Member of the Month

KilaTsunami
October, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

DONT EVER USE GETBOARDS.COM

profile picture
Ryan_St33zeee
Posts: 106 - Karma: 15
Probably the worst place to order stuff from, worst service, no one responds or even answers the phone, they take forever to do anything
Dec 22 2008 2:13PM
1 0
profile picture
Matty.
Posts: 9458 - Karma: 105
i've had similar experiences, they should be avoided whenever possible for sure.
Dec 22 2008 2:16PM
0 0
profile picture
Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
I've always heard two responses to them:  They were great, or they were terrible.  Not worth the risk in my opinion.
Dec 22 2008 2:18PM
1 0
profile picture
iggyskier
Posts: 10447 - Karma: 10,016

If you search you will find a number of threads just like this.  Getboards is a joke.  Sometimes there will be issues, but to have them so consistantly is ridiculous .  They even have a F rating by the BBB. 

Dec 22 2008 2:20PM
0 0
profile picture
CHRISm
Posts: 291 - Karma: 10
yea, terrible website
Dec 22 2008 2:43PM
0 0
profile picture
SteezethePirate
Posts: 506 - Karma: 34
yeah i ordered a t-shirt and the massive from them...didnt get the massive until i called 3 times (with no answer), and eventually e-mailed them twice and they sent it 2 weeks later, they suck...period the end, i know some people that have had good service with them and others....most, said it sucked...so no thanks, i wont be giving them my business
Dec 22 2008 2:46PM
0 0
profile picture
ski@jaypeak2
Posts: 2802 - Karma: 429
http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=13165183

straight up terrible

Dec 22 2008 2:48PM
0 0
profile picture
freezed
Posts: 12973 - Karma: 500
I got Seth Vicious from them for $200. They responded to all my emails within hours also.

Definitely not a reliable place, but not everyone has bad experiences with them.
Dec 22 2008 2:50PM
0 0
profile picture
huge-go
Posts: 1451 - Karma: 33
But why take the chance? I could go to backcountry or evo, and I KNOW I'll get the service I deserve, every time, rather than wondering whether I'll get hooked up or if I use a coupon code whether they'll charge me more and send my order to Zimbabwe.
Dec 22 2008 3:10PM
0 1
profile picture
anxju
Posts: 9371 - Karma: 61
and and the also price match... or is that only? but either way back country and >>>>> getboards
Dec 22 2008 3:12PM
0 0
profile picture
freezed
Posts: 12973 - Karma: 500
true, evo is the best IMO
Dec 22 2008 3:16PM
0 0
profile picture
pat_in_the_hat
Posts: 3019 - Karma: 2,695
ive gone through them prob 6 times and never have had a problem
Dec 22 2008 3:17PM
1 0
profile picture
emopoppins
Posts: 3996 - Karma: 269
if you aren't satisfied with getboards go with evo or backcountry.

and if you have never tried www.untracked.com, please take the time. decent prices. HUGE selection, and the service is unbeatable.
Dec 22 2008 3:56PM
0 0
profile picture
C.R.E.A.M
Posts: 2987 - Karma: 4,575
i think its the price of the item that seems to be the deciding factor, they ship larger more expensive items like jackets and skis quickly, however they ship small stuff like dvd's and hats at snail pace. this is what i have heard, and seems to be the trend in my personal shopping experience as well.
Dec 22 2008 3:58PM
0 0
profile picture
japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
I have bought from GB many times over the last 8 years, and I have never had any issues. In my mind, I know I am protected against getting screwed by my CC company, so if they dont ship, I file a claim and get my money back. Usually worht it cuase they have some crazy good deals, especially if you get the right guy on the right day.
Dec 22 2008 4:14PM
0 0
profile picture
.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
Ive never had a problem with them, every time Ive ordered something (3-4 times) Ive gotten it on time. plus didnt they get a new owner?
Dec 22 2008 4:25PM
0 0
profile picture
Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
You can email the owner directly here
tonys@getboards.com

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/390192/
Dec 22 2008 4:28PM
0 0
profile picture
line1260skier
Posts: 1570 - Karma: 16
I bought 1260s a 4 or so years ago (ones in my avatar) and they got them to me real fast for a good price, never got the free t shirt or stickers though.
Dec 22 2008 4:51PM
0 0
profile picture
Executive
Posts: 92 - Karma: 33
i ordered a pair of invaders from them a few years ago and waited for like two weeks. when i finally received a package i opened it up and pulled out a pair of 159 public enemies. i called them and told them that they sent me the wrong ski so they said they would send out the invaders. i recieved another package the next day and it was my original order and than like a week later i got an extra pair for free. i was super pumped!
Dec 22 2008 10:45PM
1 0
profile picture
Skibumsmith
Posts: 5432 - Karma: 11,813
Your taking a chance by using getboards. I ordered some ski movies and armada dapper tech and it came on time but then another time i ordered 4 things and it took a whole month for 3 of the things to come and then I emailed them only to find out the last item wasn't in stock. But hey you might get lucky and get some free skis. I don't see why you would use getboards when you could use evo or backcountry.com.
Dec 22 2008 11:53PM
0 0
profile picture
Kazabazua
Posts: 3529 - Karma: 1,128
fuck getboards i got sponsored by them then they didnt even end up having a team that year. they are super unreliable
Dec 23 2008 12:04AM
0 0
profile picture
Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Getboards is like unprotected sex. It might be the coolest thing ever, or it might leave you hurting with pimply red boils over everything you consider dear and sacred.
Dec 23 2008 12:25AM
0 0
profile picture
scofield
Posts: 7973 - Karma: 2,466
or you could just get free, reliable shipping from proctorjones.com
Dec 23 2008 12:31AM
0 0
profile picture
Coalescent
Posts: 4871 - Karma: 2,063

boo hoo...

never had any problems with them

Dec 23 2008 12:32AM
0 0
profile picture
Kazabazua
Posts: 3529 - Karma: 1,128
looking back at my comment i do seem like a whiney little bitch ahaha
Dec 23 2008 12:49AM
0 0
profile picture
GDC
Posts: 199 - Karma: 50
bought ninthward tha 187 for a 259 and received them within two weeks to canada,,, but i have heard of othr not so favourable experiences
Dec 23 2008 1:42AM
0 0
profile picture
GDC
Posts: 199 - Karma: 50
yes i believe tony is the new owner
Dec 23 2008 1:44AM
0 0
profile picture
ajskixscream
Posts: 91 - Karma: 168
its funny when i saw this post i remembered that i ordered a pair of pipe cleaners and i looked outside and they were right at my door! I ordered them like 5 days ago, so IDK getboards is cool in my opinion. 
Dec 23 2008 1:53AM
0 0
profile picture
B.bowzz
Posts: 659 - Karma: 211
a good site is dogfunk.com
no skis but sweet ass jackets cloths helmets etc...

Dec 23 2008 2:29AM
0 0
profile picture
TriAddict
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10
I've had some very mixed experiences with them. My first time was ordering a pair of Line Chronics and they arrived in about 4 days so I was pretty impressed. However, the next time I ordered a couple t shirts and they never arrived even after I shot them numerous emails. I finally gave up after about 3 months and haven't ordered anything from them since
Dec 23 2008 2:33AM
0 0
profile picture
T.Spliff
Posts: 1037 - Karma: 17
unless backcountry.com doesn't what you want, and they most likely will, I don't know why anyone would order from any other website. Backcountry has a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if you break your skis or don't like them or hell maybe you used them for 3 years and loved them and they are still not broken you could still return them for exactly what you paid. I think REI is the only other company that has a deal like that. Free shipping over 50 bucks and great costumer service. Why would you order from any other store? even if it is more expensive you can always get your money back and that is worth the little extra cash IMO.
Dec 23 2008 2:41AM
0 0
profile picture
Joshua.
Posts: 2957 - Karma: 6,230
oh no.... i just bbought a jibberish hoodie and tall tee from them.

SHIT
Dec 23 2008 3:00AM
0 0
profile picture
Sean...M
Posts: 2450 - Karma: 14
haha thats funny. i asked for a couple shirts and a hoody from there too for xmas from my parents. hopefully everything went okay
Dec 23 2008 3:13AM
0 0
profile picture
jstan4
Posts: 177 - Karma: 46
i ordered a jacket, pants, and skis from them and recieved em in a timely manner, no problems at all, and i called em once and they picked up the phone and looked up my order for me, very helpful, and i read on another thread that you can email the new guy tony and he will give you special deals and discounts, just use the searchbar to find the thread
and i got a free dvd with one of my orders
Dec 23 2008 10:25AM
0 0
profile picture
Steezius_Maximus
Posts: 1152 - Karma: 22
oh shit i ordered a armada hoodie from them
Dec 23 2008 2:31PM
0 0
profile picture
mike_d
Posts: 503 - Karma: 79
Ya they love the cock fo sho.
Dec 23 2008 2:56PM
0 0
profile picture
Tross
Posts: 951 - Karma: 117
That makes me never wanna deal w/ them. It's always a good decision to stay off the BBB's naughty list. Hmm, looks like they get no business from me this year - or ever.
Dec 23 2008 3:57PM
0 0
profile picture
FreeBallin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 17
used them multiple times over the years without issues
Dec 23 2008 5:23PM
0 0
profile picture
Chronic_
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 1,602
weird i remember reading a thread just like this like less then a month ago haha.

shit i suggested some shirts and a couple beanies to the family for xmas...hopefully everything went trhough
Dec 23 2008 5:46PM
0 0
profile picture
Keyjibbs
Posts: 1542 - Karma: 96
I kind of have mixed issues with them. When I first ordered I had a discount code which I used and they said they'd email a reciept with the correct amount charged which they never did. I got my items in a timely manner but I wanted to exchange them. I called them it took a few tries for them to answer. When they did answer I asked someone about the price I was charged and how I never got the email. He sounded super rude and wasn't that helpful. Then he gave me the wrong address to ship the items to exchange them. I guess they have different addresses for USPS and Fedex/UPS. So I got my items sent back to me and now since it took time for the items to get back to my house I sent them out the same day and now they are out of stock of the items I wanted for in exchange. Getboards needs to get their shit together.
Dec 23 2008 6:04PM
0 0
profile picture
joey.
Posts: 2087 - Karma: 3,337
I bought a sweatshirt from them once, i didnt end up getting it until 3 months later because it was first "out of stock", then there was a "shipping error"
Dec 23 2008 6:31PM
0 0
profile picture
Slinger1x1
Posts: 8853 - Karma: 66
you guys gotta take action... i've never used em, but i have had a bad situation, but i made the best out of it and got a sick deal.

Listen, call non stop till you get someone, say wtf, i ordered these how ever long ago, and i want my stuff, and i want you to refund my shipping and maybe give me 15% off or something

I ordered Dynastar Trouble Maker limited from o2gear.com, got them with 20% off for 96 BUCKS!!! turns out, after a week, they were sold out... so im like, alright, lemme speak to a manager. I said i want skis, i dont want to pay much more than i did, and i want something good. So he goes and looks, grabs a pair of 08 fischer addicts and is like, alright, theres are much better skis, i will give them to you for 145, i will get them there in two days. im sorry.

Bam, nicer skis for a mad good deal... you gotta be assertive...
Dec 23 2008 6:32PM
0 0
profile picture
Larz-the-Ninja
Posts: 2976 - Karma: 14
My mom was on that website ordering me a christmas present and then something poped up on the screen saying it wasnt safe to order from the wwebsite and that someone was trying to hack her credit card at that exact moment through the website
Dec 23 2008 7:13PM
0 0
profile picture
-dAvE-
Posts: 677 - Karma: 74
i ordered once from them and i got it a week after.
i didnt have a bad experience but some of my friends did.
Dec 23 2008 8:09PM
0 0
profile picture
Reed.S
Posts: 1126 - Karma: 10
Well it may just be next years christmas present if your lucky hahaha
Dec 23 2008 8:13PM
0 0
profile picture
Shpadoinkle
Posts: 10437 - Karma: 84
I ordered a Jiberish hoodie from them a few weeks ago and it came on time. I ordered a hoodie the other day and they called me but they NEVER returned my messages until I was in the middle of a ski lesson. Hopefully I get my hoodie real soon.
Dec 23 2008 8:14PM
0 0
profile picture
jayhood
Posts: 144 - Karma: 11
I have got skis arrived three days after order.  I got three beanies and two movies and they arrived four days after order.  Ive never had any problems but I have read a lot of other peoples complaints over the years.
Dec 24 2008 4:49AM
0 0
profile picture
Static
Posts: 8541 - Karma: 4,178
that's funny, my mom was n a website and somethingpopped up saying she won a million dollars, weird.
Dec 24 2008 3:35PM
0 0
profile picture
soup
Posts: 6343 - Karma: 4,415
I ordered a pair of skis off of the site.  any time I called they were quick to pick up, and they shipped the skis mad fast. 

I do think though that its a 50-50 draw you gotta take with that website from all the bad hype I hear from them.
Dec 24 2008 3:40PM
0 0
profile picture
joetyson
Posts: 901 - Karma: 51
Ya i dont know about other peoples experiences but i got a pair of dumonts from them last year for 200 and a pair of silencers this year. didnt have any problems. skis got to me fast
Dec 24 2008 3:42PM
0 0
profile picture
JTL
Posts: 2275 - Karma: 338
i just ordered 8 stickers for $0.25 each from getboards so we will see how it goes.
Dec 24 2008 3:43PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)