters on the bay right now? I hope Ames looks at the ones and the serial numbers on there and see who's flipping...

    any response on your issue Chris?
    I had a very nice response telling me that they are aware of it and it's being addressed by the higher ups and I should receive a response in a day or so.
    I'll report back after I get a response.
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,108
    demetrios said:

    on2legs said:

    Got my regular AP in the mail. No ends caps... but it was mint so no complaints.

    They never have used end caps. Since '00 if I can remember. PVC like tubes that include strong tape. Never had a problem with all my subs & prints from Ames Bros.

    My tracking # is in Vancouver. Can't wait for the prints. :)
    Hoping for that chrome art print.
    Can't argue with the past success, but I would gladly pay an extra dollar or two for some end caps. I'm guessing those PVC tubes are bought in bulk length and cut to size and would require custom sized end caps.
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  • Weston1283
    Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,028
    I actually dont mind the no caps if they keep sending in those crush proof tubes. Ill take those tubes with tape on ends anyday over a standard cardboard tube with plastic caps
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  • shecky
    shecky San Francisco Posts: 2,812
    Alright! My chrome has landed in S.F. unscathed - not a single handling crease!
    And I was stoked to see that it is not only signed but also NUMBERED - didn't expect it to be since most Ames variants I've bought in the past have not been.
    I got 79/85 so I made it by the skin of my teeth!
    And I like Ames' PVC tubes: indestructible and since the kraft paper is the size of the tube the poster can't move. Taped ends are fine with me - caps really aren't necessary, IMO.
  • shecky
    shecky San Francisco Posts: 2,812
    tempo_n_groove said:

    pdalowsky said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    Anyone notice the posters on the bay right now? I hope Ames looks at the ones and the serial numbers on there and see who's flipping...

    any response on your issue Chris?
    I had a very nice response telling me that they are aware of it and it's being addressed by the higher ups and I should receive a response in a day or so.
    I'll report back after I get a response.
    Assuming Ames kept some back up posters for just this reason, I don't know why they wouldn't let people with damaged posters return them for a replacement. Ames can always sell the damaged posters in a future "scratch & dent" sale and still get a good price.
    I imagine they would credit your card for your return shipping cost.
  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    I also received a Chrome poster with a sizeable (probably 1/2" wide and 1/2" tall) scuff on it. Normally I'm not nitpicky but for the cost of the poster I would hope it is something Ames would make right. If not, I still plan on keeping it and shipping it off to the framers.
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,280
    my gold arrived with a half inch crease at the bottom of the paper about 3 inch into the image. Its not terrible but now I know it is there my eyes are drawn to it.....bit of a pain, but I guess that this is a common issue with the foils being used.

    The bonus print was a disaster however, utterly ruined.

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