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hartbri

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New York

I purchased a ring in 2000 after I received an in-store credit from an engagement ring (the relationship ended). The ring value was 450.00 and 2 other items were purchased along with the ring. The ring was given to my girlfriend (at the time), whom I'd been dating on and off for 5 years -- this relationship also failed, but the ex-girlfriend gave the ring back. I tried selling the ring, but could not find any buyers. I explained to a woman at the counter what happened with this ring and she said that the store only buys estate jewelry, but if I wanted, I could have the ring changed to a pendant - I agreed, and the ring was changed to a pendant. There were still no buyers after this, so I showed it to my girlfriend, asked if she liked it and said she could wear it as long as I would get it back if we broke up. She agreed that I would get the pendant back, and so I let her wear the pendant so it would have some use. Well, after a year and a half, we broke up and she has kept the pendant. I have the receipts from 2000 when I purchased the ring and the receipt when the ring was changed to a pendant. This was not a gift and was not given on any special occassions (birthday, anniversary or holiday). Would this be something I could take her to small claims court over? -- Sorry about the length of this post. I tend to be overly-detailed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..

I have asked for the pendant back, I've written an email and I'm working on a formal letter as my last attempt before taking to small claims. Thanks again.
 
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JenniferH

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I think you are doing all the right steps, ie. writing, etc. Make sure that any postal correspondence is sent certified rrr, so that you have proof of delivery.

As for your chances at winning, only the judge will be able to know and review your case. The good thing is that you show that the ring was changed to a pendant so that it really doesn't show that there was in "marriage" proposals made, although it could show that it was a gift, if she has not made it known by replying to you that it was or wasn't a gift. I take it she won't acknowledge you regarding this.

PS: make your last letter strong by saying that you will have to pursue this in court. (Don't forget to follow thru)

Good Luck,
 

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