EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Prospects are annoyed after a metro enterprise abruptly shut its doorways, leaving many out hundreds of {dollars}. Two clients have already filed lawsuits in an try and get their a reimbursement.
An eviction discover was posted to the entrance doorways of Edmond Pickup on West fifteenth Road. The enterprise additionally taped an indication to the doorways that mentioned it was briefly closed, itemizing an e-mail tackle to contact them for data. Information 4 emailed the tackle after receiving a number of emails from clients complaining they had been out hundreds of {dollars}.
Edmond Pickup sells customized truck merchandise like campers and grills. The store has been a staple locally for 35 years. Based on a companies close by, Edmond Pickup closed on June 5 and their stock nonetheless sits behind a locked gate.
Cooper Johnson mentioned he purchased a camper shell from the enterprise and it was nonetheless sitting behind that gate.
“I’ve been calling. I’ve been leaving voicemails. I’ve been emailing their e-mail tackle,” mentioned Johnson. “They’ve simply fully ghosted me and that’s $4,000.”
Information 4 went to the enterprise and knocked on the doorways however no reply. KFOR additionally emailed the tackle left on the entrance doorways however no response. We additionally known as the cellular phone variety of the proprietor, Will Rhoads, however solely obtained voicemail.
The closure has effected close by companies as properly. The proprietor of Edmond Bedliners instructed Information 4 he has upset clients from Edmond Pickup coming into this store day by day considering the 2 companies are linked. The proprietor mentioned they weren’t related in any approach.
Chris Vance as soon as labored at Edmond Pickup.
“I labored there for 10 years,” mentioned Vance.
He now owns Vance Truck Equipment and mentioned he has been coping with the aftermath from upset clients since Edmond Pickup closed final month.
“I’ve had about 30 individuals are available in,” mentioned Vance.
He mentioned the issue began with the enterprise modified homeowners a couple of years in the past which led to monetary struggles. He additionally mentioned clients had been requested to pay full worth for merchandise which is uncommon.
“They had been telling those who their coverage modified they usually wanted all the cash up entrance,” mentioned Vance.
Now it was these clients struggling to get what they paid for months in the past.
“I hope the individuals get their a reimbursement,” mentioned Vance.
Vance mentioned he additionally filed a grievance with the Lawyer Generals workplace.
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