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How long did you wait for your shell?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Shwaa, Aug 15, 2014.

  1. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:25 AM
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    Shwaa

    Shwaa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I ordered my LEER XR100 shell from a local dealer a little over a week ago, and they said they would call me when it comes in for install. Nothing yet. I paid half the cost up front as a "deposit".

    I am wondering if this is typical or at what point do I need to call them with a F-bomb laced tirade of which the likes they have never seen.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:29 AM
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    smithr1730

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    I would wait up to 2 weeks and then call to check (unless they told you a specific ship time)..it is a big item to ship...I bought my Bestop at a shop and it was already there so I had it same day..but I understand your situation is a wee bit different haha
     
  3. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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    sevkev

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    Mine took three months to be delivered. Hope your experience is faster.

    It was a Century (same as Leer) from a shop in N. Cal.
     
  4. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:35 AM
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    1eyedclyde

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    3 weeks is about the norm
     
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    02Duck

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    Mine took a little over two weeks to receive.
     
  6. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    Shwaa

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    ughh, Jesus. When I asked the lady she said the "shipments come in every Tuesday". I would hope if that meant 3 months she would have told me, we will see.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:43 AM
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    jfwalsh

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    ordered mine in so cal. murrieta. snugtop rebel. spruce mica.

    had to be made to order.

    took about 2 and half weeks. not too bad.
     
  8. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:44 AM
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    Shwaa

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    thanks for the replies guys, now I have a better idea of waiting time.
     
  9. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:47 AM
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  10. Aug 15, 2014 at 8:50 AM
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    Mine took a almost two months but I'm in Hawaii.
     
  11. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:04 AM
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    pruchai

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    Not enough...
    From what I was told by a local Leer dealer, Leer usually waits to get X number of orders from a region before they start production. So it usually takes 3-4 weeks for delivery.
     
  12. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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    My LeerXQ took a month.

    Try to be patient. The tirade will net you nothing in the long run. Especially if you need parts or service later on.
     
  13. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    Shwaa

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    I wasn't actually serious on that part. Ill just plan for a month and if it comes sooner than that, great!
     
  14. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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    Skinny Rogers

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    I was told 3 weeks. Mine took a little over a week and a half.
     
  15. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:39 AM
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    2 weeks to get my ARE Shell. I'm on an island in Canada so usually stuff do take longer to get here.
     
  16. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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    snugtop xtravision with bells and whistles, so it took about 3 weeks. paid deposit up front and waited for the call.
     
  17. Aug 15, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    Bluelyfe

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    Im still waiting on my snug top as well.
    Been two weeks nothing yet :(
    Located So Cal
     

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