Lovedoll UK Communication Lines Down???

[ZocaloUK]

Hi,

As a previous customer of Lovedoll UK I had thought them a trusty UK supplier.

Previous comments on this forum have also suggested as such, but now I am a little alarmed to say the least...

I've recently purchased a barely used doll from them. payment all up front.

That was on the 15/11/2021.

The order stated "UPS will be in touch"... now :wtf

NO contact from UPS. Nothing. Not a sniff.

NO contact from Lovedoll UK despite FIVE previous emails, 4 attempts at messaging them via their own ‘contact us’ website app and 2 attempts using their own "online chat" "Jane". I still am being met with a wall of silence. :wall

Any idea if they have ceased trading?

Anyone else out there experiencing similar issues or is it just me?

Any replies from the community would be reassuring... and :welcome

Thanks in advance

ZocaloUK

[Tommo10]

Hi ZocaloUK,

Graham is still trading, he can be a bit slow to respond at times, are you a member over on TDF? Graham posts on that site more frequently than here, the last was Friday 3rd Dec, he was answering some simple questions regarding slow responses to emails.
https://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=247&t=148360

Regarding the preloved doll you are buying, In most cases Graham is only advertising the dolls on behalf of the sellers and takes his cut out of the transaction, from what I gather he holds the money from both parties until the transaction is complete.

He's built up a reasonable reliable reputation in the UK over many years, he's also a listed paid up vendor on TDF. My personal opinion is he was pretty good upto the early part of 2020, Covid struck and getting him to answer for whatever reason at certain times can be very hit or miss.

Tommo

[Lovedoll_co_uk]

hi ZocaloUK

we've got staff off with flu/covid at the moment so a little behind, however you should be getting replies - can you check your spam/junk folder and if not get back to me with an email address and I'll get you an update

Graham

[ZocaloUK]

Have included email addresses in majority of my emails.
Appreciate there may be sickness etc, but have not heard ANYTHING in a month.
Really disappointed.

[Lovedoll_co_uk]

looking at the system you've already been refunded but I think there's a definite issue with comms, I need to take a good look at this and see what we can improve

sorry it didn't work out for you (again)

[Snapper]

I would be very wary of buying anything from Lovedoll_co_uk nor expect to see any any product you have bought being delivered.
I ordered a used doll just before Xmas but then decided very quickly to cancel the order. The cancellation was ignored totally and I was fobbed off with delay excuse after excuse. I have had no communication for over a month, no refund and no delivery of goods. I even employed the services of TDF admin as mediator but they received no reply whatsoever. In short Graeme is a crook preying on his customers with false promises and I would urge members to give him a wide berth.

[Adam&Emma]

i spoke to graham a couple of times when buying my emma and he was the nicest and most helpful guy. if its used doll sale then the issue must be with the seller

[Snapper]

Google him Graeme Tulip, not such a nice fella.

[After Dark]

Google him Graeme Tulip, not such a nice fella.

It's hardly master criminal activity is it?

[Haremlover]

I've always found Graham to be of the highest standards.

Clearly a glitch at the moment but I've had no smidgeon of doubt about him.

Looking further at the Google search suggested this was a case of public misunderstanding and possible motives for prosecution beyond the reality. "The company was tried in its absence as neither the owner nor his legal representative attended court." says it all. The doll industry has been under the spotlight particularly from unpleasant women such as that so-called Professor know-it-all who's a very unattractive example of the human race and thinks she knows it all. All except about men, of course. The likes of her have set up horrible prejudice and Graham probably thought it a waste of time to fight such.

Best wishes

Harem

[algaeholics]

It's hardly master criminal activity is it?Indeed. He, he simply didn't have a licence. The actual services offered were in and of themselves, not illegal, just unlicensed.

Given the R18 adult magazines apparently on certain top shelves of certain newsagents and supermarkets (so I am told :whistle:), I wonder if they too have the necessary licence...

[Snapper]

Wow, glowing reviews of the guy who has stolen £650 off me. The conviction with £10,000 fine whilst "hardly master criminal" should give you some insight as to his moral compass and motivation to rip folks off. I have read accounts from members on other forums that he sold their used dolls on his site and never paid the seller. You think I'm making this up??

[algaeholics]

As Lovedoll_co_uk are a member here, I do feel rule #3 is being somewhat tested. Do please be mindful.

[After Dark]

Nope.
I just don't know the facts.
I know and trust people on here. They are people who say he's OK.
Good enough for me.
I hope you get the situation resolved. :tu

[Snapper]

Apologies for testing rule #3 it was not my intention but merely to alert members to my experience in dealings with his site. As he is a member on here perhaps he could explain what has happened to my order/refund. Enough from me on this matter now.

[shamus]

I've always found Graham to be of the highest standards.

Clearly a glitch at the moment but I've had no smidgeon of doubt about him.

Looking further at the Google search suggested this was a case of public misunderstanding and possible motives for prosecution beyond the reality. "The company was tried in its absence as neither the owner nor his legal representative attended court." says it all. The doll industry has been under the spotlight particularly from unpleasant women such as that so-called Professor know-it-all who's a very unattractive example of the human race and thinks she knows it all. All except about men, of course. The likes of her have set up horrible prejudice and Graham probably thought it a waste of time to fight such.

Best wishes

Harem

Ok, I don't say this often don't think that I've ever said this, so make the most of it. Maybe print it out and put on a wall or something but....

Well said Harem. :b

[Haremlover]

;-) We all share common interests at heart!

Best wishes

Harem

[martindolluk]

For those looking for an update, here's my experience: unfortunately the vendor is still not communicating.

I paid the vendor to sell a doll in early Feb. From there I got multiple automated messages saying the doll was sold. I tried to get in touch in every way possible but I couldn't.

It was quite frustrating to see how the doll was sold, then released, then put again to sale a couple times. It looked like the doll raised interest in the doll-lover population but neither buyers or me were able to complete the transaction.

The thing is, the doll is featured in the website as sold, so I just hope buyers didn't pay money because they obviously they didn't get the doll.

Long story short: the money I paid for an ad was thrown to the bin, and I just hope buyers got their money back!

[algaeholics]

I understand lovedoll.co.uk has changed hands. 🤷🏼

[glamdoll]

As for used dolls on lovedoll he used to let the seller sort it with the buyer then changed it to all goes through him then things went down hill. I know of two dolls on there that are sold but he still has them for sale. I put couple heads on there myself for sale a while back and he put the wrong price on them i messaged him times to tell him no reply. I sold both heads now and again told him there sold to change listing nothing? He is really starting to get a real lot of bad feedback now which is a shame as he used to give great service years back.