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Subject:Re: BUS BOYS SCREWED ME!! Don't let them do it to you!!!
Date:Sun, 17 Aug 1997 09:13:04 -0400

Rob Clay wrote:
> 
> hello listees-
> 
> This is a bit dated, but I figured I shoudl alert you
> guys/gals as well.  I have yet to be able to get BusBoys
> on the phone since the day this happened.....
> 
> I should have known if I said something good about
> someone- they'd turn around and stab me in the back!!!
> 
> BUS BOYS did just that!!
> 
> In early July I ordered VDO gauges from BusBoys.
> They said they were on back order.  I said ok.
> They call me two weeks later to tell me they can't
> get what I wanted.  I SPECIFICALLY stated that I
> wanted to get them all from the same source.
> I SPECIFICALLY stated that I wanted to CANCEL
> my order.  The guy on the phone said OK. DONE.
> Handled, no problem, ORDER CANCELLED!!!
> 
> That was over two weeks ago.
> 
> I called the bank today to check my balance-
> OVERDRAWN- WHAT!?!?!?!  I check the detailed
> debits/credits there is a charge for $211.06.
> I'm at loss- so I call the bank to inquire.
> They look it up and say 'yes- that came from
> a place called Bus Boys.'  I tell her the story,
> she tells me to call them then call her back.
> I call them, damn machine!
> 
> Here's what makes it even worse!  I'm leaving
> for phish tour in the morning.  I'm low on cash
> as it is.  I have a DAT tape order about to hit
> my account! The lady at the bank said there is
> no way to for me to get the money back this week.
> To top it off, I will not get the overdraft charge
> back ever!!!
> 
> I'm not a violent man- but if Bus Boys was
> within driving distance......
> 
> Do not give your card # to someone you do not
> trust completely.  From this day forward anything
> shipped to me will be COD. (with the exception
> of the honest people I have had good dealings
> within the past.)
> 
> Any suggestions?
> Who can I report this blatant example of
> BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES to?
> 
> PISSED OFF-
> Rob
> 
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You just did a wonderful job of tell everyone to stay away from the Bus
Boys
davidb