Something to blog about...(ok, seriously, something to bitch about, haha :P )

Ok, so I just listed some Taylormade Rescue TP hybrid FCT sleeves on ebay and then there was this guy, who sent me a totally self-absorbed message on ebay:

Dear iheartburner,

Go to Taylormadegolf.com...look at the specs...it says R9 Hybrid TP tip size .355 and the TP sleeves say TP just like the one in your other auction...perhaps you should have your supplier add this feature to the product...lastly, I called Taylormade direct as I was looking for the sleeves so I could try different shafts...I was told that they do not sell the sleeves seperate...not even the head pro at my club could get one...so it's no surprise that you say you are out of the country...LOL....you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time! Sooner or later, TM will find you no matter how or where you hide.

- tour-van-golf-equipment

Ok, so here's the thing:

- He says that R9 hybrid TP tip size is .355. Well, the R9 hybrid TP comes in several shaft options dude. Some are ,355 and some are .370

No matter what tip size the shaft is, it still fits into this Rescue FCT sleeve with has an opening of .370 in size. Get ya facts right!

- He says the TP Rescue FCT sleeve should have the word TP printed on it! Haha! Oh, and he self-righteously told me that 'I should have my supplier add this feature to my product' Ahhahahah! What, he thinks I am printing and producing my own FCT sleeves? Get outta here! This made me laugh til my stomach hurt! I bet he does not even own a TP Rescue Hybrid. The sleeves DO NOT have the word TP printed on it. Only the word 'Rescue' is printed on it. I have sold more than 80pcs of Rescue FCT sleeves off ebay. If there was a problem, my ass would have been kicked by now. Fancy people shooting their mouths off when they have not even seen the real thing. ARGH!!!!

- Ok, so he called Taylormade and found out that Taylormade do not officially sell these FCT sleeves. Not even his head pro can get it! Haha. So, he assumes that everything is FAKE! Hello?! So if your shaft broke and you bring it back to Taylormade, does it mean they can't replace you your shaft on a new FCT sleeve? Dude, with all due respect, sometimes is about getting the right contacts to get what you want. My friend works with the Taylormade concept store in Singapore that does offical repair works for all Taylormade clubs brought in under warrenty. What have you to say about that? Yes, Taylormade do not officially sell these sleeves off the retail market, but that does not mean that genuine sleeves are nowhere to be found! Its about having the contacts. What you can't get does not mean what I can't get dude.

- Oh and the last part, 'TM will come and get you no matter where you hide'! What, does he think I ran all the way to Singapore to hide? Get a life, I am Singaporean, what are you racist? Or everything bought outside of US is fake?

Oh well, just something for me to bitch about and get it off my chest. Like how I replied this guy, I receive 2 to 3 emails a day from my buyers thanking me because they found me as a source to buy GENUINE sleeves at a reasonable price. They all say they bought sleeves from US sellers on ebay, only to find that its fake. Some emails I have posted on my blog, can be seen here.

Just 5 mins ago I have also received another message on ebay like this:

Dear iheartburner,

I am looking to buy a .335 sleeve but I only need one. You came recommended to me from a friend. He said you sold authenic tips, and ive already bought a fake one so I need one ASAP.

Thanks
Dave

Well, this is what I told that guy who sent me that self-absorbed message on ebay (tour-van-golf-equipment). I receive 2 to 3 emails a day from people THANKING me, I have people discussing about me on golfwrx (positive feedback), so I don't think I should be too worried after reading his email because I believe in what I am selling and what I am offering to the ebay community. He can choose to doubt, so be it, because we all have the freedom of choice. However, show some respect and get your facts right before you start acting like you are 'all that'.

I think I handled it well. I maintained my stand and yet remained respectful in my approach.

Funny thing is, I noticed he bought a matrix shaft that comes with a FCT sleeve on ebay. The link is here. Has it ever crossed his mind that the seller of that shaft might have bought the FCT sleeve off me or from anyone else selling FCT sleeves on ebay? Oh since he believes all FCT sleeves sold are fake, why is he contradicting himself by making a purchase on ebay? Uh-oh! Hahahaahah

Oh well, enough of bitching. I spoke my mind and that's it - case closed.

I can't convince the world, but I am thankful and appreciative that I have a group of friends whom I have met on ebay that believes in me. Thank You for your support. Seriously, the support of you guys is the strength that keeps me going!

Have a blessed day!

Oh, please feel free to comment!