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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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So I give my Harley to a reputable guy (won't mention his name) over a month ago to do about 8k of work. Not sure why I dropped it off so early but wanted to get it up there hoping the work would start as soon as possible. I knew he would be away in Daytona for a while. The bike is at his shop about 4 hours from me. I was to get sketches and paint samples last week and never received them. I have been calling the guy with no answers or return calls. He has my bike and 5k deposit. What do you think?
Am I screwed? Next steps?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I hope you have some kind paperwork about this. I would be on my way to where ever his shop is to PU my bike & money. I would not accept any excuse from him!!!! Good Luck.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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You need to take a 4 hour drive and get it figured out!
 
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Couldn't drive up there when I knew he wasn't at his shop. I had some local friends checking for me. The *** sent me an e-mail stating he filed bankruptcy. I am heading up in the morning to get my bike but I may loose my 5k deposit which really pisses me off. If I do, this as---le's name will be posted on every bike site I can get my hands on.
 
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Couldn't drive up there when I knew he wasn't at his shop. I had some local friends checking for me. The *** sent me an e-mail stating he filed bankruptcy. I am heading up in the morning to get my bike but I may loose my 5k deposit which really pisses me off. If I do, this as---le's name will be posted on every bike site I can get my hands on.
OH NO! Sounds like you got screwed out of $5K! Good Luck!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Picked the bike up today. Went to the court house while there to file charges against him.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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Man that sucks... turns out he wasn't reputable after all.
 
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Probably went to Daytona on your $5K!
 
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oh man...That really sucks...You will probably will not see that 5k...especially if he owes more to other creditors...You'll be the last in line.
 
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Now are you gonna mention names....Sounds like the guy had a nice $5000 vacation....
 
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