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Complaint Review: Chihuahua Depot and Glo Little Angels - Internet
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Chihuahua Depot - Glo Little Angels Ripoff Broke Terms of Agreement Internet
I purchased our little Chi Grace just two weeks ago from Lynda. She was very responsive and informative during the buying process. Although we fell in love with our little girl even prior to meeting her, we were not able to meet her full price due to annual taxes due. Lynda was more than accomodating and set terms of agreement for a 50/50 payment with final payment due Mid-May.
Lynda met me at a hotel in Atlanta and Grace flew home with me. She is the cutest little doll and aside from a easily treatable case of bacteria in her stool, has done very well despite her small size (1.5) She goes for her second vet visit next week.
Two days ago the post-dated check I provided to Lynda cleared my account - one month early. This put me in a panic as I do not have the additional funds this month and made that very clear to Chi Depot.
I've made numerous attempts over the last two days to contact Lynda. The only response I received was from Robert who stated Lynda was out on an emergency with her Mom. He said he just grabbed a bunch of checks to deposit and this was included. He said he was very sorry and hoped that it didn't cause too much trouble.
I wrote back that it was major trouble but that it was easily rememedied and I provided him my bank account number to redeposit the funds. I've not received my money nor have I heard from any of "them." The caveat, an electronic image of the check shows a fingerprint and clearing my bank. The check was not deposited with other checks, it was cashed.
I found these reports and now am concerned that Grace might not have the Pedigree as provided. My biggest concern is that she may be younger than reported. Lynda covered herself on this as she wrote during the purchase process "the small youngs usually are at least two weeks behind the others" I paid a premium because I require a dog 3 lbs or less. Right now Grace is tracking that, assuming of course her age is correctly stated. I am hoping for the best.
The service rep at the bank said it best, "post-dated checks are only as good as the integrity of the person you provide them to." I am also hoping I can provide a happy ending to this story and perhaps prove to the naysayers that Chi Depot is a reputable breeder by their return of my money. I have guaranteed I will send a second post-dated check per the terms of our agreement. I do have integrity.
If it's true Lynda is taking care of an emergency with her Mom, I am sorry for that. But they make it very clear this is their primary business and I've now had communication with Chris and Robert, who if they found the time to cash my check, could have in the last two days, found time to do the right thing. With expected overdraft fees, this dog will cost 15% more than I've now paid.
My conclusion is similar to Sonya's and Les' - there are many options to purchase a puppy on the internet, why purchase from one with any sense of impropriety? Best situation is to visit the breeder's home - I did this with my other dogs and now regret not doing the same with our newest addition.
Not sure if Paula & Jill's complaints are valid as Gloria seems to defend against them emphatically, but mine certainly is and I have an electronic pic to prove it and would be happy to share it with anyone.
This is a very sad situation. I was absolutely ecstatic about my new baby, but this dark cloud of distrust has now cast a little shawdow on Grace. Only time will tell if ChiDepot sold me the dog I paid the premium for.
Linda
West Palm Beach, Florida
U.S.A.
Lynda met me at a hotel in Atlanta and Grace flew home with me. She is the cutest little doll and aside from a easily treatable case of bacteria in her stool, has done very well despite her small size (1.5) She goes for her second vet visit next week.
Two days ago the post-dated check I provided to Lynda cleared my account - one month early. This put me in a panic as I do not have the additional funds this month and made that very clear to Chi Depot.
I've made numerous attempts over the last two days to contact Lynda. The only response I received was from Robert who stated Lynda was out on an emergency with her Mom. He said he just grabbed a bunch of checks to deposit and this was included. He said he was very sorry and hoped that it didn't cause too much trouble.
I wrote back that it was major trouble but that it was easily rememedied and I provided him my bank account number to redeposit the funds. I've not received my money nor have I heard from any of "them." The caveat, an electronic image of the check shows a fingerprint and clearing my bank. The check was not deposited with other checks, it was cashed.
I found these reports and now am concerned that Grace might not have the Pedigree as provided. My biggest concern is that she may be younger than reported. Lynda covered herself on this as she wrote during the purchase process "the small youngs usually are at least two weeks behind the others" I paid a premium because I require a dog 3 lbs or less. Right now Grace is tracking that, assuming of course her age is correctly stated. I am hoping for the best.
The service rep at the bank said it best, "post-dated checks are only as good as the integrity of the person you provide them to." I am also hoping I can provide a happy ending to this story and perhaps prove to the naysayers that Chi Depot is a reputable breeder by their return of my money. I have guaranteed I will send a second post-dated check per the terms of our agreement. I do have integrity.
If it's true Lynda is taking care of an emergency with her Mom, I am sorry for that. But they make it very clear this is their primary business and I've now had communication with Chris and Robert, who if they found the time to cash my check, could have in the last two days, found time to do the right thing. With expected overdraft fees, this dog will cost 15% more than I've now paid.
My conclusion is similar to Sonya's and Les' - there are many options to purchase a puppy on the internet, why purchase from one with any sense of impropriety? Best situation is to visit the breeder's home - I did this with my other dogs and now regret not doing the same with our newest addition.
Not sure if Paula & Jill's complaints are valid as Gloria seems to defend against them emphatically, but mine certainly is and I have an electronic pic to prove it and would be happy to share it with anyone.
This is a very sad situation. I was absolutely ecstatic about my new baby, but this dark cloud of distrust has now cast a little shawdow on Grace. Only time will tell if ChiDepot sold me the dog I paid the premium for.
Linda
West Palm Beach, Florida
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Linda
West Palm Beach,Florida,
U.S.A.
Agree with Paula - these "folks" are crazy
#2Author of original report
Mon, May 07, 2007
Let me clarify. Slander is a term used when one falsely accuses another. Not too worry about that Peter, I have a legal contract from Chi Depot which states final payment is due on May 18, 2007. I have a copy of a cancelled check which cleared almost one month early. No slander in that. In fact, I believe they legally call it breach of contract. And thank you Peter in Ohio for your agreement with me that Chi Depot is not trustworthy. You are correct that a post dated check can be cashed anytime and that it's based on the integrity of the person holding it. Hmmmm, need I say anymore. You are correct again, I did not have the money in April to purchase Grace and nicely declined. It was Chi Depot who made the offer of the split payment. Being once a business owner myself who NEVER cheated a customer, in fact, I went above & beyond in customer service. I was stupid and trusted them. Shame on me. And for the record, personal emergencies do not give anyone the right to steal. The simple fact - there are way too many REPUTABLE breeders out there to take a chance. But thanks for your comments Peter, er I mean Lynda, no Robert, uhhhh Natalie? I get sooo confused with all the aliases you use!
Peter
Younstown,Ohio,
U.S.A.
Are You Human?
#3Consumer Comment
Sun, May 06, 2007
I have read through your disturbing comments and if I was involved in this business, Chihuahua Depot, that you have certainly clouded with incenuindos, suggestions, comments and assumptions to all sorts of things I would NEVER make this right for you! Obviously, something went wrong which can happen when one has an urgent matter and mistakes are made. Family comes first and it should irregardles of any situation. It sounds like to me you could not afford the puppy and everyone knows when you post-date a check it can be honored at any time so you should have allowed for that provision and made sure you could afford the puppy first. You admit you love your new puppy, it was everything you thought and more, you met the breeder and accepted the puppy without hestitation or concern and now that a mistake was made, a check was cashed early that you owed to the breeder, this gives you the right to literally taint the image and shed a cloud over them. Personally, I would sue you for slander and defamation of character. I would not honor anything after this very slandeous report. My next phone call would be to my attorney to sue you! You should be very careful about what you publish and what you say because when one slanders someone you are accountable for it. And, when you damage a person or company's reputation by your published words then you can be held liable for all of it and I would certainly hold you responsible. I do not see how this Company has harmed you in any way. You owed the money and so you had to pay for it sooner than later. This, in no way, gave you the right to print what you have printed. And, you feel like your new puppy is now looked upon with a different set of eyes and you are a dog lover? You probably should give the puppy to someone who would love it irregardless of everything! I feel sorry for the puppy because of what you have said. Peter
Peter
Younstown,Ohio,
U.S.A.
Are You Human?
#4Consumer Comment
Sun, May 06, 2007
I have read through your disturbing comments and if I was involved in this business, Chihuahua Depot, that you have certainly clouded with incenuindos, suggestions, comments and assumptions to all sorts of things I would NEVER make this right for you! Obviously, something went wrong which can happen when one has an urgent matter and mistakes are made. Family comes first and it should irregardles of any situation. It sounds like to me you could not afford the puppy and everyone knows when you post-date a check it can be honored at any time so you should have allowed for that provision and made sure you could afford the puppy first. You admit you love your new puppy, it was everything you thought and more, you met the breeder and accepted the puppy without hestitation or concern and now that a mistake was made, a check was cashed early that you owed to the breeder, this gives you the right to literally taint the image and shed a cloud over them. Personally, I would sue you for slander and defamation of character. I would not honor anything after this very slandeous report. My next phone call would be to my attorney to sue you! You should be very careful about what you publish and what you say because when one slanders someone you are accountable for it. And, when you damage a person or company's reputation by your published words then you can be held liable for all of it and I would certainly hold you responsible. I do not see how this Company has harmed you in any way. You owed the money and so you had to pay for it sooner than later. This, in no way, gave you the right to print what you have printed. And, you feel like your new puppy is now looked upon with a different set of eyes and you are a dog lover? You probably should give the puppy to someone who would love it irregardless of everything! I feel sorry for the puppy because of what you have said. Peter
