Mad as heck at a retailer

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by leafandale

Sometimes online inventory and REAL inventory numbers get out of line and things get ordered that we don't have at that time. That person always get's an email or phone call to let them know the status and I allow that person the choice to keep their order in place or cancel. I never charge anyones card until the box is ready to be sealed and postage affixed.

And that's how it should be. It's understood that there is a delay in inventory updates on websites. That doesn't give any site the right to take someones money for an item they aren't prepared to ship out immediately. I say, call the place out so we may all be warned of their shady practices and lax customer service..