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Southern California Club Xterra => Off Topic => Topic started by: RikRong on April 02, 2018, 09:41:52 AM

Title: Important Info About Orders w/Trail Duty or Gobi..
Post by: RikRong on April 02, 2018, 09:41:52 AM
This was posted on another forum and I thought I'd post it here too, just in case you ordered from Trail Duty or plan on doing it in the future.  Not my info, just passing it on...

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Offroaders in other forums began posting on 3/29/18 that the owner of Trail Duty passed away and Trail Duty is now out of business.   

The following message was posted on Gobi's website on 3/29/18:

(http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/5th-gen-t4rs/291264d1522361052-gobi-statement-trailduty-screenshot_20180329-150140.jpg)

On 3/30/18 at 4:14 p.m., Gobi posted the following message on its Facebook page:

"[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]Due to unforeseen circumstances we ask that all Trailduty orders no longer be placed as we will not be able to verify or process any Trailduty orders moving forward.[/FONT]"

Rumors are circulating that Gobi is telling customers who purchased Gobi products through Trail Duty but never received product that: 

(1) Trail Duty has their money (apparently Gobi didn't collect money from Trail Duty until product was shipped by Gobi);
(2) Gobi will require payment before product can be shipped even if Trail Duty previously took their money; and
(3) Customers who paid Trail Duty should contest the charges with their credit card issuers.

That's all I know so far.   Anyone wishing to purchase a Gobi product would be well advised to have a telephone conversation with Gobi before placing an order.

Title: Re: Important Info About Orders w/Trail Duty or Gobi..
Post by: beedee on April 02, 2018, 10:13:52 AM
Very sad to hear about what happened. As you stated on the other forum, I can't imagine the mess that will unfold with past orders that never shipped, etc..
Title: Re: Important Info About Orders w/Trail Duty or Gobi..
Post by: Ruination Fan on April 02, 2018, 11:59:48 AM
That's a bummer. I got my rack from trail duty...best price, free shipping, free ladder and no tax. It was the best place price wise. Granted it took like 2-2.5 months to get....but worth it.
Title: Re: Important Info About Orders w/Trail Duty or Gobi..
Post by: EJsarus on April 02, 2018, 05:28:54 PM
Hope what ever mess they are in, to get it fixed