"As several other buyers have indicated, this retailer showed a Panasonic VW-VBG260 Lithium Ion Battery Pack in stock, which I ordered. Then the nightmare began. Note their communications:
From: ****@****
To: mdrutldg
Subject: Re: Order Status
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:10:05 -0500
Hi Mike,
Our records indicate that you cancelled your order on 11/20/07. If you want us to reinstate your order, please let us know. Panasonic is now showing their next shipment for these batteries will be mid Feb 2008. We do have the VW-VBG130 batteries. We most sincerely apologize for the delay but we are at the mercy of the manufacturer.
Customer Service
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael
To: Video Direct Store
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 6:41 PM
Subject: RE: Order Status
Ok, so now it's December, you show it in stock on your website and I've received no battery or communications.
Status Please,
Mike
From: ****@****
To: mdrutldg
Subject: Re: Order Status
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:56:47 -0400
Hi Mike,
Panasonic is now showing an ETA for your battery of Mid October.
Customer Service
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael
To: ****@****
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 11:27 PM
Subject: Order Status
I placed the following order on 09/17/07 as you can see and would like an update as to when it will ship.
Thank you for your order. Although we try to keep our In Stock status accurate, this status is subject to change without notice. If delivery requirements are critical, we would recommend that you call 1-***-***-**** between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM EST Monday-Friday to receive an up to the minute stock status.
I received no communication from them, unless I initiated it on my end. And I DID NOT cancel the order. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I'M NOT ORDERING FROM THEM AGAIN !!!!"