I'm sure that many of you have already heard about this issue...but do I have grounds for suit or not????
On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 I went to Dick's Sporting Goods in Baton Rouge to take advantage of one of their "Black Friday" specials that they were offering. The item was a Troy 5.56 Carbine rifle that they were offering for 799.99. After paying for the firearm IN FULL, I was told that due to such a high demand for this item, it would be backordered and shipped to the store for pickup the following week. A week later (November 28), I called to check on my purchase, and was told that it had not arrived and would be here any day. On December 18, (four days after the Sandy Hook Tragedy), Dick's announced that they were suspending the sales of "certain" firearms. After calling my local retailer, as well as the corporate office, I was again reassured that all orders made prior to the suspension would be honored. This process continued Until December 22, whereby I was "guaranteed" a final time that all orders would be filled. On Christmas Eve, I received an overnighted priority envelope via UPS exclaiming that my order could not be fulfilled and that my money would be refunded. As a consolation, they included a gift card for my troubles in the amount of 100.00 (which I haven't used).
Based on my consumer/distributor contract (receipt) with Dick's Sporting Goods, I fully expected to receive my rifle. I purchased optics, ammunition, carrying cases, and other various accessories specifically designed for this gun. These purchases are now useless. I also purchased the firearm with my credit card. For 5 weeks it has been accruing interest, and I have even made a payment on the item. Dick's refunded the "purchase price" of the gun, but did not take into account these other expenses and troubles that I have been forced to endure. Finally, in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, the prices of these rifles have skyrocketed. By holding my money for 5 weeks, Dick's has prevented me from purchasing one of these rifles at a "fair market" value from a competitor.
I have personally invested over $1500.00 into this failed project (not counting the gun). It was all done in good faith that Dick's Sporting Goods would uphold their end of a binding contract to which I fulfilled my end. I felt I was given the "run around" and was purposely lied to regarding the status of a rifle that I had a rightful claim to own.
On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 I went to Dick's Sporting Goods in Baton Rouge to take advantage of one of their "Black Friday" specials that they were offering. The item was a Troy 5.56 Carbine rifle that they were offering for 799.99. After paying for the firearm IN FULL, I was told that due to such a high demand for this item, it would be backordered and shipped to the store for pickup the following week. A week later (November 28), I called to check on my purchase, and was told that it had not arrived and would be here any day. On December 18, (four days after the Sandy Hook Tragedy), Dick's announced that they were suspending the sales of "certain" firearms. After calling my local retailer, as well as the corporate office, I was again reassured that all orders made prior to the suspension would be honored. This process continued Until December 22, whereby I was "guaranteed" a final time that all orders would be filled. On Christmas Eve, I received an overnighted priority envelope via UPS exclaiming that my order could not be fulfilled and that my money would be refunded. As a consolation, they included a gift card for my troubles in the amount of 100.00 (which I haven't used).
Based on my consumer/distributor contract (receipt) with Dick's Sporting Goods, I fully expected to receive my rifle. I purchased optics, ammunition, carrying cases, and other various accessories specifically designed for this gun. These purchases are now useless. I also purchased the firearm with my credit card. For 5 weeks it has been accruing interest, and I have even made a payment on the item. Dick's refunded the "purchase price" of the gun, but did not take into account these other expenses and troubles that I have been forced to endure. Finally, in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, the prices of these rifles have skyrocketed. By holding my money for 5 weeks, Dick's has prevented me from purchasing one of these rifles at a "fair market" value from a competitor.
I have personally invested over $1500.00 into this failed project (not counting the gun). It was all done in good faith that Dick's Sporting Goods would uphold their end of a binding contract to which I fulfilled my end. I felt I was given the "run around" and was purposely lied to regarding the status of a rifle that I had a rightful claim to own.
Hope it works out for you.
