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florida101 12-11-2014 11:20 AM
Magic Man Palms...
 
Bought some Palms from Magic Man. One died. Called him, and said he would replace, never showed up, called him back and he would not answer my calls. Beware, he drives around The Villages trying to sell Palms. He is cheaper, but definitely does not honor his work.

Bonanza 12-12-2014 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by florida101 (Post 979510)
Bought two large Palms from Magic Man. One died. Called him, and said he would replace, never showed up, called him back over thirty times and he would not answer my calls. Beware, he drives around The Villages trying to sell Palms. He is cheaper, but definitely does not honor his work.
Call the Better Business Bureau and file a complaint. Even if he is not a member, your complaint will remain on file for others.

Take him to small claims court. The reason people and businesses like Magic Man proliferate is because no one does anything about them. The only way to stop them is to take action.

Challenger 12-12-2014 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by florida101 (Post 979510)
Bought two large Palms from Magic Man. One died. Called him, and said he would replace, never showed up, called him back over thirty times and he would not answer my calls. Beware, he drives around The Villages trying to sell Palms. He is cheaper, but definitely does not honor his work.
"There is scarcely anything in the world that some man can not make a little worse , and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man's lawful prey" John Ruskin 1819-1900

Unbelievable- Ruskin's statement made over 100 yrs ago is still pertinent.

Why do we not believe him?:ohdear:

Bogie Shooter 12-12-2014 09:34 AM
Also share with Seniors Vs. Crime.

dhbtoo 03-03-2015 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by florida101 (Post 979510)
Bought some Palms from Magic Man. One died. Called him, and said he would replace, never showed up, called him back and he would not answer my calls. Beware, he drives around The Villages trying to sell Palms. He is cheaper, but definitely does not honor his work.
I have had mixed results at best with MAGIC MAN. I liken MAGIC MAN to snake charmers. They come and say the right things to earn a contract. Then they come and do nice work. But, if the work is not finished or for any reason not quite right, they promise to come back, then they never do. In our case, we are owed a refund for overpayment as well as some work was not completed. I have grown weary of placing calls to them and being ignored. I'm telling all my neighbors to steer clear of MAGIC MAN.

mtdjed 03-03-2015 08:30 PM
"Magic Man"?? Sounds like Fast Johnnie, or Honest Bill.

The name alone would keep me away/

NYGUY 03-03-2015 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by florida101 (Post 979510)
Bought some Palms from Magic Man. One died. Called him, and said he would replace, never showed up, called him back and he would not answer my calls. Beware, he drives around The Villages trying to sell Palms. He is cheaper, but definitely does not honor his work.
Do not buy anything from anyone who comes to your door without an appointment!!!

pottersmark 03-08-2015 07:27 AM
Also used Magic Man. They did a nice job of landscaping, however, they did "magically" make any follow up or warranty disappear. Would definitely not recommend them.

graciegirl 03-08-2015 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1022878)
Do not buy anything from anyone who comes to your door without an appointment!!!
Or has the palm in the back of his truck at that moment.

Who KNOWS where it last was.

dhbtoo 04-23-2015 08:05 AM
I, too, had a bad experience with Magic Man. They are currently under new ownership, but nothing has improved. The new owner has told us he would come by and make good on any issues, but he never shows up. I have deliberately stayed home for an entire day so that, if he came by, there would be no excuses. The best thing Masgic Man can do for The Villages is leave.

kenkard 06-17-2015 09:54 AM
Wish I had seen this earlier, but I'm getting him back.


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