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Abysmal Quality -- Shoddy Beyond Belief
Posted by Twila on 01/21/2006
ALABAMA -- This is a follow-on report.
My Ashley chairs finally arrived after multiple calls to the store manager and two visits to the store for face-to-face conversation. I knew I was buying cheap chairs, but even I was not prepared for the miserable workmanship in the upholstery and unsightly gouges on the chair legs that were delivered. They are, without question, the worst furniture construction I have ever seen. Those chairs would be destroyed within the year with regular use. Rather than continue the argument with the local store, I have put them in a little-used room and written off the cost as a lessons learned.
For those who are unaware and believe they can appeal their problems to Ashley Headquarters, each store is locally owned and just licensed by Ashley to sell their furniture. Corporate Headquarters doesn't care one whit how you are treated as a customer. They pawn off their schlock -- referred to as furniture -- to a local dealer who will do whatever it takes to sell it to you. And, you can be assured that the pieces you see on the floor look much better than what you will receive. That is why you can never buy from local stock. The upside of my experience with Ashley is that it has convinced me to volunteer a few hours a week as an investigator with our local BBB.
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Posted by inarealdaz on 2006-01-22:
a few years back i purchased a sectional sofa from ashley's...the one in the store was being terrorized by some very large family bouncing and crawling all over it...after they left my husband and i were looking at it and he opened one of the storage drawers and discovered a phone he unwrapped to look at and place the wrapping in the bottom of the drawer. when we purchased it, we were very clear in the fact that we wanted a new one and was told that we would absolutely get a new one....well they delivered the floor model to use (wrapper in side the storage unit)...and when we confronted the sales associate he denied it....after a lot of argueing with the store manager they fessed up and said it was the last one they had...so i got it half price with a 5 yr warranty...you really have to watch this company...they will screw you if they can
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Buyer Beware!!!
Posted by Outraged Customer on 01/28/2010
Allow me to give you a little insight into what Ashley Furniture believes to be "good customer service"....
My husband and I purchased a sofa, char, and ottoman set from Ashley furniture because they had a set in the sage green color that we could not find anywhere else. At the time of purchase we were informed that our order would be non-refundable because they make all furniture to order once your order is processed. We paid for the furniture in full, as required. I then brought in paint samples to compare to the floor model and painted my entire living room to coordinate. Over two weeks later, when we were awaiting the arrival of our furniture, we received a call from Ashley Furniture corporate saying that we would not be getting our furniture because it was discontinued. That's right....the "made-to-order" furniture we paid for was discontinued two weeks after our order was placed. The man told my husband that he would look for a floor model for us or refund our money.
At this point, our losses included the money for the furniture, the money for paint and supplies, and interest charged to our credit card. In order to get a receipt, we would have to drive to a store forty minutes away to do the return. On our way, we called customer service who argued with us that they would only issue us an in-store credit. RIGHT! We decided to wait to see if a floor model would be located. At the end of the weekend we received another call from the man who was looking from the floor model. He offered us a model that he found and was only going to discount us $154.00. Since we were unable to find furniture anywhere else in that color, and also did not want to repaint the living room, we were forced to except the pathetic discount. We still even had to pay for delivery!
So basically, I ended up with USED furniture for only $154 less than what I was going to pay for BRAND NEW furniture! Also, when I went to post this review the first time, I encountered a message asking me to give Ashley Furniture a second chance and allow them to fix the situation. So, I decided that was fair and sent an e-mail to the provided address. I included my entire situation, and as expected, I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. That was almost two weeks ago!
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Posted by J Conway on 2012-05-23:
Documentation is the key with this and so many other companies. If it is in writing then they have no choice to provide what they sold. Your credit card provider should have been able to help on this.
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Ashley Furniture Sucks
Posted by Becca7496 on 07/19/2005
HENDERSON, NEW MEXICO -- Don't ever buy anything from Ashley Furniture they suck big time. NO matter what good deal they offer you they will screw you in the end!!! We purchased over $5000 worth of furniture from them. After several months of a delay on their part we finally got our furniture and not ONE piece did not have something wrong with it. This was the delay on their part in the beginning because most of the furniture they had gotten from the warehouse was defective so they reordered new furniture, which upon delivery still had many flaws. We are still having problems with them fixing what we have. My dad is a teacher and they have a website for teachers to sell stuff, get opinions, etc. and we found out after we ordered from Ashley that everyone on the website has had nothing but problems with them. This is an entire school district not just one school. We are in the process of seeing if any of them are willing to help us do something about this ongoing problem. They just can't keep screwing people around like this. We have ordered furniture over the past several years from various places (IKEA, Bassett, Walker, and RC Willey) and we have had never had a problem with any of them. I would never buy ANYTHING from Ashley AGAIN. THEY SUCK!!!!!!
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Posted by Keith Foshee on 2011-07-25:
This is a 2 bit outfit. Buyer had better beware!
Lies, rude people and POOR SERVICE.
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Fine Print on the Back Negates Everything Except Consumer Liability
Posted by Twila on 01/11/2006
ALABAMA -- Generally, you get what you pay for. I was aware of this when I purchased two inexpensive chairs, with all that entails in terms of quality, for a second home. But when I put out money, I expect something. Since my purchase, I have received nothing, not even the dreck that has been described by others on this website My credit card has been charged, but there is not a record of my purchase in the local store. Furthermore, within a week of purchase, my sales associate was "among the missing" -- that is, he doesn't work there anymore. I have received no explanation for the discrepancy nor promised delivery time, contrary to what was written on the front of my contract.
I have placed the purchase in dispute on my credit card. But I shall go one step further. Since I now believe that the store uses unfair sales and lending practices targeted towards those who may be least able to afford it, I intend to bring this matter to the Attorney General's office in my state. Thankfully, the Consumer Affairs Division is more active in this state than many others.
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Deceptive sales practices. Abysmal delivery services. The fine print on the back of the contract negates everything that you are told by the sales person and everything you sign on the front of the contract. There are 91 written complaints within our local Better Business Bureau since Ashley Furniture came to town a relatively short time ago. Sorry I didn't check first. Suggest others do so before signing anything.
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Posted by Consumers Rule! on 2006-01-11:
Posted by david07003 on 2007-11-23:
See my review...yes, they like it when you sign your rights away.
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Do Not Buy From Ashley Furniture
Posted by DocRonL on 12/13/2005
ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- I think this letter says it all. I sent it to firstname.lastname@example.com (now there's a contradiction in terms!). His mailbox was full and the e-mail was returned without a response of course. Dear Sir: I am writing you because I am in dire straights with my home furniture in my new home. Please bear with me while I explain this to you as objectively as I can. Basically, I went to the Ashley Furniture store in Morrow, Georgia (right outside Atlanta in Clayton County) to shop for furniture back in September. I found everything I needed and the Salesman (Barry) was completely helpful and courteous. I told him I would be back the following month to place my order. I came back on October 15th and placed my order for $15,659 worth of furniture and I paid a $5000 down payment (30%). Again, Barry was very helpful and courteous but had to check with a manager for my situation. I told him I was building a house and that it would be completed on November 30th and that I wanted my furniture at that time.
I also told him that I would be financing the balance and asked if that would be a problem. He checked with the manager and everything appeared to be on track. He went on to say that it would take 2 to 4 weeks from the time I came back and financed my order for me to receive my delivery. I came back on November 12th and did exactly that, arranged for financing. Well, the 4th week has passed and despite my efforts to plead with the store manager (Dennis) for some sort of partial delivery so that I could have some furniture in my new house, no one seems to be hearing me. All I am told is that my furniture has not arrived at the warehouse in Norcross and that no delivery can be made until then. That's all. Even after being promised that the delivery takes 2 to 4 weeks. I thought I could count on that, but now all I am told is that I just have to wait. I appealing to your sense of fair play in this matter as I explained my exact situation and was assured of a furniture delivery in 2 to 4 weeks.
Again, Barry had to check with management almost every time I made an inquiry, so it was not just something that he promised. There are several other stores that would have had my furniture to me already, but I was convinced that the contemporary furniture I saw at your store was what I wanted. I also expressed this to your sales staff (i.e. that if I could not get the delivery around the time my house was completed due to my Family coming in from different parts of the country then I would shop elsewhere). I was told this was not a problem. Finally, when I called to inquire about the status of my delivery, I spoke with the Office Manager (I believe her name was Keisha). She was extremely rude and kept insisting that I had a Future Order therefore, my order is not ready. I still do not understand that to this day. I explained to her like I am mentioning to you right now that I was told I would receive my furniture 2 to 4 weeks from the time I arranged the financing. She was even raising her voice (I know I was not her problem that day but she was having one) and I simply told her I just wanted to know when I would receive my order. She finally agreed to let me talk to the Store Manager (Dennis). He appeared to be helping me, but in the end he told me all I could do was wait.
I respectfully request that you look into this matter and please let me know if anything can be done to immediately remedy the situation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Ron Booth
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Posted by CjCinColorado on 2005-12-14:
Why don't all of us call this bozo manager on behalf of Ron Booth ? I'm calling first thing in the morning ! Here's the two numbers information gave me. 770-472-4750 ...and 770-629-4663. Let's UNITE !
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Ashley Furniture is terrible
Posted by Doglover on 10/18/2005
AVONDALE, ARIZONA -- My husband and I ordered a living room set and dining room set from the store in Avondale, Arizona on August 10 and today is October 18 and we still do not have our furniture. This company is a joke. I have talked to a couple of their managers who give the same excuse that they order the furniture from some place in California and the 4 to 6 week delivery time is "just an estimate." We have gotten the run around since the beginning. After the 6 weeks passed, I called and spoke to a manager only to be told that he will look into it and call me right back. That was a month ago and I have heard nothing from him. I even called the corporate office and sat on hold forever to only be able to leave a voice message with a guarantee that someone would return my call that same day. That was about 3 weeks ago and no call. I went into the store and talked to another manager and she told me that she was sorry that nobody was getting back to me but that my "load date" would be the 16th of October, therefore, the furniture should be delivered about 5 days after that. Not being happy about the timeframe, I left the store with some hope of finally having furniture in my new home. Here we are on October 18 and I call again to see where my furniture is. Keep in mind they take half of what you owe on the day you order so they have your money. This person tells me that they don't have any record of my order on any load list and that they can forward my information on to the corporate office and wait for a call back to see what is up with the order. I told him that this is unacceptable and he assured me that the third manager would call me back TODAY!! I have not been holding my breath but I still haven't gotten that call. On top of everything, if you try to cancel, they say they are going to keep 30% for cancelling a "special order"!! I can understand a small delay...a week or so, but this is an unreasonable amount of wait time. AND, prior to placing the order, the salesperson who assisted us actually went to the computer to see if the items we were interested in were in stock and she told us that there are thousands of those items already in the warehouse. However, come to find out, that doesn't mean that those thousands are available to sell. That means that other people ordered that item and they are in the warehouse. What a joke!! Why even tell me that?? What do I care if other people's items are in the warehouse??? I guess that is what they have to do to make a sale. And the customer service is horrendous! I wish wish wish I would have seen this information before making this purchase. I will be reversing charges on my credit card. THIS IS YOUR WARNING!!!! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM ASHLEY FURNITURE!!!!!
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Posted by jedi on 2005-10-24:
i am sorry for your issues..what can we do to make up for the run around you seem to have gone thru? please e-mail me at email@example.com sincerely michael jedlowski Pres/CEO
Posted by T_T_T on 2005-11-23:
Thank you! I thought I was the only one going through headaches with Ashley Furniture. I ordered my dining set on 10/01. They told me I'd get it in 4 weeks...well 4 weeks was approaching and I had not yet received a call. Four weeks and one day I get a call telling me to come pick up my order. That sucked because I had to rush and find a truck that very day because they were closed the next 2 days. Anyway, that's not really a big complaint because I did get my order when they said I would. So I get home to assemble my furniture. The table was easy to set up, the first 2 chairs were assembled fine..then I get to the box with the last 2 chairs. What a mess. The holes that are used to connect the legs to the other legs (I'm not sure what to call them, they are pieces of wood that are connected between each leg) were not alligned. Here is was Saturday night, and customer service does not open until Tuesday. So I call them on Tuesday morning and they said they'd send a technician out. They told me that a techincian would not be available until Saturday. So the technician came out and realized that the chairs must have been manufactured improperly. So he took my info and took the paperwork to the office. A week went by and I heard nothing back so I called customer service and I kept getting sent to voice mailboxes. I left at least 3 messages throughout the week, with varios customer service reps, with no return calls. Another week went by...no calls or anything. So I called today and I finally get a live person at customer service!! They told me that they put in the reorder for my chairs YESTERDAY, the 22nd. The technician was here on 11/05. Why did it take almost 3 weeks to reorder 2 chairs? Not only that, I have to now sit around and wait for probably another month for the chairs to arrive. This is rediculous. I have to have Thanksgiving dinner with people sitting around in plastic lawn chairs..rediculous. My dinette set is a bar table with stools, so those other 2 small chairs that others have to eat on wil not even reach the table. How embarrassing. I will NEVER order from Ashley Furniture again. And I will tell anyone I can to stay away.
Posted by kingtut28 on 2006-08-03:
This is my horrible experience w/Ashley Furniture in San Diego. AVOID PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THEM AT ALL COST. I emailed CEO Michael Jedlowski @ his given email on 8/1/06, but I have yet to receive a response from him or his managers. Here's the timeline:
On 5/28/2006, I purchased a dining table set at the 7310 Miramar Rd, San Diego showroom. Parts of the reasons that I purchased the set from Ashley Furniture were the Sales Associate Rudy's sale pitch of: "we have our own factory; we control the quality, the inventory, the distribution, the pick and delivery of our furniture". After around 6 weeks, I was informed that the dining set arrived, and I picked up the above dining set at the San Diego Ashley Furniture Warehouse located @ 11045 Technology Pl, #100, San Diego. When I installed the parts together, I noticed that one of the six chairs has the wrong parts. I called the warehouse and was informed to bring the chair back.
7/2/06: I brought the wrong chair to the San Diego Ashley Furniture Warehouse located @ 11045 Technology Pl, #100, San Diego and explained the wrong chair situation to Manager Lonni. Lonni indicated for me to keep the wrong chair for the time being, and he'd order another chair right away. The correct chair would be delivered to me via UPS within 2.5 weeks at the most; UPS would pick up the wrong chair and deliver the wrong chair back to Ashley Furniture.
7/20/06 at 9:38 AM: I telephoned Manager Lonni @ (858) 683-1100; Lonni is out of the office, so I left a detailed message with Receptionist Mirna. Mirna responded that she remembered me from 7/2/06, and she'd give Lonnie my message.
7/21/06 at 11:16AM: I called Manager Lonni again. Mirna informed me that Lonnie is working today, but he was currently out of the office. I left my phone # and explained the chair situation to Mirna again.
7/21/06 at 2:02PM: I called for Lonni again. Mirna said that "Lonni is in the warehouse. Lonni already told Mirna that he ordered the chair, but it has not come in. I asked Mirna when did Lonni order the correct chair? Mirna responded that it was the same day that I came in, but sometimes it takes a little longer to get it." I informed Mirna that I'd wait until the middle of next week.
7/27/06 at 1:29PM: No delivery from UPS, so I called for Lonni again. Mirna informed me that Lonni is out of the office, and the chair has not come in. I asked as to when the chair would be delivered? Mirna replied that she didn't know, as she has no control of the inventory. I asked for Lonni's last name, but Mirna refused to provide Lonni's last name. I left my phone # with Mirna for Lonni again.
7/27/06 at 1:35 PM: I called the Miramar showroom @ (619)393-4663, where I purchase the dining set. I spoke with Rita and explained the whole situation and the lack of returned phone calls from Manager Lonni. Rita looked up my purchase info by my first & last name and phone #. Rita informed me that she'd forward my concerns to a Manager name Fritz. Rita indicated that she does not know Fritz's last name.
7/28/06 @ 12:45PM: Manager Fritz from the Miramar showroom returned my call. Fritz informed me that he'd send an email to Manager Lonni and to expect a phone call from Lonni or Fritz by tomorrow (7/29/06).
8/1/06 at 10:27 AM: No phone call from Lonni or Fritz, so I called the Miramar showroom again and asked for Fritz. Roxy informed me that Fritz is out of the office today. I left a detailed message for Fritz with Roxy.
8/2/06: I place another phone call to Fritz at the Miramar showroom. Rita remarked that she remembered me from our last conversation. Rita informed me that Fritz is out of the office again today, but she took my phone # and would leave my message for Fritz for tomorrow. I sent an email to CEO Michael Jedlowski: firstname.lastname@example.com
8/3/06 Still no response from anyone from Ashley Furniture.
Posted by 1st Noel on 2007-07-19:
Ashley Furniture, I just got my new dining table and chairs from Ashley in Melbourne Florida and the leaf for the table had to big chips in both ends from the way it was packed. I call them and they said they would pick it up. I put the table and chairs together. Everything but the leaf was OK. Now Ashley want to repair the leaf. They are currently telling me that I cannot get a new replacement leaf unless I send back the complete set. Ashley customer service it a P.O.S.!!! Has anyone else ran into this? If I do not have a new leaf by the end of the week I am putting a credit hold on this billing.
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Junk Furniture
Posted by X customer on 03/07/2008
COOKEVILLE, UTAH -- I have purchase furniture from the Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cookeville, TN. First, let me say that the quality of the furniture is crap. They lead you to believe that all their furniture is made in the USA. It most certainly is not. It is crap that comes from over seas. Second, they dance around the subject of "solid wood". They use the term "select hardwood and veneers". What the heck is that? I will tell you what that is.... press wood / chip board! JUNK!! My dining table has the finish wearing off and the veneer peeled up...guess what is under neath? NOT WOOD...it is some kind of paperboard. I had the tech come out (finally after begging) and he took it back to the shop with him and said they would order me a new one. BIG LIE!!!
They did a piss poor job at trying to repair the table and returned it back to me. They said that was all they could do. Third, the customer service I received was a game of phone tag and run around. Does anyone at that store know what the heck is going on? That was the worst customer service I have ever received. The manager is skilled at lying as well. She assured me that my problem would be taken care of. It has been 9 months now since my purchase and I still have this piece of crap Ashley Furniture in my home. I am embarrassed to have company over. Please never buy any Ashley Furniture. It is junk.
The prices are low because you will have to replace it in no time at all. I am sure the owner of that store knows the quality of his product is crap and does nothing to help his customers when the junk falls apart. Please do your homework on this store before you commit your money to them.....Their policy is "ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!" How is that possible when they sell poor quality furniture? I have learned my lesson and I urge others to never shop at ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE in COOKEVILLE, TN!!!
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Posted by Suusan B. on 2008-03-07:
Friday's going to be a hot on on M3C - - we've got our first Ashley Furniture complaint and it's only 9:41 a.m. PST!
Posted by Principissa on 2008-03-07:
LOL Suusan! Tammy02 should be here soon to do damage control for Ashely. I have yet to hear back from any of the posters she has "helped" to see if any of their situations were actually resolved.
Ashley furniture is junk, plain and simple. Their customer service is horrible and for the price you pay for their junk you could save up the extra money and go to a more reputable furniture store and get good quality furniture. I still do not understand why anyone shops at these stores.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-03-07:
x customer, GREAT HANDLE! Just another day and another Ashley complaint. Princi, Best Answer, LOL.
Posted by Tammy02 on 2008-03-10:
I sent an email directly to "x customer".
Posted by Tammy02 on 2008-04-03:
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. responded to "x customer"s personal email on 03/10/08, unfortunately we have not received a reply back. An Ashley Furniture reference number was provided for quicker service. Therefore, if we do not hear from a consumer, we are unable to assist. Should "x customer" reply to our email, we will review the information and proceed from there.
Posted by crapfurniture on 2008-04-29:
I think Tammy02 is full of crap. Ashley never does anything to resolve any of their problems. The best thing they could do for the Cookeville customers is shut that store down. The owner and the manager are both con artists. Kevin Sergent (owner) will lie to your face just like his manager Gail Arney. I have yet to meet anyone from here that is happy with that store.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND this store!!!
Posted by MIKE-DEE on 03/29/2006
FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN -- I'd researched this site and had seen some negative reviews but decided to go to the store anyway and see what they had.
I was blown away by the assortment and was in the store for 3 hours just looking around. My salesperson was incredibly attentive - walking me around from group to group and answering my questions.
My wife and I bought an 8-piece dining room group and a couch, loveseat, coffee table, end tables and a recliner. The stuff was delivered in 10 days - exactly when they said it would come and the goods arrived without a scratch.
The delivery people were courteous and set everything up with no hassles. I had not a single problem the entire process. We're going back this weekend to by the bedroom set we didn't get last time.
I would highly recommend this store. Don't believe all the negativity - try it for yourself
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Posted by Ponie on 2006-03-29:
Are you employed by Ashley full time or part time?
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-03-30:
You smell something funny here too Ponie?
Posted by KenPC on 2006-03-30:
Let's see, that make sit 10,000 to 1. The odds are clearly turning in Ashley's favor.
Posted by dsmith68 on 2006-03-30:
When I see hundreds of bad reviews for a company, I generally keep far away from them. Your post is obviously a scam if for no other reason than "delivery people were courteous and set everything up with no hassles"
Posted by mjholly on 2006-04-01:
Any company that shares its name with my gold digging ex-girlfriend (her name is Ashley) who owes me money creeps me out. I hate Ashley furniture!
Posted by MIKE-DEE on 2006-04-12:
To answer your comments - in order...
1) Not employed by Ashley at all
2) If you smell something foul - check you pants
3) Odds still suck for Ashley - just was lucky enough to get good service
4) Maybe they had a good day - maybe you're just a prick and get what you give - It's called Karma
5) I feel for you and have never met an Ashley (person) I liked either.
Posted by CJ2920 on 2006-08-09:
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Complaint about Complaints
Posted by Prosales on 04/09/2006
Over the course of many years I have been a salesperson for several of the largest furniture retailers in the country. The list includes, Roomstore, Levitz, Rooms to Go, Ashley, Oak Express (Furniture Row, Big Sur, etc). I have heard every complaint that is out there and then some. I understand there are those of you with legitimate complaints, but there are certain things even on this website that really irk me. Over and over, phone calls are made every single week from customers who I told 4-6 weeks. If it hasn't been six weeks yet, why are you yelling at me? Distressing on tables, ie art. wormholes, pock marks and other purposeful antiquing. I've had people swear up and down that it wasn't on my floor tables, but it was on theirs. When brought in to look, oh surprise, they notice it on the floor models. Now, on a more positive note, some things you can do and understand to make furniture shopping more pleasurable:
1. Find a salesperson you like, and use them. Noone and I mean noone in any company I have worked for cares more about your purchase than the salesperson who was loyally and respectfully used, asked for and purchased from. There are shady salespeople out there, but at every company there are good ones too.
2. Please understand that in furniture much of the product comes from overseas. That means it was handled on a boat, in a container, in a factory, in a warehouse and eventually in your home. I know you want perfect furniture, but that process does take time and it is not a science.
3. Two pieces of furniture to you has probably still been manufactured and or handled by 50 people by the time it reaches you. Please be understanding that it's not necessarily that we at the store want to screw you, there are just a lot of holes to look in between here and china that make it difficult to coordinate drop ships and timing all over the country.
Now, for any of you who don't believe me in this email, check out complaints.com or the complaintstation or any such website. You will find complaints on every major furniture business and even a lot of the small ones. It is a tough type of company to run. You're dealing with the manufacturing, warehousing, overseas shipping and nationwide distributing of products that, to be frank, are easily damaged goods.
PS If all of this upsets you, shop at a local custom furniture builder. Why do I know most of you won't? Because most of you shop at our retail stores for the fact that it's much much cheaper and much much faster. Tired of it? Then you better start looking at our fast-paced disposable society and figure out what you can do to change it and stop complaining about it.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2006-04-10:
"You're dealing with the manufacturing, warehousing, overseas shipping and nationwide distributing of products that, to be frank, are easily damaged goods."
Your right, and also we are dealing with unethical business practices. We do buy cheap disposable crap. It's not only cheap but it's really not that much faster and it cost about the same. Thank you for making me realize it is better to buy American and not from over seas importers. You are also right about our "fast-paced disposable society" that we are giving away. I think Carl Marks said it best, " America will hang itself for the price of the rope".
Posted by KenPC on 2006-04-10:
Yeah, just bend over...take it...and shut up!
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-04-10:
I am so sick of hearing this from every vendor I work with (either through work or at home.) The old it isn't my fault because (fill in the blank.) If you are taking people's money they have a right to expect you to deliver what you promise, plain and simple. I am understanding to a point but don't cry on my shoulder after you take my money about why things got messed up, save it for your mama.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-04-10:
Oh yeah, and if someone calls before the six weeks is up and want the status of their order it is your job as salesperson to politely tell them, sorry your items are not in yet and maybe even look it up. We have customers call us every day and ask the same question, goes with the territory.
Posted by yoke on 2006-04-10:
Could you imagine if the salesperson had to wait for the delivery and the custome to be satisfied (no damaged furniture) before getting their commission check? I'm sure if that was the case then the customer would get much better service. Once the sale is made and the salesperson got hisher commission he/she could care less about the customer.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-04-10:
Hard to believe!
Posted by prosales on 2006-04-11:
At a lot of stores, not every one, we do have to wait until the product is accepted and at your house to get our commission, just to educate you on the subject. Also, to those of you who seem to think I can hit a button on my computer (which by the way doesn't exist in the form you think of)to find out the exact date of arrival, it doesn't work that way. I am in the dark on my outstanding orders as much as you are. All of you imagine I sell something and forget about it. The reality is I sell something, open a file on you as well as a hundred other customers, look at the file every day, call customers, call vendors, deal with my screwed up corporate office and warehouse, or the manager of the store is on my butt. Now, that's my job, I'm not trying to complain, but all of you seem to be under the misapprehension that I sell it and forget it. That's not the case.
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One last thing, amaniR I didn't say in my post if it hasn't been six weeks why are you calling me. I said if it hasn't been six weeks why are you yelling at me. There's a difference. The same people who deal with business matters on a daily basis in a professional manner, seem to think it's okay to SCREAM and SWEAR at me because apparently they don't see retail sales as a professional business.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-04-12:
prosales said:"One last thing, amaniR I didn't say in my post if it hasn't been six weeks why are you calling me. I said if it hasn't been six weeks why are you yelling at me."
Point taken pro, nobody deserves that, everybody deserves respectful treatment.
I do have a hard time understanding how in this world of online tracking and info it could be so impossible to determine where an order is, keeping sales in the dark about that information seems a recipe for unhappy customers and salespeople.
Posted by Jytte on 2007-09-13:
Yes, I bought my furniture because it was afordable. But I am not complaining about the lack of quality (you get what you pay for) or even the fact that it was damaged on delivery, things like that can happen. And for the first 4 weeks thereafter I was being patient. But after 4 weeks of the store doing absolutely NOTHING to replace the damaged furniture, and the so-called manager in the store seeming to find my situation funny (!), my patience has run out! I paid for a product, and I haven't received it. The store's attitude is exactly this: you paid for a chair and we delivered one, and if it's damaged it's your problem, we don't care. As a consumer I have the right to receive what I pay for, and rest assured I will make them deliver. I do not yell at people, nor do I use foul language, but I do let them know that I am very angry at being treated this way, and if I'm not being treated right, they will face the consequence in the way of public exposure, lawsuits, or whatever else it may take.
Posted by Max on 2013-07-26:
So even if you try to return a product to Ashley furniture they want to charge you a restock fee of 15 percent even though the product one ordered was missing part and it would take 12 weeks for new part to arrive,
Mr. Sales person can you sleep on the floor because your bed is missing parts to assemble the frame?
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Posted by 0310younts on 11/14/2012
ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- Warning, Warning, Warning, Warning!!!!!!!My wife and I bought a "new" set of furniture for our den from Ashley. We bought a recliner, wedge and two sofas. Almost immediately, the recliner broke and so did one of the recliners in the sofa. The tech came and told us it was due to poor workmanship but was able to make repairs. Within a few weeks, one of the "leather" sofas started to peel on the seat and back. My wife and I are senior citizens with no children at home and no pets. The tech came and said that the materials were defective. He ordered parts and a few days later, he came and replaced the entire top and bottom. He failed to replace all the padding so the seat is now flat. We moved this sofa and started to use the other thinking it may be fine. Wrong!!!! It has started to peel in four places. We went to the store and talked to the manager and he said that even though the warranty had expired, he would "take care of our problem". The tech came and said the materials were defective and they should replace the set. He ordered parts. Then Ashley called and said they would not make any repairs since it was out of warranty. I called back to the manager and he said that he did not tell me that he would fix the problems and to call the customer service manager at corporate. This was a huge waste of time. She could not care less and was almost arrogant and condescending towards me. I found out that Ashley was once Levitz and they have filed for bankruptcy several times due to poor quality furniture and bad customer service. Same company with the same problems. Do not purchase anything from this company. The extended warranty is bogus. They say if you do not use it that they will refund your money. This is not true. They give you store credit which is worthless. If anything happens to your furniture, they will claim that it is neglect or consumer abuse and wouldn't do anything. I bet Ashley owns the warranty company as well.
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Posted by CUontheFlipSide on 2012-11-14:
Levitz (after almost 100 years) went bankrupt and was liquidated in 2008. Ashley was never Levitz. The closest possibility is that Ashley acquired some empty stores which they opened under their crummy name.
It is interesting to note that the BBB gives Ashley an A+ rating. This is an example of the world's oldest profession thriving in our modern world.
Posted by At Your Service on 2012-11-15:
Ashley is not Levitz. With that said, anyone who does even a modicum of research of Ashley Furniture, they learn that it is cheaply made furniture that readily breaks down. I don't think I'd ever pay for anything with their name on it.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, which passed two decades ago, does not apply to private residences, but it has encouraged us to focus on improving access in homes, as well, making universal design almost a given. As in the past, I am going to recommend a new phrase; in lieu of "universal design" or "aging-in-place," I would like to add "designing for all."
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I received a call from a couple (let's call them Alana and Bernie) who wanted to remodel their townhouse. During our initial phone contact, the conversation ranged from an outdated kitchen to needing more space to incorporating aging-in-place amenities.
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Excellent Event Venue – This is one of the best venues in San Diego to hold a private event, whether it be corporate, social or public. As an event planner, I planned many corporate and private events here, all of which were true successes!
The on-site planners and staff are extremely professional and are there to help you with all your event planning needs.
From private concerts, to corporate evening events, this is one hot spot that should be on every event planners list!
Awesome!!! – My friends and I went to see Claude VonStroke a while back, and had a blast. Im not much of a drinker, but when I did go to the bar for a drink, It was kinda pricey but it was was stiff! In the long run id say you get your moneys worth. I have been back a few times since, my advice to you there early, parking is easier, shorter lines....
oh yeah, BOMB SUSHI!!!
On Broadway is still a great place to go out – Some reviewers had a bad experience, but I go to Broadway at least once a month and have had great service every time. The staff are much nicer and friendlier than most places in San Diego. Other clubs still have that "you're not good enough" sneer if you're not rolling up in a Limo with a harem of call girls on your arm. The bouncers at Broadway are much nicer than anywhere else, and except for some salty old dinosaur bartenders most of the bar staff and cocktailers are down to earth, and some are smokin' hot!!!
I agree, past it's prime...(But it may have changed?) – This place was cool awhile back until the "Rift Raft" arrived.
Some nights might have a special promotions night (I am being nice here)
So check and ask how the crowd is before you go!
Good atmosphere, TERRIBLE service. – I don't about everyone else who had good time here, but our group had a horrible experience at this place. We heard many good things about this place and was excited to try it out while we were in town for 4th of July weekend.
The Good: Good atmosphere, good music, nice divided rooms for each style
The BAD: We arrived at the Club/Restaurant at 9PM so we can enjoy nice meal before hitting the clubs. The waitress came by to order our drinks promptly and that was the last time we saw her until hour later when we started to complain about our service. Our food didn't arrive until 10 while the table next to us (with different server) was served and was out at the dance floor already. We had to go get our own drinks at the bar because the waitress was no where to be seen . When we were at the bar, the bartender did not know how to make the drinks that was on the menu!!! We wasted 2 hours there spending alot of money on cold food and crappy service. At that point, all i wanted to do was leave and go somewhere else to salvage the evening. The manager did give us half off everything so we tried to pay and leave but it took them another 20 minutes for them to figure out how to run a credit card. I don't think i will EVER go there again
Past it's prime – This place WAS cool a long time ago. Now with so many really cool places downtown, On Broadway just seems like it tries to hard. Too crowded, too many young immature partiers, too snobby of door people. I'd much rather go to Belo, Confidential, JBar if I wanted a trendy cool nightclub experience. Even the W is better.
Nice place – Very trendy. Very upscale. The line was pretty long, but we had a good time once we got inside. One of teh better party spots in the Gaslamp.
Best Nightclub in San Diego – Super Trendy! Love this place, always a good time. They have various different rooms that all play different music, so everybody can listen to what they want. Also a great place to go get dinner (the sushi is great!) before you go out.
I would DEFINITELY advise contacting a promoter to get on a guestlist before going, because the lines would NOT be fun to wait in, but it's definitely my favorite place in SD!
On Broadway For an Upscale Amzing Night! – Right in the mix of the downtown scene, this is a must visit night club. Filled with beautiful people, this large 5 room venue has something for everyone. From DJ's spinning a wide variety of music, live decor, different bars, lounge area, and a suhi bar, you will be entertained all night. Cover can be a little pricy and the lines can be long at times, but that's what you deal with with any place that's hot!
What once was one of the largest banks in San Diego is now the crown jewel of Gaslamp nightclubs. – In Short
The lines can be long, and filled with attitude--OBEC is a place to be seen, and few fashion-concious and trendy clubbers like to be seen standing outside. Once inside, the venue offers a sensational spectrum of DJs and dance options, from an array of house music to R&B, hip-hop, rock and retro. It's five rooms under one roof, from the main dance floor upstairs, to the intimate, posh confines of the downstairs Vault and Ultra Lounge.
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Although there have been no new talks between the Sarasota Orchestra and its musicians over their new contract, the man the musicians union hired to negotiate a deal has become the topic of conversation himself.
Leonard Leibowitz, a lawyer for several performing arts unions, has been charged with embezzling about $150,000 from a union he represented.
Federal prosecutors said Leibowitz allegedly wrote checks to himself from the Independent Artists of America checkbook. They said in 1997 he asked the union for an advance on his retainer.
Leibowitz's retainer was $42,000, but from 1997 to 2005, he allegedly wrote $350,000 worth of checks to himself, his company and his wife rather than take his retainer.
Leibowitz was charged in July, before the American Federation of Musicians union asked him to conduct negotiations with the Sarasota Orchestra.
"Lenny has been under retainer as a negotiating attorney for several years," said Richard Sparrow, secretary of the union's Gulf Coast chapter. "The charges against him have no real relevance to how this particular negotiation goes. We believe he's the right person for that."
Dan Jordan, the orchestra's concertmaster, said Leibowitz successfully negotiated the musicians' last contract three years ago, so he trusts him. But he said he wanted the talks to continue and said if
Leibowitz was the stumbling block, "there are ways around that."
Orchestra CEO Joseph McKenna said he didn't want to comment on Leibowitz's "personal problems." Leibowitz could not be reached for comment.
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- In February, taxpayers voted to give three local school districts enough money to keep their programs going.
Next week, for the first time ever, Wabeno will ask their taxpayers to do the same.
The district has asked for more money for building referendums.
But up until this point, they've been able to maintain their programs by making $1 million dollars in cuts over the past 10 years. Now, superindent Kim Odekirk says any further cuts will jeopardize the quality of education Wabeno can offer.
Mary Propson teaches her first grade class wearing a microphone. That's because she has seven special education students in her class of 17. One is hearing impaired.
Wabeno is asking taxpayers for $3.85 million dollars over the next three years. If the district doesn't get it, chances are even more students will be packed into Propson's class.
"I would lose personal contact with every student. Even 17 is a large amount of students to work with every student sufficiently," Propson said. " If it goes up more, students that are quiet and not as demanding are going to get less of my attention, and they deserve my attention like all of the other students."
You probably remember class sizes much larger than 17 kids. But Odekirk says education has changed.
"The amount of mandates and the kinds of things that we need to accomplish with kids in the classroom now are very different from what they were 25 or even 30 years ago," she said. "In order to meet the needs of all our learners, we cannot have those large class sizes."
"Education is getting harder and harder, there are more demands to meet," Propson said. "If you look back as an older adult, you'd say "I can't believe they're learning that in first grade now." We are learning a lot of things as the students grow at younger ages, and the demands of the world are greater."
Without that $3.85 million, the district faces more than just bigger class sizes. The board would look at cutting electives like music, art, and tech ed. But why should taxpayers have to pay for those extras?
"The extras are their basic education. Life isn't just reading a book," Propson said. "Sports are important, students learn life skills in sports, how to get along, how to work as a team, what to do if you lose. Because those are all learning experiences."
Odekirk says if this referendum fails, the district will hold an election again next year. If it fails again, the district would likely be shut down by the state within a year, and students would go to surrounding districts.
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"The Ninth Circle Satanic Cult, a child sacrifice group composed of global elites, appears to be routinely raping, torturing and murdering children" it was announced yesterday by the ITCCS. Recent court filings against the international child kidnapping ring go to court April 7.
Court rules against CA restrictions on concealed carry
SAN FRANCISCO — People seeking permits to carry concealed weapons don't have to prove "good cause" beyond truthfully saying they want to be able to defend themselves, a divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
The 2-1 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a San Diego case isn't yet final — the county and its sheriff might appeal — but if it stands, "California will join the vast majority of other states that now issue permits to people for self-defense," said Chuck Michel, attorney for the California Rifle and Pistol Association.
Cynthia McKinney Target of Assassination Plot
Why is the FBI calling me?
What in the world would the FBI want with me? First of all, at 4:56 pm today they called me at my mother's home while I was there, so I was able to speak with them. Then, I was told that the four men indicated in the story below, that broke in the metro Atlanta news today, had listed me as a target for assassination.
Let me be clear: I am not afraid of these men listed below. I do, however, have concerns about the activities of the FBI that had on its payroll a so-called radio "shock jock" who announced to his listenership in 2006 that I should be lynched on my way to vote. Only in 2009 did I find out that he was on the FBI payroll at the time of his incendiary remarks because that was his defense in another case where Mr. Turner made similarly incendiary remarks, but against White elected officials so he was prosecuted! The Connecticut State Capitol Police initiated the prosecution:
"Mr. Turner's comments are above and beyond the threshold of free speech", Capitol Police Chief Michael J. Fallon said in an e-mail announcing the warrant. "He is inciting others through his website to commit acts of violence and has created fear and alarm. He should be held accountable for his conduct". (1)
Sadly, the U.S. Capitol Hill Police, lumbering under the weight of several lawsuits filed by its own Black police officers, could never think of protecting me even after a direct threat had been made against me. My untold story is that I struggled in the Congress with mean-spirited threats all of the time. Nasty name calling, racial slurs, even stalking and bomb threats. I tried to deal with it as best I could and with grace.
So now, the government agency that was paying the shock jock to threaten me rings to inform me that I now qualify for victim witness services.
I don't know what political reaction they expect from me. I do have an idea, but they surely won't get it. Recently, I have been reaching out to conservative White individuals and organizations for dialogue and I will continue to do so. The people I've been reaching out to are hearing my message and it is getting through: if you and I fail to talk about our problems, we will never resolve them and the same old culprits who have skillfully divided us on the false basis of race will continue to steal opportunity from both of us. Let's at least talk to each other and keep our eyes together on the ones stealing the people blind.
I will continue my political activities with the Bertrand Russell Tribunal on Palestine that just this past weekend announced its findings that from witness testimony from Israel and Palestine, it is clear that Israel practices its own unique form of apartheid.
I will continue to oppose the senseless, inane, immoral, illegal wars of the Obama Administration.
I will continue to pursue war crimes prosecutions against war criminals and that includes former Presidents and Prime Ministers.
I will continue to seek understanding with my fellow Americans so that we can oppose the madness that is now running our country that, unfortunately, is running roughshod over the environment and our world.
Wayne Madsen (waynemadsenreport.com) will carry a complete story on this intriguing phone call tomorrow–please check it out. In addition, please post this message everywhere so that the appropriate people will know that I will not be deterred from opening a necessary line of communication with other members of the 99% and I will not stop my activities for truth, justice, peace, and dignity.
Finally, for those of you who are new to my e-list messages, I'd love to have your permission to add you to my e-list and we can communicate all of the time. Let me hear from you that you'd like to be on my list and I'll add you.
(1) http://whitereference.blogspot.com/2009/06/white-nationalist-radio-host-hal-turner.html
Metro Atlanta / State News7:01 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Attorney general, former congresswoman, federal judges were alleged targets of Georgia terrorists
By Katie Leslie and Craig Schneider
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The assassination of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney was part of the terrorist plot hatched by four North Georgia men, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in a bond hearing for the accused.
Richard MillerFrom left, Frederick Thomas, his attorney Jeffrey Ertl, attorney Michael Trost, Dan Roberts, Samuel Crump and an unidentified attorney attend a bond hearing for four North Georgia men accused of planning terrorist acts at the U.S. District Court in Gainesville.
The four men accused of planning to bomb federal buildings, disperse the toxin ricin in major U.S. cities, and assassinate federal judges and prosecutors pleaded not guilty at the hearing in U.S. District Court in Gainesville.
The alleged leader, Frederick W. Thomas, 73, of Cleveland, and Dan Roberts, 67, of Toccoa, are charged with conspiring to buy explosives and possessing an unregistered silencer. Toccoa men Samuel J. Crump, 68, and Ray H. Adams, 55, face charges of conspiring to make and disperse ricin, according to the federal indictment.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert McBurney said law enforcement officers seized 52 weapons and 30,000 rounds of ammunition from Thomas' home. The weapons included assault rifles, shotguns, pistols with extended magazines and revolvers, and "sniper round" bullets and "sub-sonic" ammunition designed to be used with silencers, he said. McBurney did not say where the guns and ammunition were kept in the home.
But defense attorney Jeff Ertel countered that Thomas is an avid gun collector and hunter. He said all of the weapons were legally owned, a point McBurney conceded. Ertel said his client has 30 years of Naval service, is loyal to his country, and is not a threat.
"It's not an arsenal put together to assassinate people. It's a gun collection he had," said Ertel, who called Thomas' son, Paul Thomas, to testify about their father and son hunting trips.
McBurney noted that Thomas' arsenal included weapons used in military activities, not designed for hunting.
"You don't hunt with a bomb," McBurney said. "You don't put a silencer on a gun to shoot a deer."
After hearing nearly two hours of testimony regarding whether Thomas should be granted bond, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Cole adjourned the proceeding without making a decision or hearing about the other defendants.
Testimony for the remaining defendants will be heard Tuesday. The hearing will decide whether the men will remain in jail until they are tried. Testimony for Crump and Adams will focus more on the accusation that the group planned to manufacture ricin as a weapon of mass destruction. The men hoped to spur a revolution that would restore, in their eyes, a more Constitutional government, according to federal affidavits.
Ertel called Thomas' wife, Charlotte, to testify about his frail health, which includes emphysema, diabetes, degenerative spine disease and shoulder problems, she said.
Charlotte Thomas said her husband is unable to hang a picture on a wall. At times during the proceeding, Thomas appeared to have labored breathing and puffed on an inhaler. His wife also delivered his hearing aids to him.
Charlotte Thomas said she's never heard her husband talk about hurting anyone.
He loves his country," she said. "He's the most patriotic man I've ever met."
Ertel also raised questions about the confidential informant who recorded the group's conservations for the FBI. He said the informant was charged with child molestation in South Carolina shortly before he began recording the group's meetings.
McBurney told Judge Cole that the men's age should not be considered in the decision to grant bond. He also said this is not a case of men just talking fantasy, but rather they had taken actions to realize their plan of destruction. Those steps included casing federal buildings in Atlanta, stock-piling weapons and purchasing the illegal silencer and what the men thought were explosives from an undercover federal agent.
It was the final step that resulted in Thomas' arrest, he said.
"Age is not a barrier to the crimes these defendants are charged with," McBurney said. "He can pull a trigger as well as you and I can."
Amidst Growing World Doubts About 9/11, Career Army Officer Takes Bush Administration Officials to Court April 5th Represented by the Center for 9/11 Justice
NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A December 2010 poll conducted by the prestigious Emnid Institute, and reported in the German magazine "Welt der Wunder," revealed that 89.5% of German respondents do not believe the official story of 9/11.
The issue is heating up in America as well, and will soon be heard in court.
Top Secret Military Specialist April Gallop saw disturbing things up close that have not been reported in the media.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, she was ordered by her supervisor to go directly to work at the Pentagon, before dropping off her ten-week-old son Elisha at day care.
Amazingly, the infant was given immediate security clearance upon arrival.
The instant Gallop turned on her computer an enormous explosion blew her out of her chair, knocking her momentarily unconscious.
Escaping through the hole reportedly made by Flight 77, she saw no signs of an aircraft – no seats, luggage, metal, or human remains. Her watch (and other clocks nearby) had stopped at 9:30-9:31 a.m., seven minutes before the Pentagon was allegedly struck at 9:38 a.m.
The 9/11 Commission reported that "by no later than 9:18 a.m., FAA centers in Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Washington were aware that Flight 77 was missing and that two aircraft had struck the World Trade Center."
Why then were there no anti-aircraft defenses, Gallop asks, or alarm warnings inside the Pentagon?
Gallop was briefed by officials not to tell her story in public; she also received an email from a Fox News reporter who had been told by the Pentagon not to interview her.
Gallop now believes that officials within the Bush Administration conspired to destroy the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and WTC 7 – the third building brought down at 5:20 p.m. that day – with pre-placed explosives detonated after the planes hit.
On April 5th, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Federal Courthouse at 141 Church Street in New Haven, Connecticut, the case of Gallop v. Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Myers will be heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
Gallop's case relies on virtually all forms of evidence admissible in court, but significantly, on published scientific evidence that residues of these explosives were found in the rubble after the attacks. In its totality the proffered case establishes that the government hypothesis – that the buildings collapsed due to fire in combination with the airplane impacts – is scientifically untenable.
In addition, Ms. Gallop will, through photographic and other physical evidence, as well as the testimony of a multitude of military and civilian survivors, demonstrate the impossibility of her having lived through the attack on the Pentagon if it had taken place as the government and the defendants claim.
German Federal Judge, Deiter Dieseroth, stated in December 2009 that:
"No independent court has applied legal procedures to review the available evidence on who was responsible for the attacks."
Also, that "it is not acceptable for a constitutional state…to declare war, bomb a foreign country, and place it under military occupation," without first identifying suspects.
Dieseroth also said the U.S. "was under burden of proof" that Osama bin Laden was responsible for the attacks, yet the FBI admits it has no evidence presentable in court to back this up.
The stakes in this case are epic, including the possibility of an overwhelming transformation of the world's understanding of history, not to mention American citizens' relationship with their government.
Media contact: William Veale firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com, 510-845-5675, 925-212-3678
SOURCE Center for 9/11 Justice


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BMW says it has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that in rare cases, bolts holding the variable camshaft timing unit may come loose or break, causing the engine to go into a "safe mode." If the problem continues, it can lead to stalling, engine damage – and it may not start.
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BMW drivers swept the top-four finishing positions in Grand Sport class and the top-two spots in Street Tuner class in today's BMW Performance 200, the opening round of the 2014 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.
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Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V564000
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Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should … CONTINUED
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If you have not heard yet Texas is home to the Worlds best Kite festival as voted on by the KTAI. The winning festival for 2010 is the South Padre Island Kite Festival that is put on by lots of hard work from Bill and Susie Doan with support fro the local club members and others. Due to thier unique location the area is home to quite a few AKA members from the midwest who spend the winter in the much freindlier warm weather of South Texas. Add the gulf winds to the warm weather and you the perfect place to fly kites all year long.
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