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On July 10th, I emailed Neil Blackwood and asked him when he'd have a Custom Mini Skirmish Flippers available for sale.
On July 17th, he responded and said he had nearly completed a batch of Elmax MS Flippers and could ship by the end of the week. He gave a run down of the prices and specs. I quickly responded and said I would like one from the completed batch.
On July 21st, Neil explained he had one ready and could ship by the end of the week. The price of the completed flipper was $1150. Neil asked if I could mail the payment next day via USPS to expedite shipping of the knife. He requested I send payment of $1130 to cover my one day shipping cost of the check. I sent a certified bank check on July 22nd as he requested. I sent him one email advising the check had been sent. He replied with "Ok Thanks Sean!"
On July 24th, two days after I sent the check I asked Neil if he had received payment. He advised that his girlfriend had picked it up in the mail the day prior and it had slipped his mind. He concluded, "Thanks update soon!!" That was the last I've heard from Neil.
I emailed Neil (ONCE each day) on the 26th, 28th, and 31st asking him for updates on the knife he said was completed and said I'd have by the 25th. I sent him one message via Facebook (on the 31st) asking if he could check his email and please give an update or ship my knife.
Yesterday I advised him I wanted a complete refund and yet still no response. In all the emails to Neil all I asked for was the status. I explained to Neil that I am going on Vacation next week for a few days and would have no one to sign for the $1130 knife if he does ship. No response.
During the week I asked about the supposedly completed and paid for knife Neil Blackwood has posted pics of completed knives on Instagram. I've had two friends post in his Instagram posts asking him to email me. He has time to make more sales, but not to respond after he gets his money or to ship the damn knife I've paid for.
I own other Blackwood knives and he was one of my favorite makers, I'm really bummed out. Advice please.
I sent Neil an email advising him of this post.
On July 17th, he responded and said he had nearly completed a batch of Elmax MS Flippers and could ship by the end of the week. He gave a run down of the prices and specs. I quickly responded and said I would like one from the completed batch.
On July 21st, Neil explained he had one ready and could ship by the end of the week. The price of the completed flipper was $1150. Neil asked if I could mail the payment next day via USPS to expedite shipping of the knife. He requested I send payment of $1130 to cover my one day shipping cost of the check. I sent a certified bank check on July 22nd as he requested. I sent him one email advising the check had been sent. He replied with "Ok Thanks Sean!"
On July 24th, two days after I sent the check I asked Neil if he had received payment. He advised that his girlfriend had picked it up in the mail the day prior and it had slipped his mind. He concluded, "Thanks update soon!!" That was the last I've heard from Neil.
I emailed Neil (ONCE each day) on the 26th, 28th, and 31st asking him for updates on the knife he said was completed and said I'd have by the 25th. I sent him one message via Facebook (on the 31st) asking if he could check his email and please give an update or ship my knife.
Yesterday I advised him I wanted a complete refund and yet still no response. In all the emails to Neil all I asked for was the status. I explained to Neil that I am going on Vacation next week for a few days and would have no one to sign for the $1130 knife if he does ship. No response.
During the week I asked about the supposedly completed and paid for knife Neil Blackwood has posted pics of completed knives on Instagram. I've had two friends post in his Instagram posts asking him to email me. He has time to make more sales, but not to respond after he gets his money or to ship the damn knife I've paid for.
I own other Blackwood knives and he was one of my favorite makers, I'm really bummed out. Advice please.
I sent Neil an email advising him of this post.
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