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Friend bought a new bassboat, broke the first day out. Brought it in for repair and was told they weren't sure when they were going to touch it. They were told" you know we sold allot of boats this summer and we have to get them out the door" I brought my bassboat for repair when it was GG got the run around for 2 weeks" it's in the shop BS we're working on it tomorrow, last time I went! on the positive side they are not has bad as Hurst marina!
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TBM wrote:OBW should continue to be trusted and respected.

Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
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Bass Addict wrote:
TBM wrote:OBW should continue to be trusted and respected.

Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
Doesn't sound like OBW to me :roll: :roll:
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Tip-up wrote:
Bass Addict wrote:
TBM wrote:OBW should continue to be trusted and respected.

Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
Doesn't sound like OBW to me :roll: :roll:

I guess you haven't read ALL the other posts on this thread concerning their Bad experience with OBW... :idea:

Or are you just singling me out... :roll: :roll:
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Bass Addict wrote:
TBM wrote:OBW should continue to be trusted and respected.

Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
It would be interesting to get both sides of the story, especially directly from both sources.
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TBM wrote:
Bass Addict wrote:
TBM wrote:OBW should continue to be trusted and respected.

Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
It would be interesting to get both sides of the story, especially directly from both sources.

And when i pm you with all the details .name address etc etc on going problem .......you will Gladly post it back on this thread ??????
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Bass Addict wrote:
TBM wrote:
Bass Addict wrote:
Why's that.??????

Buddy of mine bought a Bass Boat there last year '' RANGER '' ......

Has had it back FIVES times for the same problem .....

Just keeps getting the run around .....which seems par for the course at OBW
It would be interesting to get both sides of the story, especially directly from both sources.

And when i pm you with all the details .name address etc etc on going problem .......you will Gladly post it back on this thread ??????
I personally don't care either way but my point is we have to be careful not to quickly jump to conclusions where we haven't considered both sdes. I'm sure this forum is not conducive for that but we should exercise some degree of fairness.
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What kind of Ranger did your friend purchase BA? Not singling you out but for someone who's never had a boat serviced here you sure have a lot to say :shock:
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Tip-up wrote:What kind of Ranger did your friend purchase BA?:
He bought a Ranger...........Ranger

But since i've never had a boat serviced at OBW.......I can't say anymore.. :wink:

BTW..

How do you know i never had a boat seviced there.......Are you staying after closing and Peeking through the customer files... :shock: :shock:
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bottom line is 99.9 % of mechanics are rip off artist weather its for cars,trucks,or boats! Just a way of life!
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fishin mission wrote:bottom line is 99.9 % of mechanics are rip off artist weather its for cars,trucks,or boats! Just a way of life!
I didn't know you are a mechanic, which shop do you work at?
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MLR wrote:
fishin mission wrote:bottom line is 99.9 % of mechanics are rip off artist weather its for cars,trucks,or boats! Just a way of life!
I didn't know you are a mechanic, which shop do you work at?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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My opinion is OBW shouldn't have screwed up in the first place. Why do we always have to give retailers a second chance at making it right? Shouldn't they do it right the first time.

True customer service is getting tougher and tougher to find. With all the competition these days you'd think they would make a larger effort on giving good service....because in the end that's the only thing that seperates these retailers.
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jwhite wrote: ...True customer service is getting tougher and tougher to find. With all the competition these days you'd think they would make a larger effort on giving good service....because in the end that's the only thing that seperates these retailers.
Well said. Couldn't agree more.

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there is a lot to be said for getting it right the first time.
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