The Horse Bit Bank in the UK--anyone in the US purchased from them before? (xpostOC)

Struggling to find reviews and would like to read a few before ordering. No one in the US carries the bit I want :frowning:

Thank you!

Yes! I’ve had two great experiences with them. I kept one bit and sent the other one back.

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Yes! I’ve had two great experiences with them. I kept one bit and sent the other one back.[/QUOTE]

Thank you so much!!

I did not have a good experience. They sent me a 5 3/4" bit instead of the 5" one I ordered. When I emailed them to let them know, and also included a copy of my order confirmation verifying the size I wanted, I never heard back from them. After a couple attempts I contacted my credit card company and they settled the dispute for me. After the fact, I learned that this isn’t an uncommon practice with this company. It’s too bad… :frowning:

If it’s this site - http://www.horsebitbank.com/ - I had a very good experience with them and they communicated promptly. I would order from them again.

I have ordered a couple hard-to-find-in-the-u.s. bits from them over the years, and it’s always been fine. Shipping took awhile, but it’s hard to complain about that since they’re coming from overseas.

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I did not have a good experience. They sent me a 5 3/4" bit instead of the 5" one I ordered. When I emailed them to let them know, and also included a copy of my order confirmation verifying the size I wanted, I never heard back from them. After a couple attempts I contacted my credit card company and they settled the dispute for me. After the fact, I learned that this isn’t an uncommon practice with this company. It’s too bad… :([/QUOTE]

What size in cm did you order? I got a 13.5cm which (according to the Google calculator) is 5.3 inches (what I wanted, he wears a 5" normally, this is a loose ring so I went slightly bigger)…really hoping I don’t get a 5 3/4 bit now?

im based in the UK but had a great experience, kept one bit and returned the other and got refunded as per T&C.

I’ve been thinking of ordering a bit I can’t find here. May I ask, did you order on the web site or call and talk to someone? Did you use PayPal or a CC? Thank you for any guidance.

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I’ve been thinking of ordering a bit I can’t find here. May I ask, did you order on the web site or call and talk to someone? Did you use PayPal or a CC? Thank you for any guidance.[/QUOTE]

I ordered a bit last night actually. I ordered from the website but was emailing them beforehand. I used a credit card (I don’t have paypal.)

I ordered a bit from them, no problems and it got here pretty quickly.

Over the years I have placed several orders with them and have been satisfied. They did send an incorrect size on one order, but when contacted they quickly sent the new bit. I don’t remember exactly, but I probably used PayPal because it’s quick and easy:)

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What size in cm did you order? I got a 13.5cm which (according to the Google calculator) is 5.3 inches (what I wanted, he wears a 5" normally, this is a loose ring so I went slightly bigger)…really hoping I don’t get a 5 3/4 bit now?[/QUOTE]

Not who you asked the question to, but that bit will probably wear more like a 5 1/4" bit here.

I have bought two from them from their website and paid with a credit card. I got what I ordered within 10-14 business days.