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mikeportnoy
March 13th, 2008, 09:03 PM
I received some brand new boots today. I was hoping for spanking brand new boots. Obviously these had been exposed to the elements as there is rust on the pins. Anyone else had this problem with UPZ? Do I need to look at Deeluxe instead? Pics of the rust:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/funnyfarmcreations/IMG_0740.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/funnyfarmcreations/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/funnyfarmcreations/IMG_0741.jpg
bobdea
March 13th, 2008, 09:40 PM
if they were stored in a humid place they will do that.
mine did too, after I got them but it happened real fast like in two weeks.
RDY_2_Carve
March 14th, 2008, 07:54 AM
Brand new? Those would be going right back to whoever I bought them from...
bobdea
March 14th, 2008, 08:06 AM
it's the metal, it rusts very easily
RDY_2_Carve
March 14th, 2008, 08:10 AM
it's the metal, it rusts very easily

Every boot that I've had has some type of metal on it and I've NEVER seen this?

So this is a UPZ only thing?

If so I'll never buy a UPZ boot. That's craptastic.
bobdea
March 14th, 2008, 09:27 AM
I think it's just a lack of a treatment or something

I've had other boots have the rivets rust too it just took a season or two
not a week
LeeW
March 14th, 2008, 12:31 PM
Did you order this straight from UPZboots.com / Dan Yoja ?
AK in PA
March 14th, 2008, 04:49 PM
I just checked my UPZ's. I have at least 3 years / 30 days days on them and there is only the slightest hint of orange staining at the edges of the round rivets that hold the buckles on and no discernable rust. The ones in your photos look like they were stored in a saltwater sauna. I'd absolutely send them back.
RJ-PS
March 15th, 2008, 12:18 AM
As with all products, there could have been major problems with the conditions in shipping that the sellers knew nothing about.
For example I try not to take my boards out of plastic to allow the new owner to enjoy the unveiling process. If there was moisture in that wrapper then edges will often get rust on them. Normally takes only a few runs until it is gone, so no worries.
This is a new issue, so I'm sure that the seller will be open to your ideas. Open communication with your dealer is always the best first option.
Good luck,