Absolutely Joe. I hadn’t actually heard anything about the guy, I just ASSumed (you know what happens with that) that he’d be reliable due to him being the RBI importer in the past and the fact that he seemed well respected in the community. If I had searched more here on his post history and prior promises I probably wouldn’t have sent him a check. In fact this is the first time I’ve ever paid with check in advance for an online purchase and I got bit.
I really just don’t understand this. We’re talking about less than $120 and few tubes. But it’s the whole principal of the deal that upsets me. I can’t comment about the different track situations, but with people like this around no wonder there’s a split in the Colorado racing community. It doesn’t seem that hard to me to be a man and live up to your commitments but apparently for some it’s pretty difficult.
I’ve been trying to contact Richie all week before posting this to give him one last chance to make things right. But as has been the case for this entire ordeal he won’t answer his phone or reply to voicemails, texts, or emails.
I’ve pretty much given up on the chassis, and I’ll get my money back eventually one way or the other. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ll probably just weld up my chassis, clean it up and offer it to somebody just getting into the sport at a steal. I’m taking a break from racing this year due to having a new child on the way, but when next season comes around I’ll pick up a roller from the Nouds, Welchs, or Brad and put my ass in some class. As I know from my own experience that those guys are reliable.