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    Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    I just found out that the Pelican camera bag that I have was made in China and they don't honor the usual warranty!

    I have a soft sided roll around/backpack that works fine as a camera bag. But now0 the pull-out handle won't deploy fully and one of the "feet" has broken off the bottom. I can't pull it and it won't stand up. When I called Pelican customer service, they told me it was a Pelican licensed product made in China and the warranty didn't apply. The importer, Omega-somethuing, doesnt seem to have any intention of making this right.

    I am very disappointed in Pelican. I always thought they were a really good company. Now I find they are like everyone else out there.
    Drew Bedo
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    Why is it that folks are so surprised when they find that China is now making EVERYTHING? No offense intended... but that is the hard fact of economics today.

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    Re: Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    Funny that none of our national politicians ever speak to the fact that Chinese trade has had a net negative effect upon the USA.

    Or that they accept contributions indirectly from the Chinese.

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    Got that right, frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    "Made-In-China" is one issue. Low quality is another issue. What bothers me the most is that Pelican found a way to dodge their long-time excellent warrenty.
    Drew Bedo
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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    Quote Originally Posted by Drew Bedo View Post
    "Made-In-China" is one issue. Low quality is another issue. What bothers me the most is that Pelican found a way to dodge their long-time excellent warrenty.
    And you dodged paying your shipping fee for a print exchange in the past. Get over it!!

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    Re: Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    Quote Originally Posted by Drew Bedo View Post
    "Made-In-China" is one issue. Low quality is another issue. What bothers me the most is that Pelican found a way to dodge their long-time excellent warrenty.
    Quote Originally Posted by darr View Post
    And you dodged paying your shipping fee for a print exchange in the past. Get over it!!
    Huh??

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    It's gotten so the consumer really needs to do due diligence. Best place to start is food labels. Many would be shocked to learn how much comes from China - where not even the natives trust the food.
    One man's Mede is another man's Persian.

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    SDarr: You are right. I am sorry about it. How may I make this right? PM me.

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    There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!

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    Re: Pelican Isn't Pelican any more!

    I am a little confused. Are all Pelican products licensed or just some (like the one you purchase). Are their hard cases 'licensed'?

    ...and don't get me started on the other issues...

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