I have, in the past, bought several kits from AEF Designs and been basically happy with both the designs and the service.
No it looks like the company has folded or is MIA
Several weeks ago I placed an order for one of their kits. I’ve received no followu-p email, not even a notice of the order or any delay. Several emails have gone unanswered although one was read (I got a delieved notice).
Also, this is the ONLY company that I have placed in order with that did not have electronic encyption and security for ordering and guess what, I just had my credit card number used fraudulently.
I can no longer accept a company that has both poor ordering security and rotten customer support/relations. You would do well to avoid doing business with them until they get it together.
Michael Baker
it sucks about the fraud thing dude, but I really hate to say this… but we told you so… many people here told you not to deal with them, but you did it anyway. I’m sorry you got ripped off though man, it just happened to me, though with fake checks!!
James
I have dealt with them for over 5 years. While delivery was always “flexible”, Tony always confirmed a sale, never processed a card until shipment, usueally was very prompt with any delay information, and in general better than most “garage” makers.
This latest situation is very troublesome. I wanted TO SPEND MONEY not complain but there was never an aknowledgement of sale, a confirmation, anything to 5 emails and 2 phone calls.
While AEF designs was not the best, the filled a void that no one else seems to be willing to do and I think overall he tried to meet expectations. While he’s been overshadowed by Blast/Legend for some IDF stuff, if he gets out of the business or completely fails, where else are you going to get some of the updates he makes?
Mike
I understand how he fills a “void” but I must say He needs to work on his casting technique! I bought his Merk III D conversion set thinking it might be ok for what I paid for it. Let’s just say that it was night impossible to work with. Sure Legend and Blast seem to be the big boys in the IDF realm, and yes Tony does cover the things that these guys wont do, but is it worth the stress and struggle to get things right? I hope your order will be filled! I really do. What is it that you are looking for?