'Sounds Like The Old Elon,' Netizens Say After Musk Rectifies Tesla's Last-Minute $6000 Pie Order Cancellation

It's not typical to associate a billionaire with not covering expenses.?

However, that's precisely what occurred recently when Tesla owner Elon Musk faced criticism for not settling a payment for a small business order.?

It was an unusual situation, but Musk eventually rectified it in a conventional manner, surprisingly deviating from his typically extravagant approach.?

Last minute order by Tesla on Valentine's Day?

On Valentine's Day, Elon Musk's Tesla placed a last-minute order for 2,000 pies from 'Giving Pies,' a bakery located in San Jose, California.?

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They later even doubled the order, making it a total of 4,000 pies.?

The substantial order incurred a cost of $6,000 for the bakery. To meet the demands of this large order, the bakery had to decline other catering requests, procure additional supplies, and ready their staff for an intensive production schedule.?

Tesla owner Musk makes things right?

However, Tesla purportedly canceled the order and failed to make the payment.?

Expressing frustration, the owner emphasised, "I'm a small business. I don’t have the luxury of infinite resources so I really need to be paid so I can secure my staff," the owner said. "I had invested time, resources, and effort based on assurances from Tesla, only to be left high and dry."?

Upon noticing the discussion on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk responded, stating: "Just hearing about this. Will make things good with the bakery. People should always be able to count on Tesla trying its best."?

The bakery owner later confirmed to The Guardian that Tesla fulfilled its financial obligation, stating, "Tesla just paid the $2k that I was out of."?

You sound like the old Elon we know and like, say netizens?

Journalist Eddie Krassenstein quipped, "Can I have the unused pies?"?

Another comment humorously suggested, "In other words, heads will roll once you find out who ordered the pies."?

On a positive note, a commenter vouched for Tesla, saying, "Yeah really flippant of whatever employee pulled this — not a normative for Tesla. I know a handful of small businesses that have loved doing work & small projects with Tesla Events etc. Tesla is awesome this way."?

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Another individual appreciated Musk's response saying, "Wow! You sound like the old Elon we used to know and like! I have to bookmark this..."Another concurred, "Your quick response makes this so genuine. As soon as you're aware, you make it right."? ??

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