The sewing machine debacle
12-28-2010, 05:02 AM
#101
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I'm so sorry for your troubles, especially at this time of year. You might want to contact WNEP Channel 16. They carry a good amount of Williamsport news, and also have consumer stories fairly often. I hope they can help. Good luck!
12-28-2010, 09:23 AM
#104
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Definitely WNEP or WBRE, both cover Williamsport. So sad to hear of it, sometimes it makes you wonder if they've perfected it to cover their poor customer service.
Don't give up, call the news station, maybe a call from the reporter will be enough to get your machine returned.
Don't give up, call the news station, maybe a call from the reporter will be enough to get your machine returned.
12-29-2010, 03:01 PM
#107
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By all means call your state's attorney.
As for the media, if you can get 1 or more people that have also had this happen to them then I think the media would be willing to tell your story.
You could try calling any pawn shops in your area to see if they've recently gotten in a sewing machine. Ask them to call the police and you if they do but you'll probably have to give them the serial # for proof. They won't take property if they know it has been stolen and would appreciate you giving them a heads up.
As for the media, if you can get 1 or more people that have also had this happen to them then I think the media would be willing to tell your story.
You could try calling any pawn shops in your area to see if they've recently gotten in a sewing machine. Ask them to call the police and you if they do but you'll probably have to give them the serial # for proof. They won't take property if they know it has been stolen and would appreciate you giving them a heads up.
12-29-2010, 04:33 PM
#108
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Originally Posted by Maia B
What an awful experience! Good of you to warn others. I'd go back there with a bunch of men with you, like 4+, maybe some suits. Don't say who they are. The unknown is scarier. If that doesn't work, get on your local news, like "the fixer". Ripping off senior ladies is so scummy. When you shine a light on roaches, they scatter.
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