I didn't expect to return to this after a few days away from the forum!
I've tried to consider this problem from both sides, but it's very difficult to remain unbiased where Gary is involved.
I can honestly say that I have never dealt with any other dealer who was as considerate and accommodating to their customers as Gary is to his.
Having experienced his customer service first hand, I'm in total agreement with the vast number of his customers who have posted positive comments regarding his high standard of service and commitment to customer satisfaction.
I would though recommend Gary from Goldenmotors.ca as he has been very co-operative and a pleasure to deal with, a real good honest guy and great representative of the company every step of the way
I really recommend to anyone who wants to buy anything from GM China thinks about and instead buy from a retailer such as Gary GM Canada, who is totally awesome! He sells/shipping wordwide!
In this case, you get a good product and good customer support!
I think anyone trying to slag Gary off publicly would simply be wasting their time, because there are far too many of us on this forum who have dealt with Gary and know exactly what he is like, and just how willing he is to help others, most of the time at his own expense!
My solution to this problem is as follows:
Doug, as you've already said it's "not about the money", simply pay Gary back the additional 90 dollars discount that was wrongly given to you
(you did not enter the coupon code, so you were clearly not entitled to receive the discount) and I will make sure that Gary sends you a twist throttle and a refund for the freewheel removal tool that you obviously no longer require, and you can even keep the thumb throttle as a spare!
Gary, you must stop giving your money to people who obviously don't deserve or appreciate it.
Also, I don't make a habit of giving away other peoples' property, so please invoice me directly for the cost of the thumb throttle that I've decided to donate to Doug. If you don't still have my PayPal details on file, send me a request for payment via my email.
The entertainment value I've had from reading this particular thread has been worth it!
Alan