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MJ DESIGN BESPOKE DIALS - IS IT A SCAM!





I am a part of the MJ Design Bespoke Dial group buy which was originally posted about last October!

I am yet to recieve my dials - now around 8 months later since ordering them!? :eek:

And i believe that the other 9 people in the group buy are in the exact same situation!?

Rather concerningly the mj design website doesnt seem to be loading anymore!? :s http://www.mjdesignsuk.com/graphics.htmlhttp://www.mjdesignsuk.com/graphics.html

And the only contact details i have are the name Gareth and the telephone number 01757 706968 - which i believe David16v tried to call once and got an answerphone!? :s

I will attempt to call this number later today! ;)

Incidentally that numbers area code is Selby - which is a loooong way from me! But dont suppose anyone in the group buy is close?? ;)

I know Colin_S - who arranged the group buy - has spoken to the guy on a number of occasions but there have endless excuses as to why they are not done yet!?

Perhaps Colin could shed some more light on the matter as for one am beginning to wonder if weve all been screwed!? :(
 


Glenn - there certainly seems to be some cause for concern....

Colin is trying as hard as he can to chase this , and I have tried the number on numerous occasions now but still no answer

I think the best thing to do now would be to try and get our money back and forget these dials ......

On a lighter note - metal monkey would do us a good deal if we could get the money back.........
 


Yeah things arent looking great! :(

If i cant have my dials (which i really really wanted!) then i at least want my money back!! :mad:

No answer from the phone and no working website is not good though!! :(

Im assuming Colin has some other contact details for Gareth - ie address etc??

Glenn (very very pissed off!)
 


Sorry to hear that peeps :( Hope you get things sorted in the end. Do u think its worth taking them to a small claims court? will cost you £34... between 8 or how ever many there are of you it wont be much. Atleast that way it will force them into gear or worse case goto court and have your pennies refunded.
 


Its something to consider i suppose!? Only £3.40 each as there were 10 of us!! lol

....however that would require us to actually get in touch with the guy first!! Which so far is proving to be quite problematic!! :mad:
 


Na - your taking the company to file a CCJ - it doesnt matter if you have a name or not - so long as you have the full company address.. which i assume you have?

All you need to do is prove that you have been making an effort in trying to resolve the matter yourself... ie writing e-mails, letters of investigation etc.
 


Hope this helps mate:D
"mjdesignsuk.com" is registered with whois.opensrs.net:

Registrant:
MJDesigns
6 Woodborough Close
Bracklesham
Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex PO20 8UA
UK

Domain name: MJDESIGNSUK.COM

Administrative Contact:
MJ, Designs mook@mjdesignsuk.com
6 Woodborough Close
Bracklesham
Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex PO20 8UA
UK
01706 231145
Technical Contact:
Hostmaster, NetWeaver hostmaster@netweaver.co.uk
Atlas Street Garage
Reed Street
Clayton-le-Moors
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5LN
UK
+441706213780 Fax: +441706221350



Registration Service Provider:
NetWeaver.com Limited, support@netweaver.com
0845 126 0605
http://www.netweaver.com
Please contact NetWeaver for queries regarding your domain name.


Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.
Record last updated on 06-Jul-2004.
Record expires on 21-Jul-2005.
Record created on 21-Jul-2001.

Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.NETWEAVER.NET 217.151.99.8
NS2.NETWEAVER.NET 213.160.118.160


Domain status:
ACTIVE

Whois Server Version 1.3

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

Domain Name: MJDESIGNSUK.COM
Registrar: TUCOWS INC.
Whois Server: whois.opensrs.net
Referral URL: http://domainhelp.tucows.com
Name Server: NS1.NETWEAVER.NET
Name Server: NS2.NETWEAVER.NET
Status: ACTIVE
Updated Date: 06-jul-2004
Creation Date: 21-jul-2001
Expiration Date: 21-jul-2005


>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 20:37:53 EDT

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrars sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrants agreement with the sponsoring
registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrars Whois database to
view the registrars reported date of expiration for this registration.

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database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
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Services ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
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to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
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Well hopefully when Colin comes on here and gets my PM about this thread hell see whats been put, and he should have all the companies details - address etc!
 


:cool: lol

Well it says its still Active so there registration hasnt run out yet but they could just take there site down and you wont get it. Just cause there registration is still active dont mean they are still trading.

They are not registered with Companies house well not that i could find anyways.

The number 01706 231145 is not recognised as i just tried calling them.

Will investigate more, bear with me!
 
  300bhp MR2 Turbo


Smokey - you must have watched Hackers many times!!! (I work where they shot some of that!)

Good luck lads, no one likes to be conned.
 


he he

its not looking good boys

Taken from scoobynet:

MJ Designs - Account dissabled pending investigation



This is just to let you know that we have received a complaint about MJ Designs, and in line with standard procedure, have dissabled their account pending an investigation.

PLEASE REMEMBER : There are always two sides to a story, so a complaint does not necessarily mean that the vendor is at fault.

We will report back when we have more information.
 


Quote: Originally posted by Matt16v on 29 July 2004


Smokey - you must have watched Hackers many times!!! (I work where they shot some of that!)
Dont think Ive ever watched a film where theyve typed "whois" to find a domain... they tend to like full screen, funny colours which says "DELETED!!!" in the middle.. hehe.
 
  S4 (320bhp) + Clio 16v


I asked colin is there actaully a company set up or is it a scam and he said to me that defnaly a legit company etc etc.

If someone gets though dont go mad ask if u can place a massive order for dials and if you can bring the template down to him. To actually see if he is there or not. im thinking of just getting my money back now. Been far to long and well pissed off about it.
 


I have e-mailed mailto:mook@mjdesignsuk.com">mook@mjdesignsuk.com and mailto: jason.barnard@tinyworld.co.uk "> jason.barnard@tinyworld.co.uk with this:

Hi there, i am trying to buy some silver dials for my Italjet dragster but the www.mjdesignsuk.com website seems to be down.

Can you help in anyway please? Do you have a new web address or a contact name and number that i can call please?

Kind regards
 


lol:cool:

I have just phoned Mr A Steer at number 8 Woodborough Close, Bracklesham, Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex PO20 8UA UK but only got an answer phone so i left him a msg to call me asap lol
 


Smokey you have elevated yourself to hero status!! lol

Legendary performance!! ;) lol

Next time i see you a beer will be heading your way!! :D

Glad i sold you my wheels now!! :p lol
 
  williams 2 turbo


jesus smokey, youll have no worries getting in the FBI with them skills. what can i say. OUTSTANDING. the furthest i got looking on the net was p**n. was gonna look after that but didnt have the stengh in me.
 


Hmmmmmm...................the plot thickens

Dialling codes 01706 (website is registered to this area code number)

01706 BACUP 0706*
01706 HEYWOOD 0706*
01706 LITTLEBOROUGH 0706*
01706 RAMSBOTTOM 0706*
01706 ROCHDALE 0706*
01706 ROSSENDALE 0706*
01706 SHAW (LANCS) 0706*
01706 TODMORDEN 0706*
01706 WHITWORTH 0706*

Glen has this area code number for Gareth

01757 SELBY (NORTH YORKS) 0757

And this is the area code for the addy registered for the company

01243 BIRDHAM 0243*
01243 BOGNOR REGIS 0243*
01243 BOSHAM (WEST SUSSEX) 0243*
01243 BRACKLESHAM 0243*
01243 CHICHESTER 0243*
01243 EASTERGATE 0243*
01243 EMSWORTH 0243*
01243 MIDDLETON-ON-SEA (WEST SUSSEX) 0243*
01243 PAGHAM 0243*
01243 SELSEY 0243*
01243 SIDLESHAM (WEST SUSSEX) 3 Figure Numbers 024 356 or 6
 

KDF

  Audi TT Stronic


Quote: Originally posted by Daz on 29 July 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Matt16v on 29 July 2004Smokey - you must have watched Hackers many times!!! (I work where they shot some of that!)[/QUOTE]Dont think Ive ever watched a film where theyve typed "whois" to find a domain... they tend to like full screen, funny colours which says "DELETED!!!" in the middle.. hehe.


Not true, in matrix 2 you clearly see them using nmap to find vulnerable ports !

(okay its only on screen for 0.5 of a second, but those that use it would recognise it immediatly !)
 


Badda Bing

http://www.skewer.co.ukwww.skewer.co.uk


Due to me also working a complicated shift pattern, the best form of contact is via e-mail - I can access my e-mail anywhere and tend to check it many times a day. Aside from that I have an answer phone so feel free to leave a message and Ill get back to you as soon as I can.
Email -
mailto:mook@skewer.co.uk">U color=#0000ff mook@skewer.co.uk/U
Phone -
01243 672881
Address -
Skewer Limited
6 Woodborough Close
Bracklesham
Chichester
Sussex. PO20 8UA





[Edited by Smokey on 29 July 2004 at 3:08pm]
 


From companies house:

Name & Registered Office :
SKEWER LIMITED
6 WOODBOROUGH CLOSE
BRACKLESHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX PO20 8UA
Status :Active
Company No. :04633837
Date of Incorporation : 10/01/2003

Country of Origin : United Kingdom



Company Type: Private Limited Company
Nature Of Business (SIC(92)):
7487 - other business activities




Accounting Reference Date : 31/03
Last Accounts Made Up To :
Next Accounts Due : 10/11/2004
Last Return Made Up To : 10/01/2004
Next Return Due : 07/02/2005


Last Members List : 10/01/2004
 


ROTHLMAO!!!

UNBELIEVABLE!!! :eek:

So mjdesigns is no more - and is now basically the same company run by the same people but now called Skewers!? :s

Maybe MJ Designs got such a bad rep they closed and started a fresh?? :s
Or even worse maybe they screwed loadsa peeps with MJD then covered their tracks and started again to screw more people as Skewers!? :s

Have you emailed Skewers Smokey?? :)
 


Domain Name:
skewer.co.uk

Registrant:
Graham Kay

Registrants Address:
6 Woodborough Close
Bracklesham Ba
Chichester
PO20 8UA
GB

Registrants Agent:
Schlund + Partner AG [Tag = SCHLUND]
URL: http://registrar.schlund.info

Relevant Dates:
Registered on: 09-Mar-2000
Renewal Date: 09-Mar-2006
Last updated: 07-Jul-2004

Registration Status:
Registered until renewal date.

Name servers listed in order:
ns21.schlund.de 195.20.224.102
ns22.schlund.de 212.227.123.16
 
  Clio 172 Cup, Audi A


taken from http://www.skewer.co.ukwww.skewer.co.uk



http://www.skewer.co.uk/podium.jpgIMG height=303 alt=Me on the podium at Silverstone hspace=12 src= http://www.skewer.co It was back in 99 that I first decided to change the dials in my turbo. Having found no-one out there to help me sort out some carbon fibre dials I realised I had to do it myself. Then followed six months of trial and error finally getting a proper set made up. It wasnt long before my freinds were asking for sets and it all took off from there. I started out with a friend forming MJDesigns and after a short break formed Skewer to fully develop the potential of the the dials and graphics. I run Skewer alongside a full time job, so its more of a vocation than a mortgage payer, which means I have the time to put in the effort required for the best results.
I enjoy attending trackdays, both in my car and others, and attend other shows and meetings as time allows - keeping fully up to date with the latest styles. I tell you - its not every day you get to do a job as much fun as this.


[Edited by toms_cup on 29 July 2004 at 3:20pm]
 


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