As many of you probably know, if you have a deal go wrong on you, there is normally very little you can do about it utilizing the legal system. Generally speaking, unless the "crime" is of sufficient magnitude, then in most cases it is very difficult to get the attention of law enforcement to help. For one thing, jurisdiction on internet transactions can be problematical. Secondly, their resources are generally stretched pretty thinly, so quite frankly, your getting screwed by someone who just kept your $200 and didn't send you the merchandise you paid for is just not going to make very big waves with them.
So about the only thing that seems to work is the ability to publicly call attention to their dealings, and if not use peer pressure to obtain a resolution that will help YOU out directly, then perhaps simply preventing someone else from making the same mistake would prove to be a somewhat satisfactory bandaid on that wound.
Bear in mind that this is NOT only for bad deals. It is also for recognition of those persons and businesses engaging in GOOD deals as well. Give them the pat on the back that you feel is deserving for going that extra mile in order to make you a more then satisfied customer.
Got some doubts about someone or just looking for feedback before sending off your money? Well ask away. Maybe someone else has had experience that would help to either give you some peace of mind, or perhaps steer you away from a potential bad experience that could be avoided.
But please note this is not intended to be a place for flame wars. Keep it civil and professional at all times. Calling someone derogatory names does nothing to help the situation, and in many instances may push the conversation into a position where NO resolution at all will be remotely possible afterwards.
So please use verifiable evidence whenever possible. The whole idea is to present your case in such a way as to leave no doubt as to what has transpired.
So about the only thing that seems to work is the ability to publicly call attention to their dealings, and if not use peer pressure to obtain a resolution that will help YOU out directly, then perhaps simply preventing someone else from making the same mistake would prove to be a somewhat satisfactory bandaid on that wound.
Bear in mind that this is NOT only for bad deals. It is also for recognition of those persons and businesses engaging in GOOD deals as well. Give them the pat on the back that you feel is deserving for going that extra mile in order to make you a more then satisfied customer.
Got some doubts about someone or just looking for feedback before sending off your money? Well ask away. Maybe someone else has had experience that would help to either give you some peace of mind, or perhaps steer you away from a potential bad experience that could be avoided.
But please note this is not intended to be a place for flame wars. Keep it civil and professional at all times. Calling someone derogatory names does nothing to help the situation, and in many instances may push the conversation into a position where NO resolution at all will be remotely possible afterwards.
So please use verifiable evidence whenever possible. The whole idea is to present your case in such a way as to leave no doubt as to what has transpired.
