Tin Bum

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   I've ordered some parts from Tin Bum Tuning and tried to contact him to organise some others for the HW90.  Since the money was taken from my account, the only communication I've had from them was an AI proforma stating they had received my order.I've sent 5 emails, Pm's through messenger and contact through both FB and his You tube accounts and there has been no response at all.
Does anyone here know what the deal is, or have I been ripped off?
I thought he seemed pretty genuine and I know, as my HW97 has one of his tuning kits in it that he at least used to be in business, but, even if he is, though his products are good quality, his communication standards are utter sh*te.
Any ideas??

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Ashman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2026 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ashman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tin Bum Posted: 06 Jun 2026 at 10:43pm
	I've ordered some parts from Tin Bum Tuning and tried to contact him to organise some others for the HW90. Since the money was taken from my account, the only communication I've had from them was an AI proforma stating they had received my order. I've sent 5 emails, Pm's through messenger and contact through both FB and his You tube accounts and there has been no response at all. Does anyone here know what the deal is, or have I been ripped off? I thought he seemed pretty genuine and I know, as my HW97 has one of his tuning kits in it that he at least used to be in business, but, even if he is, though his products are good quality, his communication standards are utter sh*te. Any ideas??

Myson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Location: Feilding Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote Myson Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 7:12am
	Hi Ashman, I'll ask a friend of mine who has dealt with TBT many times. Meanwhile, it may be that he's on holiday in UK at this time of year? It's pretty hot over there currently - he may cooling off somewhere?
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1123	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 hours 19 minutes ago at 8:41am
	How long has it been since your order? Days? weeks?
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-Ec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2025 Location: Matamau Status: Offline Posts: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Ec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 hours 57 minutes ago at 10:03am
	He is at Le Mans for the next two weeks so may be slower than normal to respond. I've found Nick very responsive when I have contacted him.
	Regards, -Ec

Ashman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2026 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ashman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 hours 23 minutes ago at 11:37am
	Ok I see. I didn't realize he is a one man band.

-Ec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2025 Location: Matamau Status: Offline Posts: 213	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Ec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 hours 5 minutes ago at 11:55am
	Not sure how TbT is set up - I know Nick lives in the south of France and I know him and his wife run the business which is still UK based. There is at least once person based in the UK who will fit kits for UK based clients if requested and also tunes Weihrauch trigger units.
	Regards, -Ec

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 3013	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 hours 4 minutes ago at 12:56pm
	I just got a pellet sizer and bum slide (till i can afford a syringe of krytox gpl 215 dry lube im going to try) off him and there was a ph number to contact sales, if you need too. 0800 77 20 177. Assuming its in uk. When got spring kit, arrived way quicker than i thought and never had any contact with him.

Ashman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2026 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ashman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 hours 38 minutes ago at 1:22pm
	Thanks. I'll just wait. It's not urgent. Getting the HW90 stuff from him would be a plus if he can package it with the HW97 stuff.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 3013	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 hours 12 minutes ago at 3:48pm
	How far apart were orders? They have this on site so wouldn't be to hopefull. same day despatch usually for orders placed mon-fri before noon UK time.

Ashman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2026 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ashman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 hours 40 minutes ago at 4:20pm
	I didn't place any further orders because I didn't hear from him as to wether he had the pats I wanted or not.

Myson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Location: Feilding Status: Offline Posts: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote Myson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 44 minutes ago at 6:54am
	Hi Ashman, Looks like Ec has solved the problem (above)? But in case you don't have it already, my friend tells me the best email to get hold of Nick at Tin Bum is mailto:tinbumtuning@gmail.com Hope that helps....
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177