supplier was rude, charged shipping and then came back doubling the amount and held product until it was paid. asked to talk with manager and got excuses, asked to see ups bill, got excuses. asked if they would compromise and nothing. client missed event and were not happy. still received no communication from vendor, still nothing but excuses. absolutely disgusting way to do business. In answer to the supplier, they are correct that the end of the month was requested, client asked if they could get it earlier, supplier stated they could. they never mentioned sending express, they never gave us the choice of paying express shipping or leaving it air freight, they just did it and charged it and refuse to show the actual freight charge. I have also asked for a manager 8 times and have been ignored. once again, could all have been avoided if they had forthright in their dealings with us. as for payment, they wanted a wire transfer on a Friday evening when the banks were closed.

Response from supplier:
Thank you for your feedback. I’d like to clarify the points you raised:
1.While you know your event was on the 20th, you initially stated four times that delivery before the end of the month would be acceptable.
2.I informed you in advance that the shipping cost was an estimate and would be recalculated after production, as stated in the contract you reviewed.
3.Your initial choice of air freight met the original timeline and cost. When you later requested delivery by the 20th with only six days left, express shipping became necessary, increasing the cost.
4.UPS delivered on the 21st due to weather delays in the U.S., which were beyond our control.
5.Our company policy requires shipping payment before dispatch. While you mentioned payment was made, I requested proof multiple times but did not receive it in time.
6.I have resent the contract as requested and clarified that UPS invoices are issued monthly, so I cannot provide one immediately.
Thanks for your support and understanding.
25 Mar 2025