How would you handle this?
#1
How would you handle this?
I Like deer antlers. I have every rack from all of the bucks I've shot (38). I have 11 shoulder mounts and 6 at the taxidermists. Plural because my last buck went to a new guy. Here's the problem... a buddy of mine( so I thought), has mounted 8 of my bucks. A couple of years ago he lost his job and got divorced. At the time he had 2 of my heads and after the season I brought him 2 more plus a 150" 12 pt my other friend killed with his truck. That guy don't hunt but he wanted it mounted. Then I brought him another one from the next season. So this guy has 6 heads of mine and never finishs his work. He don't return my calls and now his number is not in service. Oh, I paid for 4 of them and the 12 pt also. 5 heads paid for in advance to try and help this guy out. He's doing ok, new job and still living there. I believe he's out partying a lot instead of taking care of bussiness. How would you handle this?
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Northeast Tennessee
Posts: 5,673
RE: How would you handle this?
go to his house and talk to him friendly, my taxidemist is dedicated and gets our mounts done quickly we took one to him in the middle of october one time and it was done by the end of december. He gets really into it and will work all night sometimes, and does an excellent job
#3
RE: How would you handle this?
Greg, watching your posts I think your alot like me, I know I'm sorry but personally, I'd be knocking on his door and have a man to man. What other way is there at this point until you get the law involved and then no one is a winner.
#5
RE: How would you handle this?
I know that Rob. I guess that the important thing is to get the antlers and capes back. I'll get them done somewhere else. The money partis a bit hard to swallow though. Over 1K.
#7
RE: How would you handle this?
Before going to court, I would talk to him and ask for the heads & capes, and the money back. Give him a chance to give it to you. If he says no, then it is small claims court time.
I know it sucks, but you obviously think more of him than he does of you.
God Bless
I know it sucks, but you obviously think more of him than he does of you.
God Bless
#8
RE: How would you handle this?
No, small claims doesn't suck. It's quite easy and it our system we believe in in this country. I would talk with him and ask for everything back. I wouldn't mention court to him, I would only insist on everything back. If he says no or misses the deadline, file the paper work. You can serve him or have the sheriff do it for a nominal fee. Once you win, there is were it gets harder. He has time to pay or not pay. If he chooses not to pay, you must go back to court and get another court order to get it from the bank, paycheck or other means. Check you local laws and see what the procedure is. Your county clerks are more then willing to explain the process to you.
The worst thing I had to deal with was my county court only excepts cash. Of all places,who would ever want to bounce a check?
The worst thing I had to deal with was my county court only excepts cash. Of all places,who would ever want to bounce a check?
#9
RE: How would you handle this?
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Oh, and RESPECT!
ORIGINAL: GregH
I Like deer antlers. I have every rack from all of the bucks I've shot (38).
I Like deer antlers. I have every rack from all of the bucks I've shot (38).
I would have a face to face
#10
RE: How would you handle this?
I won't give you advice because every time I'm in a situation simular to yours I wind up in the black bar hotel. Hope you get your racks back Greg, I would be steaming too.