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From: ark@alice.UucP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: Re: Mail order company, Beware
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Date: Sun, 12-Jan-86 01:32:10 EST
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Summary of original article:  Jim Griggers reports on a friend who
ordered a VCR from New York Wholesalers on December 16, had his
credit card charged with a date of December 12, and still doesn't have
the VCR on January 9.

I have a few suggestions.  First: my understanding of applicable Federal
laws is that they must have the VCR in your hands by 30 days after they
receive your order (January 15, if I count correctly) or they must inform
you that they cannot fill the order and give you a way to cancel it
at no cost to you (not even postage).

Second, I would suggest writing a letter to the bank that holds your credit
card, with a copy to NY Wholesalers, pointing out the date discrepancy
and saying that this behavior is highly unethical and wondering if it
is illegal.

Third, if you don't get the merchandise, you don't have to pay the
bill.  Tell the bank you're not paying for stuff you didn't get,
explain why, and they'll extract the money from the (non-)seller.

Fourth, thanks for the warning.