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John-Boy Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Location: Eastern NC Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Jan 18^th, 2009 at 3:02pm	Print Post
	Hi All, Can someone out there help me. I sent a Stevens Schuetzen rifle I had Fred Miller at Mid-America Recreation build for me back for repairs on 8/21/08 and It was supposed to be back by 12/1/08 at the latest. The last time I talked to Fred Miller was 12/3/08 and he said he had been in Europe working a deal and he admitted he had been remiss with my rifle and said he would get right on it and get it to me. That was the last contact I had with him. No one answers the phone there. According to the business listing he is supposed to have two machine shops and a shooting range at his location at 1328 5th Ave., Moline Il. 61265. I got to find out something, I'll be leaving soon for our Texas R&R and shooting trip. I had planed to put the MVA scope Santa brought on it w/ the 40/60 barrel and using it there, gess not!!! I'd like to know; Is he DEAD??? Hospital??? Should I start legal action!!!!He did say he is using some local guy (ffl) to run his buy's and sell's through and he still is listing rifles on the G&A auction sight. I used to post some but after overcomming puter/net problems have been content to lurk. Plus that proliffic/ eloquent So. Joyzee cuz of mine puts the John-Boy name out there enough. Some know me, [sub-sailer, Moody], I'm the John-Boy from NC., but I'm a nice guy so help me get my rifle back home please, TIA, John


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FITZ Oldtimer Offline REGARDS Posts: 917 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #1 - Jan 18^th, 2009 at 5:34pm	Print Post
	John-Boy, Had a freind that had this problem a few years ago. Dealer had kind of dropped of the map. He ended up sending a Registered letter, reciept required and asked if the Dealer/Smith had ever heard of Postal fraud. All of a sudden the guy was available and he had his two actions with the new barrels all fitted up in about three weeks. Don't know if you shipped by US postal. but even if you only sent any check through the mail it counts. Hope all comes out OK for you. FITZ.

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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1944 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #2 - Jan 18^th, 2009 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	I live in QC area and have not heard Fred had died yet so believe him to be ussual Fred. Reputation is Can be real slow unless he gets interested. Registered letter maybe the best approach. Machine shop and range are at same sight.


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John-Boy Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Location: Eastern NC Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #3 - Jan 18^th, 2009 at 10:29pm	Print Post
	Hi Guys, Thanks for the replys, keep the idea's comming. I thought of the reg. letter and postal people but correct me if I'm wrong, if no one is at the add. it will be returned to me as undeliverable??? Does any-one know if the shooting range/ gun shop is open??? I've been calling about every day w/no answer [309-764-5089]. Any-one got a home number for him???? He need's to take a interest in this real soon!!! I've never been jurked around in my life, by any-one on two legs like I have been by this clown. Well for now I'll hope that some-one shows/tells him about him about this post before I start running through the alphabet soup list of Gov. agency's Thanks again, John


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dick_norton Ex Member	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #4 - Jan 19^th, 2009 at 5:13am	Print Post
	You will get faster action if you contact the Postal Inspectors. Explain that you have exhausted all normal channels of communication. (Send that Registered Letter, return receipt requested) If you have not had a reply, even a returned letter in one week call the Inspectors and tell them you are possibly the victim of mail fraud.l fred


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7722 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #5 - Jan 19^th, 2009 at 8:11am	Print Post
	Had the same problem some years ago with a gunsmith in Montana who was supposed to be good at working on Winchester lever guns. I found the least expensive and fastest way to get my Rifle back was hire a private dectitive in his area. One was recomended by the local sherrif and for a resonable amount he went to the shop and came away with my rifle. All I had to do was prove ownership and formaly request he obtain my rifle. Lot quicker than getting the goverment involved. Boats


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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1944 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #6 - Jan 19^th, 2009 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	Try calling Shooting Sports Unlimited, Jim Bartel. He owns a gun shop around the corner from Freds place. He should know if Fred is still kicking. 309-797-2222


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John-Boy Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Location: Eastern NC Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: HELP, Need Info from Moline Il. Reply #7 - Jan 21^st, 2009 at 5:18pm	Print Post
	Hi All, I could not beleive it, I GOT TO TALK TO FRED TODAY!!!! He is not dead, he has not fixed my rifle, will post when I have something to report. Thanks, John


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