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Bad Guy...Cecil Elswick

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I have sold reptiles and hermit crabs to this customer for a few months. He has always paid with a western union transfer. I generally ask for payment up front. However, after doing business with him and his wife Sonya for a short period, they seemed like nice people. They started adding to their orders and I allowed them a portion open account. Which they were to pay off on the next order. Well on Sunday they called me and placed an order for 775.00 payment to be made Monday before it went out. Monday afternoon they called and said that they could not get over to Western Union in time before the shipment went out and could I get it out with the assurance that they would pay the next day, Tuesday. After a lengthy conversation and contrary to my better judgement I decided I would help them out. Shipment was confirmed shipped on Monday the 26th UPS# 1Z9W68980104515855 and was confirmed delivered Tuesday the 27th at 9:52AM signed for by Elswick. I contacted them Tuesday and they confirmed delivery(No problems) and assured payment. Wed. no payment. I called and left several messages. They would not answer. I asked that they at least call me and let me know what the situation was. At least just a quick call? After trying to contact them again Thursday I blocked the caller ID number from my end. Sonya answered and said that Cecil was on his way to Western Union to pay me. I asked her why they didn't at least call me and she had no explanation. I told her that in the future at least just call and let me know payment was going to be a day late and there would be no problem. Thursday night.....no payment. Friday no payment and they still won't answer the phone!!!! Does anyone know these people or is there anyone who can pay a visit or contact them for me??? Any help would be appreciated. info: Cecil Elswick 3927 Gladiola Court #103 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588. Phone: 843-340-3364
I also, have a couple of other people that I have lost patience with on payment...I will post them later if they do not respond. By the way I know it's off subject but, those interested in Monitors or rescues may want to check out the thread at Fauna Forums/General Discussion/General Herp Talk. Thanks Ray G. HBR
 
Email address?

Hi Raymond. Do you have an also have an email address or was all corresponence done over the phone?
 
Most of the communication was by phone. I may have some e-mails...I'll look. I deleted a nimber of files since we had over 2,000 e-mails stored.
 
Anyone have suggestions? He still won't answer or return calls. I had someone else call but his wife wouldn't get Ceicil on the phone? Anyone live near him? Want to make a collection fee???
 
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