I had already ordered a stock Catalina standard rig 135 with a black Sunbrella UV cover with Tenara thread, draft stripes, tell tails, foam luff pad, and even delivered credit card info along with particulars about how much down payment to deliver. I actually elected to pay for all up front but I’ve still not seen the sail. The upside is my card has not been charged, but communication just stopped.
One day we were literally on the phone discussing the order, life, and kids. I gave credit card info, with a promise of order, and delivery dates, then nothing. Repeated emails went unanswered. I figured the vendor was a fire victim ‘til they popped up and liked my recent posts.
I thought I had a sail on the way. It’s been more than a year now. Today after discovering the vendor is a contributor here I basically got a note that said, “Sorry Pal...”
In the interim I’ve had a shoulder replaced. I still got my job done. The vendor said eye and knee surgery prevented them from completing my order. I’m still working.
“Sorry Pal” feels pretty disingenuous. It’s one #%^%#} sail you get to make money on.
Deliver on the promise unspecified vendor....