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    Hallmark let me down

    I did contact them as soon as I learned of the sink problem. Sent pics and asked how I might go about getting their work fixed locally. They refused to accept any responsibility. Now I see why with their recent bankruptcy filing. Can't say I'm surprised based on phone conversations, small talk...
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    Hallmark let me down

    smlobx, glad you have had a good experience with their support. I had several design and build issues that I tried to deal with remotely with limited success. The conversation usually started with them denying responsibility. I worked through their unprofessional attitude. As for the faucet...
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    Hallmark let me down

    Please. Yes, I had issues with Hallmark in the past but worked with them. At the time I went there last year I could not find a local shop that would accept customers for many months. So I called Hallmark and they were happy to set up an appointment and install the sink (the exact same model on...
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    Hallmark let me down

    Wow, a very long-winded trip into bending the truth. It is obvious that Hallmark made mistakes in the installation. Further, they claimed they tested it for leaks. Why are you blaming me for their crappy work and misinformation? This is about their integrity and customer care which was once a...
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    Hallmark let me down

    Similar experience for us. In the original build and orientation they left off several things that were ordered, added one thing we did not want (radio), installed the turnbuckles incorrectly (according to a TorkLift engineer), left out some key things in the walk-through, and overlooked a few...
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    Hallmark let me down

    As I wrote in the original post Hallmark said they tested it and I trusted them. In any case I would not have had an easy time checking because the plumbing is hidden by the sink. Hallmark said that they had to remove the outside shower to access it. We were not using the water system on this...
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    Hallmark let me down

    In 2014 Hallmark had a 5-year structural guarantee including their top. I don't know about now. My impression is that the last few years took a lot out of them. Even the very expensive EarthCruiser has only a 3-year guarantee although I would take their Terranova in an instant if cost was no...
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    Hallmark let me down

    Thanks for the comments. I knew this would result in several perspectives and side tracks. We bought the camper in 2014 after research, visting factories and dead ends. At the time it fit our needs well and was considered a premium pop-up tailored to the buyer. Plus they had a definite schedule...
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    Hallmark let me down

    I will never understand a company that turns its back on devoted customers. Last fall I made a thousand-mile trip to Hallmark in Colorado to have several things fixed including a leaking Dometic faucet--a sealed unit with no user-servicable parts. I brought a new sink & faucet because the one in...
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    Black Series HQ Tips, Tricks, and Learning.....

    I visited a dealer to look at a BS and was unimpressed. China produced (which BS never mentions) with assembly in Los Angeles is one strike. Next, the design has some cool features and the basic construction looks sturdy but overall it is not what the price would suggest IMHO. Third, several...
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    Warranty claims on a pop-up camper

    I had the exact same problem with Hallmark's turnbuckle installation in 2014, well before yours. They reversed the front and rear turnbuckles on purpose (Torklift AnchorGuards which are labeled for installation) because "they know better than the turnbuckle manufacturer." They also omitted a...
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    New ExpeditionApparel special! 30% off all new winter coats!

    Promotion only 10%, not 35%? Well, I followed the link and selected several items but the "Portal Promotion" was only a 10% discount. Could there be an error? Follow-up: On the second try I see what happened. After adding the first item and clicking "Continue Shopping," the website did not...
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    Turn of the World hike

    In case you haven't seen this yet. Couple is walking from Miami to Ushuaia, Argentina. They are currently in Columbia. Their website (in French) Also, The Most Adventurous Cat in the World on Facebook
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    Smok'in Deal on GlobalStar Sat. Phones

    The promo is available from most any GlobalStar dealer. The 1600 prices have been slashed so that might be a better choice for some people ($200 "like new" with same promo offer). There may be a $50 activation fee. Plan cost after a year? It will probably jump up to $30 mo. Excellent...
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    What Cameras Do You Own?

    Olympus only 8 models (2 film, 6 digital) going back to mid-70s. All still work except for one I dropped in a lake.
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