Victim Location 48042
Total money lost $540
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I ordered a costume for the Michigan Renaissance festival June 12, 2017. I paid $540.00 online for a Jerusalem Knight outfit. I was curious about the process and called the number on the card that I was given at the last festival.The person I spoke to said that the "Sky Blue" material was hard to find but no impossible. After 5 months I sent out an email to inquire as to the status of my order and threatened them with legal action. I was asked if I still wanted the order… I said yes. I sent out another email 2 months ago and their response was "we are working on the order… the Sky Blue material is hard to find. Needless to say, I am coming up on 1 year for this order and see no hope at this point. Lesson learned.
Victim Location 45440
Total money lost $350
Type of a scam Online Purchase
This is a typical "Bait and Switch" scam and well as theft/failure to deliver product/services.
I needed a set of Monk’s Robes for a friends wedding. Ohio Celtic fest was coming up in Waynesville, OH on June 16-18, 2017. I found a vendor that had what I wanted, Authentic Wardrobe. On their website the Monk’s Robes were listed at $240.00. I went to the festival on Sunday morning and found their tent. They did not have the specific robes I wanted (Inquisitors Robes in black and white) but had them in their shop. I had taken out $300.00 in cash to pay for the robes. When the saleslady called her boss, she was told the prices was now $350.00. I balked but she said she would waive the $25.00 shipping. I agreed and paid her $300.00 in cash and had $50.00 taken from my debit card. As of August 20, 2017, I do not have my merchandise or a refund. I spoke to the owner twice on the phone and emailed them twice with no response. I just want a refund at this point and will never deal with this vendor again.