Anyone know whats up with Diving Concepts?
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Anyone know whats up with Diving Concepts?
Several local dealers have been trying to get hold of DC for the better part of a month. Their phone answers and you can leave a message. We're all used to that as for the better part of a year I have not been able to talk to a human being unless they decided to call me back to comfirm orders left via voicemail which has been rare but my orders have always showed up. Now.... weeks go by and nada.... anyone know if these guys are out of business, on extended vacation, were taken up in the rapture and I got overlooked
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I have the same question about OMS. Sent them my light in November and I and my shop have been trying to contact them ever since with no results.
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I have the same question about OMS. Sent them my light in November and I and my shop have been trying to contact them ever since with no results.
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OMS is notorious for poor customer service and for not delivering orders. Diving concepts??? It would be a shame but it wouldn't be a surprise. A lot of dive related companies are suffering with this economy and companies don't tend to tell anyone when they decide to close up. They simply lock the door and put a message on the door for the employees that they no longer have a job.
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I guess it's time for these companies to branch into bullet making companies. So hard to get bullets nowadays.
Sorry Wayne, didn't mean to hijack your thread. Staying back on topic, I haven't received a response myself when I contacted DC.
Sorry Wayne, didn't mean to hijack your thread. Staying back on topic, I haven't received a response myself when I contacted DC.
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Perhaps a post to DMX might get an answer from somebody in the area. There are plenty of Monterrey area divers on that board.
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yeah we call the company "Oh Maybe Someday"Dusty2 wrote:OMS is notorious for poor customer service and for not delivering orders..
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And everyones wanting them... gonna have to compete with the gov to get ya some!coulterboy wrote:I guess it's time for these companies to branch into bullet making companies. So hard to get bullets nowadays.
it's a welcome diversion Tom... How's that girl of your's BTW... she getting in the water at all?coulterboy wrote:Sorry Wayne, didn't mean to hijack your thread.
that's a great idea.. Thank yourenoun wrote:Perhaps a post to DMX might get an answer from somebody in the area. There are plenty of Monterrey area divers on that board.
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Just heard the same thing from Ron at ADU. Anybody know anything about this?Waynne Fowler wrote:Several local dealers have been trying to get hold of DC for the better part of a month. Their phone answers and you can leave a message. We're all used to that as for the better part of a year I have not been able to talk to a human being unless they decided to call me back to comfirm orders left via voicemail which has been rare but my orders have always showed up. Now.... weeks go by and nada.... anyone know if these guys are out of business, on extended vacation, were taken up in the rapture and I got overlooked
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I've always called them "Other Manufacturer's Stuff"Waynne Fowler wrote:yeah we call the company "Oh Maybe Someday"Dusty2 wrote:OMS is notorious for poor customer service and for not delivering orders..
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Same for us Wayne. Wanted to know if our price list was current. crickets....Waynne Fowler wrote:Several local dealers have been trying to get hold of DC for the better part of a month. Their phone answers and you can leave a message. We're all used to that as for the better part of a year I have not been able to talk to a human being unless they decided to call me back to comfirm orders left via voicemail which has been rare but my orders have always showed up. Now.... weeks go by and nada.... anyone know if these guys are out of business, on extended vacation, were taken up in the rapture and I got overlooked
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Well, I've now heard that DC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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"Mmmm....... Oreos!
They didn't look too good when I was spitting in my mask for dive #2!" - cardiver
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They didn't look too good when I was spitting in my mask for dive #2!" - cardiver
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Well then.... Just another excuse for me to get a DUI suit I guessrenoun wrote:Well, I've now heard that DC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Damn, I love my DC suit.renoun wrote:Well, I've now heard that DC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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thank you for the intel everyone. I wonder if anyone will pick up the dryglove ring patent?
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That would be my hope. They are my favorite system.Waynne Fowler wrote:thank you for the intel everyone. I wonder if anyone will pick up the dryglove ring patent?
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I thought they were already made by someone else?
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I am talking with the lawyers and the court appointed trustee. I have updated the article and will add more as I get more information.
Here is the story so far…
http://www.scubagadget.com/?p=2568
Here is the story so far…
http://www.scubagadget.com/?p=2568
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Iron clad proof of ownership. Why would customers have to document ownership? Apparently the inventory tag on a used suit with holes in it (or half done seals) in the back room at DC is inadequate?
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I'm guessing this is less about DC and more about their creditors.
They will be selling / liquidating all their assets and unless you can prove the dry suit is not a DC asset, they will liquidate it.
It truly does suck, but at this point after liquidation none of the assets belong to DC anymore.. its all in the hands of the company that is responsible for the liquidation
They will be selling / liquidating all their assets and unless you can prove the dry suit is not a DC asset, they will liquidate it.
It truly does suck, but at this point after liquidation none of the assets belong to DC anymore.. its all in the hands of the company that is responsible for the liquidation
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At this point, DC has no authority to release anything that they may or may not own, regardless of value - ALL such decisions must now receive the blessing of the Trustee. It's on his shoulders to make sure that all potential creditors (including all custormers whose suits are in for repair) are identified and are appropriately treated. DC's repair inventory books will likely be referred to, but the Trustee can't say that. At this point, he is making same statements he would make in any bankruptcy case he is involved with: "creditors should get a lawyer", "secured creditors (owners of physical property) will have to provide iron-clad proof of ownership", "all creditors will be required to file a claim", etc.
Contactly DC directly will prove fruitless - one of the reasons for filing is to stop the barrage of creditors from beating down their door - and they can't help you even if they wanted to. You're going to need to contact the Trustee's office, get a case number and file a Proof of Claim form if you're owed anything.
I feel for any divers involved with this. Unfortunately - the release of assets is rarely a quick process, and they will likely be without their gear for awhile.
Contactly DC directly will prove fruitless - one of the reasons for filing is to stop the barrage of creditors from beating down their door - and they can't help you even if they wanted to. You're going to need to contact the Trustee's office, get a case number and file a Proof of Claim form if you're owed anything.
I feel for any divers involved with this. Unfortunately - the release of assets is rarely a quick process, and they will likely be without their gear for awhile.
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There might not be that many customers directly affected, IIRC they only really ever dealt with shops for repair work. And well, they were never known for good customer service so it seems unlikely they would have alot of repair items there being held captive...mpenders wrote: I feel for any divers involved with this. Unfortunately - the release of assets is rarely a quick process, and they will likely be without their gear for awhile.
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You might be right. Considering how long they "went silent", perhaps they were able to focus on and resolve most/all of their repair-type issues before they submitted the filing.
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When did you last hear anyone say "send it to DC they will fix it"? lol
More likely would be paid but unbuilt or partially built suit orders. Those folks are screwed.
More likely would be paid but unbuilt or partially built suit orders. Those folks are screwed.
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CaptnJack wrote: More likely would be paid but unbuilt or partially built suit orders. Those folks are screwed.
Yep.