Hi Steven,
I am sorry to hear that you have suffered a similar fate,
particularly with two instrument makers!!! Interestingly, after about
one day of lutelist discussions about this that I generated, I did
finally get an e-mail from Faria, the first one in about twenty-two
months (after many tries). He said that he has seven more instruments
to build before he gets to my double order, and my order was submitted
in January 2007, so if that is true, then this may give you some idea
of where you stand with your order in the lineup. Anyway, wherever you
are, I am sorry to hear this, and I hope that you will hear from him.
John O. Robison
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From: S W <[1][email protected]>
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:59:40 -0500
To: Ron Fletcher <[2][email protected]>,
"[3][email protected]" <[4][email protected]>
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Luciano Faria
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
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From: Ron Fletcher <[5][email protected]>
To: "[6][email protected]" <[7][email protected]>
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)
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From: [8][email protected]
[[9]mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of howard posner
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:34 PM
To: [10][email protected]
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.
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