Beware of Discount Marine

[Bugsy]

I just sent a key by UPS from Michigan to Florida. Overnight cost was $80.+. It was $34.00 for 2 days. Two day guaranteed ( we'll try) by USPS of an envelope was $37.00
Many internet vendors " drop ship" and it seems that all offer shipping alternatives an escalating cost from overnight to ground which can take up to 5 business days. That includes Amazon.
I have been amazed at how quickly a purchase was received---- and dismayed at delay. Such is life.

[Boatsb]

Simple solution.

Buy from me.

I will not lie about shipping times or inventory. I ship as soon as possible and dont charge the customer in advance.

I dont sell items Im not authorized to resell and I dont sell "like new".

I may not be able to beat the other guys prices all the time but I do pretty good on electronics and my other lines.

[Cricket]

Unfortunately all most all of the marine internet retailers these days are just order takers with little or no inventory that either have the items drop shipped or wait for delivery from a supplier or OEM. For the most part I use Defender and BOW and buy all my tackle from Fishermans Center in Riviera Beach, not a fan of any chains. McMaster Carr is a godsend for soooooo many things, lucky they're a 1 day ship for us. .

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Discount Marine Supply.com wants to argue. My order was accepted and approved about noon on 5-14. Despite the shipping notification below, the package actually was sent on 5-16.

This message was sent to you at the request of Discount Marine Supplies, to notify you that they have shipped a package to you. For details about your shipment or to track your package, please refer to the information below. Shipment Details Shipped To: robert clarkson BNRES LLC 2408 maybank hwy johns island SC 29455-4800 Mailing Date: 5/15/2018 Est. Delivery: 2 days Service: Priority Mail (R) Signature: Not Required Tracking: 9405511298370923117580

(5/16)From me to them:

When the post office says it received an in-stock package 53 hours after you received the order then there is a problem. Shipping Priority Mail is sort of senseless if you, the seller, aren’t motivated. Based on the info you sent me, I should have this package tomorrow. But it’s just left your dock, so I guess I won’t.

(5-16)Robert,

Your package left our facilty yesterday. The day after you placed the order. We do offer 2nd day and next day services as well,however as you spoke of the internet. Most people are on there just to pinch pennies so if you needed this immediately perhaps spending the $10.00 for 2nd day delivery would have been wise. Go ahead and post this and that based on your personal opinions. There is so much of that which goes on these days nobody believes or reads it anyway. Ground is 3-5 days so that means 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. If you have it by the 19th we have fulfilled our agreement.


Have a wonderful afternoon, sorry to have negatively impacted your recreation time.


Cristian Graywww.discountmarinesupplies.com


The package just left PA this morning.

Well, these people continue to wallow in their ineptitude. In line with their character, they now want to insult older people who have done well. Being retired, I've plenty of discretionary time to help them along.

(5-17)Robert,

Thank you for telling us how to run our business. We get this a lot from people (typically retired) who think they know everything about everything. It's part of dealing with the discretionary income segment of society.

Shipping Method: Ground Shipping (3-5 Day Delivery)

Please take your business elsewhere in the future.

Cristian Graywww.discountmarinesupplies.com


What a great attitude. I think I'll take his advice. Hope you do the same.

[Bob Bradley]

What a dipchit.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Well Bob, it gets worse. This guy just takes the bait every time.

(5-17)Robert, nobody cares about the rantings of a cranky old man. Your wasting everybody's time. In 15 years your not the first of your kind. In fact your a dime a dozen. Get over yourself, your opinion holds no more value than anybody elses. If this is what you choose to spend your remaining days doing, it's pretty unfortunately actually. I guess you found your purpose this week however. Glad you found a hobby.

Please leave us alone we have many, many orders to process.


Cristian Graywww.discountmarinesupplies.com

I knew 64 was getting up there, but I had no idea I had one foot in the grave. I never thought of this as a hobby--more like sport really. Anyway, I've got the time while I await my shipment.

[jim rosenthal]

RAC, wait til you're MY age, then you'll really be cranky.

I think the fact that he gets a lot of letters like this says something, but he doesn't seem to realize it. Evidently he doesn't need the sales he would have gotten from other Forum members if they'd given you better service. Oh, well.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Well, he begged for it:

(5-17)Show me the 2 day estimate Robert. I beg you to show me where you saw that. Back up your words and show me. Ground shipping clearly states 3-5 days.


Cristian Graywww.discountmarinesupplies.com

Screen Shot 2018-05-17 at 1.36.35 PM.jpgChris has been kinda hard to reach lately.

[jim rosenthal]

Fifty shades of idiot, that's Cristian Gray. Probably a pseudonym, or maybe he's also the CEO and housekeeping supervisor all rolled into one.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Anybody seen Chris?

(5-17)Somebody wake Chris up. It’s not too late to make it right.