First off, I wanted to say "thank you" to everyone here. I know I'm one of those jerks who just lurks around and never contributes, just feeding off the community, but nonetheless you all have been amazing and have constantly helped me ever since I started getting interested in ukulele back in 2009.
Also: If there is already a thread about this, I'm sorry. I searched around, but couldn't find anything.
My Problem: I ordered a Kala Acacia Tenor from MusicGuyMic back in January. It was my first "big" purchase when it comes to the uke (I've been using a GC Lanikai since I started). I chose to go with MGM over other sites, even though he had none in stock while others did, because I had heard of his incredible service. Unfortunately, this was a mistake.
He told me the order would come in about 45 days. When there was a delay I didn't worry, I trusted it would show up. We emailed back and forth every few weeks and he kept telling me that it would probably be on the next shipment.
Then, as you all know, MGM's battle with liver failure took a turn for the worse and he had to shut down his business. He sent me an email saying that all of his shipments had arrived and I could expect my uke later that week or so, then a week later he apologized saying that he was mistaken and had never received it.
By this point I was getting a little worried, so I asked if I could just get a refund. He told me that his accounts had been shut down and that I would have to wait. This was almost a month ago. I haven't heard from him sense, despite trying to reach him.
Now, I know Mike is a reputable seller, and he seems like a great guy, and I can't imagine what he might be going through. But I also know that I'm a poor college student, my computer just failed, I need to buy a new one for my studies and my work, and I seriously need my $325. It would also be nice to get the ukulele I've been looking forward to since January.
Has there been any update on Mike's condition recently? Is there someone else who was a part of his business that I could contact? Does anyone have any suggestion?
tl;dr - I pre-ordered a ukulele from MGM almost half a year ago, haven't heard anything in weeks, and would really like a refund for school expenses (considering the uku is most likely not an option).
Again, I know that Mike is in critical condition and I was really worried about posting this and coming off as a prick, but my parents recommended that I had waited long enough. Does anyone have advice for what I can do?
Also: If there is already a thread about this, I'm sorry. I searched around, but couldn't find anything.
My Problem: I ordered a Kala Acacia Tenor from MusicGuyMic back in January. It was my first "big" purchase when it comes to the uke (I've been using a GC Lanikai since I started). I chose to go with MGM over other sites, even though he had none in stock while others did, because I had heard of his incredible service. Unfortunately, this was a mistake.
He told me the order would come in about 45 days. When there was a delay I didn't worry, I trusted it would show up. We emailed back and forth every few weeks and he kept telling me that it would probably be on the next shipment.
Then, as you all know, MGM's battle with liver failure took a turn for the worse and he had to shut down his business. He sent me an email saying that all of his shipments had arrived and I could expect my uke later that week or so, then a week later he apologized saying that he was mistaken and had never received it.
By this point I was getting a little worried, so I asked if I could just get a refund. He told me that his accounts had been shut down and that I would have to wait. This was almost a month ago. I haven't heard from him sense, despite trying to reach him.
Now, I know Mike is a reputable seller, and he seems like a great guy, and I can't imagine what he might be going through. But I also know that I'm a poor college student, my computer just failed, I need to buy a new one for my studies and my work, and I seriously need my $325. It would also be nice to get the ukulele I've been looking forward to since January.
Has there been any update on Mike's condition recently? Is there someone else who was a part of his business that I could contact? Does anyone have any suggestion?
tl;dr - I pre-ordered a ukulele from MGM almost half a year ago, haven't heard anything in weeks, and would really like a refund for school expenses (considering the uku is most likely not an option).
Again, I know that Mike is in critical condition and I was really worried about posting this and coming off as a prick, but my parents recommended that I had waited long enough. Does anyone have advice for what I can do?
