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hustlervibes · 08-05-2007, 08:00 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm looking for advice on what to do.

Here's the story: I ordered a set of Bride Stradia seats back in October of 2006 (10/16/06) and a set of rails to go along with it for a grand total of $3,853.70 (tax included) and put down a deposit of $1700 of my debit card. Now as we all know it's early August of 2007 and approaching 1 year without my seats. I was quoted that they'd be here in about 2-3 months time. I said ok, and time went on they kept giving me the same BS excuse that it was on the container on it's way over here. I got fed up of course and demanded my money back repeatedly or get a set of coilovers instead for my money that has been dumped into their shop. I have tried going to see them in person but they always seem to be closed now and just today I called their number (818 998-0015) and got a message saying the number has been temporarily disconnected. I'm worried the shop has shut down and I've been F***'d out of $1700!!

What should I do??

SexPanda · 08-05-2007, 08:03 PM

who'd you buy them from?

reflexdb · 08-05-2007, 08:04 PM

That sounds like a really long time to wait. I would try calling the Better Business Bureau to see what they suggest. Why would you wait a year before doing anything?

hustlervibes · 08-05-2007, 08:06 PM

I bought them from a company called OHC out in Northridge CA.

I tired getting something done between us so I wouldn't have to go through as hassle of getting a lawyer or anything but I've gotten nowhere obviously.

If they did go out of business am I totally screwed?

StaticX27 · 08-05-2007, 08:09 PM

Contact yourself a lawyer, show em receipts, the bank statement containing your payment, etc. Lawyer should be able to find out everything about them and start issuing them literature saying they need to show up in court.

Most of the time, just the lawyer sending the owner of the shop a letter on nice legislature stating he's a lawyer is enough to at least get some kind of reaction out of them.

eastcoastS14 · 08-05-2007, 08:20 PM

ur info says ur from northridge...so if the shop is in northridge too why dont you just go and see for yourself if its shut down and ask for your cash back in person....if they give you a hard time then get a lawyer.....or you may be able to take them to small claims court for an amount like that in which case you wouldnt even need a lawyer...you appear before a judge....judge judy scenario basically

chibo · 08-05-2007, 08:37 PM

1. Lawyer to figure out what to say to the bank/police and plan your method of attack.
2. Talk to your credit card company.
3. Talk to the police.

CKAMC · 08-05-2007, 08:40 PM

Where they ever on this list?
http://tees-usa.com/dealers.html

Farzam · 08-05-2007, 09:01 PM

You waited a year....wow.

And almost $4k for some seats...wow.

NervGS · 08-06-2007, 12:16 AM

Wow.

They're literally right next door to me.

They've been in business for years (12+), never really heard anything good about them though. It's changed hands couple of times from what I know.

-glenn

A Spec Products · 08-06-2007, 12:29 AM

Yeah OHC has been around for a while

No personal experience with them

But around 6 months I think you should've been concerned

Sometimes special orders take a while, but this is why you always buy through authorized distributors (see the link that was posted above...Tees USA = Bride USA)

Good luck!

CKAMC · 08-06-2007, 02:43 AM

Going thru an authorized dealer usually = less BS and a greater chance that the dealer has a good rep within the industry.

hustlervibes · 08-06-2007, 02:56 AM

Yeah, i've learned this the hard way. But there's nothing I can do about it now except to get my money back.

I do have a few problems though. I don't have that bank account anymore nor do I have bank statements. I still have the debit card I used and reciepts from their shop. And still no real way of contacting them. I will try to get a lawyer sometime this week if I don't have any luck talking to them.

Just a hypothetical question. What if they were to change ownership again... Is the new owner responsible for my loss or am I still screwed?

johngriff · 08-06-2007, 03:08 AM

If the business was a private party/DBA the previous owner may be responsible.

If the new owner purchased the DBA under contract to assume all debts, then he is now responsible.

If the business is an S or C corp or an LLC, then it in itself is its own entity which still owes you money. No matter from whom's hands it has changed, it is out of that entities accounts that exists liability.

08-05-2007, 08:00 PM	#1
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 35 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$1700 Mia... I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm looking for advice on what to do. Here's the story: I ordered a set of Bride Stradia seats back in October of 2006 (10/16/06) and a set of rails to go along with it for a grand total of $3,853.70 (tax included) and put down a deposit of $1700 of my debit card. Now as we all know it's early August of 2007 and approaching 1 year without my seats. I was quoted that they'd be here in about 2-3 months time. I said ok, and time went on they kept giving me the same BS excuse that it was on the container on it's way over here. I got fed up of course and demanded my money back repeatedly or get a set of coilovers instead for my money that has been dumped into their shop. I have tried going to see them in person but they always seem to be closed now and just today I called their number (818 998-0015) and got a message saying the number has been temporarily disconnected. I'm worried the shop has shut down and I've been F***'d out of $1700!! What should I do??

08-05-2007, 08:03 PM	#2
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08-05-2007, 08:04 PM	#3
reflexdb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, CO Age: 39 Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	That sounds like a really long time to wait. I would try calling the Better Business Bureau to see what they suggest. Why would you wait a year before doing anything? __________________

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08-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#8
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 37 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where they ever on this list? http://tees-usa.com/dealers.html __________________

08-05-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 35 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought them from a company called OHC out in Northridge CA. I tired getting something done between us so I wouldn't have to go through as hassle of getting a lawyer or anything but I've gotten nowhere obviously. If they did go out of business am I totally screwed?

08-05-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
StaticX27 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rowland heights, CA Age: 40 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Contact yourself a lawyer, show em receipts, the bank statement containing your payment, etc. Lawyer should be able to find out everything about them and start issuing them literature saying they need to show up in court. Most of the time, just the lawyer sending the owner of the shop a letter on nice legislature stating he's a lawyer is enough to at least get some kind of reaction out of them.

08-05-2007, 08:20 PM	#6
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ur info says ur from northridge...so if the shop is in northridge too why dont you just go and see for yourself if its shut down and ask for your cash back in person....if they give you a hard time then get a lawyer.....or you may be able to take them to small claims court for an amount like that in which case you wouldnt even need a lawyer...you appear before a judge....judge judy scenario basically

08-05-2007, 09:01 PM	#9
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles / Raleigh, NC Age: 33 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You waited a year....wow. And almost $4k for some seats...wow. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ███████████████]

08-06-2007, 12:16 AM	#10
NervGS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California. Age: 42 Posts: 500 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wow. They're literally right next door to me. They've been in business for years (12+), never really heard anything good about them though. It's changed hands couple of times from what I know. -glenn

08-06-2007, 12:29 AM	#11
A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Yeah OHC has been around for a while No personal experience with them But around 6 months I think you should've been concerned Sometimes special orders take a while, but this is why you always buy through authorized distributors (see the link that was posted above...Tees USA = Bride USA) Good luck! __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

08-06-2007, 02:43 AM	#12
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 37 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Going thru an authorized dealer usually = less BS and a greater chance that the dealer has a good rep within the industry. __________________

08-06-2007, 02:56 AM	#13
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 35 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, i've learned this the hard way. But there's nothing I can do about it now except to get my money back. I do have a few problems though. I don't have that bank account anymore nor do I have bank statements. I still have the debit card I used and reciepts from their shop. And still no real way of contacting them. I will try to get a lawyer sometime this week if I don't have any luck talking to them. Just a hypothetical question. What if they were to change ownership again... Is the new owner responsible for my loss or am I still screwed?

08-06-2007, 03:08 AM	#14
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If the business was a private party/DBA the previous owner may be responsible. If the new owner purchased the DBA under contract to assume all debts, then he is now responsible. If the business is an S or C corp or an LLC, then it in itself is its own entity which still owes you money. No matter from whom's hands it has changed, it is out of that entities accounts that exists liability. __________________ [email protected]