eBay seller, anyone dealt with him.?

[Mrtrout]

Just been messaging this guy regarding a new Hardy Ultraclick reel.
I wanted to know if he could supply a receipt with it so I can register it with Hardy for warranty.
After three replies he said he can’t as he’s not a business seller and told me to buy elsewhere? Not the best customer service I’ve had.
Hes selling a lot of new expensive gear ?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hardy-Ul...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
S.

 

[mackiia1]

Just been messaging this guy regarding a new Hardy Ultraclick reel.
I wanted to know if he could supply a receipt with it so I can register it with Hardy for warranty.
After three replies he said he can’t as he’s not a business seller and told me to buy elsewhere? Not the best customer service I’ve had.
Hes selling a lot of new expensive gear ?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hardy-Ultraclick-UCL-4000-345-Fly-Fishing-Reel-Ultra-Lightweight-2021/313329499363?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
S.

Lucky escape there I'd say.

 

[Mrtrout]

He’s got two pages of brand new reels, up to £3000 how can he not be a business seller?
S.

 

[wobbly face]

Chinese copied imports!

 

[mackiia1]

He’s got two pages of brand new reels, up to £3000 how can he not be a business seller?
S.

With an attitude like his you are better off not having anything to do with him.

 

[treecutter]

He's based Chester where Telewatcher was based, Maybe he's upto his old tricks again?.

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[Beacon Beige]

Its one of Telewatchers cronies !!


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[Mrtrout]

Its one of Telewatchers cronies !!


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How can you be sure Col?
I won’t be buying from him anyway, Eyebrook Tackle have them in in the 4000 3/4/5 size for a tenner more.
S.

 

[Beacon Beige]

The 4000 is a bit large better with the 3000 Steven

Col


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[Mrtrout]

The 4000 is a bit large better with the 3000 Steven

Col


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That right Col, I’d like to play with one first if I’m honest but Norris’s haven’t got any in stock yet.
Will the 3000 take a #4 with backing ok Col.
I like a big arbor.
S.

 

[treecutter]

Looks like there are a few of Telewatchers cronies have Ebay accounts.

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[Beacon Beige]

That right Col, I’d like to play with one first if I’m honest but Norris’s haven’t got any in stock yet.
Will the 3000 take a #4 with backing ok Col.
I like a big arbor.
S.

Well I have a #5 on mine


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[Banksie]

Inland Revenue could already be watching him. Bad business though.

 

[andygrey]

I'd suggest an email to Hardy, I'm sure that they would be interested... His reluctance to provide a receipt for you to register the reel smells a lot of either 'copy' or stuff coming out of the backdoor of the factory.

 

[Wee Jimmy]

Its one of Telewatchers cronies !!


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Looks like there are a few of Telewatchers cronies have Ebay accounts.

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Was telewatcher the guy who was jailed for selling knock off flylines..?

 

[andygrey]

It's all here... https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/article/fake-fishing-lines-catch-out-ebay-seller-and-manufacturer

 

[andygrey]

I actually bought 2 Hardy rods from him back in 2013 (both Hardy Zanes). Very weird transaction and he tried to bump the agreed price.
Both rods arrived and I'm pretty sure that they are the genuine article (I have a 'real' Zane in a different weight and the finish/colour/fittings are identical, as is the action), but no rod tube or sock, just a clear plastic bay with a printed label with its weight/length.
I thought at first that he may have bought the Hardy's warranty stock but on reflection suspect that they were coming out of the back door of the factory in China.
I've still got both rods and they have had a fair bit of use for SWFF.

 

[sailingval]

Really support looking at Flyshed (formerly Eyebrook Fishing Tackle) to buy stuff. Stuart very helpful and prices usually considerably cheaper than some of the big stores.

 

[haggstock]

I actually bought 2 Hardy rods from him back in 2013 (both Hardy Zanes). Very weird transaction and he tried to bump the agreed price.
Both rods arrived and I'm pretty sure that they are the genuine article (I have a 'real' Zane in a different weight and the finish/colour/fittings are identical, as is the action), but no rod tube or sock, just a clear plastic bay with a printed label with its weight/length.
I thought at first that he may have bought the Hardy's warranty stock but on reflection suspect that they were coming out of the back door of the factory in China.
I've still got both rods and they have had a fair bit of use for SWFF.

I think there’s a possibility your rods originated from Hardy’s shop in Alnwick . They used to bag up spare parts towards the end of line and sell them at bargain prices . They also sold ex demo gear . I’ve seen some of the old Telewatcher ads for Greys Streamflex mk1 in plastic bags . At the time they were on eBay for £120 . I bought one in Alnwick for £80 . That was in a plastic bag , although the shop them sold me a Hardy tube for a tenner .

 

[benisa]

old story of his when I asked him before he got locked up in the Cling

(most probably only did 6.8 months let him out fro being a good boy,)

how come you have these Hardys bits; Answer was that he used to work for Hardy so he got trade prices