[UK Only]Looking for totally anecdotal advice...

**Alex Wild** · 06-28-2011, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by fullenglishpint

hmmm so they do, 4 years....

There you go then. Problem solved?

**fullenglishpint** · 06-28-2011, 01:38 PM

I think so! In fact I have a back order for a flight case open with them already lol. Only thing is I was going to order a Mono Kondensor bag from them at the same time and DV don't stock it. Ah well, can't argue with a 4 year warranty!

**LeeZer** · 06-28-2011, 02:02 PM

I'd STRONGLY advise to not touch HTFR. Don't know if you knew but they went bump the other month back. Their still up and running after name swapping etc on the paperwork but what it means is their agreements with some suppliers has completely changed. After the few things that have gone on with HTFR in the previous few years lets just say their not the most popular in the industry. I'm not prepared to publicly start flaming them but did you ever wonder why they all of a sudden stop selling ortofon needles? They've been well known to taking pre orders and over selling even when they don't have any idea if they'll be seeing the pre ordered item anytime soon. I'd phone up www.westenddj.co.uk and see what they can do. they've always been honest and helpful to be. shame really as i live in Bham so HTFR is just down the road.

**MLT** · 06-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by LeeZer

I'd STRONGLY advise to not touch HTFR. Don't know if you knew but they went bump the other month back. Their still up and running after name swapping etc on the paperwork but what it means is their agreements with some suppliers has completely changed. After the few things that have gone on with HTFR in the previous few years lets just say their not the most popular in the industry. I'm not prepared to publicly start flaming them but did you ever wonder why they all of a sudden stop selling ortofon needles? They've been well known to taking pre orders and over selling even when they don't have any idea if they'll be seeing the pre ordered item anytime soon. I'd phone up www.westenddj.co.uk and see what they can do. they've always been honest and helpful to be. shame really as i live in Bham so HTFR is just down the road.

Woah did not know that. I've basically ordered every bit of my gear from. The only problem i ever had was i ordered the Native Instruments S4 case and it was on back order so long i just canceled it and still haven't bothered to order from some where else (Unsure if its really worth it)

**LeeZer** · 06-28-2011, 02:56 PM

i did the same with the xoneXD. had it on pre-order. was due 1 out of the first batch. after a month after the launch i cancelled and ended up getting on from westend 2 days later. I was told everything by HTFR from lads in warehouse accidentally sent it out to someone after me on the list, another one was that all they were broke. All BS tbh and they even took nearly a month to get me my cash back. I'll only buy from them if i'm bored up town and end up popping in as i'll only buy something they've actually got.

**hesitant** · 06-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Decks.co.uk for me but also Guildford Sound & Light been pretty good too.

**ohmydaze** · 06-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by LeeZer

I'd STRONGLY advise to not touch HTFR. Don't know if you knew but they went bump the other month back. Their still up and running after name swapping etc on the paperwork but what it means is their agreements with some suppliers has completely changed. After the few things that have gone on with HTFR in the previous few years lets just say their not the most popular in the industry. I'm not prepared to publicly start flaming them but did you ever wonder why they all of a sudden stop selling ortofon needles? They've been well known to taking pre orders and over selling even when they don't have any idea if they'll be seeing the pre ordered item anytime soon. I'd phone up www.westenddj.co.uk and see what they can do. they've always been honest and helpful to be. shame really as i live in Bham so HTFR is just down the road.

on a plus point westenddj is also one of the scariest places ever when its full of full on reggae jocks!

Are there any local shops you can go to, I'm based in Essex so tend to go to http://www.djsuperstore.co.uk but obviously go in face to face and they tend to be open for a decent bit of haggling in my experience.

**fullenglishpint** · 06-28-2011, 03:31 PM

Well when I'm in the UK (back in about a month), decks.co.uk's store is pretty much my local at 45 mins drive. Go there all the time to play with the gear when I'm bored lol. Thing is with this the first shipment will be totally sold out so I'll have to wait longer, and my patience is stretched already!