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Title: Melon products
Post by: Jimbo on February 28, 2021, 04:29:21 PM
I ordered a barrel and a hammer from Charles Melon on Jan. 19 and still haven't got it, is this typical from him?
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Abyssdncr on February 28, 2021, 05:41:40 PM
I ordered stuff from two different companies on Feb. 14 and didn't get them until Friday.  I think the winter storms  seriously disrupted things lately.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: A29Adriver on February 28, 2021, 05:48:19 PM
I had never visited his website until just now after reading your post.

It looks as he has some nice products at reasonable prices.

I occasionally sell stuff on eBay and make sure to inform the buyer of the tracking number, that way the buyer knows that I have completed my end of the process and that any delays are due to the delivery process and can at least know how the item is being bounced around and where it is being held up.

Did Mr. Melon give you a tracking number?

Keep us posted on what is going on and that will help me know whether on not to order from his website.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: CraigH on February 28, 2021, 06:22:15 PM
I have order items from Charles several times.   Mostly .22 caliber SS flow-through probe/bolts.

Always good stuff, always arrives.   Ocassionally in two weeks, frequently longer.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Sweller on February 28, 2021, 06:39:04 PM
My only experience with him resulted in a cancelation due to my on impatience and his (lack of) communication style, but everything I've read indicates he's on the up and up. I just don't believe making parts for airguns is his first interest.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: JMJinNC on February 28, 2021, 07:00:37 PM
He takes a long time generally.

Good, fast, cheap: pick 2.

It's worth the wait IMHO.

JMJinNC
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Jimbo on February 28, 2021, 07:12:46 PM
I kinda agree with you Sweller and this is the second time I've ordered from him and no tracking numbers.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: CraigH on February 28, 2021, 08:26:45 PM
I always plan ahead with Mellon orders   (Plan ahead - very rare commodity for me)

Try Banggood.   Seven weeks for my last order.    (and make that my last order)

Bad, Cheap, Slow  -  Pick all if you wish.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: KevinP on March 01, 2021, 12:40:36 AM
Mr. Mellon ( charles ) is a one man shop... He is a down to earth type of guy ...
read what he says on the site ... he is a top notch guy....
his parts are worth the wait ....
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Jimbo on March 01, 2021, 02:41:53 AM
Well Kevin, coming from you is golden to me !!
;)
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Tater on March 01, 2021, 09:53:10 AM
Quote from: KevinP on March 01, 2021, 12:40:36 AM
Mr. Mellon ( charles ) is a one man shop... He is a down to earth type of guy ...
read what he says on the site ... he is a top notch guy....
his parts are worth the wait ....

Yep, he's not quick, but definitely reliable. Good stuff cheap.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Jimbo on March 01, 2021, 03:24:59 PM
Just got an email, package is on its way! Maybe Charlie read my post ;D
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: KevinP on March 01, 2021, 06:53:19 PM
Quote from: Jimbo on March 01, 2021, 03:24:59 PM
Just got an email, package is on its way! Maybe Charlie read my post ;D

He may have... he's on from time to time .....
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: ped on March 03, 2021, 08:42:44 PM
i have a few of his bits top quality and i really do like his web page faq
he sounds a grumpy old bugger who i think i would get on well with
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: CraigH on March 04, 2021, 12:24:44 AM
Quote from: ped on March 03, 2021, 08:42:44 PM
i have a few of his bits top quality and i really do like his web page faq
he sounds a grumpy old bugger who i think i would get on well with

:-*           :)
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: BillK on March 04, 2021, 01:08:09 AM
Sorta like the Seinfeld's "Soup Natzie."  :) ;)  ???

However, Charles is a great guy to deal with and an excellent machinist who makes great parts.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: Tater on April 04, 2021, 07:51:13 AM
Quote from: BillK on March 04, 2021, 01:08:09 AM
Sorta like the Seinfeld's "Soup Natzie."  :) ;)  ???

However, Charles is a great guy to deal with and an excellent machinist who makes great parts.

Good description. And his parts are great too.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: 49Panhead on April 04, 2021, 05:58:04 PM
Ordered some parts for a 1377 in late Jan, sent a follow-up email in mid March, got a prompt, polite reply saying he was running behind and my parts would be done soon. Just received a new 2300s from Crosman, so I'm occupied for now. If Charlie's parts are as good as everyone says at his prices, should be worth waiting.
As others have said, plan ahead.
:)
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: crossliner on April 04, 2021, 07:03:36 PM
Quote from: 49Panhead on April 04, 2021, 05:58:04 PM
Ordered some parts for a 1377 in late Jan, sent a follow-up email in mid March, got a prompt, polite reply saying he was running behind and my parts would be done soon. Just received a new 2300s from Crosman, so I'm occupied for now. If Charlie's parts are as good as everyone says at his prices, should be worth waiting.
As others have said, plan ahead.
:)


Some parts are worth waiting for.

Don't have a single Melon product though, as I prefer Don Cothran's, which is also somewhat of a long wait--about 3 to 4 weeks.

The parts that I want are usually not available from him (Mr. Melon), so this is the reason why I have not ordered from him yet, but I am sure he makes fabulous parts as well at an affordable price.

I also tend to request additional tweaks to my parts (at an additional cost), which Mr. Melon does not acquiesce to unlike Mr. Cothran.

On another note, I am still waiting for some laminate furniture (3 sets) from Vernon Austin, which are on their 7th (?) week now.

I don't bother him when he does his thing, but I do email him when I want something changed or modified a bit.

Got an email from him about a week though, and he told me the inletting for the sets are already done---some final exterior reshaping and sanding are all that are needed  :-*

Again, some custom parts are really worth waiting for  :-*
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: T191032 on April 06, 2021, 05:07:04 PM
Let's see, last time I ordered from Mr. Melon.  I knew in advance, he didn't like add-ons.  I added on, my mistake.  I knew I had to wait.  Waited.  Got my stuff.  Was happy with what I ordered.  Man, been a while since all that happened.
Title: Re: Melon products
Post by: 49Panhead on April 06, 2021, 10:14:16 PM
 :-* Update on my previous post. USPS brought a package of parts from Mellon this a.m. Haven't installed yet, but they look good.
Getting another order together for some more mods coming down the path.