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  1. I ordered a Torker DX from the U.S unicycle.com. Now I'm aware they have
    some of the most expensive prices but what I liked about them is that
    they would sell me the dx without the kris holm freeride saddle and
    reduce the retail price off of it. But now the they're really pissing
    me off, they left me a message on my phone to clarify I want the seat
    removed. So I must of tried calling them back 30 times and nobody picks
    up, I even left a message asking them to call me back. So that was last
    friday todays wednesday. So in the meanwhile I'm thinking the unicycle
    has already been shipped out and should get to me by next monday. But
    then the other day I get a message on my email that my order had been
    cancelled because they're all out of stock. Well it didn't say that it
    was all out of stock when I ordered it and it already had showed up on
    ups that it was shipping. So today I decided to cancel my order from
    them because I do not like the way they conduct buisness. AND I DO NOT
    RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE unless nobody else sells a certain part. So
    I'm asking if anyone knows a website that will sell me a dx without the
    seat and reduce the price? If not whats the cheapest place to go?
    Thanks, Joe.

    p.s- the reason I don't want the seat is becuase I just recently bought
    a seat.

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  2. The price you'd be able to get it for on eBay would be about the same
    price as UDC-without-the-seat.

    Just do that. Oh, and the DX doesn't come with a KH Fusion Freeride. It
    comes with a KH -style- seat, which means it's a generic KH saddle.

    And I have noticed they take a little longer than I'd like on custom
    orders as well. They said 3-4 days for the wheelbuild. That was 12
    business days ago, still hasn't shipped. 🙄

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  3. were all going to die.

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  4. Quoted message said:

    were all going to die.

    The question is when.

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    Joe2005

    nobody knows what happened to that boy after that.-Nutcracker

    i know. he was kidnapped by aliens, learnt their ways, stole the
    biggest ship he could, travelled back in time by mistake and crashed
    the plane on the earth surface. he was the one who killed the
    dinosaurs. -ivan
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  5. littleman said:

    But then the other day I get a message on my email that my order had
    been cancelled because they're all out of stock. Well it didn't say
    that it was all out of stock when I ordered it and it already had
    showed up on ups that it was shipping

    what day did you order your DX, cause my friend ordered one Sunday and
    its supposed to get here today.

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    Det-riot

    Ducttape said:

    sounds like he toook a feild trip to jail.... DON'T DROP THE SOAP
    DUDE!!!

    KOXX-ONE* DOES NOT* SUCK!!!!
    'MRIS!!!!' (http://tinyurl.com/2486qk)
    '1000th Post' (http://tinyurl.com/33shzt)
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  6. ebay

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  7. What the heck are you guys talking about, we're all going to die. Well
    anyway I ordered it Friday and the reason your friend is going to get
    his before mine is because I live all the way in California. And wait a
    second you ordered a dx too because it said my order was cancelled
    because they were all out of stock and I ordered mine before you. Thats
    bull. I'll check out ebay. Thanks. By the way whats the price of the
    generic kh saddle, because I thought it was the same thing as the
    fusion freeride?

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  8. You need to chill. Unicycle.com clearly stumbled a little in your case,
    but doesn't deserve to be publicly flamed because of it. They are good
    people and aren't out to ruin your day.

    --
    FlyByWire

  9. Littleman prolly doesn't know that unicycle.com is John and Amy
    Drummond, along with some usually-great helpers. The Drummonds, along
    with at least two of their sons, are here in Michigan for the annual
    convention. Around this time, it's understandable that orders get put
    off a bit, tho I imagine that someone should have told you this if your
    order was placed within the past 3 weeks.

    Their prices are generally fine, and their work is great, and they're
    really nice people. It's too bad your first experience with them was
    not to your liking. My first experience with you wasn't to my liking,
    but then it's too early to judge, so I'd definitely want to know more
    about you before deciding one way or another. You should do the same
    with the Drummonds. Good luck.

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    Check out my blog (or else):
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  10. stfu unicycle.com are some of the best people to work with. They may be
    a little more pricey but there service is second to none. Stop bashing

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    but its all good
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  11. unicyclepa said:

    stfu unicycle.com are some of the best people to work with. They may be
    a little more pricey but there service is second to none. Stop bashing

    Bedford pwns them. no competition.
    my friend ordered 2 profile unis from them and they both got messed up
    fairly quickly from a sucky wheel build
    everyone local would rather spend the extra money to get something from
    bedford because what ever we want will be done right.
    the only time we order from UDC is when we want just a pair of pedals
    and a post or whatever.

    --
    torkerdx

    gordito8me said:

    it's like running across the highway at rush hour. Dangerous, stupid,
    but not really that fun.

    Unicaw89 said:

    Koxx rapes Torker hard!

    skianduniaddict said:

    never give 4 teenagers a camera... they go crazy

    johnfoss said:

    Yes, being old makes you stupid.


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  12. I'm new to all these abbreviations... what does "stfu" mean exactly?

    unicyclepa said:

    stfu unicycle.com are some of the best people to work with. They may be
    a little more pricey but there service is second to none. Stop bashing

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  13. Businesses like unicycle.com are run by real, actual, involve-
    personally-in-their-business people. Thus, they are often at events in
    their trade (in this case, unicycling events), filling a plethora of
    orders, and trying to work with suppliers to keep things in stock.

    They are not machines.

    They are too few people trying to service a large community.

    Sometimes, smaller operations don't have the man (or woman) power to
    answer phones all the time, update the website, and fill orders
    simultaneously.

    Keep in mind that THEY called YOU, and you didn't answer, and that
    calling 5 times a day won't speed things up.

    Learn some patience, and understand that is takes time to fill orders
    besides your own, and that custom orders often take longer.

    Quality service and quality gear is worth the time and wait.

    It is also unprofessional and in bad taste to publicly flame any
    business, unless law(s) were broken, or in extreme cases.

    Sit back, calm down, and wait your turn. You're not the only one who
    wants a new unicycle.

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  14. I've ordered a few times thru UDC and never had a problem. I understand
    they are a business, but even business owners need a vacation from time
    to time. Custom items will usually take a little longer, as they are
    custom. I understand you want the seat removed, but its still a custom
    job regardless.

    There will be times you will not be happy, welcome to real life. I
    usually give something two tries before I won't do it again. In regards
    to UDC, I would try again to order the Torker thru them and see what
    happens. Ebay isn't always a guarentee, either. Its just one of those
    things that didn't work out for ya this time, but there's always a next
    time.

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  15. They charge my card right away for a back ordered item. Then they
    discontinue the item. I complain "you charged me 65 $ (over priced to
    boot), for these pedals and didn't ship them." I get an email saying
    they will refund my $. Then I get my bank statement a month later and
    they still have my $. I ask again for my money etc.
    Any legit company will not hit your card before they ship the item. Any
    other web site I have ever dealt with knows if something is in stock.
    To combine these 2 lamenesses , with a reluctance to return said $ is
    inexcusable.
    The reason they charge your account for an item before shipping is a
    conscious profit maximizing choice they would discontinue if they had
    any real competition. But really, for a lot of stuff it's UDC- USA or
    nothing, and they know it, act like it, and we must just deal with it.
    They read this forum and could change said rotten policy and post a
    thread announcing said change anytime they decide to forgo the extra $
    it makes them.
    I have never had another site charge my card for a non custom product
    before it is shipped. This is UDC USA policy. They also won't let you
    know if it's back ordered. You can just wait and hope while they hold
    your $. And you better not forget, because it's your job to remind them
    that they ow you something. I am sure not everyone remembers. I had a
    similar problem on a previous order. This is not a simple problem, the
    result of overworked but honest people. I hate it worse when everyone
    says they are so "nice". Did you ever meet a car salesmen who wasn't ?
    Grow up! They have made a deliberate business decision to employ sleazy
    practices because it pays off for them. And no I won't stfu until I get
    my money back. And they ow us more then an apology. They need to change
    . There is no excuse for this. Greed is an explanation, not an excuse.

    I wish to end this rant by pointing out that UDC UK is a separate
    business, and I hear that Roger does a much better job.🙂 Please do
    not confuse the two.

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  16. I look foward to the opening of a new US unicycle supplier that will
    feature rock bottom prices, and a few people sitting around phones
    waiting for me to call 24 hours a day. Plus enough people to assembly
    all the parts of the unicycles that are ordered and to make sure they
    have enough unicycles and parts in stock to keep the majority of the
    people happy.
    I assume "feel the light" and littleman joe will be heading this
    operation up.
    I call first dibs to publicly flame them on the forums after one bad
    dealing with their company!

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  17. Let's hear it for Darren Bedford! WOOOOOOOOO!

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  18. Any site may have a problem occasionally. What I want UDC USA to
    publicly announce they are changing is the policy that they will charge
    your card before they ship the item. Name another site that does that
    Mr. Habby. You have completely missed the point. It is ok that they
    update their site to reflect stock on a monthly basis. To charge an
    account for an item that is listed in stock, that is then not shipped
    is wrong. To need to be reminded to refund the money that no legitimate
    site would have taken in the first place is wrong. This is not a tiny
    Ma and Pop operation. UDC USA turns over a million dollars/yr. It is
    not the cost of the software that is holding them back. I have friends
    who own web businesses. They have confirmed to me that the only reason
    to show something as in stock, charge an account for it, not ship it
    then hold the cash as long as you can is because you get free money
    that way. Greed. Not because they are to small to figure it out. Not
    incompetence, my friend"s business is tiny in comparison. It is as
    simple as that. Don't charge the account before you ship the item. That
    policy is dishonest, and deliberately so.

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  19. I've never met the people that run the buisness, so don't say I'm
    bagging on them because I don't like them. I'm sure they're great
    people, but good people or not they have a major buisness so they need
    to run it smoothly. When I got on here my first intention was to ask if
    anyone else knows of a website that will sell me a torker dx without
    the seat, and I went a little over board with the yelling at
    unicycle.com. I'm sorry to everybody that I offended. I don't want to
    earn myself a bad name. If there's anyway to delete the thread I'll do
    it if anybody tells me. By the way don't tell me to shut the -- up
    again. Thanks.

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  20. www.gballz.com does that.
    I refuse to argue with you two because all you do is flame UDC US.
    Go post 'here' (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17)
    where you guys belong.

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