Hello
 
I posted here 7/12/02 about how I had not received a gate or any response
from Caroyln Kinsey regarding my $70.00 check which cleared on June 7,
2002.
 
After that note appeared on the Ferret Mailing List I did get an email
from Carolyn Kinsey.  She claims that her shipping facility was destroyed
by the Hayman fire.  She also claimed that orders were being filled and
that if I did not want to wait another 6 weeks, that she would still need
the extra ten dollars I had paid for "quik ship" (which should have
gotten the gate to me no later than June 21st).
 
Since my need for the ferret gate has long since been taken care of - I
requested a refund of my money.  I requested this on July 12 in writing
in response to her email to me and in a voice mail to her.  It is now
July 21.  I have not heard back from Carolyn Kinsey nor have I received
the product (which I no longer want) or my refund.
 
It is business people like Carolyn Kinsey who ruin the market for all
small business people.  Since Carolyn Kinsey does not accept credit
cards - I was forced to send her a check which she has cashed and now I
have little to no recourse in getting my money back.  Unfortunately when
there are people like Carolyn Kinsey operating in this manner - it taints
all small businesses.  In the future - I probably will not buy anything
from a business that will not accept credit cards.  I realize this places
a burden on folks who are running businesses on the side to raise money
for their local shelters.  My problem is: I did not send her a shelter
donation.  I sent her money in exchange for goods which I have never
received.
 
My sentiments are unchanged.  I want to warn as many ferret owners as I
can about the unscrupulous business practices of Carolyn Kinsey and urge
you not to send money to this "business".
 
Geri Neemidge
Austin, TX
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3851]