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Opinion Needed - Return new skis or no

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twotter150
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Need some opinions - got a new pair of skis today that I ordered a few weeks ago. Looks like the skis have some damage on them - box they came in was pretty rough - upon opening and inspecting the skis, the top deck on one ski has a pretty decent mark/abrasion/scratch/damage on it; bases on each have some scratches and small gouges. So...is this enough to return them, ask for a partial refund, or NBD? I don't really need them immediately, so I don't have a problem sending them back, but they have to go to Europe from the US...so not exactly a quick exchange.
Nov 29 2021 6:55PM
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Tucko
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Its all pretty much cosmetic looking stuff that will happen when you ride them anyways, so I wouldn’t bother exchanging them.
Nov 29 2021 7:06PM
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isaacwrong
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With the shipping crisis idk why you would want to deal with shipping them back
Nov 29 2021 7:32PM
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DominatorJacques
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Don't sweat it. That's nothing. Brush them up, and wax them up. Enjoy.
Not even a race ski would be affected by those little scratches.
Nov 29 2021 7:32PM
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Non_State_Actor
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See if skatepro will send you a t shirt or something? It's really likely the shipping company was responsible but that won't be an easy claim I don't think.
Nov 29 2021 8:07PM
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theabortionator
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If it was a place you could bring it back to maybe but sending them to europe? Fuck that. You'll probably have to pay the shipping, and who knows when you'll get them back.

Once you ride em it won't make any difference and you'll scuff em up.
Nov 29 2021 8:43PM
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BrightFrog
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that’s standard wear. Just ride them hard
Nov 29 2021 8:49PM
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Denseclouds
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twotter150Need some opinions - got a new pair of skis today that I ordered a few weeks ago. Looks like the skis have some damage on them - box they came in was pretty rough - upon opening and inspecting the skis, the top deck on one ski has a pretty decent mark/abrasion/scratch/damage on it; bases on each have some scratches and small gouges. So...is this enough to return them, ask for a partial refund, or NBD? I don't really need them immediately, so I don't have a problem sending them back, but they have to go to Europe from the US...so not exactly a quick exchange.


Call the company you purchased them from and politely explain the issue. Tell them you understand this is only cosmetic - but you wouldn't buy a new car with a dent in it from the dealer. See if they can do a partial refund or hook you up with a tiny bit of store credit/a t shirt or beanie
Nov 29 2021 8:52PM
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GrapeHunter
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you'll do more damage to them than what's pictured on day one if you actually ski lmao
Nov 29 2021 9:23PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Is there not a skatepro closer to you? I swear there were a bunch of skatepro euro sites. I actually thought skatepro was European (danish right?).
Nov 29 2021 9:26PM
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bbw.enthusiast
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This isn’t a $50,000 car suck it up loser
Nov 29 2021 10:29PM
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bbw.enthusiast
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No one understands a word you type on this website
Nov 29 2021 10:37PM
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Brayblade
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bbw.enthusiastNo one understands a word you type on this website


If you really wanna make it as a troll you will have to do better than repeating other peoples insults. Put some fuckin effort in at least
Nov 29 2021 11:47PM
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HoldenB
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Anyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.
twotter150Need some opinions - got a new pair of skis today that I ordered a few weeks ago. Looks like the skis have some damage on them - box they came in was pretty rough - upon opening and inspecting the skis, the top deck on one ski has a pretty decent mark/abrasion/scratch/damage on it; bases on each have some scratches and small gouges. So...is this enough to return them, ask for a partial refund, or NBD? I don't really need them immediately, so I don't have a problem sending them back, but they have to go to Europe from the US...so not exactly a quick exchange.
Nov 29 2021 11:47PM
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BingPow
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HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.

homie chill, hahah
Nov 29 2021 11:56PM
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bbw.enthusiast
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BraybladeIf you really wanna make it as a troll you will have to do better than repeating other peoples insults. Put some fuckin effort in at least

Speaking facts isn’t trolling
Nov 30 2021 12:22AM
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Casey
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HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.

No I would just personally appreciate it if the shipping company gave half a fuck about my item.
Nov 30 2021 12:34AM
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HoldenB
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Fair.
CaseyNo I would just personally appreciate it if the shipping company gave half a fuck about my item.
Nov 30 2021 12:35AM
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theabortionator
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HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.


I mean when you save up loot to buy a new set of skis it's kind of a bummer to have them shown up a little thrashed in a torn box. No need to hate on em imo.

Obviously the answer is to just ski em, fuck it, but i get it.
Nov 30 2021 12:44AM
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RH406
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isaacwrongWith the shipping crisis idk why you would want to deal with shipping them back

Lmao the word “crisis” sure gets thrown around like it’s nothing these days huh.
Nov 30 2021 12:49AM
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Jerry.at.tricks
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I’ve never had this issue before but I can relate to damaged goods…

You see, when I first met @WoFlowz mom she was what one might call “used goods” but I looked past it. Was able to ride her over and over again with no issues. Sure she looked like a hooker from a Missouri truck stop, sure her vagina looked like a roast beef sandwich from Arbys, sure her son is a little bitch… I was still able to make the best of it though and look past those things.

so moral of the story is… ride those skis sir! Ride them like I rode @WoFlowz mother. You’ll be glad you did and have lots of memories to look back on.
Nov 30 2021 1:02AM
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Casey
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Jerry.at.tricksI’ve never had this issue before but I can relate to damaged goods…

You see, when I first met @WoFlowz mom she was what one might call “used goods” but I looked past it. Was able to ride her over and over again with no issues. Sure she looked like a hooker from a Missouri truck stop, sure her vagina looked like a roast beef sandwich from Arbys, sure her son is a little bitch… I was still able to make the best of it though and look past those things.

so moral of the story is… ride those skis sir! Ride them like I rode @WoFlowz mother. You’ll be glad you did and have lots of memories to look back on.

And Before long you beat that pussy up worse than those dozens of meth addicted road side truckers ever could. Great story love the analogy
Nov 30 2021 1:07AM
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Jerry.at.tricks
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CaseyAnd Before long you beat that pussy up worse than those dozens of meth addicted road side truckers ever could. Great story love the analogy


Just out here trying to help people. That’s what it’s all about. 👍🏻
Nov 30 2021 1:09AM
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musclehamster
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Jerry.at.tricksI’ve never had this issue before but I can relate to damaged goods…

You see, when I first met @WoFlowz mom she was what one might call “used goods” but I looked past it. Was able to ride her over and over again with no issues. Sure she looked like a hooker from a Missouri truck stop, sure her vagina looked like a roast beef sandwich from Arbys, sure her son is a little bitch… I was still able to make the best of it though and look past those things.

so moral of the story is… ride those skis sir! Ride them like I rode @WoFlowz mother. You’ll be glad you did and have lots of memories to look back on.


😂😂😂😂😂 damn dude clownin hard on @woflowz

he’s gonna come back swingin.


grabbin my popcorn for this one
Nov 30 2021 1:36AM
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T4T
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bbw.enthusiastSpeaking facts isn’t trolling


Being a cunt while doing so is atleast a partial troll :)
Nov 30 2021 5:18AM
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Chunderface
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genius thinks touring skis are park skis and proceeds to talk shit. Self owns.
HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.
Nov 30 2021 10:00AM
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SofaKingSick
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bbw.enthusiastThis isn’t a $50,000 car suck it up loser


HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.


idk how much OP paid for the skis but the box literally showed up broken almost in half, he has every right to expect his purchase to show up in good shape and it's worth asking about when it doesn't. and if the base damage was any worse i'd be pissed

however OP those look fine and i definitely wouldn't want to deal with sending them back, i wouldn't worry about it in this case and just use them. you could show the pictures to the company though if you want, they may or may not give you a (very) partial refund or some store credit or something lol
Nov 30 2021 10:23AM
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DominatorJacques
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HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.


You assume he is going to be riding rails with the skis. Just because this is NS, not every one, or every pair of skis, will be doing that.
Nov 30 2021 2:25PM
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Jugs.jug
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None of the marks looks terribly deep or exessive so they won’t hurt the integrity of the ski, wouldn’t bother returning them because all of those could happen in a normal day of skiing and the ski would still last years to come.
Nov 30 2021 3:42PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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HoldenBAnyone else here sick of hearing kids complain about the smallest flaws on park skis? I get it they are bran new but man, They are made to be beat up haha.


There's a Black Diamond logo on them, pretty sure those ain't park skis homie...
Nov 30 2021 7:12PM
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PsychicMigration
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I would email them and ask for a discount. Same thing happens all the time with surf boards most companies will strike a deal with you.
Nov 30 2021 7:25PM
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Jerry.at.tricks
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Did you just call me a nastydick 🤔😂
Dec 1 2021 5:08AM
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WoFIowz
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Op email them with the photos and demand a replacement or refund. You bought new skis and should expect them to arrive as such; anyone on here telling you differently is afraid of conflict and a little bitch. Tell them they can pay for the shipping to return but you need skis for this season that's already begun and unless they can get you skis fast, a return/replacement ain't gonna work. Tell them it's bad enough you are wasting your valuable time for this issue that should be reconciled. If they shipped with FedEx or UPS, it is pretty much guaranteed to be insured to the full amount otherwise the seller is dumb. That's a big company so they care more about reputation than a couple hundred (if even) lost to send you a new pair. Since it came from overseas, you probably have more influence to be able to get a replacement/refund without returning the ones you got versus if you bought them from somewhere in the US.

Seriously though, idc if it's a $5 children's book. Damaged goods is damaged goods and not what was paid for. Your payment is your contract and that was broken. You deserve a solution promptly.

Edit, they certainly should have packed them better. That looks like an empty box with skis rustling around inside.

**This post was edited on Dec 1st 2021 at 5:51:02am
Dec 1 2021 5:49AM
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twotter150
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Thanks all for the opinions on what I should do with the skis. I appreciate it. I think those that said to not worry about it and just rip the fuck out of them are right, nothing damage wise from doing just that. But I also appreciate the sentiment that others have offered that when you buy new shit, it should come the way it is supposed to. I reached out the the company and sent them the pictures. They have offered a couple of options. Looks like we are going to reach out to the shipping company and see what they will do before deciding on a final course.

Thanks again
Dec 1 2021 11:24AM
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DominatorJacques
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twotter150Thanks all for the opinions on what I should do with the skis. I appreciate it. I think those that said to not worry about it and just rip the fuck out of them are right, nothing damage wise from doing just that. But I also appreciate the sentiment that others have offered that when you buy new shit, it should come the way it is supposed to. I reached out the the company and sent them the pictures. They have offered a couple of options. Looks like we are going to reach out to the shipping company and see what they will do before deciding on a final course.

Thanks again


Best luck whatever you decide.
Dec 1 2021 11:42AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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they owe you new skis, the shop shouldnt have mounted them lik-

oh wait this isnt the thread i expected
Dec 1 2021 12:17PM
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mrk127
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Try for a partial refund or a discount code, might as well. No need to send those back tho
Dec 2 2021 1:23AM
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