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02-06-15 08:01 #28
Posts: 416Result!
Two years of letter writing, threats of legal action, mediation with LAN's US lawyers.....and after leaving Argentina and sending one letter from a British solicitor, a full refund and letter of apology duly received!
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04-08-13 01:16 #27
Posts: 754There are excellent lawyers in BA. The problem is finding them in the middle of the riff raff. Lawyer titles are the most forged in the World. Send an e-mail to either the US or the British embassy and they will send you a list of lawyers recommended by them. Of course, they are going to cost you.
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04-06-13 16:46 #26
Posts: 416Originally Posted by Damman [View Original Post]
They then proceeded to take payments out which will eventually come to USD1100.
There's not going to be any voucher issued.
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04-06-13 01:02 #25
Posts: 374Originally Posted by DavieW [View Original Post]
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04-05-13 21:19 #24
Posts: 416Thanks Gandolf50 and Jackson. The "consumer protection board" sounds like it might be a good option.
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04-05-13 17:12 #23
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Venues: 398Originally Posted by Caricoso [View Original Post]
Thanks,
Jackson.
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04-05-13 17:07 #22
Posts: 2556
Venues: 398Originally Posted by Gandolf50 [View Original Post]
Thanks,
Jackson.
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04-05-13 16:01 #21
Posts: 911Originally Posted by Caricoso [View Original Post]
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04-05-13 12:31 #20
Posts: 121If things go your way, it works! If not, the law doesn't work!
Originally Posted by Gandolf50 [View Original Post]
Remember O.J. Simpson? If a "regular" dude would be the one in that trial, he would certainly spend his life in jail. What save his ass? Was it money?, a "TEAM" of ultra-expensive lawyers?, fame etc.?
Did the law worked there? You tell me!
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04-05-13 07:49 #19
Posts: 911The truth is, the law does not work in Argentina. Under the current Government its only getting worse, the president abuses the law as much as many criminals. A normal law suit can easily be delayed up to 10 years legally. Then at the last minute the send you a order to appear that you never receive (because the post office doesn't work either) and then the case is thrown out because you did not appear. Argentinos do not use banks when they can avoid it. This includes credit cards, if they can avoid it (they use them for free interest for 1,000000000 cuotas) There is a reason. Most "cases" are ended with a compromise with the lawyer taking up to 50% of what they got you. You end up with less then the lawyer. Since this is a 'Local" matter, Argie business and Argie bank, try the consumer protection board. I have had fairly good luck with them, and they are free.
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04-05-13 04:35 #18
Posts: 121Yes, I did!
Originally Posted by Gandolf50 [View Original Post]
Remember that lawyers (no all!) are like "chicas". They charge base on the case, (cola incluida? BBBJ? Who the client is, (watch out here! And they will try to get the most for less.
Just like the "chica" or a car salesman, they play with your emotions and whether you look like you have pesos, dollars or euros.
Bring a "Porteno" friend with you, or things are going to be difficult.
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04-05-13 03:18 #17
Posts: 823Your received wisdom should be obvious buddy!
Originally Posted by DavieW [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by DavieW [View Original Post]
I run pretty damn large monthly balances on my two credit cards that are always paid off in full each month. Over the past 20 years I have challenged maybe 4 or 5 charges. In each instance of disputed charges the credit card company has removed the charge from my bill immediately and adjusted the monthly bill to exclude the charge. Round 1. I log onto my account online and verify this after my phone contact pertaining to the initial dispute. Then the card company inform me sometime later as to the status of the dispute, often looking for more feedback before making a final determination. In all of my aforementioned disputes, I have never seen the original disputed charge be recharged to my account. Most often, the fraudulent charger of my card just backs down and its over. In a few other cases MasterCard just told the fraudulent charger to pound salt and it was over.
You mention more charges from LAN where added to your card. You didn't pick this up dude and challenge them immediately as they occurred, shortly after they hit your account. Again, suggest you monitor your account more closely. Not meant has a flame dude, just some friendly advise. Enough said about managing your credit cards.
One final word regarding pursuing this 700 dollar issue using a lawyer. IALOTFLMAO! Don't throw good money after bad buddy. If you are looking to fight the good fight, them more power to you. Just expect to spend 3 to 4 times your loss, then end up with nothing, but you can say you fought the good fight. You make the call. Good luck. Toymann.
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04-04-13 23:33 #16
Posts: 3040It's This Country
Originally Posted by DavieW [View Original Post]
I guess what really made me mad was knowing that he was going to trade it for a few rocks! The worst is when someone steals your stash! Very uncool!
Was it the money? Not really, it's the principal of the matter. A Chica Bar in Recoleta swiped my card through their card reader and a receipt did not come out so they told me that it was not working and that I had to pay cash. Big Ugly Bouncer followed me to the A.T.M and we walked back and I paid the bill.
1 month later I received my statement and the bar had charged me triple, twice on my card when the machine was not working and once in cash! Maybe only 1000 but that REALLY made me mad, like you are at this moment I'm sure. I went back to the bar 5 times to speak to the manager that was always on his way, even at 3 or 4 am so I was losing even more money on roundtrip taxis, getting madder! A free drink every time I went but so what!
Finally gave up but in the end my bank returned the card swipes.
700.00 dollars is not chump change but I don't know what an attorney will cost you or what he can do.
Good Luck,
TL.
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04-04-13 23:01 #15
Posts: 416Originally Posted by Tres3 [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Spassmusssein [View Original Post]
I'm not sure I'm living on the same planet as the rest of you!
Where are you drawing the line? How much do they have to steal from you before you start to get upset enough to try and do something about it?
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04-04-13 21:39 #14
Posts: 3040I Have Only Met 3 That I Like
Originally Posted by Spassmusssein [View Original Post]
Turns out that he is a Liar that specializes in Sports Law for the national soccer team. Did not even get free tickets!
My flight down here cost me $28,000.00 DOLLARS in Liar's fees so $700.00 would be a steal!
TL.
I know 2 guys on this board that could introduce you to an honest and gifted attorney but I don't think it would be worth the attorney's time.
I think It would also be impossible to avoid the Gringo Rate .