Vefa International...

Ritalin

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Hi All,

Need some suggestions as to what to do about this company! :mad:

Firstly, they weren't my 1st choice, but they seem to be the only place that had this specific monitor in stock. And only after I bought it, did I see some threads on this company, here.

I bought a 17'' LCD (LG L1780Q) from them on the 20th July and sent though proof of payment. 10 Days later, still no monitor (I live in JHB). So, I phone them to find out what the problem is. According to them I never paid, so I sent through my proof of payment.. again. So I wait..

A week later I get a call from a certain Muhammed Dag (apparently the owner) telling me he's flying up to deliver the monitor himself, and because I waited so long I'll get a 19'' (same model). I tell him that if I wanted the 19'', I would have bought it. (I'm setting up a dual screen setup with a 17'' LG L1780Q I've already got, and I'm trying to get the exact same monitor as the 2nd screen; also don't have space for a bigger screen). So I wait..

A week later I receive a call (from the courier company) that the monitor is delivered but at the wrong address, so I'm running around in the office park (where I'm working) to find it. Finally I found it, but it's a 19'' LG-something. A model that is not even made anymore. So I phone and tell him this and he said he'll send the right one as soon as possible. Last week I phoned again and still I'm just getting the run-around.

So, I've decided to courier back this unused 19'' and ask for my money back, but now he has diverted his phone to one of the shops and I can't get hold of him. What should I do ? Get the cops involved ? The service from this place is horrible !!
 
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You should never have got involved.. Its okay if you live in Cape Town, but an national order, I would never trust Vefa for that.

I dont know what you can do... that guy is a idiot, he offered to take someone out to dinner in the last thread about them. He can also hardly speak english and ships in crappy old "fell off a truck" stock.

Probably the worst PC company ever, seriously, keep trying though man, or just sell the LG to get your money back, it should be worth more?
 
it should be worth more?

Unfortunately it's not. From what I've seen (checking the pricing at various online shops), it's R400 cheaper than the 17'' !:(
 
Thats good advice, unfortuanatley (usually more true for us in Cape Town) there is often only stock of products in one city or another. Like in this case.

But about sybaritic, I thought there prices were great and was about to buy from them untill i realised that none of their prices include VAT, and adding 14% makes them more expensive than most shops.. Is there something I am missing? Do you get the VAT back, or only if you are a business?
 
no wait im sure their price include vat

i bought vantec stuff the other day

said 49 rand on site and paid 98 for 2

hmmm lemme go look
 
Products (Edit)
1 x Vantec DDR-A1C Iceberq Memory Heat Spreader R49.00
1 x Intel Celeron D 346 3.0GHz 256K 533MHz FSB LGA775 EMT64T Processor R523.00

Sub-Total: R572.00
Parcel Plus - Counter Delivery (NOT Insured): R26.00
Total (VAT of R73.44 included) : R598.00

i dont know who told you that man but they talking rubbish
they would say clearly price do not include vat
 
It is all about the service and integrity of an online business. Just a pity that companies like these also damage other online businesses. It is no wonder people are skeptical to buy things online.:mad:
 
Thats good advice, unfortuanatley (usually more true for us in Cape Town) there is often only stock of products in one city or another. Like in this case.

But about sybaritic, I thought there prices were great and was about to buy from them untill i realised that none of their prices include VAT, and adding 14% makes them more expensive than most shops.. Is there something I am missing? Do you get the VAT back, or only if you are a business?

There prices do include VAT, quoted from there site "Our VAT Registration number is 4580217422. All prices displayed are shown inclusive of VAT" I bought a PC from them 2 months ago with no problems.
 
Hey Ritalin,

I can get you that screen for R3100 incl VAT and delivery and deliver it to your front door myself.

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There prices do include VAT, quoted from there site "Our VAT Registration number is 4580217422. All prices displayed are shown inclusive of VAT" I bought a PC from them 2 months ago with no problems.

Okay, sorry I obviously was wrong, in that case the prices are brilliant.

I guess I read that part as exclusive of VAT?

Well in that case I might want to buy from them... is the delivery to Cape Town also R26 or so? Wait, I think its about R46, should still be good.
They are trust worthy enough to buy from Cape Town right?

EDIT: SO ive looked at all the stuff I want to buy there.. definatley going for them, but now I was wondering if it is worth it paying R53 extra to go from DDR533 to DDR667? The one stick is their generic major brand, and the other is Super Talent, a newcomer. Anyone know if Super Talent are any good and if there is really much of a performance increase going from 533 to 667? Im going to be using onboard for a while which eats at you memory bandwidth btw.
 
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Well in that case I might want to buy from them... is the delivery to Cape Town also R26 or so? Wait, I think its about R46, should still be good.
They are trust worthy enough to buy from Cape Town right?

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I think I payed R130 for next day delivery to durban with insurance, but that was a whole PC.
 
Well in that case I might want to buy from them... is the delivery to Cape Town also R26 or so? Wait, I think its about R46, should still be good.
They are trust worthy enough to buy from Cape Town right?

When i was still in CT , i bought from Sybaritic often. They always delivered within 2-3 days after payment received. Sybaritic FIRST find out when they can get the stock before they make you pay.

As for shipping costs, they give alot of options through different providers, but it's only calculated right at the end of your order and it depends on the size/weight of the stuff.
 
Wel im not going to buy my new case from the m obviously, ill just get the ram, chip and board, which should stay under 2kgs easily ,so shipping isnt a problem.
 
Hey Ritalin,

I can get you that screen for R3100 incl VAT and delivery and deliver it to your front door myself.
If you have the actual model I'm looking for, I'll definitely consider it, as everyone seems to be out of stock.:)
 
OK, after a intensive investigation I found out while the item is still on my suppliers pricelist, the item was end of line and isnt even on their stock system anymore. Hopefully cyberitic uses a different supplier than my one and will have it, I suggest you find out as soon as possible...
 
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