IKONA... WORST EXPERIENCE EVER
09-17-2008, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Medications
I have to sign in every day now just to update my signature
09-17-2008, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew1782
Originally Posted by Medications
I have to sign in every day now just to update my signature
09-17-2008, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ddplion
Originally Posted by Andrew1782
Originally Posted by Medications
I have to sign in every day now just to update my signature
Were you agreeing? lol.
09-17-2008, 09:10 PM
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i LOVE how on the "recent posts" this thread is just a couple of lines above this one https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...6478&start=560
09-19-2008, 01:17 AM
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My item finally showed up
Alright guys - one final post. My item from iKona finally showed up. I just ordered a set of keyhole and bumper plugs and they look ok - there is a small scratch on one of the plugs but no big deal. I haven't checked fitment or anything yet, but they seem fine. Value for money is alright, although since it's a custom item you have to take that into account.
What isn't alright is the communication (or lack thereof) during the order. I never got anything out of him until I started complaining here and opened a paypal dispute. I know he's got a lot going on (with everyone tearing him apart) and I'm very glad he eventually shipped the item (and it seems to be right). In any case, if I had to do it over I probably wouldn't. Communication is about 40% of any transaction and I hope he learns from the feedback he's getting now. Good luck to everyone else and to iKona.
What isn't alright is the communication (or lack thereof) during the order. I never got anything out of him until I started complaining here and opened a paypal dispute. I know he's got a lot going on (with everyone tearing him apart) and I'm very glad he eventually shipped the item (and it seems to be right). In any case, if I had to do it over I probably wouldn't. Communication is about 40% of any transaction and I hope he learns from the feedback he's getting now. Good luck to everyone else and to iKona.
09-19-2008, 07:17 AM
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haha.
Look another satisfied customer. And he even has issues. 50% of his order was damaged!!!!!!!!
*sarcasm*
But Iowagary, you must be lying. He has only ever had issues with 4-6 people. People making posts like yours are just making yourself look stupid!!!! He doesnt appreciate the lies!!! *sarcasm*
Look another satisfied customer. And he even has issues. 50% of his order was damaged!!!!!!!!
*sarcasm*
But Iowagary, you must be lying. He has only ever had issues with 4-6 people. People making posts like yours are just making yourself look stupid!!!! He doesnt appreciate the lies!!! *sarcasm*
09-21-2008, 11:59 PM
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From another thread:
Getting better, only messing up 50% of the order!!!!!
Originally Posted by ricexizxgood
Hey iKONA,
I just got my key plugs yesterday (they fit great), but I ordered both the key plugs and bumper plugs, so I haven't got my bumper plugs yet.
I just got my key plugs yesterday (they fit great), but I ordered both the key plugs and bumper plugs, so I haven't got my bumper plugs yet.
Getting better, only messing up 50% of the order!!!!!
09-23-2008, 08:11 AM
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hints in bold....
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months gone by... lots of missed deadlines, and then finally the most recent one...
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then guess what?!?!
What ever happened to me being the next garnish that came in? i'm really confused here... has MS1 mailed his garnish back in? it's been 11 days! longest shipping i've ever heard of... am i even getting that one? or is it going to someone else so another promise will be broken...
as per the date on my check (deposited 4/4/08 as per my bank statement), thursday will mark the SIXTH MONTH OF WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and look what I did for i-Kona amongst this?
I BACKED HIM UP! AND WOAH! WHAT NOW???!?!?!
guess what happened later! on 8/5/08 MS1 decided to poke me about doing that...
oh my GOD is this ridiculous...
I hope you get some birthday money because I know you owe quite a few people...
oh yeah, THAT'S A THREE ON THE CHECK!
oh right
here's an IM conversation we had on July 22nd!
And look what happened on July 28th? He messed up! WTF!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME! KID CAN'T EVEN KEEP HIS PAPERWORK IN ORDER!!!!!!!!!!
i'm just so taken aback by this whole thing...
i probably should have ditched a long time ago, but i want this thing based on the principal of the matter...
and i'm not kidding when i say every mod to my car that has been done besides my s2k antenna, my oem sub (bought second-hand) and my grills were purchased and installed and worked on AFTER ordering this garnish. every SINGLE thing in my mod list, i mean, my car was basically *stock* when i ordered this...
if anything this thread has at least boosted my post count....
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months gone by... lots of missed deadlines, and then finally the most recent one...
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Originally Posted by i-Kona
From: iKONA
To: optional
Posted: 8/14/08 7:28PM
Hey. I havnt gotten any PMs or IMs from you bud. I just wanted to let you know I know that I was so posed to have one for you a while back but I'm still trying to get one. If theres anything els I can do let me know. Sorry to keep you waiting so long but like I said. You have the next garnish to come in.
To: optional
Posted: 8/14/08 7:28PM
Hey. I havnt gotten any PMs or IMs from you bud. I just wanted to let you know I know that I was so posed to have one for you a while back but I'm still trying to get one. If theres anything els I can do let me know. Sorry to keep you waiting so long but like I said. You have the next garnish to come in.
Originally Posted by MountScion1
Posted: 9/11/08 12:29PM
hey hey hey, guess what I got in the mail today?!?!? Stand by for pictures in the near future. The paint color came out good, and there is no oval to be seen, there are about a dozen or so little "bubbles" I guess, I'm not sure if they can be buffed out when I wax it, but I give it an A-/B+ for my initial impression. So glad to finally be able to install my new TBL, I had that within two days of ordering it, this only took 4.5 months, lol.
hey hey hey, guess what I got in the mail today?!?!? Stand by for pictures in the near future. The paint color came out good, and there is no oval to be seen, there are about a dozen or so little "bubbles" I guess, I'm not sure if they can be buffed out when I wax it, but I give it an A-/B+ for my initial impression. So glad to finally be able to install my new TBL, I had that within two days of ordering it, this only took 4.5 months, lol.
as per the date on my check (deposited 4/4/08 as per my bank statement), thursday will mark the SIXTH MONTH OF WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and look what I did for i-Kona amongst this?
Originally Posted by optional
From: optional
To: MountScion1
Posted: 6/9/08 11:24PM
Subject: yo...
honestly, it kinda bugs me how you talk him down so much, it's true it's taking a little long, but iKona has been around here a lot longer than you have and not everything ever goes according to plan.
i've never had an issue contacting him and i have no idea why it's so hard for you, he's always available and generally replies in a timely fashion, and if not, he's on aim to talk to most of the time...
To: MountScion1
Posted: 6/9/08 11:24PM
Subject: yo...
honestly, it kinda bugs me how you talk him down so much, it's true it's taking a little long, but iKona has been around here a lot longer than you have and not everything ever goes according to plan.
i've never had an issue contacting him and i have no idea why it's so hard for you, he's always available and generally replies in a timely fashion, and if not, he's on aim to talk to most of the time...
guess what happened later! on 8/5/08 MS1 decided to poke me about doing that...
Originally Posted by MountScion1
From: MountScion1
To: optional
Posted: 8/5/08 6:52AM
Subject: Re: yo...
This email seems more and more ironic given the current situation. Hopefully next time you give things a little more thought before you chime in.
To: optional
Posted: 8/5/08 6:52AM
Subject: Re: yo...
Originally Posted by optional
honestly, it kinda bugs me how you talk him down so much, it's true it's taking a little long, but iKona has been around here a lot longer than you have and not everything ever goes according to plan.
i've never had an issue contacting him and i have no idea why it's so hard for you, he's always available and generally replies in a timely fashion, and if not, he's on aim to talk to most of the time...
i've never had an issue contacting him and i have no idea why it's so hard for you, he's always available and generally replies in a timely fashion, and if not, he's on aim to talk to most of the time...
This email seems more and more ironic given the current situation. Hopefully next time you give things a little more thought before you chime in.
oh my GOD is this ridiculous...
I hope you get some birthday money because I know you owe quite a few people...
oh yeah, THAT'S A THREE ON THE CHECK!
oh right
here's an IM conversation we had on July 22nd!
(3:14:49 AM) i-Kona: what was teh last name again?
(3:14:53 AM) Me: slaymaker
(3:14:58 AM) i-Kona: yeah you were gna get mine lol
(3:15:12 AM) i-Kona: I'll have it done for you this week
(3:15:28 AM) Me: i'll be expecting that tracking number then
(3:15:47 AM) i-Kona: no problem
(3:14:53 AM) Me: slaymaker
(3:14:58 AM) i-Kona: yeah you were gna get mine lol
(3:15:12 AM) i-Kona: I'll have it done for you this week
(3:15:28 AM) Me: i'll be expecting that tracking number then
(3:15:47 AM) i-Kona: no problem
Originally Posted by i-Kona
(10:00:38 PM) i-Kona: I hate being a _____ like this but I was looking at the files and I made a mistake a week or 2 ago and marked one guy who bought a new one as a core exchange so I had to send it to him since even though you did come first but it was still a core exchange even though I did promise id send it around this time, but buying a new one still overwrites it all, I hate having it like that. If you want a refund I’ll give it to you because I know Im doing this transaction real bad and at the same time didn’t keep a promise but if its what you want its what I’ll give you. But the thing is I’ll be able to get you a garnish faster then giving you a refund because my bro who lives like an hr away said hes going to overnight me a garnish. So I’ll be able to get you one this week sent to your house. Theres no excuse after this. If he doesn’t over night it then I can just pick it up and still have it sent out by this week no more excuses.
(10:01:09 PM) i-Kona: I shouldnt ask but I just want to know if you could give me a few more days which would help out a huge bunch
(10:01:09 PM) i-Kona: I shouldnt ask but I just want to know if you could give me a few more days which would help out a huge bunch
i'm just so taken aback by this whole thing...
i probably should have ditched a long time ago, but i want this thing based on the principal of the matter...
and i'm not kidding when i say every mod to my car that has been done besides my s2k antenna, my oem sub (bought second-hand) and my grills were purchased and installed and worked on AFTER ordering this garnish. every SINGLE thing in my mod list, i mean, my car was basically *stock* when i ordered this...
if anything this thread has at least boosted my post count....
09-23-2008, 03:08 PM
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that is completely ridiculous
good thing he is not a doctor, he would have gotten sued for Mal-practice a long a$$ time ago
once again i pose the question:
HOW IS HE NOT OUT OF BUSINESS YET?!?!?!?!?!?!
good thing he is not a doctor, he would have gotten sued for Mal-practice a long a$$ time ago
once again i pose the question:
HOW IS HE NOT OUT OF BUSINESS YET?!?!?!?!?!?!
09-23-2008, 04:11 PM
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Yup, I sent payment on 4/4 also, still waiting. Last message I got from him was:
Not holding my breath. I might just sell the garnish once I get it, since he refuses to give a refund, and I need the money right now more than I need the garnish.
Once the official 6 month mark hits, I will be flooding his inbox with at least 50 messages a day, and having pizzas delivered to his house by the 20s. I will also be purchasing subscriptions to as many ___ porno mags and other stupid ____ I can find and having them delivered to his house
From: iKONA
To: Medications
Posted: 8/22/08 7:10PM
Subject: Hey
Hey sorry for the delay in update. Ill have a garnish from you soon .Definatley before the end of sep. Like I said I made a huge mistake letting the core exchange gp happen and now im taking care of customers one by one. Only les than 5 people left on the gb. Stay in contact buddy.
To: Medications
Posted: 8/22/08 7:10PM
Subject: Hey
Hey sorry for the delay in update. Ill have a garnish from you soon .Definatley before the end of sep. Like I said I made a huge mistake letting the core exchange gp happen and now im taking care of customers one by one. Only les than 5 people left on the gb. Stay in contact buddy.
Once the official 6 month mark hits, I will be flooding his inbox with at least 50 messages a day, and having pizzas delivered to his house by the 20s. I will also be purchasing subscriptions to as many ___ porno mags and other stupid ____ I can find and having them delivered to his house
09-23-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by smilezdc
hey.. i made the IKONA..WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! thread and after reviewing it more and more and seeing the responses i got on it, i have to know how IKONA can be a sponsor stilll... theres no reasoning with this guy and he's just corrupting our community and our trust in scionlife as a whole.. to be perfectly honest with u, im starting to lose faith in this forum as a whole.. by him being able to still sell his product here allows me to believe that scionlife is on his side, when a whole bunch of us loyal members have been swindled by him.. please help me understand this situation..
09-23-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
he should honestly be banned
A freeze on his selling abilities until he makes good with his outstanding orders might be a better option.
09-23-2008, 04:26 PM
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This guy actually had the ***** to PM me from a
help request he saw I had put up in the interior section about waterfall painting.
His indication was that he would love to "help me" get my interior painted the "right " way.
Being a complete moron like he is, and totally oblivious to the fact that 95% of everyone on scionlife knows he's a crook, a fool, and a scam artist.... he still wanted to quote me!!!!
I kindly, but not kindly told him that his reputation is far from good and he should be well aware that neither I or anyone else i know of on here will EVER DO BUSINESS AGAIN WITH HIM. He's F'd over way to many good people and for that I vote for banishment.
my heart goes out to everyone who spent their hard earned dough on this loser, and never got product.
Just be glad someone/someones gave us all the heads up not to get scr@wed
help request he saw I had put up in the interior section about waterfall painting.
His indication was that he would love to "help me" get my interior painted the "right " way.
Being a complete moron like he is, and totally oblivious to the fact that 95% of everyone on scionlife knows he's a crook, a fool, and a scam artist.... he still wanted to quote me!!!!
I kindly, but not kindly told him that his reputation is far from good and he should be well aware that neither I or anyone else i know of on here will EVER DO BUSINESS AGAIN WITH HIM. He's F'd over way to many good people and for that I vote for banishment.
my heart goes out to everyone who spent their hard earned dough on this loser, and never got product.
Just be glad someone/someones gave us all the heads up not to get scr@wed