What happens when a consignment shop closes and they have your merchandise but you were not notified that they were closing or if your stuff has been sold?
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What happens when a consignment shop closes and they have your merchandise but you were not notified that they were closing or if your stuff has been sold?
Asked on April 17, 2013 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to sue the business and principal owners, period. You need to locate them and sue. If you have information (detective work may be needed) on the company's business insurance company (if it had one) or its whereabouts (think of asking the building owners/landlord), then you need to send correspondence and then sue for your items back and/or your money. Contact the police department and file a report. You may need to take it to the media to smoke them out.
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