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Old 11-29-2016, 03:31 AM   #32
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Lightbulb Sadly, Courts Won't Get Your Money Back...

I like the idea of using a collection agency; sure, they take a big cut, but you'll get some satisfaction one way or the other.

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Originally Posted by garysanfran View Post
A very recognized name in the Lakes Region, at the time. Always the #1, highly recommended one in the area. They were a reliable company that my father used for years. His son took over the business after the original owner retired. He agreed to plumb an addition I was in the process of doing. Although no money changed hands, I chased this guy for many weeks to do the job we had agreed to. I finally gave up and hired someone else who did a great job. Many months later, while shopping, I ran in to the son...i.e. the "new" owner. He looked emaciated and his teeth were rotting terribly. Soon thereafter all the company's trucks were no longer seen in the area. The company was out-of-business.
Well, there's a clue where the money went!

I also agree with your other suggestion...to post his name. But I'd use his first name only. Might as well have other contractors with the same first name working on him.

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