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ItsRandy · 12-30-2012, 11:20 PM

Hey guys, I wanted to give you an update on my posting: "Look what came in the mail".

The company I was dealing with is CRE8APL8, they say they make "100% original" license plates. I ordered a set of plates to replace the plates on my truck (with the same license number) @ $370.00+ for the pair.

When I received the order one plate was different than the other and the font on both plates were not like the originals. I contacted the company both by phone and email. I thought everything was going to be taken care of. In an email they admitted their mistake and suggested some remedies I could engage in including having an artist fix the error on the plates or re-stamping one of the plates as soon as they got their dies back (from where I am unsure).

When I asked them to stand by their promise to deliver "100% original" license plates and make me a correct replacement set of plates (and how long it would take) or I could return both plates for a refund, I received a scathing email

I wish I could copy and paste the email here for all to see, however, the moderators would not allow it and would cancel my account. As you can imagine I was just a bit angry about the situation.

In closing, due to my less than satisfactory experience with CRE8APL8 I will never do business with them again.

Sicklajoie · 12-30-2012, 11:26 PM

Wow, that's pretty bad.

gearys 5600 · 12-30-2012, 11:32 PM

That does suck !! I hope you get it taken care of..

Sicklajoie · 12-30-2012, 11:39 PM

Doing a google search on the company shows a BBB rating of F and a lot of the same complaints that Randy had - poor quality and rude and vulgar communication.

**70cst** · 12-30-2012, 11:45 PM

That really bites

Zoomin · 12-30-2012, 11:45 PM

File a claim with your CC company. You've got all the proof you need to get your money back.
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ItsRandy · 12-31-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

File a claim with your CC company. You've got all the proof you need to get your money back.
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Thanks, I've already done that.

Zoomin · 12-31-2012, 01:39 AM

Then you're well on your way to serving him some crow.
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Lee H · 12-31-2012, 10:42 AM

Once you get your moola back hit eBay. You can get a very, very, nice set of original DMV cleared plates for that kind of money.
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**special-K** · 12-31-2012, 11:18 AM

That's sure a lot to pay to CRE8APIA !!

DesertCat · 12-31-2012, 11:24 AM

Get a rope!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-31-2012, 12:44 PM

I agree rope is a cure all

shawno72 · 12-31-2012, 12:50 PM

What's their number? I'd like to order a set then say nevermind I heard you suck

DesertCat · 12-31-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

What's their number? I'd like to order a set then say nevermind I heard you suck

oh... you soooo have to do that!

ItsRandy · 04-07-2013, 11:57 AM

Update: My credit card company came through and I received a refund. I would rather have had the plates that CRE8APL8 promised.
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12-30-2012, 11:20 PM	#1
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	License Plates...(CRE8APL8) Hey guys, I wanted to give you an update on my posting: "Look what came in the mail". The company I was dealing with is CRE8APL8, they say they make "100% original" license plates. I ordered a set of plates to replace the plates on my truck (with the same license number) @ $370.00+ for the pair. When I received the order one plate was different than the other and the font on both plates were not like the originals. I contacted the company both by phone and email. I thought everything was going to be taken care of. In an email they admitted their mistake and suggested some remedies I could engage in including having an artist fix the error on the plates or re-stamping one of the plates as soon as they got their dies back (from where I am unsure). When I asked them to stand by their promise to deliver "100% original" license plates and make me a correct replacement set of plates (and how long it would take) or I could return both plates for a refund, I received a scathing email I wish I could copy and paste the email here for all to see, however, the moderators would not allow it and would cancel my account. As you can imagine I was just a bit angry about the situation. In closing, due to my less than satisfactory experience with CRE8APL8 I will never do business with them again. Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-05-2013 at 11:18 AM.

12-30-2012, 11:26 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: License Plates... Wow, that's pretty bad. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-30-2012, 11:32 PM	#3
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: License Plates... That does suck !! I hope you get it taken care of.. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

12-30-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: License Plates... Doing a google search on the company shows a BBB rating of F and a lot of the same complaints that Randy had - poor quality and rude and vulgar communication. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-30-2012, 11:45 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: License Plates... That really bites __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-30-2012, 11:45 PM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: License Plates... File a claim with your CC company. You've got all the proof you need to get your money back. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-31-2012, 01:39 AM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: License Plates... Then you're well on your way to serving him some crow. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-31-2012, 10:42 AM	#9
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: License Plates... Once you get your moola back hit eBay. You can get a very, very, nice set of original DMV cleared plates for that kind of money. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-31-2012, 11:18 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: License Plates... That's sure a lot to pay to CRE8APIA !! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#11
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: License Plates... Get a rope! __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

12-31-2012, 12:44 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: License Plates... I agree rope is a cure all __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-31-2012, 12:50 PM	#13
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License Plates... What's their number? I'd like to order a set then say nevermind I heard you suck __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-07-2013, 11:57 AM	#15
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: License Plates...(CRE8APL8) Update: My credit card company came through and I received a refund. I would rather have had the plates that CRE8APL8 promised. Posted via Mobile Device



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