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  • milky
    Member
    • Dec 2011
    • 375

    Frustrated!

    DROS'd a long gun from Turners Reseda, I asked the gentleman to check the stock in the back to be absolutely sure that my firearm would have the same features.

    He got real huffy puffy with me and wasn't very pleasant in telling me this is how they come. I had to cut him off of his rant and explain this is how I want it to come, would just like you to check the back because all of my research indicated it would not come like this. He assured me that it would be the same.

    Go to pick up my firearm and the first thing I notice is this is not the same config that I was looking at when I DROS'd the firearm. They gentleman helping me with the pick up said this is how the display model is too (I said no it isn't, he went to confirm and I was right). This guy was genuinely helpful and tried to make it right (also very apologetic and empathetic to my situation).

    Long story short the manager said I would have to re DROS (and pay DROS fee again along with another 10 day wait). So I was frustrated that they wouldn't even pay the DROS fee for their mistake (I would have re DROS had they ate this fee).

    I was offered nothing for their mistake other than to pay more money and wait more time.

    Again I don't want to flame the guy helping me with the pick up (Kevin I believe... he was very helpful). But the gentleman who started my DROS and the store manager have no clue about customer service.

    If you go to ANY Turners to DROS a firearm make them check the stock (if available) no matter what they tell you. It's always a bummer to have something in your mind and go to find out that isn't what you got.

    Had they showed me the firearm which I ended up with I would have DROS'd it anyway, but the fact is they didn't show me that one.

    Turners made a mistake and wanted me to pay for their mistake (not cool, not cool at all). In fact the store manager wasn't even open to me asking anymore questions about the matter, just sat a foot away from me and ignored me (seriously he was right in front of me and chose to look up at the ceiling).

    This was about 2 weeks ago, I have been internally debating whether to post this or not, but here it is!
  • #2
    Oldmandan
    Veteran Member
    • Dec 2012
    • 2721

    I would be upset about that also. An apology is just hot air, unless they actually make it right. They should have paid the 2nd DROS, and given you something... anything, for your wasted time.
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    • #3
      milky
      Member
      • Dec 2011
      • 375

      Originally posted by Oldmandan
      I would be upset about that also. An apology is just hot air, unless they actually make it right. They should have paid the 2nd DROS, and given you something... anything, for your wasted time.
      I agree with you 100%, but to be fair the guy apologizing had nothing to do with the mistake and he was genuinely bummed about it too. He also wasn't in a position to make me offers on getting it made right, he did get the manager but as I explained the manager was less than receptive to my presence.

      I never raised my voice or gave them any reason not to help me! The manager never apologized, nor did the gentleman who started the DROS. Only the employee stuck helping me with the pick up apologized (he had no reason to apologize.. he understood what it is to be in retail service)
      Last edited by milky; 07-29-2013, 5:36 PM.

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      • #4
        Toolfreak66
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2008
        • 1346

        Originally posted by milky
        DROS'd a long gun ...
        A long gun DROS is good for any long gun. They could have just crossed out the wrong one and written in the new one. You should have been able to still take a long gun home that day! Thats horrible service!
        A citizen who shirks his duty to contribute to the security of his community is little better than the criminal who threatens it.

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        • #5
          milky
          Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 375

          ^^^This only frustrates me more!

          Just be cautious when buying from turners or any other franchise store! At the end of the day they just don't care!

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          • #6
            Eldraque
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2012
            • 1984

            Frustrated!

            And you still bought the gun?? I wouldve voiced my displeasure and taken my business elsewhere


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            • #7
              milky
              Member
              • Dec 2011
              • 375

              Originally posted by Eldraque
              And you still bought the gun?? I wouldve voiced my displeasure and taken my business elsewhere


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              I paid for the gun at DROS (paid in full) I would have lost out on money at that point + I went there with intent to buy a specific firearm, and it was only a bonus that they showed me a model with the features I desired. A bonus that got my hopes up (way up).

              Your right I could have eaten +$160 and walked away, but then I would have been even more frustrated wasting that money (and no guaranty i could find the configuration I wanted somewhere else) and would also be out another DROS fee and another 10 day wait. i.e. the one I took home had a telescoping stock and the one they showed me and assured me I was getting had a fixed swiss style stock!

              I just don't ever plan on spending another dime there (reseda store), especially after the way the manager treated me at pick up (I mean ignored me).

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              • #8
                CLIFF
                Junior Member
                • Jul 2011
                • 30

                The most appropriate thing they could have done is waive the DROS. They dropped the ball this time.
                "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed".

                The tree-hugging politicians are just too brain dead to read the Constitution. It's our duty to vote them out of office. Long live the Republic!

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                • #9
                  crazychinaman
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 1556

                  They did messed up.They should have paid for the fees.There customer service seems to be getting worse .

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                  • #10
                    1681
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2013
                    • 677

                    they screwed up twice in the same transaction...

                    reseda gets more complains than other stores if you search this forum....
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                    • #11
                      milky
                      Member
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 375

                      I just email'd robz@turners.com, we will see what they do!

                      Firearms are not cheap, at least hire people willing to do everything they can to make sure you will get what you look at!

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                      • #12
                        bodger
                        Calguns Addict
                        • May 2009
                        • 6016

                        Originally posted by milky
                        I just email'd robz@turners.com, we will see what they do!

                        Firearms are not cheap, at least hire people willing to do everything they can to make sure you will get what you look at!
                        Good, send it on up the food chain at Turner's and see what they say. This just isn't right. And it's bad service.

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                        • #13
                          Evil homer
                          Member
                          • Jun 2012
                          • 321

                          Sucks They should have offered you something / or paid dros, for there mistake.
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                          • #14
                            nastyhabts26
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 2103

                            Take it up the ladder to their corporate offices.
                            Call them and tell them what happened and see if they will make it right, then send an e-mail to confirm the conversation.
                            Give them the facts that you know are true and try to keep opinion out of it.
                            Make sure to mention the store manager by name, the clerk by name and see if they want to make it right.

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                            • #15
                              Kappy
                              Calguns Addict
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 5349

                              Originally posted by nastyhabts26
                              Take it up the ladder to their corporate offices.
                              Call them and tell them what happened and see if they will make it right, then send an e-mail to confirm the conversation.
                              Give them the facts that you know are true and try to keep opinion out of it.
                              Make sure to mention the store manager by name, the clerk by name and see if they want to make it right.
                              Agreed. The manager answers to someone.


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