Well, I think it's starting to look like Max has turned into a scammer.
I have been waiting months for my Kialara. He occasionally posts to say he is sorry about the delays and gives some lame excuses, and then writes that he has almost caught up. But, I'm beginning to think that he has just stopped production and no longer has any intention of making and shipping any more. Hopefully, he will return everyone's money.
I curious. How many people are waiting to receive their Kialara, and how long have you been waiting? Please post.
Here is his update 1 month ago:
10/15/15
Parts arrived. All outstanding orders will ship by Friday.
Apparently, that was a lie because I'm still waiting for mine.
Here is his last post two weeks ago. This time he says the problem is that his parts come from overseas, and he writes "I've been shipping orders out all this week." and "I'm close to catching up with all outstanding orders".
Hi everyone, I've been shipping orders out all this week. As usual I have experienced many production issues, and I've resolved all of these issues - it just takes time as many of my parts come from overseas. And more often than not I have to eat the cost of the faulty products b/c with the relatively small volume I do a supplier would just assume drop me than take the hit themselves. It is getting better over time, and I'm working with some more reliable suppliers now. Also, I have a new product I'll be releasing soon. Managing this and keeping up with orders has been a challenge, as napalm mentioned, I'm a one-man show. I haven't slowed down any, just burning the candle at both ends. I'm close to catching up with all outstanding orders. As always your patience is greatly appreciated.
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Well, you can't be that close if you still haven't orders from months ago.
Here is his update today. This time he says the problem is with configuring his work station and some of the materials. It is a different lame excuse every time.
Sorry for the late update. Im still filling a handful of orders from soon after I reopened sales. Im close to completing this next batch and that will fill most orders. Things began to get a little complicated b/c people are still purchasing my older designs so Im constantly changing up my work station there are lots of different parts for each design many different sized screws, different drill bits, etc. I should be posting a shipping update in the next day or two. I ran into an additional issue with some of the engraved plates which I resolved, but it set me back another time. Getting there. Thank you again, Max.
Max, if you really are honest, please follow this advice:
Don't promise what you can't deliver.