Thrifty Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just want to share with you guys, About a month ago, I bought 8 candy locations from Eddie Bauer. On the phone, he seemed nice and easy to speak with. Also, some people here on the forum speak positively about him. He tells me that my area should not be too difficult and so I order 8 locs from him. I even said that I would write a nice review about his service on here. Well, after a week I emailed him. Eddie tells me that his telemarketer guy struck out. In my mind I think "no big deal". After the second week, I email him again. He says sorry and I understand. After the third week and still no locations, I emailed him with more zip codes which should have given him more to work with. He hasn't replied yet. So, now it has been just over a month and still not even 1 out of 8. I have to say I am a little irritated. People said he was fast too. Can Anybody shed some light on this? Does anyone have similar experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Eddie has always got me locations fast, my only complaint was quality. I will not be using a locator again unless they have a right to refuse clause (like kickstart) or they work off my call sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifty Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mainor, so far this experience makes me want to self locate. Maybe I should. What do you think about kickstart? -Also, BTW The title of this thread is "review", I will update and review when I get the locs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lak20019 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Y'know I've been having a speed problem w/ Eddie lately too. My last order of 5 locations was placed on 4/18/11 and I still need one more location to complete it. The order before that was also a little slow, waited two weeks before I got one location if I remember correctly. I'm starting to wonder if he's short staffed since he let some people go around the time he got into the insurance biz. I hope it turns around, some of my gravy locations have been from his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mainor, so far this experience makes me want to self locate. Maybe I should. What do you think about kickstart? -Also, BTW The title of this thread is "review", I will update and review when I get the locs. Rob and the Kickstart crew are pretty good, and if it takes longer then a week, you can normally shoot Rob an email and he gets someone right on it. The best thing about it, right to refuse and kickout warranty. I like the bar/restaurant upgrade. My only complaint is that they don't utilize the wishlist more, they did get me one off my wishlist, a chain restaurant that does awesome, I've had that location for a year or more now. Last location I got from kickstart was a nice bayou themed restaurant on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifty Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 right to refuse and warranties sound great. I'll try kickstart too. But before I cast any judgment on Eddie, I'll give it more time. Perhaps he is on vacation? sick? I'm going to email him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 right to refuse and warranties sound great. I'll try kickstart too. But before I cast any judgment on Eddie, I'll give it more time. Perhaps he is on vacation? sick? I'm going to email him again. Eddie has been know to take a vacation or 2 or 9! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Snacks Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I have learned over the years that there will be regional variations with products and locators in this business. Saturation levels along with the locators model may or may not work in your area. Just ask Sir Kelly. He tried his had at locating and found that some areas were much tougher than others. Amazing how one guy can have such good luck with a particular locator and another guy can have the opposite effect with that same locator (bad luck) and visa versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdydre Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Maybe he is backed up? I have had a hard time getting a $100 deposit refund the past week or so but I am being patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchdavidson Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Ive bought 5 locs from eddie and hes pretty good, just gotta stay on him a little bit about getting you the locs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifty Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Its been a couple days now, and no replies. I think I'll give him a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just touch base with him, and I am sure you'll hear something soon. He's been backed up lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrantha Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Always go with Rob from Kick Start. He always lands me in a place where I can get other locations on my own. Rob is very dependable and responds to email very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainor5251 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Always go with Rob from Kick Start. He always lands me in a place where I can get other locations on my own. Rob is very dependable and responds to email very well. If they were dedicated to using the wish list option I would use them much more consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchdavidson Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 If they were dedicated to using the wish list option I would use them much more consistently. Yea that would be sweet. I got a list of about 100 places to make it worth their while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdydre Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 anyone gotten in touch with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk22 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I bought 4 locations over 6 months ago with no results. Still waiting for a reply & refund! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifty Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wow, Jay that makes me really worried. I have called eddie many times the last few days. No replies. I hope Eddie can set this straight. This is getting ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Guys, just wondering here.... with eddie's well documented "disappearances" here are the locations he gets really that good that you are willing to put up with this nonsense? Or are other locators just that much worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEREMYTINA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Guys, just wondering here.... with eddie's well documented "disappearances" here are the locations he gets really that good that you are willing to put up with this nonsense? Or are other locators just that much worse? He keeps me growing. I just got another location from him yesterday via email. He is now working off lists that I send him instead of calling from his lists. I use KSL as well, and a local person occasionally. I am also doing some of my own locating when I have time. Whatever it takes to keep building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdydre Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I only use a salesman and had not used eddie in over a year but I figured I would put a deposit down to get any extra help but I have halted my operations for now so seeking a refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I bought three locations early this year, but he's yet to fill any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlock Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I bought three locations early this year, but he's yet to fill any. Were those full-line or bulk locations you ordered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGranger Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Were those full-line or bulk locations you ordered? Toys, placed an order for 3 on Feb. 9th. I wouldn't even mention it if I felt that he was working on them, I'm fine with giving him time. But he hasn't replied to any of my emails in the last couple of months. I have tried to even help him locate for me by giving a list of numbers to call of potential locations that I drove by. And offered to change the order to candy or something that he is able to locate. Now I'm just asking for a refund, but I can't get him to answer me no matter what I'm offering. I've been really disappointed with the service and lack of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifty Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Wow, you too? This is terrible. I'm going to call again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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