Lewis and Clark "fly shop": what's the deal?

ojunk (George Adams) wrote in message ...

I placed a small order with them last winter. It took just this side of forever
to get here. I had actually forgotten about the order until they emailed me
confirming shipment, apologizing for lateness, claiming ilness had slowed them
down. I got everything I ordered, but it took a *long* time. With good
suppliers like Ezflyfish and Hook and Hackle around, I see no need to deal with
Lewis and Clark again.

Thanks to those who responded to my question. I got some personal
e-mails as well, and it seems like there is a consensus. I will not
be doing business with Lewis and Clark again.

To clarify one thing: I have had nothing but good luck with all of
the other suppliers I have dealt with (Walt's shop, Hunter's, Hook &
Hackle, etc.). I tried L&C because of one particular item that they
offered that I couldn't find through any other online suppliers.
While I was placing that order I decided to add to it with other
essentials. (You all know how that goes. :-)

Never again.


Chuck Vance

From: (Conan the Librarian)

I tried L&C because of one particular item that they
offered that I couldn't find through any other online suppliers.

Same here. At the time I ordered there was a lot of discussion on ROFF about
Eagle Claw hooks. L&W had the best selection I could find online, so I ordered
a few different styles and sizes along with some Frog's Fanny. I eventually
got everything I ordered, but , as I said, it took so long I had forgotten
about the order. Never again.

BTW, the Eagle Claw hooks are a good value, at least in the styles and sizes I
bought.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

I had the same exact problems! Although I initially received part of my
order (60%) the rest I am waiting on. I ordered in November! I submitted
claims to the Upstate BBB
(http://search.buffalo.bbb.org/nis/ne...04100002100361
2), the NY State Attorney Generals Office for fraud
(http://www.oag.state.ny.us/online_fo...aint_alert.jsp) and sent a
request to ALL the major NYC TV stations investigative reports. I urge
everyone to do the same so the Attorney Generals office will have multiple
complaints.


I assumed the went bankrupt. But what really got me was I noticed they've
updated the site (specifically the "Whats New" link) since I've placed the
order. I've tried for days to email and call with zero response. What
chutzpah!

Kurt


"Conan the Librarian" wrote in message
om...
ojunk (George Adams) wrote in message
...

I placed a small order with them last winter. It took just this side of
forever
to get here. I had actually forgotten about the order until they emailed
me
confirming shipment, apologizing for lateness, claiming ilness had
slowed them
down. I got everything I ordered, but it took a *long* time. With good
suppliers like Ezflyfish and Hook and Hackle around, I see no need to
deal with
Lewis and Clark again.

Thanks to those who responded to my question. I got some personal
e-mails as well, and it seems like there is a consensus. I will not
be doing business with Lewis and Clark again.

To clarify one thing: I have had nothing but good luck with all of
the other suppliers I have dealt with (Walt's shop, Hunter's, Hook &
Hackle, etc.). I tried L&C because of one particular item that they
offered that I couldn't find through any other online suppliers.
While I was placing that order I decided to add to it with other
essentials. (You all know how that goes. :-)

Never again.


Chuck Vance

I had the same exact problems! Although I initially received part of my
order (60%) the rest I am waiting on. I ordered in November! I submitted
claims to the Upstate BBB
(http://search.buffalo.bbb.org/nis/ne...04100002100361
2), the NY State Attorney Generals Office for fraud
(http://www.oag.state.ny.us/online_fo...aint_alert.jsp) and sent a
request to ALL the major NYC TV stations investigative reports. I urge
everyone to do the same so the Attorney Generals office will have multiple
complaints.


I assumed the went bankrupt. But what really got me was I noticed they've
updated the site (specifically the "Whats New" link) since I've placed the
order. I've tried for days to email and call with zero response. What
chutzpah!

Kurt


"Conan the Librarian" wrote in message
om...
ojunk (George Adams) wrote in message
...

I placed a small order with them last winter. It took just this side of
forever
to get here. I had actually forgotten about the order until they emailed
me
confirming shipment, apologizing for lateness, claiming ilness had
slowed them
down. I got everything I ordered, but it took a *long* time. With good
suppliers like Ezflyfish and Hook and Hackle around, I see no need to
deal with
Lewis and Clark again.

Thanks to those who responded to my question. I got some personal
e-mails as well, and it seems like there is a consensus. I will not
be doing business with Lewis and Clark again.

To clarify one thing: I have had nothing but good luck with all of
the other suppliers I have dealt with (Walt's shop, Hunter's, Hook &
Hackle, etc.). I tried L&C because of one particular item that they
offered that I couldn't find through any other online suppliers.
While I was placing that order I decided to add to it with other
essentials. (You all know how that goes. :-)

Never again.


Chuck Vance