Im Convinced. The world is full of idiots.

umphotography wrote in post #16210391
OK to clarify

I had one chair there. I was finished with the chair and i was 30' away photographing at the river bank. Mom and kids got in chair when my back was turned away about 15 minutes before the MORON grabbed the chair and rolled off. 2 photographers in area with me helped me catch the SOB. We were finished with the chair and it was sitting by the gear and all the clients cloths and other props. Pretty hard to tell that a photo shoot wasnt happening but hey its a public park and no permits are required. You get what you pay for right....... and i picked up the pieces so the cops had it when they showed up.


Yup, i was Pissed off Big time.

This is the way I read it the 1st time.

Most of us knew what you meant. The world is full of detectives also

There is only one answer that can save this situation - were the photos worth it?

Kolor-Pikker wrote in post #16210480
There is only one answer that can save this situation - were the photos worth it?

I would say Yes. These are the proofs. Straight off camera results. Need to finish if she selects

Ahhh.. the infamous chair! (in 1 piece)^

1Tanker wrote in post #16210515
Ahhh.. the infamous chair! (in 1 piece)^

You should see it now

umphotography wrote in post #16210556
You should see it now

Pic or it didn't happen!

Mike,
It is doubtful that the kid will get you your check on time . . . if ever. You should be prepared to pursue further legal action if/when you realize he is never going to pay you.

joeblack2022 wrote in post #16210567
Pic or it didn't happen!

Its down at the upholstery shop to see if its worth fixing. Pretty sure its toast.

Tom Reichner wrote in post #16210640
Mike,
It is doubtful that the kid will get you your check on time . . . if ever. You should be prepared to pursue further legal action if/when you realize he is never going to pay you.

We have his address and verified everything last night. I will do a door knock and visit his father if i dont get it next week.

Calicajun wrote in post #16210076
The OP said his antique chair was busted into four pieces, then stated someone was sitting in the chair and he, the OP, asked the people not to sit in the chair as it was not very sturdy. How do you sit in a chair busted into four pieces? Working as a Structural Engineer, the busted up into four pieces statement and being able to sit in the same chair just didn't sound right. Plus I don't think the OP was taken pictures at the time the mom and three year old were taken pictures. The OP was talking to the police at that time. Also why was the chair twenty feet away from the OP while he was talking to the police? He said, he had just retrieved the chair, he must have shown it to the police officer as proof of what happened so he must have had the chair in his hands at that time. Other wise the officer would not have told him to contact him if the check for the damage to the chair was not received by Monday.

I thought I read it clear that there was a bike rider and a rollerblader and both had chairs.
**edit I guess it was not that clear LOL. One chair.

I am taking it there are a lot of bored teenagers in Minnesota.

Sorry about your frustrating night. I am glad you are getting reimbursed.

What happened to all the other chairs?

My only question is whether you (guy with the camera) attempted to take at least one photo of the incident while the chair was taken? That's what I woulda done... less than a second to throw the camera onto AI Servo and snap a couple of shots.

That would had made a great photo of your senior for your portfolio, her pretending to weep over your broken chair.

or rather sit in it, in pieces, with a stupified look on her face