RIP-OFF Report! EvoMotorsports/ Sam Stone
05-30-2024, 03:46 PM
#1
RIP-OFF Report! EvoMotorsports/ Sam Stone
-Admin- please move to appropriate forum area, as I don't have access to Marketplace.
Folks, I thought EvoMotorsports was a stand-up, professional business / vendor, but apparently I was wrong - I've been RIPPED-OFF!
Early April 2024, I placed an order for the 997.1 Air Intake system on their website, paid with my credit card and assumed all was good in the world.
I did not receive any confirmation email or otherwise acknowledgment that my order had been placed, so after a few days I called.
Sam Stone answered (he is the ONLY employee), and stated that he has moved his entire operation to the Pacific Northwest - no longer in Phoenix, AZ.
He claimed that the previous manufacturer of the snorkel portion in the kit, has gone belly-up and he was using a new supplier who 3D prints the parts.
He then claimed that they were in the process of printing the snorkel piece for my kit, but that it would take a few days.
Two weeks went by, and no kit. I called, and spoke with him again, and this time he claimed that, since they were a new supplier, the 3D part wasn't 100% correct, and that they were printing a few more in attempt to make them 'correctly' for him. He asked for me to bear with him, and I did. Another week passed by and no kit.
I called again, and this time he said that he would be able to use a "used part" off a shop car they had, if I was willing to overlook some scratches in the plastic from where the clamps were installed. I agreed, and said "yes, please just ship me my kit!" Three days passed before he called me stating that the 'used' part wouldn't work because it was coming off a Turbo, and my car is a Carrera 3.6, but told me not to worry, he was going to check-in with his supplier on the following Friday and get back to me.
That was the last time I heard from Sam Stone. I've called his number 3 times since then, sent two emails and not had any response whatsoever.
He took my money, and vanished into the wind.
DO NOT PURCHASE from EvoMotorsports / Sam Stone!
Folks, I thought EvoMotorsports was a stand-up, professional business / vendor, but apparently I was wrong - I've been RIPPED-OFF!
Early April 2024, I placed an order for the 997.1 Air Intake system on their website, paid with my credit card and assumed all was good in the world.
I did not receive any confirmation email or otherwise acknowledgment that my order had been placed, so after a few days I called.
Sam Stone answered (he is the ONLY employee), and stated that he has moved his entire operation to the Pacific Northwest - no longer in Phoenix, AZ.
He claimed that the previous manufacturer of the snorkel portion in the kit, has gone belly-up and he was using a new supplier who 3D prints the parts.
He then claimed that they were in the process of printing the snorkel piece for my kit, but that it would take a few days.
Two weeks went by, and no kit. I called, and spoke with him again, and this time he claimed that, since they were a new supplier, the 3D part wasn't 100% correct, and that they were printing a few more in attempt to make them 'correctly' for him. He asked for me to bear with him, and I did. Another week passed by and no kit.
I called again, and this time he said that he would be able to use a "used part" off a shop car they had, if I was willing to overlook some scratches in the plastic from where the clamps were installed. I agreed, and said "yes, please just ship me my kit!" Three days passed before he called me stating that the 'used' part wouldn't work because it was coming off a Turbo, and my car is a Carrera 3.6, but told me not to worry, he was going to check-in with his supplier on the following Friday and get back to me.
That was the last time I heard from Sam Stone. I've called his number 3 times since then, sent two emails and not had any response whatsoever.
He took my money, and vanished into the wind.
DO NOT PURCHASE from EvoMotorsports / Sam Stone!
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05-31-2024, 09:19 AM
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Wow, they had always been great. I have their intake in my wife's C2S and their billet Diverter Valves in my Cayenne Turbo S. This is sad to hear, but thanks for the warning.
Just dispute the charge with your credit card company - you'll get the money back.
Just dispute the charge with your credit card company - you'll get the money back.
05-31-2024, 04:23 PM
#6
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Wonder if they moved to Seattle area? Or if that was a BS story as well?
06-01-2024, 05:19 PM
#7
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-Admin- please move to appropriate forum area, as I don't have access to Marketplace.
Folks, I thought EvoMotorsports was a stand-up, professional business / vendor, but apparently I was wrong - I've been RIPPED-OFF!
Early April 2024, I placed an order for the 997.1 Air Intake system on their website, paid with my credit card and assumed all was good in the world.
I did not receive any confirmation email or otherwise acknowledgment that my order had been placed, so after a few days I called.
Sam Stone answered (he is the ONLY employee), and stated that he has moved his entire operation to the Pacific Northwest - no longer in Phoenix, AZ.
He claimed that the previous manufacturer of the snorkel portion in the kit, has gone belly-up and he was using a new supplier who 3D prints the parts.
He then claimed that they were in the process of printing the snorkel piece for my kit, but that it would take a few days.
Two weeks went by, and no kit. I called, and spoke with him again, and this time he claimed that, since they were a new supplier, the 3D part wasn't 100% correct, and that they were printing a few more in attempt to make them 'correctly' for him. He asked for me to bear with him, and I did. Another week passed by and no kit.
I called again, and this time he said that he would be able to use a "used part" off a shop car they had, if I was willing to overlook some scratches in the plastic from where the clamps were installed. I agreed, and said "yes, please just ship me my kit!" Three days passed before he called me stating that the 'used' part wouldn't work because it was coming off a Turbo, and my car is a Carrera 3.6, but told me not to worry, he was going to check-in with his supplier on the following Friday and get back to me.
That was the last time I heard from Sam Stone. I've called his number 3 times since then, sent two emails and not had any response whatsoever.
He took my money, and vanished into the wind.
DO NOT PURCHASE from EvoMotorsports / Sam Stone!
Folks, I thought EvoMotorsports was a stand-up, professional business / vendor, but apparently I was wrong - I've been RIPPED-OFF!
Early April 2024, I placed an order for the 997.1 Air Intake system on their website, paid with my credit card and assumed all was good in the world.
I did not receive any confirmation email or otherwise acknowledgment that my order had been placed, so after a few days I called.
Sam Stone answered (he is the ONLY employee), and stated that he has moved his entire operation to the Pacific Northwest - no longer in Phoenix, AZ.
He claimed that the previous manufacturer of the snorkel portion in the kit, has gone belly-up and he was using a new supplier who 3D prints the parts.
He then claimed that they were in the process of printing the snorkel piece for my kit, but that it would take a few days.
Two weeks went by, and no kit. I called, and spoke with him again, and this time he claimed that, since they were a new supplier, the 3D part wasn't 100% correct, and that they were printing a few more in attempt to make them 'correctly' for him. He asked for me to bear with him, and I did. Another week passed by and no kit.
I called again, and this time he said that he would be able to use a "used part" off a shop car they had, if I was willing to overlook some scratches in the plastic from where the clamps were installed. I agreed, and said "yes, please just ship me my kit!" Three days passed before he called me stating that the 'used' part wouldn't work because it was coming off a Turbo, and my car is a Carrera 3.6, but told me not to worry, he was going to check-in with his supplier on the following Friday and get back to me.
That was the last time I heard from Sam Stone. I've called his number 3 times since then, sent two emails and not had any response whatsoever.
He took my money, and vanished into the wind.
DO NOT PURCHASE from EvoMotorsports / Sam Stone!
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06-03-2024, 02:49 PM
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I have a barely used one for sale if you're interested. For a 997.1
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06-03-2024, 03:10 PM
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I am interested! As you may be aware however, I'm a little gun-shy at the moment, about purchasing things online - as even "Vendors" can try to rip-off customers.
What's the safest way to purchase something from someone online? eBay? Some form of Escrow payment? I don't know. Help me feel safe about this! LoL.
What's the safest way to purchase something from someone online? eBay? Some form of Escrow payment? I don't know. Help me feel safe about this! LoL.
06-03-2024, 03:45 PM
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I am interested! As you may be aware however, I'm a little gun-shy at the moment, about purchasing things online - as even "Vendors" can try to rip-off customers.
What's the safest way to purchase something from someone online? eBay? Some form of Escrow payment? I don't know. Help me feel safe about this! LoL.
What's the safest way to purchase something from someone online? eBay? Some form of Escrow payment? I don't know. Help me feel safe about this! LoL.