Tranzact of Indy Joe Chrisman unresponsive

Hello Moparts forum.
I wish I did not have to post this. However, Tranzact of Indy, Race Parts Wholesale Indianapolis, Joe Chrisman is not responding to any of my messages after I sent him a deposit for one of his Ultraflite transmissions on May 10th, 2021. We spoke on the phone several times, however over the last four months he will not answer the phone at (317) 846-4933, emails to tranzactracing@aol.com, or certified letters sent to his address 503 North Arthur Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46280. Does someone know how to contact him? I hope he is not trying to keep this money without doing his job. I also do not want anyone in this community to get ripped off by any vendors.

Thanks for any help!

i have never dealt with tranzact, but the last [almost] two years has seen so many back ordered parts and components that it makes one want to tear out what is left of my hair !
raw material shortages, labor shortages, and even fabrication supply shortages have reeked havoc in our toy world.
i know some of your frustration, but i don't have any reasonable answer for you.
at least here is a bump. i hope everything works out for you.

Just tried to call there to check. Goes to some sort of voicemail then the phone hangs up, cannot leave message

Maybe he is in the ICU?

How much was the deposit, to keep things in perspective?

Your title is totally understandable, but I think its "unresponsive"

hmmm, that's not too good for a business phone, but who knows the reason why this is ?
myself, however, i have left my answering machine/voice mail fill up with junk calls. unless i recognize the number, or expect a call from xyz, i just let it ring.
i wish something could be done with all this junk spam ripoff phone calls !

As usual, jcc misses the central point. Then throws in rank speculation, and finally needs more info. Whew ! Not surprising though. Critical thinking is not part of the curriculum in 4th grade.

Another violation of the old business rule "if you can't deliver the parts, don't take the deposit".
Everything else is "the dog ate my homework".

#1 reason why deposits are not refunded when the shipping date is over the horizon: they already spent the money.

When I get a telemarketing calls I speak German to them, especially if they are coming from over seas
I use to hang up on them but being retired for the past 25 yrs and being on both the Orgon and federal do not call list I'm paying them back by using up there time Make them pay for the long distance costs

HAHAHA !
Cab, i ask them if they like doggies ? and before they can respond, i start rambling on about how soft and cuddly doggies are, and i like chihuahuas, do you like chihuahuas ? i like little furry bunnies ! do you like bunnies ? they are very soft and cuddly ! and on and on till they hang up.......................

I hope he is just out for vacation and the mailbox is full. Hate to see anyone get cheated.

Some guy just called me sounded East Indian, he started with my account was not in order, COX Cable. I do not have COX Cable. So I told him I was lonely and he sure had a sexy voice! He said SIR! Then I asked what he was wearing. He hung up

I sure do hope it's just some bad communication with the business. I hate to see anyone get the shaft.
Side note though you guys are funny as heck. Had a guy call my brother once and ask to speak with his wife. My Brother said okay but first give me your number, The guy said why , He said if you want to talk with my wife I should get to talk with yours. He hung up.

Seems like every year or two on here there is a post about how hard this guy is to get ahold of, or other issue.
I would say making excuses for him if its been 4 months since he has bothered to communicate with you is WAY past the point of giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Being able to speak certain insulting phrases and curse words in their native language is more entertaining.

Hey. we all need a laugh, you forgot to mention what the central point was I missed, other than you have a need to state the obvious that critical thinking is not part of the curriculum n the 4th grade?

Sounds like a fairly world wide broad unsupported statement now that I think about it critically but you made it, you defend it.

To the OP, understand with 5? posts?, it undermines somewhat your post's credibility, no matter how factual, and don't take that personally.

A friend of mine bought 1 of joes trans brake it burnt up and brand new trans because the solinode stuck on and burnt up a 25 amp fuse tried to call joe every day for 2 months no call back ever so I told my friend to dispute the charges on his credit card and he got his full return now I have 1 of joes brake that’s junk and good for nothing thanks joe

I've also heard bad things about Tranzact.

I am not being critical but I have to say this. This is not the 'Current Events-Unmoderated Forum', this is the 'Unlawfl's Race and Engine Tech Forum'. It concerns me to see some of the animosity that exists in the unmoderated forum seep out into other forums where, IMHO, it doesn't belong. I don't want this board to go under because it turned into people sniping at each other rather than discussing Mopar related subjects.

Now I'm not defending, or criticizing, anyone but there is a place for everything.

I think I still have a solenoid that would fit that…. If it’s the big one like the older Griner utilized. My 727 in the Mirada had a tranzact brake. Always worked well.

You know something? You're right.

But I would like to ask why my response to jcc was noted while the posts about the overseas telemarketers get a pass? Is my response any more off the mark than suggesting that we cuss at the caller in his own language?

Yes I had 1 in my dart and it worked great no problems then this one would not start in park only in neutral and the shift lever was hard to move

The overseas telemarketers are not members of this board. As to the telemarketers, admittedly it is a stretch but the telemarketer comments do have some applicability to the topic of trying to reach someone. But I don't want this to turn into a peeing contest. My comments are my opinion only and carry no weight nor validity other than being my opinion.

My first customer contact came at 6:25am in the form of a text. The second rolled in at 7:15am. I hit both customer back immediately. It's not that hard to communicate with people that want to give you money.

I agree 100 %

I agree 100%.

Thank you all for your help!

Thanks, that's exactly right. I see from other post he has caller ID. That's why I sent him emails and certified letters that were delivered to him and received.

Thanks JCC. The deposit is $1,750.00. He is still unresponsive.

Thanks 340six. I'm pretty sure he is not on vacation. He did receive certified letters. I hope this never happens to any Moparts members!

I assume you mailed a check.

Contact your local United States Postal Inspector.

Make sure you have a copy of the check he cashed. Provide facts and timing to the Inspector.

Thanks B3422W5. Yes I see the other complaints as well. I am hoping someone gets a message to him to clear this up.

Be safe out there!

Thanks Polyspheric.
I've heard that quote before but always got a resolution. that quote doesn't work for anyone in business.

Take care.

Thanks Jeremiah. I know right? I am in business too and would never do that to a customer. I still don't get it. I'm just trying to get this resolved.

Take care.

All sympathy for the problem.
However, I suggest you not use accusations such as fraud (even when it's possibly true), because, in a legal sense, prosecution for fraud requires proof of prior intent (he planned to steal the money). Failure to perform the terms of a contract is a civil liability, but not a criminal act.

Failure to return the money is not strictly speaking theft, it's a term many have never seen used before in this context. He did not steal the money (which was entrusted to him in exchange for goods and/or services). Instead "he converted it for his own use". This is perhaps the most frequent cause of disbarment of attorneys: embezzling client's funds from an escrow account.

Although nothing like universally practiced, many Courts will award attorney's fees, filing fees, expert testimony compensation, etc. to the winner in civil suits, especially if the loser's behavior has been obstructive (foot dragging, low-ball settlement offers, pointless adjournments) rather than defensive. Can't hurt to tell him this in polite language.

Have you tried Yelp, Better Business Bureau, Facebook etc?

Perfectly articulated. Thanks.

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I feel your pain/frustration, been there done that.
Well that is serious money.
The amount of money is not really important as the principle is the same if it was even say $1.98.
What the amount does indicate to me, its enough for the vendor to profitably, in his eyes, avoid you.
Its likely a case of a small vendor going down hill and robbing Peter to pay Paul, and he ran out of Peters.
Good Luck.

It's not a case of a vendor "going down hill" as you put it. They've always been like this!

Some 11 odd years ago they were doing the same thing to members of this board.

One of the main reasons I do a search here for products before buying.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/772376/tranzact-what-a-joke.html

This is like arguing over placement of the deck chairs on the Titanic.
The Titaniic sank in a few hours, it might have taken Tranzact 11 years.
Until proven here otherwise, 'lllI stand by my summation.

Very few vendors start out and can remain in business for over 10 years if their business model is to rip off every customer and then hide.

I’ve bought Couple transbrakes valvebodys, they both work extremely well,
It’s Been 10 years since I purchased one though.
Jim F

several building contractors have been on the local spotlight lately for doing the same thing; acquiring money from the owners for contracted jobs, then not delivering on the work.
"converting for one's personal use" is the charge applied. there are also a couple of people accused of diverting funds from different governmental institutions around here as well. "for personal use" is charged, as well as embezzlement.
i do not like people like this !

Thanks Polysheric.

I will check Yelp, and FB. The BBB had nothing yet. I actually liked speaking with Joe, but he is going too far. I have always been polite to him. I just hopes someoncontacts him so we can get this resolved ASAP.

Have a great day.

Thanks for the bump MorarX! I did not want to post this in the first place.

Stay safe!

Thanks 1974 474 Duster.

I have called probably 100 times and the same happens to me.

Be safe!

Thanks Kindafast.

I wish it was just bad communication but it is no communication at this point, yet. I would love to report back that he called me back and we got it resolved.

Be safe.

Thanks 340 SIX.

Four now five months would be a long vacation for sure. You can't leave him a message so his mailbox cannot be full.

Again thanks 340SIX.

Thanks JCFcuda.

I have one of his valve bodies too and it works fine. My new problem is I need him to get this resolved.

Be safe out there.

Well if you get your hard earned pesos back give Dave or Darren Smith a call at Pro Trans in Waco Tx. They’ll build you what you need.

Any update? Get what you paid for or a refund?

Thanks 340 six, but no he is not responding even to certified letters being sent multiple times.
Is there a better section of Moparts to post this?
Again, thanks 340 six!

Does anyone know if he is doing ok, health wise ?
A buddy of mine had Joe build a 451 and 572 short blocks years ago.
He also had Joe build him a 727 with a brake, Joe gave him a deal on the trans.
I called him for a trans and he gave me the same price as my buddy, I believe at the time it was 1250, instead of 1500.
I was happy with it, worked great, couldn’t kill it. Hope he’s ok, hope you get your money.

Frankly, at 1200-1500 bucks the trans has 98% stock 50 year old parts in it. Its purely good fortune something that old lives a happy life leaning on it, not anything anybody did or didnt do.

Thanks B1 Duster and Merry Christmas to you!

Read on Facebook that Joe had a Stroke,

Hello 70AARCuda.

Can you please share that Facebook post for us.

Thanks!

Still can’t believe nobody has any info on his whereabouts / condition….

It was like 20 years ago. It had a billet trans brake, and a bunch of custom parts