KingOfMetal Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 In April, my fiance and I visited a jewllers and he agreed to make two wedding rings for us. In his quote he stated that he could do my ring for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted June 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 24, 2011 I didn't think a deposit was any kind of legal bond? I think he's just being a snarky twat.  EDIT - From the Guardian  Q I recently placed an order for a cake decoration stand with a local soletrader cakeshop. I was told there was a deposit of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I thought the whole point of a deposit in this type of case is that if for whatever reason you didn't want or couldn't make the payment then the shop would keep the deposit, so that they wouldnt be too much out of pocket, should something go wrong rather than a guarantee that you would definitely buy the item. Â More like an insurance indemnity than a down payment on it. Even though the rings are made to measure as it were, Im sure that they will have resale value as well. So something is a miss or at least that's how it comes across. Â Hope it gets sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Showtime Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Question, why did you go shopping for wedding rings and hit upon what you wanted, set up the purchase of it, then at some point go shopping for wedding rings again? Is that a typical move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew "the ref" coyne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Unless you actually entered and signed an agreement then I don't believe so. Effectively you've lost the deposit and are free not to pay the remainder. If they didn't get you to sign anything, then it's tough cheese to them. Â However I suggest you give the Citizens Advise Bureau a call. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew "the ref" coyne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hah! Just noticed this  My fiance was really upset about this, but Im pretty sure the guy is just talking shit and trying to get the money out of us. Our reciept does not say anything about having paid any kind of deposit on the ladies ring, and Im so annoyed that he spoke to my fiance in such a way, I just want to take my business elsewhere.  But YOU ARE taking your business elsewhere. Arn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfMetal Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Question, why did you go shopping for wedding rings and hit upon what you wanted, set up the purchase of it, then at some point go shopping for wedding rings again? Is that a typical move? Â The females ring was to be shaped to fit around her engagement ring. We agreed that he would make a band so we could see what it would like before we confirmed that was what we wanted, and as we didnt have a definate price we were not putting down a deposit on something we dont have a definate price for. Â Our receipt does not state anything about putting any money down on my fiance's ring, only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellsguardian Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Seems like the jeweller is pissed off because he's losing out on a large sum of money. The fact you've paid a deposit gives you the right to change your mind whenever you feel like it. For example when you reserve a playstation from HMV or something, you pay a deposit to "secure" that product, but at any time you can bugger off elsewhere and get a cheap deal. Â If you've not signed anything that says "pay this or i'm taking you to court." Then tell him to keep the deposit and shove the rings up his arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members herbie747 Posted June 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 24, 2011 OP - nothing to worry about! You've lost your deposit, but there's no way you're committed to buying the rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny McBride Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If you were waiting to see it before you decided on actually buying it, why not just wait until he shows you it then say you don't like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonworden Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I think it depends on if they have actually started to create the ring. This will of course include materials and time and therefore could have an argument you should pay something.  If the product is incomplete or unmade then the jewler should keep the deposit and leave it at that.  Also you have not signed any contract or to agree to any terms meaning again there is nothing to back this up  Finally an argument even if you had was that he could resell the ring at full value and keep your deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Ayass Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Just call him a cunt and set fire to his shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny McBride Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Just call him a cunt and set fire to his shop. Â If you're going to set fire to his shop, don't call him a cunt first. The police sometimes pick up on things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members herbie747 Posted June 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 24, 2011 Just call him a cunt and set fire to his shop. Â If you're going to set fire to his shop, don't call him a cunt first. The police sometimes pick up on things like that. Â Dean's an amateur, Kenny. You call the jeweller, tell him you were wrong and that you'll be in tomorrow to pay for the rings in full with cash... Then set fire to his shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew "the ref" coyne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 You could always counter threat with a visit from trading standards. After all, threatening you with a bullshit law claim is something they might come down on. Also if they did want to go down that route, they'd have to send you a letter first, so you'd get plenty of warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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