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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 I always try research things before spending that kind of me. I too have learned some things the hard way.  |
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United States
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Thanks...no, I think her 'coin' days are over.
She did not 'seek this out' but was telephoned and ya know, sold the bill of goods. And she's a really trusting church-going gal.
We're actually trying to spare her the embarrassment.
And I have half a mind to call Westminster and give them a piece of what's left! ;)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well, look on the bright side h-bomb- at least your mom got a real, albeit overpriced, gold coin instead of something that was merely gold-plated  Edited by biokemist6
09/14/2006 1:19 pm
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
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I agree, Youre lucky it wasn't a fake, many people can take advantage of others.
TKC!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say hold onto it.
The above is correct. Thank goodness it wasn't a fake. So she might have over paid, and was duped in the process.
We have to move on from that and write it off as a bum rap.
Hold onto the coin and maybe it can be passed down to a grandchild?
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United States
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See if grandma can get some info on this outfit/guy and contact the attorney general of whatever state they're from. Make a few follow up calls and see if you can get anything done, stick with it and don't let up, they're counting on people getting fed up with red tape and runarounds. In the meantime I'd make sure grandma doesn't buy anything from anyone over the phone. These people tend to bleed whoever falls for their B.S. as much as they can and you can bet they'll be back trying to sell her something else. It may be a while before they're back but they aren't going to forget. Change her phone number and keep it unlisted if she can be talked into it. One of my grandparents had a similar problem a long time ago and my parents, aunts and uncles had a heckuva time getting rid of them. These S.O.B.s would come around about once a year and soak them for whatever they could and then disappear. It was a mess, these scumbags make S.G.S. seem respectable.
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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by TSOTL
See if grandma can get some info on this outfit/guy and contact the attorney general of whatever state they're from. Make a few follow up calls and see if you can get anything done, stick with it and don't let up, they're counting on people getting fed up with red tape and runarounds. In the meantime I'd make sure grandma doesn't buy anything from anyone over the phone. These people tend to bleed whoever falls for their B.S. as much as they can and you can bet they'll be back trying to sell her something else. It may be a while before they're back but they aren't going to forget. Change her phone number and keep it unlisted if she can be talked into it. One of my grandparents had a similar problem a long time ago and my parents, aunts and uncles had a heckuva time getting rid of them. These S.O.B.s would come around about once a year and soak them for whatever they could and then disappear. It was a mess, these scumbags make S.G.S. seem respectable.
The question I would pose as the AG is this: Did the company conduct buisness Illegally or was it Unethically/Immorally (is that even a word?) Edited by wrk4lvg
09/14/2006 9:04 pm
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New Member
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Agreed, but at the same time, isn't that aggregious?
To lie about the worth?
I believe we're talking 'fraud' here...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by h-bomb
Agreed, but at the same time, isn't that aggregious?
To lie about the worth?
I believe we're talking 'fraud' here...
I don't want to cut hairs. If you believe illegal activity has occured, by all means, GO AFTER them. Nobody should have to fall victim! |
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