Why are loose locating blocks being counted as complete kits now?

OwenAllen0312 · 17 May 2025, 20:31 UTC

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OwenAllen0312
We ordered six tooling kits for a separate UR5e bench, each with a pair of locating blocks and an adapter. The seller's final message lists those contents. Our sealed box contains six blocks and six adapters. They've replied that six means six pieces, without explaining why the adapters somehow escaped that arithmetic.

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GraceAllen0320
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Show the pair requirement beside the count. Ask for the six missing blocks, not six replacement kits, or the next reply may argue about the wrong quantity.

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to GraceAllen0320

That's the request I sent. I included the packing photo and the final contents message. Their answer still quotes the invoice quantity without the word kit beside it.

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CalebBaker0493
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Convenient little crop. Does the packing list call them kits too?

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to CalebBaker0493

Yes, six tooling kits. The packing list gives no item breakdown. I have sent a full invoice image as well, so there isn't a missing page they need from me.

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PriyaBennett0742
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Could the second blocks be packed inside the adapters, or have you checked every internal package already?

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to PriyaBennett0742

Every package opened and counted by two of us. The adapters have no cavity large enough to hide a block. I would honestly prefer an embarrassing counting mistake to this exchange.

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CalebBaker0493
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Been there. Found our missing screws taped under a divider after sending a very confident email. Your blocks sound rather harder to hide.

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GraceAllen0320
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Ask them to mark the contents message itself with what they say was excluded. It may get you past another reply quoting only the total.

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FarahBennett0765
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Was that contents message sent before you confirmed the order, Owen? I ask because I would present the sequence explicitly rather than expect a different support person to reconstruct it.

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to FarahBennett0765

Before confirmation. They answered my question about the pair, then I approved the order against that answer. I've put those messages in order and asked for a single response to the shortage.

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CalebBaker0493
Replying to OwenAllen0312

I'd ask for the missing parts and freight together. Getting a yes to the blocks followed by a fresh shipping invoice would be a tedious encore.

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PriyaBennett0742
Replying to OwenAllen0312

It may also be worth asking for a proposed credit, if buying the missing blocks elsewhere would leave you with usable sets

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to PriyaBennett0742

I'd prefer the blocks because we need matched locating faces. A local replacement is possible, but I don't yet have a machining quote or an agreed drawing to compare against.

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GraceAllen0320
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Then don't name a credit amount yet. Get the replacement cost and compatibility details first, including any inspection you would have to arrange.

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FarahBennett0765
Replying to OwenAllen0312

I should clarify my earlier question: the message timing makes the agreement easier for their next contact to follow. You can probably leave out quite a few unrelated attachments.

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OwenAllen0312
Replying to FarahBennett0765

Understood, thanks. Your sequence question helped me cut down the attachment pile. They now acknowledge the pair was stated, but say they need internal approval before offering anything.

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CalebBaker0493
Replying to OwenAllen0312

At least somebody has read the sentence now.

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GraceAllen0320
Replying to OwenAllen0312

Have they given you a contact for that approval, or are replies still coming back through the same sales inbox?

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