Plato's Closet, Winmark Corporation
Store Lost and Donated 11 Clothing Items Held Under Contract
- 07-09-2003
- 2
On 11/29/02 I entered into a two-week contract with Plato's Closet allowing my property (11 clothing items valued at $91) to either be bought from me for a set amount or be refused and held for two weeks at the store for retrieval.
On 12/8/02, prior to the end of the two-week agreement, I returned to see if my property had been bought by Plato's Closet. The property was refused by the store; however, they were unable to return my items according to the contract. They could not find my property (all 11 items). I was told that I would be contacted by management with details.
On 12/12/02 a message was left at my residence by Darcy, the store manager, explaining that the store had made an error in an effort to have the store clean for when the owner arrived and had donated my property prior to our two-week agreement.
On 12/13/02 I spoke with Darcy, explaining that I would like my property returned or a cash reimbursement. I was told that I would be contacted that afternoon or the following morning with confirmation.
On 12/20/02 I left a message for Darcy at the store asking for a return phone call.
On 12/26/02, having still not heard from anyone at Plato's Closet, I called and spoke with Darcy, who informed me that the owner would not reimburse me for the broken contract or loss of property.
On 12/28/02 I spoke with Detective Cole from the City of Chicago police department, who informed me that she believes the contract was broken and that I had a case for a civil suit.
On 12/28/02 I spoke with Elliott's Consignment store in Chicago, whose professional opinion was that my contract was broken and that I should be reimbursed for my property under good business practices.
I have valued the items (11) at $91 according to comparable items being sold at Elliott Consignment and Elite Repeat.
Company: Plato's Closet, Winmark Corporation
Country: USA
State: Illinois
City: Crest Hill
Address: 2400 Caton Farm Rd
Phone: 8155772726