As Derek wrote:

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: With all due respect the chap outlined his
: issues in a civil manner. If he notes the
: name of the store/merchant, this is not
: uncommon.

: I have been on vintage car, motorcycle, gun,
: sports, hobby forums and all have a zero
: tolerance policy on poor vendors
: performance.

: And trust me there will be plenty of people to
: defend or stick up for the vendor if its out
: of line.

: I think the #1 reason forums sprung is sharing
: good/bad experiences.....since we don't live
: in a candy coated-rose colored-cartoon/comic
: book world.