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re: Getting deposit back from outfitter

Posted on 1/11/25 at 11:02 am to
Posted by FutureMikeVIII
Houston
Member since Sep 2011
1423 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 11:02 am to
quote:

I read it as the opposite. Guide called him to say he would need to reschedule, but OP can’t do the dates he’s wanting to reschedule for.


This would make the most sense. The more I read the OP, the more confused I get. He clearly has never heard of dangling modifiers.
Posted by Semper Gumby
Member since Dec 2021
538 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 11:52 am to
He called to reschedule to dates that would be bow hunt only for the deer portion. We've never bow hunted, so that would not have worked for us. Ghosted for two weeks now. I would offer a Sonic meetup, but he won't answer.
This post was edited on 1/11/25 at 11:56 am
Posted by Screaming Viking
Member since Jul 2013
5275 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 12:40 pm to
quote:

I would offer a Sonic meetup, but he won't answer.


Not sure how far off a drive it is for you, but I would drive a long way for $3100. If going to find him is not an option, hire a local attorney. If you are hiring an attorney, let the social media beatings begin.

$.02.
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10784 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 12:59 pm to
quote:

He called to reschedule to dates that would be bow hunt only for the deer portion. We've never bow hunted, so that would not have worked for us.


quote:

Semper Gumby


Not very flexible now are you, lol?

Seriously, that is shite situation he is pulling. I would probably drive a ways to a Sonic for that kind of cash.

You also have to be a Devil with that screen name and probably the wrong individual to pull this kind of crap on.
Posted by iwantacooler
Member since Aug 2017
2494 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

What would you do in this situation?


I'm not sure what the appropriate amount of time is before turning loose the dogs of war, but I've seen the OT do good work.
Posted by LeeeroyJenkins
Member since Aug 2024
852 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 1:05 pm to
Section 5-36-104 - Theft of services

(3) Class D felony if the value of the service is five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less but more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or

Call the Arkansas State Police or Sheriff’s Department in county you sent payment to.

Posted by Semper Gumby
Member since Dec 2021
538 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 2:05 pm to
quote:

You also have to be a Devil with that screen name


Teufel Hunden indeed.

In a different time of my life, arse whipping would be my primary choice. Our soft society no longer allows for such a proper remedy. I think the criminal theft of services route may be my first legal path, then I'll try the civil route. Thanks gents.
Posted by chrome1007
Toledo Bend
Member since Dec 2023
537 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 5:40 pm to
Report him to the Better Business Bureau. Let social media know about him. Get an attorney to write a letter to him.
I had the same situation happen several times. Fortunately the outfitters were reasonable business people and we rescheduled or they sent me my deposit back.
Good luck
Posted by Theduckhunter
South Louisiana
Member since May 2022
1146 posts
Posted on 1/11/25 at 5:50 pm to
Do you have any of the communication in text? It might be difficult to prove if it was all just over the phone.

Hopefully he’s just busy and will get back to you. Obviously he struggles to handle his business if he had to reschedule your dates…
Posted by MrWhipple
West of the Mississippi
Member since Jun 2016
996 posts
Posted on 1/12/25 at 8:13 am to
quote:

He called to reschedule to dates that would be bow hunt only for the deer portion. We've never bow hunted, so that would not have worked for us.


If he initiated the date change to bow hunting days; then it sounds like you got BBD’d (bigger and better deal). He had bigger clients wanting that date.

Make some noise with some of his clients. Look for Insta account that tag the outfitter in their pics and start asking those people if they have heard from the outfitter. That should shake out the outfitter.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
58991 posts
Posted on 1/12/25 at 8:26 am to
quote:

Hire a local attorney and get your money back.
leave him a message that this experience will hit social media. If no response in 48 hours light him up. If a response in 48 hours but no cash in a week let him have it. It is free and in today’s world seems effective.
Posted by bushwacker
youngsville
Member since Feb 2010
3847 posts
Posted on 1/12/25 at 10:30 am to
Man that sucks. I'd post him up on here and the OT and let folks do some work lol.

I'd have my attorney send a letter demanding refund, and follow through if he does not.
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
39758 posts
Posted on 1/13/25 at 10:51 am to
quote:

He called to reschedule to dates that would be bow hunt only for the deer portion. We've never bow hunted, so that would not have worked for us.


Yeah, that's refund time if you put a deposit down for rifle season dates and he tries to slide you to bow season.
Posted by Semper Gumby
Member since Dec 2021
538 posts
Posted on 1/14/25 at 12:09 pm to
Message delivered. Refund received.
Posted by bamadontcare
Member since Jun 2013
3184 posts
Posted on 1/14/25 at 5:41 pm to
Good for you.

You were in the right
Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
21469 posts
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:46 pm to
Good reputable guides would not do that......
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