belamour:
Good Day Gimporters,
1. Where are my vehicles you picked up at the North Carolina Auction facility in August?
2. Why didn’t you send me pictures when you picked my vehicles to know the state you found my vehicles.
4. What are your reasons of delay ?
5. When exactly do you plan to deliver it to Nigeria port ?

Car Details In Ur Custody Re :
**** Red 2009 Toyota Highlander ****
**** Silver 2003 Toyota Highlander ***
****. Black 2007 Pontiac G6 ****

I will be so glad to hear from you.


Belamour

FYsol:
This post actually came to me as shock because Gimporters has helped me to buy 2 cars and it was smooth and seamless.

I have been waiting to read their response and when I didn't get it I had to reach out to them only for me to be told they have be replying but it appears the poster is reporting their post leading to it being taking down.

For fair hearing please allow them to defend themselves so that we know what is going on. We cant decide just hearing from only you.

FYsol:
This post actually came to me as shock because Gimporters has helped me to buy 2 cars and it was smooth and seamless.

I have been waiting to read their response and when I didn't get it I had to reach out to them only for me to be told they have be replying but it appears the poster is reporting their post leading to it being taking down.

For fair hearing please allow them to defend themselves so that we know what is going on. We cant decide just hearing from only you.

belamour:
Hello Nairalanders,
I will love to give you a review about how three of my vehicles was handled by Gimporters.... My hands are tied now but i will definitely keep you all informed by FRIDAY..



Thanks N Plz Do Follow The Thread To Keep Notified

Thefxchanger:
Gimporters or whatever they call you, someone mentioned you since Monday and till today Friday, you refused to respond or contact him to settle whatever deal you have ongoing ...

How do people handle business like this ?

Thefxchanger:


Mr man... call them out to respond and stop assuming ...

What power does a normal car dealer here have to take down response of @Gimporters?

Did you see any hidden responses on this thread to assume that @Gimporters responses are being deleted or how did you come about the assumption that they are replying but their response is being deleted ?

Thefxchanger:
Gimporters or whatever they call you, someone mentioned you since Monday and till today Friday, you refused to respond or contact him to settle whatever deal you have ongoing ...

How do people handle business like this?

Gimporters:
Good Day Nairaland!

We must apologize to Mr. Balemour for the delay. We can feel his pains. We understand what it means to tie down funds. This is actually one of the most challenging transactions we have had in recent times. At times, business does not go seamlessly as planned. We have actually appealed and are still appealing to him to be patient with us as all hands are on deck concerning his transaction. Our contact in the US has also called him to explain the challenges to him and pleaded with him to exercise patience but we guess he needed to vent his grievances and so here we are.

Here is How It All Began.
Mr. Balemour bought three salvaged vehicles from the AUCTION (IAAI) in August 2020 by himself and engaged our trucking and shipping service on Friday 14th August, 2020 around 8:27pm for the first two vehicles (2003 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Pontiac G6 ).
We got a driver to pick up the vehicles on Tuesday 18th August, 2020 but there was storage (a cost of storage that must be paid) on the cars and their titles were not accessible (which means the cars cannot sail). Our partner undertook the cost of storage and trucking while he (Mr. Balemour) paid up the balance on 19th August, 2020. We did this to save him further cost of storage. Cars were picked up without titles and we told him to get the titles across to an address in Jacksonville Florida latest by 8:00am the next day (America time) in order to book and drop off the cars at the port.

We expected him to engage FedEx Overnight shipping to meet up with the stipulated deadline but he didn’t send the titles until Saturday 22nd August 2020. By the time the titles got to the address on the 25th August 2020, it was quite late and the trucker was put off with the titles delay, he dropped off those cars at a storage facility in Jacksonville Florida and backed out of the deal. While we await the titles, the cars were parked in a storage facility at a cost (cars cannot be parked on the street). We decided to bear the cost incurred in the storage facility as a way of compensating the client (Mr. Balemour) for the delay.

Both cars were booked on Grimaldi shipping line on 24th August, 2020 with an earlier screenshot of the titles sent to us by the client. We also noticed both cars have also been booked on Sallaum shipping line by another agent unknown to us ( this is another major hitch in the process because a car cannot be booked twice on same shipping line). The cars also couldn’t be delivered at the port because they are non-runner and forklifted units which were not accepted at the time, so our contacts were waiting for a review of the policy at the port before taking the cars to the port. The review was later done but it only applies to Sallaum shipping line. Actually, our forwarding/shipping agent works majorly with Grimaldi in Jacksonville port.

Fast forward, when we couldn’t cope with the delay and realized Sallaum line now takes both Non-Running and Forklift Assist units, we made an effort to forestall further delay by retrieving the cars from our shipping agent to give another shipping agent. On 8th October, 2020 we succeeded in retrieving the 2007 Pontiac G6. The condition of the retrieved car was so bad as the car neither runs nor drives and to make matters worse, it can only be shipped through Sallaum line but it’s already booked by an unknown shipping agent on Sallaum (another hitch). We contacted Sallaum line but they refused to give us information that will aid cancellation of the earlier booking so it can be rebooked as a forklift assist unit. It cost us $115 to retrieve this unit and we bore this cost without asking the client to pay a dime. Our agent eventually succeeded in dropping off the 2003 Toyota Highlander at the port but for reasons best known to Grimaldi it wasn’t entered on their system until a few days ago when we called the attention of our agent.

For the third car, the client engaged us for the pick-up and shipping of a[b] 2009 Toyota Highlander[/b] on 19th August, 2020. Getting a driver was tough due to the impact of the global pandemic. Car was picked up on Monday 24th August 2020 without title while our partner also undertook the storage and trucking fees and we patiently allowed the client to make payment after more than three weeks from when the car was picked up. This is actually against our policy but we bent the rule so we could work with him. Title was delivered 3rd September, 2020 after nine days of pick up from the auction and he was told to deliver the title the following day but he never did. We told him the financial implication and later assured him of bearing the cost. Definitely the car was also dropped off at the storage while the title was being awaited. Unfortunately, tracing the title was difficult but it was later found about two weeks ago. We tried as much as we could to carry the client along and to keep him updated in all these via copied mails, whatsApp and calls.

Present Status of the Three Cars
2003 Toyota Highlander- delivered to the Port at Jacksonville. Below are the tracking details
Shipment#: S3-18941755. VIN: 107867
Website: https://www.net.grimaldi.co.uk/GNET45/Pages_RoroTracking/WFRoroTracking

2009 Toyota Highlander- at a terminal in Jacksonville Port while we awaiting updates from the terminal

2007 Pontiac G6- At a private facility in Jacksonville Florida. This unit is a write off and can only be shipped via Sallaum but it has already been booked by another shipping agent on Sallaum which we don’t know. Until there is a cancellation, we can’t do anything.

At this juncture, we will have to hand-off on the 2007 Pontiac G6 as our hands are tied while we allow the client to engage another shipper but we won’t mind covering the cost to the port if he eventually finds a way around it.

In summary, we gain nothing by keeping his cars rather counting and licking our wounds in the process, bearing extra cost. If all units were clean titles and had titles handy at pick up, they would have since been in Nigeria.

Thank you all!

Team G-Importers.

Jaycee03:



Excuse me @Thefxchanger
You just typed like you are new here, or did he hire you to do this?
Don't you know that a reported response can be taken down?
I have been following this story for some time now and I was looking forward to proofs. I had not even finished reading what G-Importers posted before I noticed that it was taken down. So get your facts right before you come here to support what you are not fully aware of.

UKlassAutosSale:


@Thefxchanger 'Gimporters or whatever' is a direct insult and if you haven't read the rules of this great platform. I strongly advise you do, you just infringed rules No. 2.

Jaycee03:



Excuse me @Thefxchanger
You just typed like you are new here, or did he hire you to do this?
Don't you know that a reported response can be taken down?
I have been following this story for some time now and I was looking forward to proofs. I had not even finished reading what G-Importers posted before I noticed that it was taken down. So get your facts right before you come here to support what you are not fully aware of.

johnbamy:


I have been following this thread since Monday. You said someone mentioned Gimporters since Monday and he didn't reply, did you read the thread at all? What did he say happen on Monday? He didn't say anything. It was only today that he said something and from previous comments, we were informed that Gimporters' post was brought down.
How sure are you that Gimporters did not respond privately or publicity? Can @balemour come out to tell us that he was not informed, contacted and he didn't at any point see and report Gimporters' post that was brought down?
Please kindly check-up with your facts before you come out and say things you know nothing about.

FYsol:
Good evening,

Like I stated earlier, I reached out to Gimporter who was worried his response to the allegations was taking down, that made me assume his post was reported. I apologise to poster if I wrongly accuse him. Now that his response is visible for all to read and it is quite explicit. It is actually not a case of scam, but things not going as planned. This stuff is a no brainer, @gimporters should carry the poster along every step till the vehicles arrive.

This will be my last post here. I wish you guys all the best.

Thefxchanger:


Thanks for this clarification... I was with Belamour yesterday when Gimporters called him but the fact that they haven’t given a concise info on when he shld expect his cars is worrisome ...

Based on the little I know abt this case, these 3 cars were given to Gimporters since august and other cars given to other car logistics company have been cleared at customs and delivered already ...

From the OP, there was no accusation of scam... he only notified them that he was giving them till Friday to respond properly to his inquiries abt his cars ...

From what I see above, Gimporters only wrote so many things which still didn’t say a thing abt when to expect these cars in question ...

It’s worrisome and more worrisome that Belamour has been restricted from responding here on Nl...

Now I’d say the mods are doing just as they like

UklassautosnPro:


Present Status of the Three Cars
2003 Toyota Highlander- delivered to the Port at Jacksonville. Below are the tracking details
Shipment#: S3-18941755. VIN: 107867
Website: https://www.net.grimaldi.co.uk/GNET45/Pages_RoroTracking/WFRoroTracking

2009 Toyota Highlander- at a terminal in Jacksonville Port while we awaiting updates from the terminal

2007 Pontiac G6- At a private facility in Jacksonville Florida. This unit is a write off and can only be shipped via Sallaum but it has already been booked by another shipping agent on Sallaum which we don’t know. Until there is a cancellation, we can’t do anything.

At this juncture, we will have to hand-off on the 2007 Pontiac G6 as our hands are tied while we allow the client to engage another shipper but we won’t mind covering the cost to the port if he eventually finds a way around it.

In summary, we gain nothing by keeping his cars rather counting and licking our wounds in the process, bearing extra cost. If all units were clean titles and had titles handy at pick up, they would have since been in Nigeria.

Thank you all!

Team G-Importers.

Thefxchanger:


on the Pontiac G6, im assuming belamour will understand what the issue is as stated by Gimporters but sincerely I don't.

I thot the whole job was handed over to Gimporters… which another shipping agent now booked it and why are they unable to find him to cancel the booking tho…

if the only belamour is allowed to respond to these claims made by Gimporters.

UklassautosnPro:


I was worried at first when I saw this thread; the G-Importers team are people of integrity and would never for any reason put their hands into any deal that would put a scar to their name.
The above questions should be directed to their phone lines, not Nairaland, Calling the G-Importers team out here doesn't provide answer to any of your questions.
For record purpose, some of your vehicles are currently in the port.
It's very bad calling people on nairaland because of little misunderstanding, delay in delivery and issues that can be handled outside Nairaland.
On behalf of every dealer and auto gurus on nairaland, a thread like this shouldn't be encouraged. If you were sure of your allegations, why did you go ahead to ensure that the G-Importers team reply to your questions was pulled down. Kindly allow the world to read their response.

I have worked with G-importers Logistics and was part of the team that made the delivery of a 2015 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Range Rover Evoque to Port Harcourt.
My brother, go sort things out with Gimporters outside Nairaland because here on Nairaland you are only trying to dent their image which I know won't work. They have maintained a credible record for years on this platform and I am pretty sure, they will resolve the issue.

Precy1:
[b]I have known Gimporters for more than 2 years now and can vouch about their integrity.. In 2018 when I needed to get a camry (Spider) I made enquiries from colleagues and those in my circle. I eventually came to the auto section of Nairaland where I got in touch with others car dealers.. I spoke with some of them and out of all I spoke with, the way and manner Gimporters answered my questions gave me confidence to take a chance with them..
After painstakingly taking me through the processes we struck a deal.. One thing makes Gimporters stand out ; detailed information, transparency and openness. I sent them the money, they bought my car, shipped and cleared it without any physical contact whatsoever other than phone conversations..

At the point of delivery the car to me in Port-Harcourt I insisted I must go to Lagos to see the man whom I transacted with without seeing so as to be sure I transacted with a human being and not a spirit for such an impeccable integrity especially in Nigeria where most business people try to be smart..

We met and I remember telling him with this level of integrity you will go far in this business..

Belamour I know it could be painful when timelines are not met but please calm down you are in a safe hands as the Gimporters i know will deliver your car irrespective of the delay...

UklassautosnPro:
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