[NEohioPAL] Fwd: Waiting on Refund Check

[Deb Magid]

Dear Michelle,

You began this thread and have obviously gotten a lot of information,  
as well as people's opinions.  We are not "harping on you" but  
responding within the forum in which you sought advice.

When you put down a deposit, it is a sign of faith, and also a  
contract.  If you were interested to know what would happen if you  
broke the contract, it would have been up to you to ask before  
plunking down your money.  You are punishing a businessperson for your  
own mistake.

Regards,
Deborah


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Michelle Rosario <shell4577 at yahoo.com>
> Date: March 3, 2009 9:35:50 AM EST
> To: Deb Magid <smmslt111 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL] Waiting on Refund Check
>
> I cancelled 2 weeks prior to photo shoot and my kids have no idea  
> about this anyway.  Someone else got my booking date so no money was  
> lost for him anyway.  I told him I would even be happy with 1/2 of  
> my retainer.  He also didn't tell me his policies.  I wouldn't say  
> I'm being dishonorable.  How could he have spent my money without  
> even looking at my kids?  He doesn't have to pay for the studio  
> unless pics are taken and they weren't.  Most photographers allow 48  
> hours for cancellations but I had to find this one instead.  No need  
> to harp on me I tried to reason with him and gave him plenty of  
> time.  So sorry you don't agree.  Have a nice day.
>
> God bless,
>
> Michelle
>
>
>
> From: Deb Magid <smmslt111 at gmail.com>
> To: Michelle Rosario <shell4577 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: neohiopal at listserve.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 6:28:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL] Waiting on Refund Check
>
> Dear Michelle,
>
> Your original posting got my dander up, but I held my tongue.   
> However, the fact that you've publicly damned a small business- 
> person doing business honorably - what did you think the deposit was  
> for, if not protection against people like you, who take others'  
> methods of making a living lightly - makes me speak out.  HOW DARE  
> YOU.  You broke the promise you made when you put down the deposit,  
> and then wanted to be rewarded for breaking that promise.  And when  
> you didn't get satisfaction that way, you did your best to harm the  
> poor photographer's business AGAIN.
>
> I apologize to one and all for shouting, and have pity for the  
> children for whom you're making such a very poor example of  
> honorable behavior.
>
> Deborah Magid
>
> On Mar 3, 2009, at 12:10 AM, Michelle Rosario wrote:
>
>> Thank you to all for all of your advice regarding the photo shoot  
>> deposit.  I have not heard back from photographer but I have filed  
>> a Ripoff Report.  Never knew of such a site until I heard from all  
>> of you.  The photographer is based in Vermilion, Ohio but uses a  
>> studio in Cleveland.  He is "Photography by Michael Chevalier",  
>> christael photo. He didn't lose any money with my cancellation but  
>> yet he was unwilling to even give me 1/2 of my retainer.  He had  
>> already spent it so he couldn't give it back.  I wish that I had  
>> put a stop payment on the check but didn't think of it until after  
>> it was cashed.  Anymore advice would be greatly appreciated.  Maybe  
>> if he were to hear others opinions he might give in.  We'll see  
>> only time will tell.  Thanks everyone.  Also if you know of any  
>> local agents my kids are daughter 8 and son 12.
>>
>>
>> God bless,
>>
>> Michelle
>>
>>
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