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Owatatsumi Poppers Non-Delivery

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Scott Maybury:
Hey guys,

Just wanted to put a heads up without too much of a rant.

There was a post on here last year about these lures, made in Germany, which I had seen advertised on PLAT (but always out of stock)....anyway, they are a pretty blatant rip off of some well known designs by the looks of them, and I don't normally buy 'knock offs' but was keen to add some cheap-ish poppers to my arsenal and give them a go, so I ordered some for a mate and I.

In August 2009.

Delivery was supposed to be within 2 months as they were about to do their production run.

Anyway, after a lot of toing and froing (including a couple of requests to confirm the colours I wanted, which I did about 3 times) I got an email with pictures of finished lures in February, and told they were ready for delivery. There were a lot of excuses in between, sick workers because of a flu epidemic, much higer than usual orders etc etc, and I thought I was pretty understanding, considering I had already paid for these lures.

They still haven't come. I sent an email in May expressing in fairly strong terms my disappointment, and have not had a reply.

Pretty disappointing obviously. I guess it is possible this happens when you are dealing with overseas companies you don't really know, but they seemed pretty reputable and the guy I was corresponding with, Christian, seemd a very keen fisho and nice bloke in correspondence. I can honestly say in all my dealings with fishermen, including overseas, I have never been dudded and totally did not expect it, in an industry/fraternity that is known for co-operation, helpfulness etc

Just wanted to post this as something for other people to consider before dealing with this manufacturer

Serge de Bruijn:
Hi Scott,

that's bad news...

We ordered with him last january as well and received our lures in perfect order, no complains here.
Since our trip fell through they were never used so if you are interested send me a PM.

I hope he get's in touch with you and sorts you out or gives a refund.

Good luck !

Serge.

AustralianAngling:
These lures are not made in Germany it is China.

Brandon Khoo:
Steve - you know this as a fact?

Andrew Cox:
Owatatsumi poppers are just a re branded popper from Singapore.

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