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So What Ever Happened with Those Ritters?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Zoidberg523, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Jan 9, 2009 #1
    Zoidberg523

    Zoidberg523 Guest

    May 26, 2008
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    A while back, as some of you may remember, BassClubChicago accidentally sold a large number of the "New for 2009" Ritter Royas (which retail for $8,000) for $0.00, including shipping. A number of us "bought" them, and I, in fact, even have the printed receipt and one saved to my e-mail.

    So, I'm curious. What's going on with this? I know that the chances of a free Ritter are slim to none, but we ought to get something. They mismarked their prices; we were under the impression that we were getting free trial concepts, and now we haven't heard a word from them since our purchases?

    Any input guys?
     
  2. Jan 9, 2009 #2
    Zoidberg523

    Zoidberg523 Guest

    May 26, 2008
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Hello??? Anyone??? I don't mean to be pushy and bump this, but it is something I'm very curious about and I'd been looking forward to some feedback from my fellow TBers before I have to hit the hay for the night (doc app. in the morning)...
     
  3. Jan 9, 2009 #3
    Hollow Man

    Hollow Man Supporting Member

    Apr 28, 2003
    Springfield, VA
    This isn't the kind of topic that will spawn a post within its first 23 minutes of existence. Patience is a virtue...

    And although I wasn't around for the incident that you're talking about, there's no way ANY vendor is giving away a Ritter for $0. Period.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2009 #4
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    I'm assuming that you've actually called the store? If not that sort of answer's your own question. If you did call the store I'd love to know what they said!
     
  5. Jan 9, 2009 #5
    thehurlatron

    thehurlatron

    Jan 13, 2004
    Holland, Michigan
    Hopefully you are just asking this for fun. :D

    FYI, most shops that have a sales page online, put up pics of a new bass that's on it's way, or stock pics from the manufacturer before it gets actually released and just put the price a $0.00 Because they either don't have the bass yet, or don't have the actual/current pricing available.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2009 #6
    fryBASS

    fryBASS

    Aug 8, 2006
    New Haven, CT
    Hahah yes I remember this incident.
     
  7. Jan 9, 2009 #7
    Zombbg4

    Zombbg4

    Jul 15, 2008
    Olympia,Wa
    Zoidberg, I'll actually pay you more for it than you paid. How does $0.02 plus shipping sound?
     
  8. Jan 9, 2009 #8
    Dirk Diggler

    Dirk Diggler Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Anytown USA
    $0.00 is not a purchase, $0.01 is. :)
    I think you're dreaming if you think they are just going to give you a Ritter.
    Sorry to burst your bubble.
    Dirk
     
  9. Jan 9, 2009 #9
    RichSnyder

    RichSnyder Columbia, MD Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    I sold mine on eBay. You didn't get yours???

    Jeesh. Too many people feel that they're "owed" something.
     
  10. Jan 9, 2009 #10
    vinxbass

    vinxbass

    Mar 31, 2008
    Sacramento/Pacifica, CA
    Dream on, it ain't gonna happen.:rollno:
     
  11. Jan 9, 2009 #11
    Mark Wilson

    Mark Wilson Supporting Member

    Jan 12, 2005
    Toronto, Ontario
    Endorsing Artist: Elixir® Strings
    Yep.
    Not a hope.
     
  12. Jan 10, 2009 #12
    T-Bird

    T-Bird Guest

    Apr 29, 2007
    Finland (Northern Europe)
    Hi.

    OP, You're kidding, right?

    Right?

    Regards
    Sam
     
  13. Jan 10, 2009 #13
    Zoidberg523

    Zoidberg523 Guest

    May 26, 2008
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Guys, did any of you actually read all of my post? I said that I know they aren't going to ship me a Ritter for free; to believe that is to be mentally impaired.

    I said that I was just curious as to what happened with the rest of the guys who ordered one. I just wanted to know if anyone ever got an e-mail or if anything was ever said about it again by the company itself.

    I mean, sure, I'd have loved it if they accidentally shipped them anyway, but I NEVER expected them to. I'm just going to try to get a free hat out of this! :) (JK)
     
  14. Jan 10, 2009 #14
    Fealach

    Fealach Guest

    Apr 23, 2003
    Gone to a better place
    If you have a receipt and they have not sent you the Ritter, you may actually have a case. Light a little fire under them and demand your money back.:eyebrow:


    Maybe they feel that emailing, calling, or sending hats to everybody isn't worth the time (and thus money) it would take since it's a ridiculous situation to begin with.
     
  15. Jan 10, 2009 #15
    Zoidberg523

    Zoidberg523 Guest

    May 26, 2008
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Lmao... just seeing it typed that way put a smile on my face. :D
     
  16. Jan 11, 2009 #16
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    +1 on demanding a full refund.
    In fact, you should demand they send you double your payment...
    :D :D
     
  17. Jan 11, 2009 #17
    joeyl

    joeyl

    Jun 3, 2006
    El Paso TX (formely New Orleans, LA)
    if you are nice enough in your demand, they may email you a free pic of said Ritter
     
  18. Jan 11, 2009 #18
    santucci218

    santucci218 Guest

    Jan 26, 2007
    Pittsburgh
    dont get your hopes up