🧾 Public Review Statement
🧾 Public Review Statement: TLTF MFG / Curt Labeda
Title: TLTF MFG and Curt Labeda Failed to Deliver—11 Months, No Wheels, No Payment
Review:
In January 2025, I sent a set of Labeda Featherweight wheels to Curt Labeda, owner of TLTF MFG, for a custom pour as part of a trade. He confirmed receipt, discussed the process, and made multiple promises about delivery. But after 11 months, I received nothing—no wheels, no refund, no resolution.
This wasn’t a misunderstanding. It was a clear failure to follow through. I gave Curt every opportunity—held the post, waited through delays, and stayed respectful. When it became obvious he wasn’t going to honor the trade, I sent a formal invoice on September 5 for $140, covering the value of the wheels and shipping. He replied on September 22 saying he’d send a check. As of November 9, I’ve received nothing.
He had my PayPal. He had my address. He had my trust. And he still didn’t follow through.
Curt Labeda and TLTF MFG operate under the assumption that their name protects them from accountability. But I don’t care how big your name is—if you accept someone’s gear and fail to deliver, that’s a breach of trust.
I've built my reputation on follow-through and honesty. I don't scam people. I don't make excuses. I don't inherit empires—I earn what I have. TLTF MFG and Curt Labeda failed me, and I'm documenting it here so others don't get burned.
Do the right thing. Don't trust the name—trust the track record.