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What happened to Pelfrybilt??

Discussion in 'Pelfreybilt Off-Road' started by Hawks2020, Aug 28, 2018.

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  1. Sep 5, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    nudavinci64

    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    ok if you say so. Only commenting on my experience. If it gets to the charge back point, I hope it works out for everyone. I am holding out a bit longer in hopes it happens.
     
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  2. Sep 5, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    mwc273 Nothing is as it seems.

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  3. Sep 5, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    the Dual swing out bumpers that Pelfrey was going to start producing
     
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  4. Sep 5, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    I did a 5 tire rotation today. Used the Pelfreybilt slider as a lifting point using a high lift jack. Stout. Pelfreybilt's armor is legit. I'm glad I got in way before their issues. Local to them, being a customer and hanging out with them at the shop I hope they figure out their shit. It benefits all of us if they succeed.
     
  5. Sep 5, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    Somehow, I was very lucky to have my front bumper shipped on 7/26. Ordered on 4/25. It must have been one of the very last to go out? Were they shipping anything during August? :(
     
  6. Sep 5, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    This kind of behavior is why there was a mutual NDA between Michael and Pelfrey. Both Michael and Pelfrey benefit in "not being able" to discuss details. Of course the customer is ......
     
  7. Sep 5, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    Good luck to you! In another 45 days many others will have few avenues of recourse.
     
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    For what it's worth:

    At about 10:30 AM this morning then at 1:10 PM, I drove to the Pelfrybilt business complex in El Cajon. The lot was empty and the Pelfrybilt office doors were locked. The building does display the company name.
     
  9. Sep 6, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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  10. Sep 6, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    They are being removed as vendor on @tcbobs forums
     
  11. Sep 8, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    UPDATE: The Pelfreys filed for bankruptcy.
    From their FB page


    We love our Pelfreybiltfamily and have never had any ill intentions to wrong a single person. We do wish everyone believed this truth instead of resorting to believing we’re the horrible people they’ve painted us into. After pouring everything into Pelfreybilt and building the reputation for quality and customer service, why can’t people understand there’s something going on that’s out of our control rather than assuming the worst and defaming our character.

    The unfortunate truth is that we had an amazing team of investors willing to pour a couple million into helping us thrive & as a result we had to remain quiet, so asked the #pelfreybiltfamily for their patience. However, with people feeding lies on social media, stirring up negative publicity, and opening claims on PayPal, the investors pulled out. They deemed the #pelfreybiltfamily too volatile and risky to make the investment. As a result we had no choice but to file personal bankruptcy, and lose everything. We literally poured everything into the business and have lost everything: our business, our jobs, our home, our cars and the money we loaned the business.

    It’s heartbreaking to us to have given so much to the off-road community and to have built such an amazing company known for being one of the best in the industry, in just six years, yet have so many people turn their back on us and accuse us of as horrible things as fraud. All we’ve ever done is focus on providing the very best to our customers. We simply grew at a rate we struggled to keep up with, and refused to manufacture products of a lesser quality. Without capital to work with, it eventually took its toll and required investors.

    Regardless, what’s done is done and feelings aside, we wish we had better news, but unless someone steps up and is willing to take over Pelfreybilt, the debt owed both to vendors and customer, we don’t see a way for our customers to get their product(s) or refunds. This is less than the ideal situation, yet it’s the reality the #pelfreybiltfamily helped create by allowing negativity to influence their decisions rather than looking at our track record and believing in us to always do what is best for our customers.

    We wish each of you all the best, regardless.
    ♥️
    Satin & Tyler Pelfrey
     
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