Tried To Get My Bell Volt Today....and FAILED, HARD
12-18-10, 10:21 PM
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Tried To Get My Bell Volt Today....and FAILED, HARD
So I ordered a supposed Black & White Bell Volt back in late November from Performance Bike while it was on back order and there was 20% discount and then today I got the e-mail telling me that my order was ready for me to pick up at the store. So I pick up my order and almost leave without checking my package, but I stop at the door and tear my package open to find this hideous thing...
I was not pleased. So I asked if they could send it back and exchange it for Red/White....they were out of stock. So I had them refund my money. I remain without a helmet. I'm mad.
So now I'm looking around eBay to see if I can find a better price on the helmet I want. What do you guys think of these?
https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-BELL-VOLT-C...item56416ec873
https://cgi.ebay.com/BELL-VOLT-RACE-B...item4aa7050a66
https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-Bell-Volt-r...item2309ce1c5f
I was not pleased. So I asked if they could send it back and exchange it for Red/White....they were out of stock. So I had them refund my money. I remain without a helmet. I'm mad.
So now I'm looking around eBay to see if I can find a better price on the helmet I want. What do you guys think of these?
https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-BELL-VOLT-C...item56416ec873
https://cgi.ebay.com/BELL-VOLT-RACE-B...item4aa7050a66
https://cgi.ebay.com/2010-Bell-Volt-r...item2309ce1c5f
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12-18-10, 10:37 PM
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yeah, I ordered a Giro Ionos from Nashbar. they canceled my order without even telling me, saying the thing was out of stock. Not even offering to send me a different color or anything. I had a sweet deal with their sale, my coupon, I had it right at $100. now I got nothing.
12-18-10, 10:38 PM
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I agree with Tortuga - you want a red/white so hold out for a red/white.
12-18-10, 10:39 PM
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12-18-10, 11:05 PM
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I wear the bell furio. its half the cost and weighs less (260). perhaps you should check it out. and yes they come in all black or black/red/white also.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bell-Bicycle-Bik...item53e3a35d92
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bell-Bicycle-Bik...item53e3a35d92
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12-18-10, 11:21 PM
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Do any of you think that there are any downsides to ordering off of eBay?
12-19-10, 12:50 AM
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Ive made hundreds of purchased off ebay and Ive only had 2 issues. one was defective which was promptly replaced by the seller, the other was crappier than I thought it would be. (knock off dremel rotary tool $12.50 shipped)
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I bought my Volt on ebay during the summer and saved a lot of money compared to buying from my lbs. Paid around the same price as you did, i got an all white volt.
12-19-10, 01:49 AM
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I like this one enough to recommend https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bell-Solar-A...item5d2c97b062
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When I saw that helmet picture...well I am still laughing.
We order stuff for people, they pick it up they don't pay for shipping...you know what you are getting...I chuckle at the back and forth and hassle people go through to save a couple of bucks. I guess you guys are not very busy. Some of us know what our time is worth.
We order stuff for people, they pick it up they don't pay for shipping...you know what you are getting...I chuckle at the back and forth and hassle people go through to save a couple of bucks. I guess you guys are not very busy. Some of us know what our time is worth.
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I like this one enough to recommend https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bell-Solar-A...item5d2c97b062
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When I saw that helmet picture...well I am still laughing.
We order stuff for people, they pick it up they don't pay for shipping...you know what you are getting...I chuckle at the back and forth and hassle people go through to save a couple of bucks. I guess you guys are not very busy. Some of us know what our time is worth.
We order stuff for people, they pick it up they don't pay for shipping...you know what you are getting...I chuckle at the back and forth and hassle people go through to save a couple of bucks. I guess you guys are not very busy. Some of us know what our time is worth.
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I have that exact helmet you want. Its a great fit and you wont regret getting it. I keep looking around because i only paid $105 w/ taxes for mine at PB.
12-19-10, 02:02 PM
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I like this one enough to recommend https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bell-Solar-A...item5d2c97b062
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Take a look at the Uvex fp3.1 or 3.0. Team Columbia uses them.
https://www.realcyclist.com/uvex-fp-3.1-helmet
https://www.realcyclist.com/uvex-fp-3.0-helmet
https://www.realcyclist.com/uvex-fp-3.1-helmet
https://www.realcyclist.com/uvex-fp-3.0-helmet
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Just wondering, if you will ride a bike with those bottle cages, why do you care what your helmet looks like?
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