Estates by David

This problem is being addressed and I am working my lawyer and financial agency to resolve this problem?

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Revdex.com:
At this time, I have not been contacted by Estates by David regarding complaint ID...

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Regards,
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First, David was correct in that a friend came and traded baskets.  When I told David this, I was informed that I had broken our contract and they were going to cancel.  I did plead (after the basket was returned), and they agreed to go on with the tag sale, and I have to admit I was very grateful.  No prices were changed, and the place was staged exactly as he had staged it.  I went by his pictures methodically to make sure we had not messed up his work.We NEVER discussed (and I do see he did not include this in his contract) that we would split the proceeds 50/50 if it did not garner a certain amount.  It was always 35/65.  The sale was a disappointment, but you never know what will sell, and a few of my "big ticket" items did not sell.  I am still not sure what any of this has to do WITH HIS CONTRACT STATING THAT HE WOULD PAY WITHIN 3 WEEKS .  That would have been Aug. 29, and I have been hearing over and over that the check would be issued next week, or that I should have it Monday.  This is Thursday, and I still have no check from this individual.No, I am NOT happy that I feel I have been swindled, but I have learned you cannot trust people, and get it in writing.  The percentages are not in his contract, and I have no leg to stand on there, so this person has managed to utilize my money for an extra  month, and also keep an extra $300 for himself.

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
[redacted] response is nothing I haven't already heard from him and/or his wife on multiple occasions. My most recent conversation with [redacted] was at least two maybe three months ago, in which he stated that he would send me a check in the mail. Both my sister and I were involved with selling my mother's estate which is why he indicated that he didn't know to whom he should write the check. I clarified to whom the check should be made at that time. Since then, I have discovered that his consignment shop is closed and the phone number to that location is not in service. I have received no correspondence from him whatsoever. An email sent to both [redacted] and his wife has gone unanswered. [redacted] continues to conduct estate sales in the area. He apparently has time to do that, but cannot find the time to settle my account with me. I am led to conclude that [redacted] really doesn't know what was sold and how much he owes me. This is my mother's estate and I am obligated to collect what money is due her. I am willing to settle this for $125. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of diligence that [redacted] has demonstrated regarding this matter. These items were sold one year ago. [redacted] has had more than adequate time to settle this account. I am not unsympathetic to his cancer experience as I have been going through one myself. As I mentioned earlier, Estates by [redacted] continues to conduct sales in the area. Clearly he has not considered settling my account a priority. I have exhibited an abundance of patience in this matter as this has been ongoing for a year. I'm out of patience, and I just want this to come to a resolution.
Regards,
[redacted]

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my...

complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
[Provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.] We have heard nothing from [redacted] or his lawyer concerning this issue. The issue has not been addressed and we are proceeding with the Commonwealths Attorney to bring criminal charges against [redacted]. This man is dishonest and no one should do business with him.
Regards,
[redacted]

Review: I hired Estates by David to conduct an estate sale for my mother's property in June of 2014. Some items did not sell on the day of the sale, so [redacted] took these items to his shop to sell on consignment. These items sold months ago, and he still has not issued me a check for the sale of these items. I have had phone conversations with both [redacted] and his wife [redacted] and my most recent email has gone unanswered. His business phone is now "out of service" so the number I provided for you to contact him is [redacted] cell phone number.Desired Settlement: I chose "refund" from the drop down box because what I want is the money they owe me for the items sold in [redacted] shop.

Business

Response:

Thank you for your email! I am in the process of working thru to pay this customer. I have been slow settling because the client had two names registered for thing on consignment and it has taken a while to go them the records to determine what is owed the client. Also, because old cancer recently, I have been unable to work on a regular basis. But I do plan on getting this client paid soon!

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

[redacted] response is nothing I haven't already heard from him and/or his wife on multiple occasions. My most recent conversation with [redacted] was at least two maybe three months ago, in which he stated that he would send me a check in the mail. Both my sister and I were involved with selling my mother's estate which is why he indicated that he didn't know to whom he should write the check. I clarified to whom the check should be made at that time. Since then, I have discovered that his consignment shop is closed and the phone number to that location is not in service. I have received no correspondence from him whatsoever. An email sent to both [redacted] and his wife has gone unanswered. [redacted] continues to conduct estate sales in the area. He apparently has time to do that, but cannot find the time to settle my account with me. I am led to conclude that [redacted] really doesn't know what was sold and how much he owes me. This is my mother's estate and I am obligated to collect what money is due her. I am willing to settle this for $125. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of diligence that [redacted] has demonstrated regarding this matter. These items were sold one year ago. [redacted] has had more than adequate time to settle this account. I am not unsympathetic to his cancer experience as I have been going through one myself. As I mentioned earlier, Estates by [redacted] continues to conduct sales in the area. Clearly he has not considered settling my account a priority. I have exhibited an abundance of patience in this matter as this has been ongoing for a year. I'm out of patience, and I just want this to come to a resolution.

Regards,

Review: This "business" conducted a tag sale in early August, and the contract stated payment would be received by Aug. 29. It is now Sept. 30, and I have been hearing for weeks "next week", "not this week" and finally, the check was in the mail and I should receive it "Monday". It is now Wednesday, and now I should received it Thursday.Desired Settlement: I would like to receive proceeds from selling MY ITEMS.

Business

Response:

This email is in response to complaint #[redacted]. The clients total sale was $2310 less the cost of the ad,$60, and our commission. The client was told that if her sale was over $3000 our commission would be 35%, but if below $3000 Our commission would be 50%. Because her sale was under the $3000 amount, her check sent was $1095. We knew that her sale would not bring the $3000 amount. The balance she is asking for is the difference between her check amount $1095 she received today, and $1441, what she would have gotten at 65%.

Review: Estates by David owned a consignment store in Hanover. The store closed in January 2015! A number of my consigned items were sold in the store from July 2014 to January 1015. I have made numerous attempts by phone, emails and/or written letters to collect payment. In addition, the list of my sold items was provided to Mr. [redacted] by email to help resolve the matter To date, I have not received payment for any of these items. Through email, [redacted] the owner, assured me that payment would be sent promptly. Unfortunately, he has not followed through on this statement or contractual agreement.

Thank you for your help and support to resolve the matterDesired Settlement: Payment for items sold at Consignments [redacted]" Chamberlayne Ave. Mechanicsville, Va.

July 2014 through January 15.. Estimated value when items were brought to the store- $415.00

Consumer

Response:

[A default letter is provided here which indicates that the business has not responded to you directly. If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

At this time, I have not been contacted by Estates by David regarding complaint ID [redacted].

Regards,

Review: I hired Estates by David to organize and conduct the sale of my house hold goods, an 1800 square foot house worth of furniture and house hold goods. They advertised and conducted the sale on 7-9 NOV; the house was cleared of all items. As of 17 JAN I have not received the proceeds of the sale or any information as to the amount of money collected by the sale. I have been assured by [redacted] and his son-in-law [redacted] that "the check an invoice are in the mail" but nothing has arrived.Desired Settlement: I desire the completion of our contract: namely a sales summary, invoice of other services provided (such as having non-sold items removed from the house and other items taken to providers consignment shop, and payment of proceeds from the sale.

Consumer

Response:

[A default letter is provided here which indicates that the business has not responded to you directly. If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

At this time, I have not been contacted by Estates by David regarding complaint ID[redacted].

Regards,

Review: This business conducted an estate sale at our former residence [redacted]) Oct. 22, 23, and 24, 2015, and has failed to give monies to my wife an I collected on our behalf. After repeated attempts at dialogue he now refuses to accept calls, respond to either voice mail or email. By his calculation he collected more than $11,000.00 during the sale and was supposed to provide a summary of the sales and a check for 65% of the proceeds to us within 3 weeks. He has done neither and now refuses our calls. This is outrageous and may constitute a criminal act. I am reporting this so no one else may fall victim to [redacted]. We are aware of at least three additional estate sale conducted by Mr. [redacted] since our sale, the latest of which was on January 3, 2016 in Tappanock, Va. In addition he has scheduled another sale in Chesterfield on January 15-16, 2016.

[redacted]Desired Settlement: We want our money and the Revdex.com needs to alert others of this man's modus operandi.

Business

Response:

This problem is being addressed and I am working my lawyer and financial agency to resolve this problem?

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

[Provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.] We have heard nothing from [redacted] or his lawyer concerning this issue. The issue has not been addressed and we are proceeding with the Commonwealths Attorney to bring criminal charges against [redacted]. This man is dishonest and no one should do business with him.

Regards,

Business

Response:

I am responding to this complaint and am aware of the problem. I indicated to this client the problem I am having with the finances of my company. I suffered cancer in 2014 and into 2015, and currently still being treated for cancer. I am doing better but my business suffered the past two years as a results of my not being able to be as involved in my business mentally or physically as I had been for 35 years. It is truly my fault for the problem as I just was trying to carry on as usual. I am currently working with advisors to deter end how to correct the problem of paying back this client and others. I am accomplishing it at small bits at a time. I just recently, as of Yesterday, send a letter out stating my intentions.Thanks for allowing me to give you my feedback.[redacted]

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

[redacted] is truly a con artist. He has not communicated with either us or our attorney. Other than haviving survived cancer he did not say anything about a struggling business when we employed him. The fact is that he collected over $11,000.00 on our behalf and essentially embezzled it. This constitutes a criminal act which we intent to pursue vigorously. He should not be permitted to conduct any estate sales ever again. When you collect money on behalf of someone else,no matter your financial situation, you are not entitled to keep that money, period!!

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Regards,

Review: Failure to pay proceeds and return keys after conducting an estate sale at my mothers home. We had a signed contract and payment was supposed to be within 3 weeks of the sale and we are approaching 2 months from the sale date. I have been in contact with Estates by David numerous times only to receive one excuse after another for non payment.Desired Settlement: I just want all the proceeds from the estate sale held at my mothers so I can resolve her estate. I also need an accounting for items sold and the 2 sets of keys he is holding.

Business

Response:

I received a letter of complaint from a client we have been working with regarding the settlement of an Estate Sale we conducted for the family. This sale was handled in two stages and were conducted in Late July and into early August and a second sale was conducted at the same location and for the same family on August 21. Due to us conducting two sales for this client, we combined the two sales into one summary and settlement check, which the client receiver the very day she filed this claim, September 22. We reserve the right to settle with a client in a three to four week time frame to give all transactions a chance to clear the various banks from the various locations in Virginia and surrounding states. We honor all major credit cards, cash, and personal checks at our sales. We do experience from time to time a returned check, so that is why we have the time frame for settlement. This doesn't happen often, but when it does our company deals directly with the customer taking the client completely out of the loop.This client was asking that we deliver her check and her two sets of house keys to her home, which she was away from on an out of town trip, and leave these items between the front storm door and main door to her home. This was not something our accountant wanted us to do. I email our client and told here the risk of leaving the check and keys at her home unattended and that the check and keys would be mailed to her home. The client received the check and the keys on September 22.I hope this explains our side of the situation! Estates By David has been in operation for 35 years and our family takes pride in being honest and customer friendly with our clients! We strive to make our clients Happy!David

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the offer and/or response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

I did receive a check and my house keys from David as stated. The second sale was a one day sale with minimal receipts. In this day and time it does not take 3-4 weeks for a check to clear. The only way I was able to get any response was to threaten contacting you. I did ask that he leave the statements and keys in my door and was prepared to have some one pick up. I was promised a statement regarding the larger items sold for estate as these documents will be required by the commissioner of accounts for the City of Richmond. I have been advised by my accountant to request these documents by certified mail and have done so. Thank you for your assistance in advance.

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Regards,