Three for Thursday 07.08.2021
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Who are the ten most influential people in your life? The first three or four are probably easy to identify, but rounding out the list can be difficult, because you only get ten. Today I want to talk about Gladys Moore. My first memory of Mrs. Moore was as a preschooler at Concord Baptist Church in Concord, Alabama. Mrs. Moore volunteered to teach us music. I remember her writing notes on the chalk board, and musical signatures and telling us what they meant. Years later, I remember her leading us in choir - and the shot of adrenalin I'd feel when I saw her approving smile. She was also a task master and demanded perfection. I count Gladys Moore as one of the ten most influential people in my life, because she established in me a life-long love of music and performance. If Gladys had not believed in me, I might not be the person I'm grateful so many of you believe in today. My point is, you never really know who is watching you, and what impact you will have. Thank you, Gladys Moore, for being who you are, and helping make me who I am.
Watch this Investigation
Shady Tree Service Part 1. Deidra Stevens traded cash up front for a better deal, but that deal was shady. Watch, because This Could Happen to You!
Ask Dale
Today's Ask Dale question is a two-fer from Janice and Gary, and involves how magistrate court, also known as small claims court - really works. I highly recommend you watch this!
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's seven-point lesson is on determining if you have a case worthy of small claims court.
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? If you paid all of the money up front, you'd better have concrete evidence of failure to perform written into your contract.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? Also known as "too good to be true, your belief that you were misled will not win the day in court unless you can document a promise or promises not delivered in your contract.
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. If you can't find the person, don't bother to sue them. They're way ahead of you.
Define - Your deal by comparing Product, Offer and Price. This step will go a long way in keeping you out of court. The more you know about your product and the provider, the more insurance you have against being taken.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract, and an Effective Guarantee. Contracts are key to prevailing in magistrate court. If you don't see a clear violation - don't bother taking the other party to court. You'll likely not prevail.
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS