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2017/12/04 23:45:56 (permalink)

What do you think of JRRshop?

I've ordered minimal stuff from them but recently ordered a Faderport 8 from them 9 days ago and have yet to get a tracking number, shipping info, etc...which I was informed I would get when the Faderport 8 shipped.   I called JRRshop up and said it was being drop shipped directly from Presonus and "it was out of their hands" at this point.  I then called Presonus, they wouldn't give me any info, because they said JRRshop is their "customer".  Giving a chunk of cash to a vender and not hearing any updates, progress, ... is a little disturbing since we've gone over a week now from when they got payment.
 
I will say I got a "gift certificate" from them, for the price difference between a Black Friday cost and a Sonar customer crossgrade to Studio One.  That took about 4 days and 1/2 dozen emails, but they were nice enough to honor the difference, after the fact.  
 
Any rate...BOTH JRRshop and Presonus told me the only thing I can do at this point is the wait (on them).  So ....how long to you give them?  I realize a week+ isn't all that much time, but NO INFO from an online vendor seems a little out of line.  Seems they could call PreSonus and get some sort of update.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 04:20:55 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Kuusniemi 2017/12/05 08:25:42
Uncle E at JRRShop is utterly reliable at making good on problems. 

However, his site experienced a near-extinction-level event beginning shortly before Black Friday and lasting for about a week. The company that hosted his business crashed and never came back up. He had to scramble to find a new host, get all the bits and pieces re-assembled, deal with more brokenness, and then probably got slammed by the pent-up customers who'd been waiting for him to get back up.

He's a KVR favorite and a regular there, and most of us have done tons of business with him for a long time. I've never, ever caught him in a lie or misrepresentation, and he bends over backwards to take care of you if something goes wrong.  

If he says the issue at this juncture is at the Presonus end, you can take it to the bank. I haven't read anything saying that they're hung up, but wouldn't be surprised, considering the software and hardware promos they're currently running.
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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 05:11:18 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Brando 2017/12/05 12:21:50
That's good to hear.  Life isn't a rushjob for me... so we'll see what happens by next week. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 05:21:20 (permalink)
You're welcome! And best of luck!
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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 08:38:27 (permalink)
When I bought Studio One from them last week and didn't hear from them after a few days, I called them on the phone.  A very friendly person answered and quickly looked up the status of my order.  Have since received the license.  I was pleased and impressed, and will do business with them again.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 09:17:36 (permalink)
Yes I can also vouch, I've never had any issue with them at all. Haven't done that much business with them but when I have everything has always been 100% skookum.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 09:18:09 (permalink)
I wonder how much of this is down to Presonus. I ordered Studio One Pro and Notion from JJR last week and was expecting my licenses almost instantly. I contacted JJR after a day and they said they were waiting on Presonus and that I should get the S1 license soon, but that the Notion license may take longer. It took about 2 days to get the S1 license through, but still no Notion license. I think S1 has been a favorite for many Sonarians so I imagine they have been snowed under with orders and that has probably put some stress on the system.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 10:27:19 (permalink)
I've used them several times.  Always a pleasant experience.
 
I haven't ordered any hardware from them though.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 11:31:08 (permalink)
I also have nothing but praise for JRR Shop. Sometimes there have been waits but everything always goes perfectly.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/05 11:58:21 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Fleer 2017/12/08 02:34:07
Ditto all the above.  Uncle E has his share of issues, but he'll ALWAYS
make good!  So, no worries.


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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/06 01:26:33 (permalink)
I contacted JRRshop today to see if they could see what's going on in Baton Rouge (PreSonus).  JRR replied fairly quickly...but apparently they were told it's inventory counting time and the item will ship when that is complete....however PreSonus didn't offer any estimated time frame, etc.  

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/06 22:26:33 (permalink)
I understandkeeping you informed seems to be the least that they could do. They should be sending you updates everyday without you contacting them even if there is no news. There isn't anyone out there that is more reliable than JRR Shop. It's too badthiswould be an opportunity to leave a bad taste in your mouth. 

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 00:06:19 (permalink)
Well PreSonus called me today after I posted in the PreSonus forums.  The VP of marketing told me to email him.  He then called today and said they didn't have any orders from JRRshop for me, but they have them in stock.  Said he'd get back to me after calling JRRshop.  BOTH JRRshop and Presonus have my order #, address, phone...etc.
8 business days later and a weekend without shipping is....eh....  PreSonus has yet to get back to me after a day of checking.

JRRshop hasn't bothered to follow up either.  They only replied when I asked them what was going on...but didn't have any answers as what specifically was happening.

I'm not in a "life or death" hurry....but losing track of the order, no initiative on their ends....
 
Oh...btw I started a support 'ticket' with PreSonus...a week ago....  they gave me a ticket number...but it's empty in the description.  So I have no idea what's going on with that either.
 
You'd think musicians or "drummers" ran these companies  :-D
 

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 03:55:45 (permalink)
Sounds like an unusual occurrence as JRR shop has always been solid and very responsive in my previous dealings. I'm sure it will be resolved; they're not the type of company that leaves a customer hanging.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 04:13:30 (permalink)
Well I have the Studio One crossgrade in my shopping cart at JRR, but I'm waiting to see how this works out...still running the demo.  Also have the crossgrade discount code for direct purchase from the PreSonus store.
 
Never had any issues with JRR in the past.  Maybe it's just the holiday sales rush, combined with the recent website issues, combined with the Sonar ex-pats placing an extra heavy load on them...

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 06:21:27 (permalink)
Just a "btw".... I got the crossgrade from JRR with no issues.  This deal seems to be the only one running off the rails.  After my payment, JRR had my serial # immediately and I was using the program within minutes after my purchase.
This 2nd part of that purchase seems "katy_wompuss"  ;-/
I'm admittedly not too fond of the lack of "effort" with all other parties, which should realize some time has now passed and the hardware hasn't even had a stamp put on it to ship.
Will update...

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 06:59:11 (permalink)
I had a problem years ago where I bought the full version of Midi Quest from them. Three weeks passed and it still hadn't shipped. They told me that it was ordered from a third party, and they were having trouble getting it in. I asked for a refund and received it. Ordered other items, and never had a problem, so I didn't hold it against them.
 
 

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 07:58:01 (permalink)
Exact same story for me, I ordered a Faderport 8 at a great price, but the order still says "processing". I put in a polite request for a status update on their contact form 2 days ago but haven't heard anything yet. Luckily I'm out of town and won't need it for a week.

I've ordered software from there before, and they've been good about getting keys to me in under 24 hours, but this is my first time ordering hardware from them.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 14:18:15 (permalink)
Just noticed that Guitar Center has the Faderport 8 listed as "Available 1-05-18, you will not be charged until order ships".
 
Must be a supply back-order situation...
 
And Sweetwater says "arriving soon".

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 16:32:16 (permalink)
PreSonus TOLD ME yesterday they have plenty in stock to ship.  Apparently they haven't gotten them out to their dealers.
This was on the phone with Rick Navqi, VP of marketing.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 16:47:22 (permalink)
Uncle E helped me with my Studio One problem from his home. A lot of dedication. Within 20 minutes everything was golden.
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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 16:52:00 (permalink)
I wouldn't mind Uncle E sticking his hands in the matter.  I'm betting he doesn't know about it at this point, if he's the owner, etc.  His support staff have less to be desired.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 16:53:09 (permalink)
Overall I've had great experiences with them, but I ordered the new Softube plugin at the introductory price yesterday morning. They sent an email with a subject line saying that it had my serial number within an hour or less... But it only had the download link with no serial number to register. Emailed them back and waiting for a response. I'm sure they'll work it out, and hoping sooner than later.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 17:33:34 (permalink)
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I've ordered minimal stuff from them but recently ordered a Faderport 8 from them 9 days ago and have yet to get a tracking number, shipping info, etc...which I was informed I would get when the Faderport 8 shipped.   I called JRRshop up and said it was being drop shipped directly from Presonus and "it was out of their hands" at this point.  I then called Presonus, they wouldn't give me any info, because they said JRRshop is their "customer".  Giving a chunk of cash to a vender and not hearing any updates, progress, ... is a little disturbing since we've gone over a week now from when they got payment.
 
I will say I got a "gift certificate" from them, for the price difference between a Black Friday cost and a Sonar customer crossgrade to Studio One.  That took about 4 days and 1/2 dozen emails, but they were nice enough to honor the difference, after the fact.  
 
Any rate...BOTH JRRshop and Presonus told me the only thing I can do at this point is the wait (on them).  So ....how long to you give them?  I realize a week+ isn't all that much time, but NO INFO from an online vendor seems a little out of line.  Seems they could call PreSonus and get some sort of update.


They are reputable and reliable.
I have purchased software and hardware from them before. Shipping times of hardware vary, depending on what service the use, but reliable.
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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/07 17:51:54 (permalink)
I just got off the phone with JRR.  Their support totally sucks.  They haven't done anything since a week ago and said they are still waiting on PreSonus.  They haven't responded to my emails (hence why I called them today) and they said they may just be overwhelmed and "picking away" at them.  
Why they would let open orders sit now for almost two weeks without offering any updates, is beyond me.  Telling me just to wait isn't an update.
You can be nice up to a point, but their phone call totally pissed me off today.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/08 02:39:12 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby abacab 2017/12/08 03:41:58
Doesn't sound like them. Better contact Eric Dahlberg aka Uncle E (uncle.e@jrrshop.com), as others have said. The man always delivers, at least in my experience over the last years.
 

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/08 16:45:07 (permalink)
I finally emailed to the above address.  Thx Fleer.

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/08 18:27:24 (permalink)
Eric emailed back promptly and said he would sort it out today.  Sounds like good news. 

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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/08 18:43:49 (permalink)
Honestly, try ordering to anywhere that isn't the States.... 2 weeks is nothing.
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Re: What do you think of JRRshop? 2017/12/08 18:50:36 (permalink)
Have tracking# !!

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