The sewing machine debacle
#42
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What a crummy situation! I too would contact the news people and see if they do those "consumer" type stories. I also would probably write out my story, print it and distribute it to every house within a couple mile radius of the store. I'd be exceptioinally careful with my wording so I couldn't be sued for slander...but...isn't it nice when someone warns you about crappy businesses??? Good luck getting your machine back!
#43
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Uniquelynancy has the right idea. You need some proof that they did not clean the first machine. I was going to recommend that you take some dated pictures for evidence in case you do go to court over this. Document, document, document! The more paperwork the better when you have to convince the judge. Receipts, pictures, dates, notes--everything you can think of verify your case.
Do be careful about what you say because of slander/liable issues though. Be able to prove anything you claim. They sound like the kind who have dealt with "problem" customers before and may know how to use the system in their favor.
Do be careful about what you say because of slander/liable issues though. Be able to prove anything you claim. They sound like the kind who have dealt with "problem" customers before and may know how to use the system in their favor.
#44
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Originally Posted by cathyvv
This is theft. They have your machine and won't return it. The receipt proves the ownership. I sure hope you got a receipt.
#47
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Originally Posted by watterstide
of course this doesn't help you now, but i looked for reviews on this company..nothing good said about them..
http://www.merchantcircle.com/busine...s.570-322-2722
i hope you at least get your machine back!
http://www.merchantcircle.com/busine...s.570-322-2722
i hope you at least get your machine back!
#48
Find out which of your senators is the consumer protection advocate. Here in MD its Stenny Hoyer. Believe me one call from his office and everything turns out right. I have used him several times on things like this and its always taken care of immediately. Thats what consumer protection is all about. Without a receipt, he can give you any piece of junk and its your word against his that its your machine. Did anyone go with you? Call the consumer protection people and see what they have to say. He can't pay them off.
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