M-14b

A few days ago I posted that there were two containers on the water, one with CQ-a rifles and one of handguns....

Containers will follow on the average very 4-6 weeks until the end of the year....

Just received word our M-14s due to leave at the end of this month....

YES we are late but we can only go by what we are told by the producer....

That is the main reason we never request deposits or payments in advance....


John
 
johnone said:
Just received word our M-14s due to leave at the end of this month.... JULY


John
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therefore, unfortunately I have to cancel my order...

pre-orderered in february, so more than four months ago.

this was meant to be a summer project, not a Christmas present.
 
Having recently started a job at my local Rona, i have to say that John is the closet thing to a Saint when it comes to keeping Customers happy and serving them well.

Sometimes its hard enough to correct mistakes when the customer and all bills are in front of you, id hate to try it over the internet, with 20 nagging people all at once!


Keep up the good work!


(BTW does a job at Rona and a firearms licence qualify me to work at Marstar?)
 
johnone said:
TREKSTOR:
"Leaving July means, 2 months on the boat, 2 months in customs, 2 months of testing. So maybe christmas? "

Here we go again, you ask for updates, I provide them, then you come up with this completely ridiculous schenario....

TWO months at sea ?? Two Months in customs ?? Two Months for testing ??

How the hell do you arrive at such conclusions, ????
John
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John, part of the reason we are ... so desperate for information is that you have provided us with very little. I appreciate that you are not going to be able to update us every 5 minutes as to the status of this shipment, nor do I expect it. However, it is nice to get the occasional update...

I have no doubt that you were aware of these delays at some point prior to this last update, and posting a quick note to that effect would certainly reduce the amount of rumour mongering going on in this thread.

Additionally, I have no idea how long it takes to process a shipment of firearms through customs, nor do I even have a clue how long it takes for a container of firearms to get here from china. I'm guessing though, that you might... could you share it with us? I honestly am interested, and NOT just because I have a pre-order with you...

Thanks for the update John, and I know you personally have little control over when these guns arrive, but updates, even on possible delays, will cut down on rampant speculation.

Thanks,

Matt
 
To me it looks like he updates when there is something to update, no news = nothing to report.

Have patients, there will be here when there get here.

I think everyone should stop sh!tting on John, he can only deliver when China decided to ship.
 
John, you've done the best that you can, and I, as well as many others, appreciate your efforts.

Unfortunately, I will have to cancel my pre-order that I have in with you as well.

Having the rifles on the water at the end of July means that they aren't likely to hit Canadian shores before mid-August at the earliest, and then they have to clear Customs before you get to perform your due diligence on them. That means it'll likely be into September before you start shipping the rifles. I plan to use an M305 for a hunting rifle this season, and it takes time break in the rifle, scope it, and get it ready for the season.
I need a rifle before then to accomplish all that.

It's not Marstar's fault that unexpected delays were encountered in China, of course. You had to go on what the exporter told you when you placed your order.

I do look forward to doing business with Marstar again in the future, but I just cannot wait that long for the rifle I pre-ordered.
 
Katana said:
To me it looks like he updates when there is something to update, no news = nothing to report.

Have patients, there will be here when there get here.

I think everyone should stop sh!tting on John, he can only deliver when China decided to ship.
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x1 When i placed my pre-order, i always said to myself that i will have my M14 when they will be here, whatever time they will take to get here. I order from Marstar because they have a wonderfull warranty and if i ever have problem with my M14, they will do their best to fix that. I know that can be frustrating for long waiting but but like John said, he must do with the infos that the supplier give to him, many things that are out of Marstar control. For my part, i keep my pre-order and i will get the rifle when they get here, that,s it!:) I dealed with Marstar before and i will continue because i have always been served first class. no worries John, i'm patient and i will get my order when i will get it! Thanks for the update:)
 
svt1940 said:
x1 When i placed my pre-order, i always said to myself that i will have my M14 when they will be here, whatever time they will take to get here. I order from Marstar because they have a wonderfull warranty and if i ever have problem with my M14, they will do their best to fix that. I know that can be frustrating for long waiting but but like John said, he must do with the infos that the supplier give to him, many things that are out of Marstar control. For my part, i keep my pre-order and i will get the rifle when they get here, that,s it!:) I dealed with Marstar before and i will continue because i have always been served first class. no worries John, i'm patient and i will get my order when i will get it! Thanks for the update:)
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x2. I am keeping my pre-order. When i put an order i knew i wont get it the following day. I ordered from John for his GREAT service.
There are some things that he cannot control. That's the bottomline. I am 100% sure he is doing his best to bring all these interesting deals to Canada.

I feel really bad that every time he gives updates, people start giving him s**t.
 
patiently waiting...

honestly, if this is this your only hunting rifle?..... try a nice inexpensive savage bolt action in 308 and share brass with your m14 when it arrives.

personally I have a couple .303 enfields, a 7.62x39 sks, or even a slug shottie or bow for deer or moose, so I am not pressed. I will use the m14 next season maybe, if its a shooter. Ya it sucks that the goods are late, but a good rifle in sept is better than an inferior rifle today. I will wait thanks.

keep bringin in the good stuff John, I don't mind waitin :)
 
Sadly, I just sent Marstar a Email cancelling my order. I was # 276 and I have been waiting as long as I could. I needed this rifle for a upcoming Moose trip in October, and I won't go in the woods without having a proven rifle that I have taken to the range for a few trips. I do have several other rifles, but I wanted a new one for this upcoming trip.

If I had a Garantee the the rifle would be here at my doorstep in 3-4 weeks then I would of been able to hold out a bit longer, but it seems like 2 months from now is probably going to be more realistic.

I am going to the local gunshop tomorrow to put a down payment on a Brand New Savage Weather Warrior .300win mag, that has to be ordered in. It will only take one week though to get it.
 
BLUEFLASH;
"but it seems like 2 months from now is probably going to be more realistic"

WHo told you that ?

John
 
Oh, BLUEFLASH! you should have give me your spot, I am in the high 4xx, it would be nice if I can get ahead bit! lol. What I learned with PRE-ORDER item is that you must be willing to wait, so far my personal experiences with PRE-ORDER items never showed up on time, it is either early or late (most likely late). Of course having said that " Will To Wait" it doesn't mean waiting forever, it has to be within reason. IMO, Marstar informed us "June", I wouldn't mind wait until "August/early Sep", after all it is from China, last time I travalled with CHINA AIRLINE, it took them 2 months to locate my "missing" luggage (just something to laugh about).
 
So if I have a Pre-Order #, does that guarantee me a rifle? I just don't want to buy a SAGE stock and a case of 308 ammo, and end up empty handed.

I'm worried because my Pre-Order # is pretty high.
 
sigh.. shot 500 shottie shells this wknd, and 100 .22's.

still was pining for the m14s....lol Poor girl is sitting in a crate on a dock in asia still.. sniffle

I will love her long time... boo coo G.I. me soo hony ... super happy ending, bang bang

the wait has obviously pushed me over the edge.. haha :)
 
lutherieguy said:
sigh.. shot 500 shottie shells this wknd, and 100 .22's.

still was pining for the m14s....lol Poor girl is sitting in a crate on a dock in asia still.. sniffle

I will love her long time... boo coo G.I. me soo hony ... super happy ending, bang bang

the wait has obviously pushed me over the edge.. haha :)
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you have NOTHING to complain about- i can open my safe and put my hands on the REAL THING right now, but that's all i can do- a rifle is built to BE USED , and all the oils and greases are beginning to congeal- all thanks to a letter we got in the mail
 
Poor John, he must rip out his hair when he logs on to CGN.


johnone said:
BLUEFLASH;
"but it seems like 2 months from now is probably going to be more realistic"

WHo told you that ?

John
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johnone said:
TREKSTOR:
"Leaving July means, 2 months on the boat, 2 months in customs, 2 months of testing. So maybe christmas? "

Here we go again, you ask for updates, I provide them, then you come up with this completely ridiculous schenario....

TWO months at sea ?? Two Months in customs ?? Two Months for testing ??

How the hell do you arrive at such conclusions, ????
John
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Sorry Petermoo, but I had already cancelled my order. I ended up buying a Savage Weather Warrior from Epps for Moose season. I own other rifles that would of been suitable for Moose hunting, but I had my heart set on buying a new one for this season. I may still buy a M14 from Marstar, once they come in. I would'nt hold my breathe that they are going to be in before Halloween though. Thats why I cancelled my order. I know John is doing his best to get them in as soon as he can, and there are circumstances that are beyond his control, so maybe he should of wrote on his website that June is the expected delivery date, but it is possible that they may be late by several months, which is the case. Maybe this is typical for Marstar to have these type of delivery problems, I not sure because its the first time that I have ever dealt with Marstar, and well to be honest, it has'nt been a good first impression.
 
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