Stefan Jones
Sr Member
I had pre-ordered the Syd Mead blaster and paid in full. After the second delay, I asked for the money back. Heather was really nice. I have my money back, but secured my spot .... we'll see how it ends
Chronicle Collectibles JP Cryocan
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Greeeaaaattttt. I was REALLY looking forward to the night vision goggles. This is pretty sad. I just sent an email asking for a refund.
zjunlimited
Sr Member
Thanks for sharing. My comments that follow are not directed to you CT1138 .
Maybe it’s true what CC said (maybe not, idk), but my problem with any preorder is that beyond 6-months (I use Paypal almost exclusively now for internet orders) you are screwed out of your money and it becomes a nightmare headache trying to recover. And quite honestly, I’m not here to help any company’s operations or cash flow situation with my hard earned money. Like Funky and other have said, I’ll stick to the secondhand market in these cases and if I miss out oh well. At least I’m not out of my money.
robbytherobot
Active Member
Since I'd already bought the vials and have a blank can and set of nozzles, I think the rack will be a nice test of my new resin printer. Will have to do for now until we see how this all goes.
Apollo i took your advice. +1 Funky.
A little update, after rereading the FB post posted earlier i came to the conclusion i would not hold out to see what happened, with Paul (who i've dealt with before CC) leaving and it being run by a possible fraud and that Paul MAY be suing them, i couldn't do it. I called CC yesterday, talked to Heather who was as nice as could be, told her i was tired of waiting and she was totally sympathetic. I mentioned i was OK with the 10% cancelling fee and she told me they would waive it due to the delay. I waited until today to post because i wanted to make sure the money was in the bank (credit card) so to speak. If they do come out with the goggles i may still pick it up but for now i bailed and 1st qtr 2020 is up to 8 months away. This is the time to cancel if your going to cancel. With them putting all this new stuff up for preorder NOW is the best time to assume they have the funds to refund. I've been eyeing a VP9 longslide anyways so it was an easy excuse for me.....lol . The goggles are cool , but not cool enough to bet $450 on. Dont let this hobby blind you. I've been there, all those props you "will never sell" you will probably sell, and the more you sell the easier it gets.
A little update, after rereading the FB post posted earlier i came to the conclusion i would not hold out to see what happened, with Paul (who i've dealt with before CC) leaving and it being run by a possible fraud and that Paul MAY be suing them, i couldn't do it. I called CC yesterday, talked to Heather who was as nice as could be, told her i was tired of waiting and she was totally sympathetic. I mentioned i was OK with the 10% cancelling fee and she told me they would waive it due to the delay. I waited until today to post because i wanted to make sure the money was in the bank (credit card) so to speak. If they do come out with the goggles i may still pick it up but for now i bailed and 1st qtr 2020 is up to 8 months away. This is the time to cancel if your going to cancel. With them putting all this new stuff up for preorder NOW is the best time to assume they have the funds to refund. I've been eyeing a VP9 longslide anyways so it was an easy excuse for me.....lol . The goggles are cool , but not cool enough to bet $450 on. Dont let this hobby blind you. I've been there, all those props you "will never sell" you will probably sell, and the more you sell the easier it gets.
I'm having a bit of trouble following this, as I've had no dealings with Chronicle, but when they say "who is not and has never been a customer"
Do they mean PAUL ???? He doesn't need to be a customer to make comments about CC as he was an employee. Or did I totally miss who they meant ?
I think they meant the person who wrote the article/e-mail. But honestly, does it make a difference?
Nice blurb but I don’t trust my money to an owner of a company that is accused of Fraud in the medical community which was covered in print by a Dallas newspaper
I understand why people are wary now, but it’s also kind of incredible how quickly the torches come out based on rumors. I’ve received licensed replicas with a longer delay than the goggles or the blade runner concept blaster. At this point, unfortunately, it is hard to tell what will come of all this.
Good for you!
I can tell you that if I had any Money tied up with them I would have done the same.
What is being said here is only the tip of the iceberg.
Regardless nowadays if there is even a HINT of impropriety by an owner they get NO business from me
I can tell you that if I had any Money tied up with them I would have done the same.
What is being said here is only the tip of the iceberg.
Regardless nowadays if there is even a HINT of impropriety by an owner they get NO business from me
The whole "not a customer" rings bells to me too. Past owner , past employees, studios, people claiming rights, are all not customers so it could just be carefull wording, or this whole thing could be BS . The fraud thing is documented in the Dallas news like Apollo stated so that rings bells to me either way. I hope this is all overblown. If it is then the refunds wont hurt them and when the goggles come out ill get them. Its not really pitchforks it more of a protecting my interests. I hope its BS and they succeed , funny other companies ie Factory Entertainment, Sideshow, Hollywood collectibles dont have these huge delay issues. There are some but not, delay, delay, delay like Anovos, EFX and others. Some companies do OK and others just dont and i can only attribute it to manegment. Either picking crappy factories or ....i dont know what.
Simply put, these are not rumors simple facts.
The owner of Chronicles and others were charged With billing for services that were NEVER rendered.
They pleaded out and will pay a VERY hefty fine if accepted
The owner of Chronicles and others were charged With billing for services that were NEVER rendered.
They pleaded out and will pay a VERY hefty fine if accepted
I have three replicas from FE and they all experienced at least one delay. From three months to almost a year. Master replicas we’re always delayed. It just stinks because companies like efx and Anovos have set an ugly precedent for non-delivery.
At least chronicle has gotten ahead of the game and addressed these concerns. Something that took Anovos 4 years to work out and they ended up blaming customers for the delays and lack of product funding.
Where is the proof Apollo?
At least chronicle has gotten ahead of the game and addressed these concerns. Something that took Anovos 4 years to work out and they ended up blaming customers for the delays and lack of product funding.
Where is the proof Apollo?
So you are telling me Chronicle is “Ahead” of the game with the NG’s already 2 years delayed and now pushing it out to next year will make 3 years right?
Yeah ok!
Yeah ok!
