At some point Luciano's reputation needs to be tarnished. I have sent him money and I have not received a lute. Nor have I received a phone call, email, or letter explaining the situation. I have not received a new estimated date of delivery or acknowledgement that he owes me an instrument. I did, at one point, receive an offer to send me another instrument he had built (probably from someone else). He told me he would send details and never did.
Interestingly enough (or sad enough) this is the second luthier who has screwed me over. The first was Szymon Gasienica, a Polish luthier who was building me a 6-course lute. He also has my money and I have no instrument. Steven ----- Original Message ---- From: Ron Fletcher <ron.fletc...@ntlworld.com> To: "lute@cs.dartmouth.edu" <Lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 12:16:29 PM Subject: [LUTE] Re: Luciano Faria The truth that he is long overdue in making instruments and not communicating is not disputed. It is the reason why he does not communicate that could save his reputation. Has his workshop been destroyed in a blaze, earthquake or flood? Is he suffering ill-health (physical/mental), died, hospitalized, or is he in jail? It could be that someone else is accepting his orders whilst he is indisposed, believing that he will fulfill his obligations when he returns to full health, (or liberty). Or, is this someone posing as Luciano Faria (without his knowledge), making easy money? Does any of this make Luciano Faria guilty of fraud? There are probably a dozen other possibilities I haven't yet thought of. But all these speculations need to be investigated properly. That can only be done by meeting him face to face. A telephone conversation does not qualify in this respect. He should be given the chance to be honest with his customers if he realizes he can no longer produce instruments. Only then can the possibility of reimbursement be considered. Best Wishes Ron (UK) -----Original Message----- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of howard posner Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:34 PM To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] Re: Luciano Faria On Dec 15, 2009, at 1:45 AM, Ron Fletcher wrote: > It is better to know the truth than to ruin this man's reputation > as a good > luthier by speculation and hearsay. The truth, according to several list members who say they have personal knowledge, is that Faria is long overdue in making instruments and is not communicating with customers whose money he has taken. This may destroy his reputation, but is certainly not speculation or hearsay. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
