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Old 09-11-2006, 10:21 PM
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Anyone know if Fuddle Racing is still open? Haven't heard anything from them in 2 weeks and I call everyday. I thought they used to be a sponser but I don't see them on the list anyomre. Anyone heard from John lately?
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Originally Posted by BrokenTA
Anyone know if Fuddle Racing is still open? Haven't heard anything from them in 2 weeks and I call everyday. I thought they used to be a sponser but I don't see them on the list anyomre. Anyone heard from John lately?
I've heard he was in the hospital, idk about the business though.
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Originally Posted by BrokenTA
Anyone know if Fuddle Racing is still open? Haven't heard anything from them in 2 weeks and I call everyday. I thought they used to be a sponser but I don't see them on the list anyomre. Anyone heard from John lately?
I heard he was in the hospital, I'm not sure about Fuddle though.
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Hmm...I hope he's ok.
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Wow that sucks. My prayers go out to him and his family. Hope everything turns out ok.
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wow...
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We heard John was in the hospital too, but neither Frank or the lady who emailed me bothered to call me.

We have pulled their advertising at this time due to the complaints. If they get a hold of everyone and catch up we bring them back on.

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I hope he's ok.
And I need some questions answered about my Fuddle TC
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Originally Posted by Bharnz
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I hope he's ok.
And I need some questions answered about my Fuddle TC
Same here..
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wow again...
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He charged my card for a new converter and now no converter and no response! I Understand he may be in the hospital but there is no one else there to return e-mails or calls and let customers know whats going on? I just want my money back to buy another converter I can not wait! I hope he is o.k. if he is in the hospital. But if he isn't he is going to wish he was if he rips me off.
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^ Dito. When did you order your converter?
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About 4 weeks ago.
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^^^^ bad position hope everything goes ok with him..
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Fuddle jumped in deep water and couldn't keep their head up and they went down.
What else can you say when you're out of business....I got it, he's in the hospital no one can argue with that. Anyone seen him in the hospital, I bet not. They did a hit and run, or tried who knows. Funny Rock On was in the hospital too.
Whats going to gain sympathy? We can't keep up with demand and we're going under, or the main guy's in the hospital?
JMO and you aren't going to change it.
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Man 8a8 that is kind of harsh. As a business owner if any business goes under that is just as bad as being in the hospital. But you still have a point.
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I agree, I'm a little skeptical on the hospital story. But I hope that's all the problem is and he gets better.
I just want my stall.
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interesting..What happens u call Fuddle now, no answer?
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Man this is scary. Just a month ago you had Fuddle and Rock-on as two of the most praised sponsors in this section. Now people are being warned to steer clear of both who apparently both have health issues.

This is why the bigger companies that may charge a little more might be worth it. If one or two people get sick, there are still others on the staff that can complete orders

My sympathy goes out to John and to you guys waiting on converters or refunds. Good luck guys.
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that's why i don't trust small shops. what's a 5 year warranty when you risk them going bankrupt? if i ever get a stall, it'll be from a big company like PI or Yank, and as for transmissions, i'd go to the biggest and most diverse shop out there, not necessarily the cheapest or the one with the best warranty.

all you guys that bought a fuddle for the warranty may have gotten screwed but hopefully it can be used as a learning experienece. that being said, my best wishes to john and his business providing the story is true. he seems like a good guy on the boards.



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