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What is going on with Gobi????

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by GandalfTheWhite, May 24, 2018.

  1. Jun 25, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    They said fedex delivery would take 7-10 days but most times it’s delivered 3-6 days
     
  2. Jun 26, 2018 at 3:46 AM
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    Way too much aggravation. After reading all of these posts, and others, I wouldn't order from them if they cut the lead time down to a few weeks, lol.
     
  3. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    Guess what still hasn’t shown up, a tracking number sent or my card charged yet?

    That’s right, the Gobi ladder...err I mean the Nobi.

    Please, if anyone is considering Gobi, find somewhere else to take your business.

    I think I’m going to get to the Bay Area and see if BAMF can help me out with something.

    87FE843C-0EE6-46A8-B89C-E9AE07CC03C3.jpg
     
  4. Jul 4, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    Damn straight unacceptable. I had to call them three more times once they said they would ship it out just to get a charge and a tracking number
     
  5. Jul 4, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    I’m quite possibly calling them tomorrow and cancelling my order.
     
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  6. Jul 4, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Yeah hopefully you can. They don’t deserve the money tbh
     
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  7. Jul 5, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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    Damn. That just sucks.

    My ARB rack will be here in a few weeks. When I called to check on it I was told it 'might' be coming from Australia. LoL. A quick message to a facebook friend/fellow 4R guy straightened that out.

    ARB was really helpful on the phone. I know they are kind of an archaic brand, but their stuff just seems to work. And last. Too bad they don't do full length racks and ladders for the 4R.
     
  8. Jul 6, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    Well, still sitting here with my thumb up my ass and no ladder, no tracking info and no charge to my card.

    This is week 15 since order was placed. I tried calling them 1/2 dozen times with no answer and finally just emailed them to hold my stupid ladder until I get a permanent address in August.

    The only credit I’ll give them is they don’t charge you until the item ships.

    Their production operation must be a one man show and their customer service office must be on island hours.
     
  9. Jul 6, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    All of this crap, and yet everyone keeps throwing money at them. I guess i'm just old, i would not give them a dime of my money, but to each their own.
     
  10. Jul 6, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    I’m cancelling my order with them and taking my business elsewhere. I’m also never going to recommend them to anyone.

    I saw that they are closed this week and will be open on Monday.

    I’m half tempted to cancel my order with them through IG
     
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  11. Jul 6, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    you want some cheese with that whine? o_O
     
  12. Jul 6, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    Sure, smoked Gouda please
     
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  13. Jul 7, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    LoL....when I first saw this I thought I was going to get to see my first banhammer on this forum ;-)

    Then I saw both of y'all had 'staff' icons.
     
  14. Jul 7, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    funny how that works huh?
     
  15. Jul 12, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    Good to know, you just saved me from ordering from Gobi. Thanks!
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    What is the rack made out of anyway?
     
  17. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Not sure about the rack but my ladder was made of steel
     
  18. Jul 17, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    Crap! That’s what i meant. Thanks! ‍♂️
     
  19. Aug 24, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    @4X4Runner did you ever get your ladder from gobi?
     
  20. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    Not yet. I also haven’t provided them my new address yet since I’ve only been here under a month.
     
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  21. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:50 AM
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    I have a Gobi Stealth on order since mid June. Hopefully not the full 16 week wait. We'll see...............
     
  22. Aug 25, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    At least they haven’t charged us for the orders. I’m of the mind I may not even update my address with them and see how long before they contact me for an update or if they just don’t give a shit.
     
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  23. Aug 25, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    LoL!

    I am leaning towards these folks if I get the ladder bug.

    http://greenlaneoffroad.com/14-4runner/5th-gen-4runner-ladder
     
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  24. Oct 29, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    Update!!!

    I’ve given up. No return phone calls or emails.
     
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  25. Oct 29, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Only $220 and they charge you once it ships so, I was never charged or “pelfrey’d” so to speak
     
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  26. Oct 29, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Santa should have ordered it last Christmas then
     
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  27. Nov 1, 2018 at 12:59 AM
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    No loss .Gobi racks are for clout chasers anyway!
    :crapstorm:
     
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  28. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    sure does sux bout the lead time...should I'd known or gotten on here sooner I would have given you mine bud. I gave mine to my neighbor (gift) I got it free (gobi mistake) and the f@$%er not so much as a 6pk. not that I expect anything but a thank you gesture would have been nice.
     
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  29. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    never used it, was taking up space and collecting dust and since I got it free I gave it away free. looks good on the neighbors OR tho.
     
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    After following the pelfrey implosion, I flatly refuse more than a 4 week lead time. If you have a 3rd Gen or newer 4Runner or Taco, then take a look at these guys. They are down to a 1-2 week lead time. My Matterhorn with a half height fairing was $800.
     
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