| Author | Message | ||
     Mike_bolts |
#$^%@! In October made a little extra money and my wife decided to buy a drum set and electric guitar for the kids' Christmas. We spent over $400 and never got our stuff! We cannot get a response from Melanie Wahl, the woman who runs the business and I'm beginning to think that we've been had! Do not do business with... DOE A DEER INSTRUMENTS & TOYS 112 Anderson Ferry Road #103 Cincinnati, OH 45238-5952 They are also on the net at www.doe-a-dear.net I can't believe we are out $400.00. Money is just not growing on trees this year and we where hoping to give the little guys something really cool. | ||
| Tramp |
what mode of payment did you use? did you call the company? if you have a cancelled check or a postal MO receipt, or a credit card statement, you should be able to find restitution. have you called them? call them, and/or ask a lawyer to assits, if you have any lawyer firends who wouldn't be adverse to having a quick letter typed up and sent to doe-a-deer. See if court has some insider connections at doe-a-deer.....  | ||
| Loki |
Lodge a complaint with the local(thier) BBB. | ||
| Blake |
Report the theft to their local law enforcement agency. Still plenty of time to get things worked out. You never really know what might have happened, death, tragedy in the family, fire, flood, any number of reasons why you might have trouble contacting the folks. A phone call and earnest tenacious yet professional approach might yet pay off. | ||
| Mike_bolts |
Thanks guys, the payment was made through Paypal and we have asked them to intervene with no results so far. I will take Blake's suggestion and report them to the Cincinatti PD, they have had enough time to respond and I'm done being nice. They also have similar complaints at the BBB so they are just a bunch of scum bags ripping off parents who try to do something nice for their kids. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Seems you are not the only one who had a problem http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff146601.htm | ||
| Cataract2 |
Thanks for that site Johnny. Been looking for something like this for some time now. | ||
| Brad_buell |
What method of payment did you use at PayPal? If you used a credit card with PayPal, then you can still dispute the charge with your credit card company.... | ||
| 2k4xb12 |
BBB report: Local Phone Number: (513)460-1026 Membership Status: NO TOB Classification: Internet Shopping Services Web Site URL(s): http://www.doe-a-deer.net The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources. Customer Experience This firm first came to our attention in July 2004. The Bureau has sent two requests for basic information to this company but, as of today, has received no reply. Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to an unanswered complaint or complaints. When evaluating complaint information, please consider the company's size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the company may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the company handled them. Closed Complaints Number of complaints processed by the BBB since the firm's BBB file was opened in July of 2004: 9 Number of complaints processed by the BBB in last 12 months: 7 Complaints Concerned Sales Issues: 1 Outcome of the complaint - Company did not respond: 1 Delivery Issues: 5 Outcome of all complaints - Resolved: 1; Company did not respond: 4 Refund or Exchange Issues: 2 Outcome of all complaints - Company did not respond: 2 Customer Service Issues: 1 Outcome of the complaint - Company did not respond: 1 (Message edited by 2k4xb12 on December 04, 2005) | ||
| Garp |
Domain Registration Info: Domain Name.......... doe-a-deer.net Creation Date........ 2003-04-01 Registration Date.... 2003-04-01 Expiry Date.......... 2007-04-01 Organisation Name.... Doe-a-deer Organisation Address. 2091 Lakelyn Court Organisation Address. Organisation Address. Crescent Springs Organisation Address. 41017 Organisation Address. KY Organisation Address. UNITED STATES Admin Name........... Melanie Wahl Admin Address........ 2091 Lakelyn Court Admin Address........ Admin Address........ Crescent Springs Admin Address........ 41017 Admin Address........ KY Admin Address........ UNITED STATES Admin Email.......... wahlswatchrepair@earthlink.net Admin Phone.......... +1.8594261389 Admin Fax............ | ||
| Tripp |
hey mike, sorry to hear of your misfortune, if you still plan on buying musical instruments for the kids, my dad owns a music store and gets me anything i want for cost so if you like i can get you some cost pricing for the stuff you need. i hope you do get your money back anyways. | ||
| Krassh |
Web site is down. If you used a credit card through Paypal and not a direct deduction through your checking account then you can file a claim through your bank. | ||
| Mike_bolts |
Hi everyone, Thanks for your concern and assistance. We have been asked to contact the FBI since they have a division that handles things like this and because it happened across state lines. I am contacting Ms. Wahl again today informing her that the feds are interested in her. Paypal is investigating and we should hear from them this week. If all of this does not work out, I will hire a PI to pay her a visit. No one steals from me and gets away with it, especially if it has something to do with the kids. Tripp, many thanks for your offer. | ||
| Blake |
Pretty sure the Feds trump any PI you might find. Stick to the high road.  | ||
| Knotrider |
It sucks that scum like that is out there. However, once you get your $400.00 back thank that scumbag for not letting you get the kids a guitar and of all things...a drum set! |
