Re: PIBBS DEAL...READY, SET, GO!!
I thought this update deserved a separate thread but I will also post in the Pibbs Sticky
Great News
We have reached and surpassed our goal of 50 orders. Tony reported today that we are at 61 orders and counting!! I think this is excellent that we were able to keep up our side of the deal. I was worried for a moment but LHCF ladies rock!!
Also, Tony is very pleased with the deal and has sent me one of his catalog (with another to come). His company sells everything related to hair (appliances and products and he will work with us again in the future, including that steamer some people want.
Not so great news (but not bad)
If you have not yet sent in your money and order and want the 514 model, please do not. Currently, Tony and Pibbs Industries itself (they work together closely), have an inventory of 200+ for the 512 model but have less than 20 remaining for the 514. Therefore, I think with the orders already mailed and his obligation to other customers, he is unable to fill anymore orders for the 514 at this time. Those wanting the 512 should proceed as stated in the Pibbs sticky.
However, Tony informed me that he and Pibbs are expecting a huge order of 400+ of the 514 in late February and he will honor any LHCF orders for the 514 at that time (I love this man
, he has been so beautiful throughout this deal). However, you will need to mail in your name, address, email, contact phone number and the discount code by the original deadline of 1/31 in order to reserve your Pibbs 514 (I would also send this information certified).
DO NOT, HOWEVER, MAIL IN THE MONEY ORDER. REPEAT, FOR 514 ORDERS, DO NOT MAIL ANY MONEY AT THIS TIME. Tony does not want to hold on to any money orders and will only accept the money when he receives the Pibbs 514 at his warehouse. The company does not do back orders. I know this is disappointing and I fell your pain because, I have not yet ordered my 514 and was really looking forward to having Black in my house in another week or so.
Thus, for all those wanting to know if the deal will be extended, the answer is sorta (only for the 514).
Bad News
While this has been a great experience, there have been some problems. As stated throughout the thread, Tony did not and does not want to deal with phone calls/emails from large numbers of people from LHCF. He asked me to state that
he will not accept any more phone calls from members other than Tenjoy and myself. It has been more work than he bargained for and I agree with him wholeheartedly. I think it was helpful to all of us who are/were interested in participating to to have other board members call and email to clarify certain issues in the beginning (thanks MtAiry, Marbel, Santia just to name a few). But at this point, there should be no need to call Tony or Pibbs to verify, confirm, authenticate, etc, unless your Pibbs arrives broken or some similiar issue.
The LHCF committee definitely represented you all very well in our discussions and negotiations with Tony and Pibbs. We know we have very intelligent and thorough members on the Board and we asked all the questions about fake Pibbs, Tony and his company's relationship and reputation with Pibbs and haircare industry..yada, yada, yada. So again, I ask you to cease and desist from the phone calls and emails (some which were reported to be less than professional in tone) and let us handle the deal. If this behavior continues, I believe we will jeopardize the opportunity for those who still want to order through this deal, to do so.
Thank again. I do love LHCF!!
Adding Tenjoy's post
Oh VSLADY forgot to add:
If Tony gets your MO and he is out of 514 he will give you a call please:
DO NOT CALL HIM!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT EMAIL HIM!!!!!!!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me (Tenjoy) via PM and i will handle it THANK YOU.
Now, what to do with my Babyliss hooded dryer? She was good to me, but it was time for an upgrade. (not really, but I couldn't pass up this deal!!)
what now....
