Are you thinking about doing business with this shady character and his business PowderWheels?
It's a bad idea.
days ago, I paid Frank over $6000 in exchange for original 16" BBS RS 003 wheels which he promised within one month. I have not received any wheels, only endless excuses and lies.
And I'm not alone, there are many others in the same boat, who've been strung along for years now. The man is a pathological liar who believes it is ok to sell products he does not have.
If you have found this webpage while wondering whether to trust Frank (Ferenc Fülep)... I think you've found your answer. Frank is a crook.
He is capable of making good wheels, and some people have reported positive experiences. It is not clear how many of these reviews are real. Frank fulfils some transactions to stay in business, but shuffles through social accounts and supresses bad feedback.
He has also been discovered to be using the alias of FRANK DECKELMAN recently.
Below I include some excerpts from Frank over the last 1.5 years, and the constant false promises.#customerservice
I paid Frank on December 5th, 2020. He claimed to have already purchased the original set of RS 003 to refurbish. Clearly another bare-faced lie.
3 Dec 2020
It will take 6-7 weeks total?
Yes, end of January ready for shipp. If earlier, I inform You.
Dec 5th 2020
Hey Frank, payment is sent
Jan 4th 2021
Hi, I just finished in the cabin. My guys will follow this project in the next days. I ordered the 2pc wider lips, so the finishing date depend from these but as I see the real what I see the end of January. ~2weeks the lips when arrive to my workshop
Jan 30th 2021
Hey Frank, how're things? Any update on the wheels?
Jul 21 2021
Hi, the wheels are in the workshop, the lips started from Hollandia. I will update later
11 Sep 2021
Hey Frank what's the latest?
End of this month I will full clear with the earlier orders. I want to finish Your set ~4-5 week, so November ->15-17. This is the realistic what I can keep. (Oct 2 2021)
Aug 13 2021
Frank, please send me a REAL update?
Good Morning, I see this REALLY create “stress” for You. For this 003 project need minimum 2-3 weeks only after will done and complete all together. This is the REAL.
21 Sep 2021
Looking forward to that update man!
Sep 22 2021
The german company produced all components snd re-send me. ✔️
Hi, You will receive them 3.-4. Wek of November.
Ok, I try to finish to Dec 7 when yet possible to shipp to You to the states. If Not, I do the refund.
First I want to finish the set correctly. 🤝 We willspeak in Jan 2nd 3rd week. No more date, I dont give more time myself.
4 Jan 2022
HNY! Hopefully you can prioritize these now that you have all the parts.. and it’s been over 13 months. Happy New Year
14 Feb 2022
Hi, yet ~2-2,5 week when done ready for shipp
6 March 2022
I know You waited long time for this jewellery but pls wait when I say now DONE and ready for shipp. This only 1-2 week as I plan and can full finished, but now 3 guys are at ho e and I need to work on all position what I can do.
20 March 2022
Soon ! Rally soon. I finish now 2-3 other set also but my guys do paralel
I cannot to say a fix exact date, but really soon. A schrauben compresson on KO. and yesterday needed to hunt fast another one, dont need more stress. But we will finishs Your set also
what is stopping you finishing my wheels?
Frank ignores requests for refunds.
Avoid this man unless you enjoy being treated like a fool.
Try other trustworthy, reputable sellers such as Erlich Wheel Works and Leo Valles who build great quality BBS wheels.
