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Problem Getting Deposit From Smythe Mercedes - Finally Got It
I walked in and got this check around three weeks ago, and a couple of weeks
ago I was sure it had gone through (the name had a minor misspelling, and a two year old address was used). I guess a lot of folks who responded were right. I should have pushed harder sooner, not just before I planned to leave town. On the other hand, the deposit was for an ML (not a specific one), and at the time I told them I was not then interested, I was told they would have no problem selling their inventory. They (the ML's, not Smythe :-)) were pretty hot even then. Regards, Gerard > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Grapman" > > Newsgroups: > alt.auto.mercedes,alt.autos.mercedes,ba.consumers, rec.autos.makers.chrysler > Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 3:52 PM > Subject: Problem Getting Deposit From Smythe Mercedes > > > > Tell them they have 5 business days to get a check to you or you will > > file a complaint with the DMV. Most DMV offices have an enforcement > > division. It is usually hidden in the back or upstairs but anyone can > > direct you there. > > A number of years ago I made deposit with a Honda dealer with a set > > date for delivery (the day after the next ship was arriving). Another > > Honda dealer that I had visited called me to ask if I had made a > > purchase yet. When I told him the details he said that the next ship was > > not due until two days after I was supposed to get my car. When i > > determined this was true and found a better and more immediate deal from > > this dealer I called the first place to cancel the deal. > > Promises and excuses followed. the sales rep who sold me my car made > > the DMV suggestion. Two days after I filed the complaint a refund arrived. > > |
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"gerard.gold" wrote:
>I walked in and got this check around three weeks ago, and a couple of weeks >ago I was sure it had gone through (the name had a minor misspelling, and a >two year old address was used). I guess a lot of folks who responded were >right. I should have pushed harder sooner, not just before I planned to >leave town. On the other hand, the deposit was for an ML (not a specific >one), and at the time I told them I was not then interested, I was told they >would have no problem selling their inventory. They (the ML's, not Smythe >:-)) were pretty hot even then. I have followed your story from your first posting and have come to the conclusion that money is, apparently, of little value and of no real concern to you. I am also surprised with some of the responses you received indicating the dealer was at fault and not you. Quite honestly, had you filed a complaint with the DMV and I was the DMV official reviewing the compalint I would have contacted the dealer and told them to give you back the money but they could take two years to do it. Likewise would have been my decision as a judge had you taken the matter to small claims court. |
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"gerard.gold" wrote:
>I walked in and got this check around three weeks ago, and a couple of weeks >ago I was sure it had gone through (the name had a minor misspelling, and a >two year old address was used). I guess a lot of folks who responded were >right. I should have pushed harder sooner, not just before I planned to >leave town. On the other hand, the deposit was for an ML (not a specific >one), and at the time I told them I was not then interested, I was told they >would have no problem selling their inventory. They (the ML's, not Smythe >:-)) were pretty hot even then. I have followed your story from your first posting and have come to the conclusion that money is, apparently, of little value and of no real concern to you. I am also surprised with some of the responses you received indicating the dealer was at fault and not you. Quite honestly, had you filed a complaint with the DMV and I was the DMV official reviewing the compalint I would have contacted the dealer and told them to give you back the money but they could take two years to do it. Likewise would have been my decision as a judge had you taken the matter to small claims court. |
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"RPhillips47" > wrote in message ... > "gerard.gold" wrote: > > >I walked in and got this check around three weeks ago, and a couple of weeks > >ago I was sure it had gone through (the name had a minor misspelling, and a > >two year old address was used). I guess a lot of folks who responded were > >right. I should have pushed harder sooner, not just before I planned to > >leave town. On the other hand, the deposit was for an ML (not a specific > >one), and at the time I told them I was not then interested, I was told they > >would have no problem selling their inventory. They (the ML's, not Smythe > >:-)) were pretty hot even then. > > I have followed your story from your first posting and have come to the > conclusion that money is, apparently, of little value and of no real concern to > you. I am also surprised with some of the responses you received indicating the > dealer was at fault and not you. Quite honestly, had you filed a complaint with > the DMV and I was the DMV official reviewing the compalint I would have > contacted the dealer and told them to give you back the money but they could > take two years to do it. Likewise would have been my decision as a judge had > you taken the matter to small claims court. Actually, in certain jurisdictions if you wait too long to claim the money it reverts to uncollected funds and there is a procedure that it gets transferred to the state treasury. ;-) The story reminded me of the movie Caddyshack, remember when Chevy Chase's girlfriend comes over and sees uncashed checks laying all over the place for tens of thousands of dollars. ;-) Ted |
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"RPhillips47" > wrote in message ... > "gerard.gold" wrote: > > >I walked in and got this check around three weeks ago, and a couple of weeks > >ago I was sure it had gone through (the name had a minor misspelling, and a > >two year old address was used). I guess a lot of folks who responded were > >right. I should have pushed harder sooner, not just before I planned to > >leave town. On the other hand, the deposit was for an ML (not a specific > >one), and at the time I told them I was not then interested, I was told they > >would have no problem selling their inventory. They (the ML's, not Smythe > >:-)) were pretty hot even then. > > I have followed your story from your first posting and have come to the > conclusion that money is, apparently, of little value and of no real concern to > you. I am also surprised with some of the responses you received indicating the > dealer was at fault and not you. Quite honestly, had you filed a complaint with > the DMV and I was the DMV official reviewing the compalint I would have > contacted the dealer and told them to give you back the money but they could > take two years to do it. Likewise would have been my decision as a judge had > you taken the matter to small claims court. Actually, in certain jurisdictions if you wait too long to claim the money it reverts to uncollected funds and there is a procedure that it gets transferred to the state treasury. ;-) The story reminded me of the movie Caddyshack, remember when Chevy Chase's girlfriend comes over and sees uncashed checks laying all over the place for tens of thousands of dollars. ;-) Ted |
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