Custom Inflatable manufacturing issues --- f'ing chinese!

[Crinklz Kat]

Got a twitter notification from Puffy paws.  They posted a letter regarding recent preorders. The manufacturer they were dealing with - Jetsonic - went bankrupt with basically no notice, got evicted from their factory, and split with customer money.   This sucks - I'm out nearly $2500 on two orders!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HAs0g1C-lszM4BN2vJ1x-cj35ESmttUZIFo2THHXrU/edit

 

I may never buy another inflate again --- This hobby has become too risky. 

 

Edited thread title but keeping the rant.  It's apparent at this time the company knew they were in trouble but gladly accepted US money anyway.  I suspect they must believe themselves to be immune to any legal action from outside of China.

[Crinklz Kat]

Additional:  Other vendors are also hit by the Jetsonic closure.   I will add more to this thread as I find it. 

https://horseplay-toys.com/blogs/news/lizet-cats-pre-order-delay

Wet NoseSqueak was going to have their "backpack collies" made by Jetsonic, but at least they hadn't transferred funds yet.  So those pre-orders are safe at the moment. 

I have some pre-orders with both of them as well.  

 

[Crinklz Kat]

Be aware that the former Jetsonic employees are rumored to be selling off the undelivered products from the factory.  That includes the Puffy Paws huskies that never got delivered.  If you see them up for sale (most probably on Alibaba), consider the source and that they are likely stolen property.