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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by shotgunbettie, Apr 27, 2010.

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  1. shotgunbettie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2010
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    I paid this guy for white walls and to bag my car, he told me he was going to get the parts. Three weeks went by no work was done on my car, no parts and he wouldn't answer my calls. I was finally able to get my car that was left on a dirt road with my keys thrown on the floor board, THANKS! I got my ride but how can I get my money back? I'm sure i could try the court system but this guy is hard to find. Any suggestions?
     
  2. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
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    from Burton, MI

    'This guy' is an aweful funny name for someone.
     
  3. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
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    from Texas

    If you don't have anything but a handshake and a smile for a work contract I think you might not have anything.
     
  4. LANCE-SPEED
    Joined: Aug 10, 2006
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    This is why I do the work on my stuff myself, I dont trust anyone else. Theres the right way, the wrong way and my way?
     

  5. spinalremains
    Joined: Apr 3, 2010
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    maybe you should let ppl know who "this guy" is...so noone else gets screwed
     
  6. strawberry
    Joined: Sep 13, 2008
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    I think you got the shaft , might as well consider it a lesson learned, oh I think you can put a lein against his shop or house, if he has one..gotta go to court though,
     
  7. shotgunbettie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2010
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    His Name is Steve A.K.A Dirty Steve
     
  8. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
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    where is he at, do you have a last name and a phone number for him, pm it to me
     
  9. shotgunbettie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2010
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    from San Diego

    He no longer has a shop, he closed it down in Murrieta moved to OC then that shop was closed. From what I am finding out I'm not the only one he ripped off.
     
  10. junk yard kid
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    probably not, not my neck of the woods anyhow
     
  11. hot rod pro
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    from spring tx.

    send a BIG "friend" over to his place to "help" him decide to give your money back.:rolleyes:

    just make sure your "freind" is bigger than him.

    -danny
     
  12. hot rod pro
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    his name alone would cause me concern.

    -danny
     
  13. junk yard kid
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    hes got an add on craigslist.
     
  14. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
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    from Garage

    is he a HAMBer?

    if you dont have something in writing and signed..chances are your S.O.L.
     
  15. shotgunbettie
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    I'm going to try the big court tatic.
     
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  16. shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    Not a hamber, just negative post on here about him.

    Add on Craigslist???
     
  17. Von Rigg Fink
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    sorry 'bout your luck..
    hope this can be resolved
     
  18. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
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  19. Sue him in small claims. To serve him, just have a buddy he's never met answer one of his ads like they're going to buy whatever he has up for sale, and hand him the papers. If he doesn't show, you get a judgement against him. Probably only worth the paper it's written on but it will follow him around for a long time.
     
  20. shotgunbettie
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    Thanks for all the help guys! Much appreciated
     
  21. big creep
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    fucken tweeker! that suck, he needs his ass kicked big time, people like that give americans a bad name!
     
  22. shotgunbettie
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    I agree with you Big Creep! I bust my ass work 2 jobs to support my kids, I work way too hard to just give money away.
     
  23. spinalremains
    Joined: Apr 3, 2010
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    not sure what you can do about it, but keep spreading the word...everyone who reads this thread will be one less this a-hole can screw over.
     
  24. wildearp
    Joined: Oct 24, 2007
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    from tucson, az

    Too bad there is now an interweb paper trail. Lots of suitable solutions are no longer feasible.:D
     
  25. LIL.TIMMYUser Name
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
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    NO KIDDING! Thats one club i don't want to be a member. remember the good 'ol days, when you could dish out a few lumps without getting hauled into court:) "just a misunderstanding officer!"
     
  26. paid the guy upfront..............first mistake.
     
  27. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
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    49ratfink
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    from California

    I know a guy that has been screwing people over on thier cars for several years. good gig if you can get it and have no morals, since it is civil and not criminal and the cops could give a shit.

    get sued, go to court, get a judgement against you and don't pay, then screw the next guy.
     
  28. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    from Illinois

    "Dirty Steve". Exactly the guy I would give up my hard earned money to. Of course, he's got to be pretty legit....he has an ad on CL. I'll bet the other side of the story would be a popcorn read. Stu
     
  29. stromberg
    Joined: Mar 25, 2010
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    Hope your big "friend" finds this guy and thumps some refunds out of him.
     
  30. shotgunbettie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2010
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    shotgunbettie
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    from San Diego

    Yes Mr. Stu D Baker i am an idiot. One of those bad judgement calls I made. I should have done my research prior to giving him my car and money.
     
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