If the deposit was via check, put a stop payment on it immediately. If via credit card, dispute the charge as the shop will not have any paperwork to back up claims it's a valid charge.
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So that one of the spots I screwed up, paid the deposit thru PayPal friends and family with my balance. I have no recourse thru PayPal or a credit card company. The deposit that far out was to hold a spot on schedule. Once again there are a few spots a screwed up on and will learn from moving fwd. The deposit amount was $1,900. Seems the only way I can possibly get whole is by filing in small claims court. Ill have to go to that state to deal with it.
Now that I know this guy isn't going to pay me back because he's a good guy Ill let everyone know the shop. Casados Design out of Alabaster Al. Guys name is Adrian Casados. I did some research on the shop and he appears to do very nice work.
I follow him on Instagram. He is a talented metal shaper and fabricator.
Don
Yes he is. But he also thinks it’s cool to not refund a deposit. I was a cool as could be about it. Offered to pay him for quote time. Now he’s just ignoring me and blocked me on IG. This thread is the 1st negative thing I’ve said about him. Just doesn’t make sense.
Keep pestering him and maybe the stress and distraction will cause him to make you go away with your $1900. (Calls, texts, emails, mail, etc)I'd start there and if that doesn't work after a bit, then make sure he knows you are taking him to small claims court. "I'd rather work this out with you outside small claims court as I know you are busy and so am I, but I will go to that measure if forced. It seems to make more sense for us to go our separate ways and move on with you refunding me X. What do you think about a $1500 refund? It seems fair and reasonable for both parties. With your busy schedule, I'm sure you'll find somebody to fill my spot in the next five months."
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Or we all could just go on IG and post how he swindled you out of $1,900 and refuses to refund you so everyone that follows him will see it. Word of mouth is the best and at times the worst type of advertisement.
I would also post about him on blogs whenever possible. And Craigslist local. And if he blocked you on aiG, have someone else ask on IG about your deposit.
Is he on FB? Pressure him there too.
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Yes he is. But he also thinks it’s cool to not refund a deposit. I was a cool as could be about it. Offered to pay him for quote time. Now he’s just ignoring me and blocked me on IG. This thread is the 1st negative thing I’ve said about him. Just doesn’t make sense.
He is also pretty cocky imho. He also just moved into a new shop and I’m guessing he may not have the cash to give you a refund. Don’t assume he tucked it in the bank. He most likely spent it....
He is also pretty cocky imho. He also just moved into a new shop and I’m guessing he may not have the cash to give you a refund. Don’t assume he tucked it in the bank. He most likely spent it....
Don
That’s what I’m thinking. I told him I’d work with him but he’s not even responding anymore.
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