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What To Do?

I started using a new tech earlier this year.  Nice man, seemed very knowledgeable about the vintage amp i took to him for repair.  After I got the piece back from him, another issue occurred, and I took the same amp back to him in early June for repair.  Since early July he has not taken any of my calls or responded to texts/e-mails asking for updates. I've been as firm as i can without being threatening and have offered to come retrieve the item unrepaired. But again, crickets for 4 months.

I spoke with the person who referred him to me, and he said that he's physically fine but just has a lot going on.

I live a little more than an hour away, so tracking him down in person is not a viable option. At this point, what should I do?  I'm thinking that filing a police report is my only option.  Would the police deal with something like this?

 

nicholsr
czarivey
5,946 posts
 

If you want to temper with vintage audio, the only way you have now is to become tech on your own...

nicholsr OP
56 posts
 

I should clarify even further.  To my knowledge he only takes appointments to meet him at his shop. I'm sure he's there at other times, but i know he has a full-time day job. So, my chances of seeing him at the shop are very low.  And, of course, I can't make an appointment because he won't return my correspondence.

cleeds' advice is very good, I think.  Problem is, I only have the shop address, and I'm sure he receives no mail there (it's way out in the country, in a metal quonset hut). 

So, he only uses the shop to do his tech work (lots and lots of audio equipment and tvs laying around). It's not a registered business (cash only) and has no name.

The amp would probably bring up to $1,500 if sold on a site like this one.

elliottbnewcombjr
5,375 posts
 

Have you gotten your friend who recommended him involved.

Does he live any closer? Perhaps your friend could reach him, make an appointment about one of his pieces, then he takes your unit, or you go with him, take your piece.

Have a nice visit with your ex-friend while there.

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tomic601
12,911 posts
 

property record for hut = destination of letter @cleeds advised

bigkidz
3,381 posts
 

I am in New Jersey if I can offer any assistance.

 

 

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