Is this website legit? TruckandGear.com?

[Philipgonzales3]

Best price I've found the Amp PowerStep Running Board at...https://truckandgear.com/amp-research/amp-8633-76254-01a.html

 

$1338.91 with no taxes and free shipping!  $200 cheaper than Amazon after taxes.  Needless to say I pulled the trigger and used my PayPal account to pay in case in any issues arise, but figured I would check if anyone has ordered from them before.  

[jeepincbum11]

Nothing on the BBB

Google the phone # and it takes you to their website.

Google the address and you get a building it looks like they are renting.

Perhaps someone who lives near can do a drive by.

 

Did anyone respond to the online chat?

 

 

 

[Philipgonzales3]

2 minutes ago, jeepincbum11 said:

Nothing on the BBB

Google the phone # and it takes you to their website.

Google the address and you get a building it looks like they are renting.

Perhaps someone who lives near can do a drive by.

 

Did anyone respond to the online chat?

 

 

 

Yes, Yesterday I got an agent named "Anthony" whom I asked if their site was legit and told him I was interested in the Amp PowerSteps.  He assured me they were a legit site (of course he would say that...) and said they had the steps in stock and would take 3-5 days for delivery once shipped out.  I guess I will be the Guinea pig :-).  I looked up the website reputation on several different sites and it showed it had a good reputation but low traffic.  If I remember correctly it said the site or domain name has been around since 2018.  I find it kind of odd I haven't heard of them before but figured since I used paypal, worst case scenario I should be entitled to my money back should something fishy happen.  

 

 

[jeepincbum11]

I typically go the CC route knowing that i can always contest the charge and i am not out cash right away.  I know Paypal has gotten much better from a transaction perspective.  Hope it works out for you. 

[Philipgonzales3]

1 hour ago, jeepincbum11 said:

I typically go the CC route knowing that i can always contest the charge and i am not out cash right away.  I know Paypal has gotten much better from a transaction perspective.  Hope it works out for you. 

I see that they also sell WeatherTech products like floor mats & Cargo liners.  They list themselves as a authorized dealer.  I searched Google for an authorized dealer list but the first thing that caught my eye was the unauthorized dealer list.  I did not find them on the unauthorized list so I called up WeatherTech and asked and they verified they are indeed an authorized retailer.  I guess I will assume truckandgear.com is legit until I find out otherwise.  

 

https://www.weathertech.com/service/unauthorized-dealers/

[Philipgonzales3]

2 hours ago, jeepincbum11 said:

I typically go the CC route knowing that i can always contest the charge and i am not out cash right away.  I know Paypal has gotten much better from a transaction perspective.  Hope it works out for you. 

Also found this Google page.   Looks legit :-)!

 

https://g.co/kgs/DhNywR

[Philipgonzales3]

Wow, 

 

I got a UPS My Choice alert that said I had a 70 pound package coming from a local automotive drop shipping company with a delivery estimate of tomorrow.  I'll post an update tomorrow.  

[Philipgonzales3]

I have some good news and some bad news...if anyone is listening...*crickets chirping*  No?  Ok then I will let you know anyway.

 

Good News:  I got the steps in.

Bad News: Dents.

 

I am not going to lie I am kind of ticked off that Amp Research does not put any Styrofoam in the box to protect the steps.  They expect the steps to be protected in shipping by what is basically saran wrap wrapped around the steps.  

 

 

[prod. hennyboy]

Avoid this website at all costs! If you mkae a mistake and need to ship back they will charge you more then the part to ship back...