Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Update

We have a court date: March 14th
Too bad this had to get so "unfriendly". The whole mess is spoiling what should be a really fun/exciting experience for my fiance' and I. We want to have a beautiful custom designed engagement ring made.
Perhaps Mr. Sodokoff will return my money soon and we can all put this matter behind us.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Steve Sodokoff jewelry fraud

WARNING: There is an unethical jewelry salesman operating in San Francisco.

Mr. Steve Sodokoff offered to procure a ruby gemstone and allow me to have it for a week to get an appraisal done. Gave him a certified check for $8,800 as collateral with the understanding he would return the check to me if I was not satisfied with his merchandise or it's price. Lo and behold, multiple gemologists and jewelers told me $8,800 was a substantially high price.

I returned Mr. Sodokoff's merchandise within the allowed one week time frame and he gives me back a check for $1,320 less than I gave him, claiming shipping and restocking "fees"!

So we're off to small claims court.

-ripped off consumer