ahkahn
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Looks like paying via credit card or PayPal is the way to go. Both can be disputed... and obviously no mercy if the guy sings you the blues. Close the claim once you receive good product and that's about it. What a scumbag.
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Beware of scammer: Johnny Perez at Shadowcraft USA & Chicago Composites
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FINAL UPDATE: I just wanted to let everyone know that I DID receive the carbon guards in the mail yesterday. So he did come through and I am very happy with the product.
It took almost 2 months from time of order to product in my hands.
I was not scammed by Johnny... it just took awhile to receive the guards
It took almost 2 months from time of order to product in my hands.
I was not scammed by Johnny... it just took awhile to receive the guards
Went in for chrome delete at 7am on firday with the understanding it would be done by noon or early afternoon same day. Also informed that i have an appointment for detailing and ceramic coating saturday at 10am. He said no problem. its now saturday 2pm and my car is still not completed. He definitely cannot adhere to timelines. the shop is understaffed and he obviously takes on way more work than he can handle.
Hi guys, just wanted to tell everyone my experience. I ordered a carbon fiber wood dash replacement along with a carbon fiber center console the first week of November. I still haven't gotten my stuff. Initially, Johnny was very responsive to emails but then basically fell off the grid so I decided to message him on Instagram. Many times I have to message him more than once but he eventually does respond. Apparently they've gotten an influx of orders that they can't churn out fast enough (hmm I wonder who else had that problem 
). Johnny has apparently sent me a free set of mud flaps (still waiting on the tracking number) for the trouble and said that everything else will ship out next week. He also shared finished pictures of a few of the pieces and they do look very high quality. Upon discovering this forum post and a couple others along the same lines, I messaged him on Instagram to let him know the general sentiment of Tesla owners so hopefully he starts responding to people.
). Johnny has apparently sent me a free set of mud flaps (still waiting on the tracking number) for the trouble and said that everything else will ship out next week. He also shared finished pictures of a few of the pieces and they do look very high quality. Upon discovering this forum post and a couple others along the same lines, I messaged him on Instagram to let him know the general sentiment of Tesla owners so hopefully he starts responding to people.
b0n3z
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I was interested in carbon fiber seat backs, door panels, and steering wheel while still keeping all the white vegan leather for all three of these parts. However, after researching Shadowcraft - I don't think it's worth it until he makes everyone hole again or explain/proves their new business practices.
Even the above comment seems a bit fake. Who puts mud flaps on their Model 3? But I guess if you can put bull horns on (backwards) I guess why not.
Well I never saw this thread and paid $615 for parts on 3/30/19. Johnny was incredibly responsive leading up to me pulling the trigger and then quiet immediately after. He said one week to ship, so after a week I emailed back and he got back to me a few days later saying they were going through a “shop move” due to complaints for loud noises and fumes in a residential area. I thought that sounded fishy, but Maps confirms that there are definitely houses behind the shop address.
In any event now I’m on the fence. I’d hate to think I get the product knowing that I’ll be sharing it on my YouTube channel and setting up others to be scammed out of money...
In any event now I’m on the fence. I’d hate to think I get the product knowing that I’ll be sharing it on my YouTube channel and setting up others to be scammed out of money...
Following up -- after a long 26 days (for what was to be a one week turnaround), Johnny texted me last night saying that he has a tracking number and would provide it later (last night) though he didn't. Even if he is not a scammer working with him is very frustrating. If the parts do not arrive within the next few business days I will dispute the charge...
For anyone still watching this -- 5 days later and no tracking number. I have disputed the charge with American Express, texted Johnny that I have done so, and let him know that I will be glad to close the dispute if he produces a tracking number (or of course if a product suddenly arrives at my doorstep). I'm not holding my breath...
b0n3z
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Credit cards are no longer client friendly.
I disputed 3 charges over the past 3 years.
One was for $5,000 ... Chase ... after 2 years I had to take vendor to small claims court and WON. Chase were useless.
This year $2,000 in two charges ... another bank sided the merchant both times even though I had written proof of failure to delivery merchandize.
Now if I have a bad feeling I cut a check, then stop it. Done that once for $500. Much simpler. (You do have to act within 72 hours.)
No idea about PayPal.
I’ll put together an install video and make sure I cover all angles on the parts.
Part of me says I completely agree and the other part says that they’re the only ones that actually have the parts I want. If RPM, TSportline, or EVANNEX had these parts I would have gone through them.
Amex is very consumer friendly.
Credit or debit?
And they charge how much (annually) for the privilege?
I have the Gold card which is considered a “charge” card, not a credit card. It’s $175 annually, but pays for itself multiple times over (in my use case) with points and perks.
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