I would negotiate with the person who was trying to get the refund, have them think they will be able to win a little, give them SOMETHING, so they feel they won something, too. I took back a dog a few years ago, was told I had to refund the full amount (it was considerable), ended up paying a couple hundred to get free title. What is it that lawyers say about settlements? "If both sides are unhappy, it is a good settlement?" One Fine Knine, Ed??? Stormy Hope www.carpoc.org UPDATED EVENTS/LINKS! AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA GSDCA Legislation http://tinyurl.com/nj2tgz Sunshine Squad showgsd.org/sunshine.html On Mar 7, 2010, at 10:37 AM, Edwin Hill wrote: > I agree with the judge for holding the blue giving the "red" > ribbon....but if he was untactful ( Penny is that a word) in his > response...well there is no excuse for being rude in that > situation.....as for Sue giving back to the seller her > money?....well I agree with Sue....and believe me, I've bought lots > of dogs, show dogs, and working dogs....signed several > contracts.....don't remember any of them saying..."If things don't > work out when ever or for what ever reason, bring "Spot" back and > I'll re-fund your money....God bless those who do, but I'd bet the > vast majority of us, including me would NOT make a habit of this, > nor should we!....Ed Hill ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================