[florida101]

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]

Originally Posted by florida101

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]

Originally Posted by florida101

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?

[Bogie Shooter]

Also share with Seniors Vs. Crime.

[dhbtoo]

Originally Posted by florida101

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]

"Magic Man"?? Sounds like Fast Johnnie, or Honest Bill.

The name alone would keep me away/

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by florida101

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]

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]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

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]

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]

Wish I had seen this earlier, but I'm getting him back.