BrewMasters Warehouse (now, rising from the ashes!)

[brewsnthelou]

I recently purchased my "starter" kit from BrewMasters Warehouse out of Marietta, GA...it's been a week and it hasn't shipped yet...anyone else with experience with them? Is this typical? I know I"m anxious to get started but this seems to be too long a wait??

 

[Ultrazord]

sometimes notifications don't go out. Patience please!

 

[broadbill]

did you bother to contact them first before complaining here?

 

[BamaRooster]

No I have not used them, even thought they are closer to me. I use Midwest. They usually have my shipment at the door in 3-4 days and they use fedex for shipping which is generally cheaper.

 

[CGVT]

I use them all the time and have been extremely happy. It's tough to beat $6.99 shipping and I usually have my order in a couple of days.

 

[broadbill]

Not only do I use BMW for most of my supplies, they currently have something I've ordered on backorder, and I've contacted them a couple times about it. I also know for the fact that they pickup their phone if you call the toll-free number (on the 2-3rd ring even!)

This is how I know the OP probably has not contacted them about order, because I know for a fact that they respond to customer emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

So maybe a better use of the OP's time is to contact BMW directly instead of posting on an internet forum about BMW.

 

[Beerrific]

No I have not used them, even thought they are closer to me. I use Midwest. They usually have my shipment at the door in 3-4 days and they use fedex for shipping which is generally cheaper.

BMW uses FedEx and it is only $6.99 to ship...

 

[jetmac]

did you bother to contact them first before complaining here?

+1

Try contacting them. Toll Free 1-877-973-0072

By Mail:
Brewmasters Warehouse
2145 Roswell Rd. Suite 320
Marietta, GA 30062

e-mail message

 

[Snafu]

I ordered some stuff from them early last week, they never sent a notification they "received" my order and its status stayed "pending" for 3 or so days after the order was placed. On the 4th day I did get a notification that my order had shipped, on the 5th day it was already on my door step. Same amount of time it took to get my orders from Austin HB. They are just a little slow with notifications. Your stuff will show about the same time they tell you it shipped.

 

[Daybis]

I love BMW. Most of the time my orders are here next day because I live so close. Notifications are a bit slow. On a few occasions I've had orders get stuck because of out of stock items, but a phone call or an e-mail rectifies the issue.

 

[marmonduke]

I have placed many orders with them and they have always been great. If it's been more than 4-5 days I'd call and check on it or email. They've always responded within the same day.

 

[brewsnthelou]

did you bother to contact them first before complaining here?

Absolutely. They aren't sure when it will ship.

 

[broadbill]

Absolutely. They aren't sure when it will ship.

Did you ask them why they weren't sure?

 

[brewsnthelou]

Did you ask them why they weren't sure?

"They are running a little behind"
It's nice to get an idea of timeframe when you order something online. Not every site gives the info so yes I contacted them last week. Wanted to know if this was typical of them. I also ordered from Midwest same day, got it 2 days later. Of course paid more for shipping. So, if brewmasters warehouse usually ships a little slower but you save quite a bit in money shipping, then good to know for future reference.

 

[broadbill]

"They are running a little behind"
It's nice to get an idea of timeframe when you order something online. Not every site gives the info so yes I contacted them last week. Wanted to know if this was typical of them. I also ordered from Midwest same day, got it 2 days later. Of course paid more for shipping. So, if brewmasters warehouse usually ships a little slower but you save quite a bit in money shipping, then good to know for future reference.

Did you ask them what timeframe they were working in, and when they estimated they could ship it?

 

[OilySheen]

They are top notch. They have never missed a date with me yet. Nor have they failed to ship ordered quanities each and every time.

 

[brewsnthelou]

Yes, they said "hopefully" friday so if I don't see my "pending" status change sometime in the next couple of days, I'll contact them again. Sounds like most everyone has had good experience with them. Good to know. Guess I'm just being impatient and keep it in mind next time I order. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Disintegr8or]

I've had nothing but great service from them.
I just ordered a couple recipes this morning, one of which I was hoping to brew this weekend...I'm hoping that they aren't *too* backed up.

 

[brewsnthelou]

I've had nothing but great service from them.
I just ordered a couple recipes this morning, one of which I was hoping to brew this weekend...I'm hoping that they aren't *too* backed up.

Agree! Hope we are both brewing this weekend : )

 

[jetmac]

With the price of gas nowadays it's cheaper for me to pay their cheap shipping charge rather than the gas to go pick my order up. They are 25 miles from where I work. I get about 20 MPG. Today that would cost me about $8.50

 

[brewsnthelou]

Got an order update today, several of my kit items are back ordered but they are expecting them in Thursday. They did offer to send what they had now and the rest when they get it, etc. Nice they offered an option but I'll be waiting for the entire kit to ship at once. My brewing will just have to wait til next weekend, hopefully.

 

[Disintegr8or]

I just called to check the status of my order because it would have to ship today for me to get it by Friday. They said it wouldn't ship till Friday!

Said that they have been just slammed with business and are trying to catch up. I'm glad they are staying so busy for sure.

I guess I'll be driving 2 hours round trip to pick up what I need for the weekend this time. I'm not mad at them at all, I understand completely how it is. I guess I shouldn't have waited till the week of a big brew to order.

 

[Brewmasters Warehouse]

I just called to check the status of my order because it would have to ship today for me to get it by Friday. They said it wouldn't ship till Friday!

Said that they have been just slammed with business and are trying to catch up. I'm glad they are staying so busy for sure.

I guess I'll be driving 2 hours round trip to pick up what I need for the weekend this time. I'm not mad at them at all, I understand completely how it is. I guess I shouldn't have waited till the week of a big brew to order.

I just want to apologize to everyone that is experiencing a delay. I know that we have been behind for a little bit. We are catching up as fast as we can.

We have just been getting crushed by an onslaught of orders and customers in the store, which has made it difficult to maintain our normally very high level of customer service. We are doing everything we can to get caught up on orders as fast as we can.

Sorry,

Ed

 

[mr_bell]

I've only ordered from them once, but happy with the service (did call with an inquiry, and a post-order request, which was handled immediately)

I want to see brewmaster's warehouse continue to succeed as their service model (putting together one's own custom kit, with the exact quantities needed for a recipe) seems to be unique among online suppliers, and it really works well for me and my brewing situation now--I don't brew that often, don't have a grain mill yet, using recipes I've formulated or found online or in books, and would rather have supplies then delivered to me than drive to get them due to limited time).

FWIW, they have my vote, and I will order from them again.

 

[brewsnthelou]

I just want to apologize to everyone that is experiencing a delay. I know that we have been behind for a little bit. We are catching up as fast as we can.

We have just been getting crushed by an onslaught of orders and customers in the store, which has made it difficult to maintain our normally very high level of customer service. We are doing everything we can to get caught up on orders as fast as we can.

Sorry,

Ed

Thank you Ed for the update and it sounds like everyone has nothing but praise for your company. I look forward to receiving my kit from you and getting started.

 

[Disintegr8or]

I just want to apologize to everyone that is experiencing a delay. I know that we have been behind for a little bit. We are catching up as fast as we can.

We have just been getting crushed by an onslaught of orders and customers in the store, which has made it difficult to maintain our normally very high level of customer service. We are doing everything we can to get caught up on orders as fast as we can.

Sorry,

Ed

No need to apologize. I'm happy you're so busy, that means you'll still be around next year at this time. :rockin:

 

[BAK6E]

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***Update***
I received an email from Ed this afternoon. He's given me his word on improving upon my next experience and offered some compensation for the inconvenience. I'm glad someone at Brewmasters Warehouse is looking out for us online customers. Thanks again Ed.

 

[brewsnthelou]

Removed previous post.

***Update***
I received an email from Ed this afternoon. He's given me his word on improving upon my next experience and offered some compensation for the inconvenience. I'm glad someone at Brewmasters Warehouse is looking out for us online customers. Thanks again Ed.

Hey, that's great. Always nice to work with a company that treats it's customers like people and not just a number. Happy Brewing!

 

[markmc40]

I'd recommend them, excellent customer service when I've had to call about something. The only thing I wish would change is the website to reflect out of stock items, expected in stock date, something to that effect. I'd much rather make a substitute if possible than wait for an email later that it's out of stock.

 

[brewsnthelou]

My items have shipped, I'm gonna be a brewin' soon! Yahoo
Think I'll have a beer to celebrate!