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Old 06-23-2009, 06:22 PM
 
Location: Universal City, Texas
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did you demand a refund? demand being the keyword there. It sounds like the time for being nice has passed, so now it's time to tell them you want your money back. If they refuse, tell them your next move will be a legal one. That usually gets a quick resolution
After you make the demand, then tell the jerk that in addition to contacting BBB you will also contact the State Attorney General's office in Austin and you will also contact the local tv and radio stations. You will get the word out that he runs a poor business.

I had the same issue with a internet site that sold plants out of LA. He had a terrible record. After weeks of not getting through to him, and I tried to be nice, then I got mad and threatened him. He refunded my money but I will never use his business again.

 
Old 06-23-2009, 06:30 PM
 
Location: Universal City, Texas
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Is there anything to do in Uvalde???
I am probably out of luck here. We are camping in Uvalde 4th of July weekend for my daughter's softball tourney and I was hoping there was something to do. I checked the web and found three things .

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
John King Fisher is buried there and it is the hometown of one of the Vice Presidents under FDR, John Nance Garner. I think his home is open for display.

Back to King Fisher. He was an outlaw who became a deputy sheriff in Uvalde. He and Ben Thompson were killed in the Vaudeville Theatre, March 11, 1884. More on him: http://www.ccchaney.com/Damron/kingfisher.html In the 1950's the hiway department moved his grave for road construction. There was a glass plate on the casket over his face. They could see his face completely. He had so much alcohol in him that he was perfectly preserved. The people involved with the re-burial broke the glass and his face crumbled to ashes. It had been photographed by local newspaper. But I have never been able to find photograph, so this story may be just a legend.

Garner State Park is just north of Uvalde.

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Old 06-23-2009, 08:50 PM
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did you demand a refund? demand being the keyword there. It sounds like the time for being nice has passed, so now it's time to tell them you want your money back. If they refuse, tell them your next move will be a legal one. That usually gets a quick resolution
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After you make the demand, then tell the jerk that in addition to contacting BBB you will also contact the State Attorney General's office in Austin and you will also contact the local tv and radio stations. You will get the word out that he runs a poor business.

I had the same issue with a internet site that sold plants out of LA. He had a terrible record. After weeks of not getting through to him, and I tried to be nice, then I got mad and threatened him. He refunded my money but I will never use his business again.

I'd LOVE to...but I have NEVER been able to reach anyone in "authority". Just the wage-earning front desk folks. I suppose I could type a letter and send it registered...but again, there's no guarantee the owner will get it. She's NEVER in the store. I did find out that I can use the services at another location in town...but again, it's the principle of the matter now and their customer service sucks at this one store.
Good ideas with the AG though...and I am SO tempted to call them out here! Maybe my last few days in town since CD isn't popular where I'm going and I'd be banned for TOS violation!
 
Old 06-24-2009, 06:31 AM
 
Location: Smalltown, USA
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I'd LOVE to...but I have NEVER been able to reach anyone in "authority". Just the wage-earning front desk folks. I suppose I could type a letter and send it registered...but again, there's no guarantee the owner will get it. She's NEVER in the store. I did find out that I can use the services at another location in town...but again, it's the principle of the matter now and their customer service sucks at this one store.
Good ideas with the AG though...and I am SO tempted to call them out here! Maybe my last few days in town since CD isn't popular where I'm going and I'd be banned for TOS violation!
Threaten them with the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. That usually works.
http://www.texasbar.com/Content/Cont...ection_Act.htm
 
Old 06-24-2009, 06:34 AM
 
Location: Smalltown, USA
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John King Fisher is buried there and it is the hometown of one of the Vice Presidents under FDR, John Nance Garner. I think his home is open for display.

Back to King Fisher. He was an outlaw who became a deputy sheriff in Uvalde. He and Ben Thompson were killed in the Vaudeville Theatre, March 11, 1884. More on him: John King Fisher, Gunfighter/Lawman, Texas In the 1950's the hiway department moved his grave for road construction. There was a glass plate on the casket over his face. They could see his face completely. He had so much alcohol in him that he was perfectly preserved. The people involved with the re-burial broke the glass and his face crumbled to ashes. It had been photographed by local newspaper. But I have never been able to find photograph, so this story may be just a legend.

Garner State Park is just north of Uvalde.
Interesting story about King Fisher. Thanks!!!
I found info about John Nance Garner but his house is closed for renovation and the display is at the bank temporarily .

I think we are going to cancel our reservations anyway. I found a tourney bracket last night and it looks like we play on Wednesday and not again until Sunday or Tuesday (depending on win or lose). So I'm not gonna spend 4th of July weekend in Uvalde afterall. Watch out Medina Lake!!
 
Old 06-24-2009, 07:06 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Interesting story about King Fisher. Thanks!!!
I found info about John Nance Garner but his house is closed for renovation and the display is at the bank temporarily .

I think we are going to cancel our reservations anyway. I found a tourney bracket last night and it looks like we play on Wednesday and not again until Sunday or Tuesday (depending on win or lose). So I'm not gonna spend 4th of July weekend in Uvalde after all. Watch out Medina Lake!!
Guess where we will be!! To bad there is no waterHopefully we will find a way to launch either at the county park or maybe reds. A whole month at the lake and no water...
 
Old 06-24-2009, 07:13 AM
 
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Watch out for the alligator at Medina Lake...
 
Old 06-24-2009, 07:14 AM
 
Location: Smalltown, USA
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Guess where we will be!! To bad there is no waterHopefully we will find a way to launch either at the county park or maybe reds. A whole month at the lake and no water...
You're just launching a jet ski right? I would think that you could find somewhere at Liebolds to launch (even if not on the actual boat launch, do they have a boat launch ).

Are you going to launch and then keep the ski in the water while you are camped? Maybe we can help you out and put it in at TT. DM me if you are interested.
 
Old 06-24-2009, 07:15 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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I'd LOVE to...but I have NEVER been able to reach anyone in "authority". Just the wage-earning front desk folks. I suppose I could type a letter and send it registered...but again, there's no guarantee the owner will get it. She's NEVER in the store. I did find out that I can use the services at another location in town...but again, it's the principle of the matter now and their customer service sucks at this one store.
Good ideas with the AG though...and I am SO tempted to call them out here! Maybe my last few days in town since CD isn't popular where I'm going and I'd be banned for TOS violation!
Go to ww.sos.state.tx.us/ and find the registered agent and her address. It might cost a dollar. Send her a registered letter, return receipt.

If no satisfaction, small claims court.
 
Old 06-24-2009, 07:24 AM
 
Location: Smalltown, USA
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Watch out for the alligator at Medina Lake...
LMAO and the Chupacabra too:
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