On 01/01/2019 my wife and I had a chance to visit Chatham. She wanted to browse the shops along main St. and I was looking for a particular boat.
I located the perfect family boat at the Chatham Boat Company. Unfortunately the business was closed for the day. We returned on 01/04/2019 with hopes of speaking to a salesperson. On that day, I met Dan, the salesman representing Chatham Boat Co. After a lengthy discussion and subsequent calls back and forth to one another we finalized a purchase price for this boat on 01/07/2019. When I asked Dan about placing a deposit on the boat, he stated there was no need and the deal was accepted by the owner. Since the deal was accepted, Dan and I scheduled a pickup date for 01/10/2019.
On that morning I arrived as arranged with payment. However, Dan seemed to be stalling the transaction. He left me alone for a short while and returned stating the negotiated price was no longer in effect. The new price of the boat was now five hundred dollar's more. I asked if I could speak to the owner. Dan replied yes, but warned me that the owner Paul "has a very bad temper when dealing with people".
Paul and I discussed the sudden price increase as well as the previous negotiated deal through Dan. He stated another person was interested in the boat, however, I would have the first option to buy the boat at the higher price. I asked for a moment to make a phone call and the opportunity to go to a near-by ATM for the additional funds. Paul then informed me that he had already made a deal with another customer and the boat was sold.
At this point, I realized that both Dan and Paul had no intention of honoring the agreement. Unfortunately, after three trips to Chatham, taking time off from work, being deceived and deprived of the opportunity to purchase this boat through dishonest business practices, I felt the need to make you aware of the negative impact this business has on your community. Paul A. and the Chatham Boat Companys' complete lack of professionalism, honesty, integrity as well the warning of the potential threatening tone of the owner was a disappointing reflection on the charming Town of Chatham.
Respectfully, Larry read more