Urgent & Important: Information Needed on the Closing of Closet Divas – Beneva & Webber, Sarasota (hair salon, real estate)

[ghtix]

Urgent & Important: If anyone has information on the closing of the Closet Divas Consignment on the corner of Beneva & Webber in Sarasota, please post a response for all to see. I had some items on consignment there, and when I tried to stop in today I discovered that the store was recently vacated – completely empty, no informative signs posted, nothing.

The pet shop next store said that many others who had items consigned were also inquiring – no one was given any notice, and there are many unhappy people.

Address: 3576 Webber Street. Their number (941-927-7467) is disconnected. Their website has been taken down. Their Facebook page as not been updated in a long time.

They also had a hair salon in the back of the store – the name on the card I have is Janelle (Master Stylist).

Any information appreciated - before I go to the authorities – on the store owner’s name address, current number, etc. etc. Thank you in advance for any information.

[bbronston]

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[Nancy in Nokomis]

The same type of thing happened to me many years ago - there were stores that would sell your items on Ebay for you - I left a few items there - had not heard from them to see if my items sold - went there - store was gone, number was disconnected - all the same - police took a report but nothing was ever done - never got my items back.

[maggiekate]

Originally Posted by ghtix

Urgent & Important: If anyone has information on the closing of the Closet Divas Consignment on the corner of Beneva & Webber in Sarasota, please post a response for all to see. I had some items on consignment there, and when I tried to stop in today I discovered that the store was recently vacated – completely empty, no informative signs posted, nothing.

The pet shop next store said that many others who had items consigned were also inquiring – no one was given any notice, and there are many unhappy people.

Address: 3576 Webber Street. Their number (941-927-7467) is disconnected. Their website has been taken down. Their Facebook page as not been updated in a long time.

They also had a hair salon in the back of the store – the name on the card I have is Janelle (Master Stylist).

Any information appreciated - before I go to the authorities – on the store owner’s name address, current number, etc. etc. Thank you in advance for any information.

you could try channel 8 on your side to see if they can help you-

[Old Gal]

Try contacting the real estate company who leases the space. They may be able to provide contact information although at this point I doubt you will see any money or your consigned items.

[ghtix]

Thanks all.

I have obtained her name, home address, and phone number. Would it be violating any forum rules if I posted them? I would be doing so in the public interest, so that anyone else who has been similarly scammed can follow up with this knowledge as they see fit.

If OK, I will post this information. Enlightenment appreciated.

[Picshooter]

I would want to know what the other side of the story is. Maybe, just maybe there is a reason. I am not excusing the persons actions, but it would be nice to hear the other side of the story. Then if she / he / them are truly bad, out them.

Originally Posted by ghtix

Thanks all.
I have obtained her name, home address, and phone number. Would it be violating any forum rules if I posted them? I would be doing so in the public interest, so that anyone else who has been similarly scammed can follow up with this knowledge as they see fit.

If OK, I will post this information. Enlightenment appreciated.

[ghtix]

Believe me - I'd like to hear the "other side" too - if there is one. I called & left voicemails, I emailed, I dialogued via FB messaging with her "friend" who said she would pass along our conversations - no return response, nothing. She has my number & email address. Nothing. I don't know what that tells you, but I know what it tells me. Again, I will post her name, address & phone number - in the public interest - if doing so does not violate any forum rules. Clarification on this appreciated.

[bbronston]

There is no "public interest" here. You said the store is closed so it's not like you are saving someone from making the mistake of using her business. I posts the link to her business registration which gives her name and address so anyone who is interested can look. My advice, since you asked, is to send a demand letter (google it for examples) by US Mail, proof of delivery, return receipt requested. If you hear nothing, go to small claims.

[DCSjersey]

I would assume that the police will advise you that this is a civil matter.