Cheropair
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- Location
- Kansas City
Story-
Ran across an ad in the local Thrifty Nickel for a Cherokee trans and motor. Lot of tornado damage around here, looking for grey interior and A/C set-up. Turns out the ad was from a local yard,(Mace Auto Salvage 3801 Burlington, Kansas City, MO) still had the body only for $100. Took a look at it (in a cold rain), and it had all of the parts that I wanted. Was sitting up in the yard, level, looked to have both axles (didn't check to see if anything was behind the wheels).
Called the phone number on the sign(same as in the ad 816.728.1272) the following Monday, said I wanted the Cherokee, wanted to make sure that it had both axles, that I was going to tow dolly the thing home, and would they please get it out of the line so that it would be ready for p/u.
Went to p/u on Tuesday, Wes(Owner? Don't know last name), was the same one that I had been talking to all along (small operation) and had met at the yard went I had originally gone to look at the Jeep. Front axle was missing, no way to dolly - wasted $50 on tow dolly rental. He said he was sorry, that his guy with a roll back was out right now, but that he normally charges $40 to deliver a wreck, and because of the confusion, he would split the cost with me. I paid Wes $120 cash, he gave me a receipt, got directions to my home, and said it would be there after lunch. So far, so good, or so I thought. Turned in the tow dolly, paid money, went home to await arrival of the Cherokee.
Waited until 3pm, still no Jeep, called Wes to check, he said since the employee lives in Kansas City, KS (same as me), he was going to drop the Jeep off on the way home. Makes sense, just wish he had called to inform me....10pm, went to bed w/ no Jeep.
Called Wed. AM, was told that the guy forgot to get the Jeep, would drop off ASAP, was put on hold, never came back. Tried to call back 10 min later, did not answer. Called again afternoon, said be there that evening.
Thursday AM, called, still no Jeep, put me on hold to check on status, never picked back up. Tried to call back, would not answer, left message on voice mail that I wanted the Cherokee delivered that evening, or that I would be at his place of business Friday to get my refund.
Went to get my money back this AM, Wes totally ignored me. Finally got to the point that he had to answer my questions about the money and/or Jeep (still on lot, never been moved), I explained that I wanted my money back, and that when he delivered I would give his driver the money. During this conversation, we had walked toward his car. He would not give me an answer, and I held the door open until he responded. He was seated in the car (mid 90's Taurus, MO tag, 330 SKA), pulled the door forcibly closed, and screamed "I got ya!" and he sped off.
Question is, short of physically beating the money out of him (keeps a wad in his left front pocket, he's left handed), what are my options. Suspect the local PD (KCMO) would tell me to shove off.....
Things I have learned over the 'net, AT&T cell phone(cannot learn who's), leased property(at least he is not the owner), does not appear to have proper Occupation/Business license, any help would be appreciated......
Cheropair
Ran across an ad in the local Thrifty Nickel for a Cherokee trans and motor. Lot of tornado damage around here, looking for grey interior and A/C set-up. Turns out the ad was from a local yard,(Mace Auto Salvage 3801 Burlington, Kansas City, MO) still had the body only for $100. Took a look at it (in a cold rain), and it had all of the parts that I wanted. Was sitting up in the yard, level, looked to have both axles (didn't check to see if anything was behind the wheels).
Called the phone number on the sign(same as in the ad 816.728.1272) the following Monday, said I wanted the Cherokee, wanted to make sure that it had both axles, that I was going to tow dolly the thing home, and would they please get it out of the line so that it would be ready for p/u.
Went to p/u on Tuesday, Wes(Owner? Don't know last name), was the same one that I had been talking to all along (small operation) and had met at the yard went I had originally gone to look at the Jeep. Front axle was missing, no way to dolly - wasted $50 on tow dolly rental. He said he was sorry, that his guy with a roll back was out right now, but that he normally charges $40 to deliver a wreck, and because of the confusion, he would split the cost with me. I paid Wes $120 cash, he gave me a receipt, got directions to my home, and said it would be there after lunch. So far, so good, or so I thought. Turned in the tow dolly, paid money, went home to await arrival of the Cherokee.
Waited until 3pm, still no Jeep, called Wes to check, he said since the employee lives in Kansas City, KS (same as me), he was going to drop the Jeep off on the way home. Makes sense, just wish he had called to inform me....10pm, went to bed w/ no Jeep.
Called Wed. AM, was told that the guy forgot to get the Jeep, would drop off ASAP, was put on hold, never came back. Tried to call back 10 min later, did not answer. Called again afternoon, said be there that evening.
Thursday AM, called, still no Jeep, put me on hold to check on status, never picked back up. Tried to call back, would not answer, left message on voice mail that I wanted the Cherokee delivered that evening, or that I would be at his place of business Friday to get my refund.
Went to get my money back this AM, Wes totally ignored me. Finally got to the point that he had to answer my questions about the money and/or Jeep (still on lot, never been moved), I explained that I wanted my money back, and that when he delivered I would give his driver the money. During this conversation, we had walked toward his car. He would not give me an answer, and I held the door open until he responded. He was seated in the car (mid 90's Taurus, MO tag, 330 SKA), pulled the door forcibly closed, and screamed "I got ya!" and he sped off.
Question is, short of physically beating the money out of him (keeps a wad in his left front pocket, he's left handed), what are my options. Suspect the local PD (KCMO) would tell me to shove off.....
Things I have learned over the 'net, AT&T cell phone(cannot learn who's), leased property(at least he is not the owner), does not appear to have proper Occupation/Business license, any help would be appreciated......
Cheropair
