John Wood Audio, a tale of woe

Don't give up on it. People like this need to get their commupence otherwise they just carry on and do it to someone else. Unless he is an expert with a few quid behind him (and I doubt it) he will not be able to vanish without trace. If you haven't already done it get the High Court Sheriff involved.

Quite surprised by some of the posts here suggesting there is fault on both sides. The fact is that the matter could have been settled by Wood returning the money and Geoff returning the amplifier via a trusted third party (Marco). Wood refused to go along with that, making it pretty clear who is in the wrong here.

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Originally Posted by Eagle owl

Hello guys,




TAKE NOTICE that the WARRANT in this action has not been executed for the following reasons:-

I'm not sure what I'm going to do now, I don't really want to throw more money at the case as there's no guarantee I will ever get the money owed to me by Mr Wood. I may just take the hit and put it down to one of life's bad experiences which occur from time to time. I'm tempted to smash the amplifier with a large, heavy hammer and dump the remains at the local tip.

Geoff.

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If you want to take it further through the court then I would suggest you look at my last post regarding getting Mr Wood to court to ascertain his financial position. However, in order to do that he has to be served with the application. The bailiff is happy with the information given to him by a third party (wife?) that he does not live there. The bailiff will not be able to serve the application to get him to court. You would have to ascertain where he is before being able to pursue the matter further.

If it were me I would not bother to take the matter further. By doing so it keeps the sense of injustice alive (in the vain hope that you will get justice) and which festers and will only serve to make you unhappy.

Your suggestion of a hammer is probably the best. Get a good weighty lump hammer, not a silly panel pin job:D

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Originally Posted by Eagle owl

I'm not sure what I'm going to do now, I don't really want to throw more money at the case as there's no guarantee I will ever get the money owed to me by Mr Wood. I may just take the hit and put it down to one of life's bad experiences which occur from time to time. I'm tempted to smash the amplifier with a large, heavy hammer and dump the remains at the local tip.

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Although it may be tempting to smash it to bits Geoff, and god knows I don't think any of us would blame you if you did, why not bite the bullet and cast around to see if someone on here can take a look at the amp for you to see what needs doing to bring it up to standard? That way if it is an easy fix you will end up with a functioning amp you can keep or sell on, either way it will help soften the blow somewhat ;)

Yep. I can ask Nick if he'll have a look at it for you?

I know you 've had a lot of hassle over it, but don' t cut your nose off to spite your face.

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Originally Posted by synsei

Although it may be tempting to smash it to bits Geoff, and god knows I don't think any of us would blame you if you did, why not bite the bullet and cast around to see if someone on here can take a look at the amp for you to see what needs doing to bring it up to standard? That way if it is an easy fix you will end up with a functioning amp you can keep or sell on, either way it will help soften the blow somewhat ;)

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+1. :goodluck:

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Originally Posted by synsei

Although it may be tempting to smash it to bits Geoff, and god knows I don't think any of us would blame you if you did, why not bite the bullet and cast around to see if someone on here can take a look at the amp for you to see what needs doing to bring it up to standard? That way if it is an easy fix you will end up with a functioning amp you can keep or sell on, either way it will help soften the blow somewhat ;)

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100% agree with this. You could get a quote for fixing it anyway from a commercial repairer. At least you would know where you stand. Alan on here (Firebottle) would probably take 5 minutes to suss out what is wrong with it and I'm sure there are others well qualified to do the same.

Yes, I think I would get someone to look at it, it may well be repairable. Sell the debt on if you can and move on.

Why not get one of the BBC consumer programs involved like RIP Off Britain, Watch Dog - it would be something different for them to get involved in - just a thought.


Regards Neil

I'm happy to chip a 'donation' in for 'legal' fees.

I hate cnuts like this amp guy.

Tony

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Originally Posted by Puffin

By doing so...

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By taking the matter further? Or choosing not to take the matter further?