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Jones Memorials/ Marcus Jones/ Half Off Stones THIEVES, CON MEN & FRAUDS- STAY AWAY!!!! JONES MEMORIALS WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY!!! Nashville Tennessee
Link to see this persons face Attorney Thomas P. Guiffra - http://www.bartonesq.net/t-giuffra.php


 

Jones Memorials/ Marcus Jones/ Half Off Stones

3919 Dickerson Pike

Nashville Tennessee 37207

U.S.A.

Phone:　　615-573-7281

Web Address:　　

Category:

Funeral Services

Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2009

Last posting: Sunday, April 05, 2009


 

I recently discovered that MARCUS JONES who operates JONES MEMORIALS and HALF OFF STONES and one of the most notorious con men defrauding people on the internet is back in business after a brief hiatus. I guess that he was waiting for the "heat" to die down before showing his deceitful mug again in his quest for further victims to defraud.

MARCUS JONES masquerades as a religious man who claims to be studying for the ministry. He hooks his victims in with his trustworthy southern voice and kindly manner. You can then expect a nice drawing of the marker that he will make for you. That is all you will see because once you give him any money you will never hear from him again. He will pocket your money and laugh all the way to the bank. Both MARCUS JONES and his wife (his partner in crime) have declared bankruptcy several times in order to avoid paying their obligations.


 

He preys on people who are getting over the death of a loved one and steals their money. He is nothing but a common thief. Perhaps when he is studying for his "ministry" he forgot about the seventh commandment "Thou Shall not Steal". The only ministry this crook is studying for is the church of thievery and the pocket of MARCUS JONES PROFESSIONAL THIEF.

If you notice his latest website he avoids all mention of his business address, email address or any semblance of information linking him to his fraudulent business practices. This is because he is hoping that innocent consumers will not read further on the web about his con game. If one takes the time to look, they will discover that ever reference to his business on-line is UNFAVORABLE.

He stole $1,000.00 from me for a very large stone. I spent months and eventually years trying to get him to deliver. I left messages. I was given promises, he swore to God that he was delivering the stone in a week. Guess what? No stone and I had to buy it from a local dealer.


 

I reported him to the State of Tennesee, the Better Business Bureau and ultimately sent him a letter threatening legal action. I am an attorney and one would expect that this would have some kind of effect. However, he stole my money just like the hundreds of other victims that he has defrauded. The State of Tennesee and BBB were helpless in dealing with such a hardcore thief and I am planning on making it my business to stop this criminal from stealing other grieving families money. In fact, I may just sue him in New York and get a judgment against him.

I have attached the State of Tennesee Dept. of Consumers affairs "Buyer Beware" entry for JONES MEMORIALS together with a warning posted by the Better Business Bureau.

www.state.tn.us/consumer

Jones Memorial/Half Off Stones 3918 Dickerson Road Nashville TN

Jones Memorials 3918 Dickerson Pike Nashville TN

Jones Memorials 3918 Dickerson Road

Suite108 Nashville TN

Jones Memorials/Half Off Memorials 3918 Dickerson Road Nashville TN

Jones Memorials/Half Off Stones 3918 Dickerson Road Nashville TN

nashville.bbb.org/index.php?PID=ca9efda683&PGID=eebd7b051f&articleid=Xk2OppZwzz

Jones Memorials aka HalfOff Stones.com Fails to Deliver Monuments/Headstones

04/10/08

April 10, 2008 [Nashville, Tennessee] BBB alerts consumers to the business practices of Jones Memorials aka HalfOffStones.com owned and operated by Marcus Jones. This company offers the sale of monuments/headstones via its location on Dickerson Pike in Nashville, TN and its two websites www.jonesmemorials.com – www.halfoffstones.com .

Consumers from across the country have contacted BBB with complaints alleging monuments/headstones were purchased and fees ranging from $200.00 up to $3700.00 were paid in advance. Complaints further state orders were placed up to 6 months ago; however, the company has failed to deliver the product despite promises to do so.

BBB met with Marcus Jones on March 18th to discuss the pattern of complaint received and requested his voluntary cooperation in resolving all complaints on file by April 1, 2008. To date, BBB has not received a resolution to the 28 unanswered and unresolved complaints. If you have had an unsatisfactory business experience with this company please file a complaint at www.GoBBB.org .The BBB will supply a copy of your complaint the Tennessee Attorney General for further review.

Tom- Rip off victim

Scarsdale, New York

U.S.A.


 

The Truth from Marcus D. Jones

He refers to me as Notorious. I have provided over 1,000 orders to people for whom I have never seen and because he did not get his on time now I am notorious.  He refers to me as having a deceitful mug when in actuality this person has never met me because if he had he would know otherwise.
He states that I am masquerading studying for ministry. Well for those who know me I want even address that since I am sure that this is info he got from Henry Wayne Monk or some other unreliable source. I am a MINISTER, not trying to be, Perfect by no means glad to experience the grace of God - certainly. I supposse you think that godly persons don't have hardships.  Quite the opposite. He references my wife of whom he has never talked to and even slanders her innocent name. Sir my wife has her own job and has had it for 17 years and has never worked one day with me. The last time I checked it was not against the law to file bankruptcy if you need to and you more than anyone should know this.  He says that I am a common thief. Corrections thieves take things against others will. You willingly paid me for a service that I fell behind on rendering. I am sure you being an attorney know how to commonly steal from others and then go home and sleep well. As for the seventh commandment - Thou Shalt not Steal is correct - so I am glad I did not steal anything from you. The same set of commandments also say don't bear false witness and I will let you figure out which number it is and what it means.  


 

If Thomas Guiffra would be honest with himself instead of letting his temper boil then maybe he can express the truth. Which is, he put a $1,000 deposit down willingly and then months and days went by with delays from his end and mine until finally we were all set but at the time I was having these difficulties and was not able to provide it later on because of them. But he feels that since he is an Attorney that he should get what he wants when he wants it and since I was not able to provide it right then and there he decided to slander me.  God bless you and may the Lord repay you according to the intent of you heart.  I did agree to pay him back but was unable to because of the financial strains from everything else.  Once I post a link to all the work that I have done then you make your own decision on things. It's incredible to me that I could have all these receipts, material and other business details and more than 20 times satisfied clients compared to the 66 which is not accurate reported by the media and BBB and state. Thanks for the benefit of the doubt but I know why and you do to as to why I wasn't given one. It is not against the law to have more than one business either.


 

I will be adding all emails from him to show you exactly how things went . Be sure to look at the dates on them. My layway policy was 4 months and even though he paid a deposit of $1,000 dollars down our communication was sporadic and his order changed multiple times and there were times I had to wait for his input as you will see in the emails. I ordered his picture and kept things in preparation mode after months had gone by.  However, things for a lot of business have changed in the last 5 years and mine was no exception. So as you discern from his report he is angry that now because after months of going back and forth with things he is now ready and I am suppossed to go presto it's done. I will be posting the picture later on. His stencil pattern never was cut but I know there were at least 4 changes over the order period and his stone color choice was never finalized and his order got caught in the ripple effect of business. He would have stilled owed a balance and to date has used his position to elevate himself and became indignent to pacify his anger and joined in with the others to support what the accusers have stated.  


 

When did I come to New York and steal his money. Breach of contract, perhaps, stole his money no way. No business owner wants to have hardships but sometimes they do and when they do all you can say is I am sorry and try to catch up but of course when you have injunctions against yor business that becomes a task.  

   
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"Thomas P. Giuffra" <tgiuffra@bartonesq.com> wrote:

Dear Sirs:

I am interested in purchasing a double monument. I contacted you before Christmas to see if you had any installers in the Westchester County, New York area. For reference this is very close to the Bronx . I have note heard back since then. Please let me know what the status is because I am eager to place an order.

Very truly yours,

Thomas P. Giuffra

From: JONES MEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 4:14 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: Re: Double Monument

 

Hello,

 

My name is Marcus with www.jonesmemorials.com and I want to thank you for contacting us again and I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond but I do have great news. My guy Ray can set it for $180.00 up to 48 inches on the base. He was familiar with the pet cemetery to and said that they had size restrictions too so if you would let me know which design you like and the size and we can get the ball rolling for you. Also, if you will leave me a phone # to call you to discuss your order.

 

Thanks

 

Marcus  


RE: Double Monument

Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:55 PM

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Dear Marcus,

I wanted to get the ball rolling on my monument. I was hoping to get some guidance from you regarding design and layout.

I like the following styles: 92109A, 92110A and 92120A. I prefer unfinished edges. It is for a family plot, but I don’t like the ones where they have the last name on top and the first name and dates below. I prefer the complete name. The plot can accommodate three pets, so I need to keep size in mind.

 

For my dog’s inscription,   I would want the following:

Name: MICKEY P. GIUFFRA, III

Dates: June 12, 1988 -  June 15, 2004

Always Loved  * Never Forgotten * Adored By Her Family

Where the asterix is I would want the little diamond design that are used on monuments to break up phrases

 

For her name I like that fat kind of block letter. I would also want to use one of those medium sized plates for her picture.

 

As far as designs surrounding the inscription I would need your guidance. Please bear in mind that I want to leave room for two additional pets names.

 

Thanks for your help!

Best regards

Thomas

From: JONES MEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 5:09 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: RE: Double Monument

 

Hello,

 

Great, please select a carving that you like from the site and let me know its design # and the size you want it to be, the color and then fax me over a draft showing me how you want it to look so I can match it on our end. We can do the block letters with no problem but the extra wording may have to be lin upon line instead of in one line since its long and we need to leave room the same size as Mickey's at least for the other 2 pets.

 

Our fax # is 1-775-562-5765.

 

Thanks

 

Marcus 

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RE: Double Monument

Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:13 PM

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Dear Marcus,

Do you have any recommendations on the design? This is a first for me and I do not see this type of layout on the stones on the website.

Thanks

Thomas

RE: Double Monument

Monday, March 27, 2006 2:06 PM

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Hello,

I will put together you a layout for review tomorrow and e-mail it over to you.

Marcus

Layout

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:36 AM

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Hello,

Let me know how you like this design and the color you need a price quote in. The layout is done on a stone with the top size 36 L x 6" Thick x 24" Tall and the base is 48 L x 12" Wide  and 6" Tall.

Marcus


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RE: Layout

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 4:24 PM

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Dear Marcus,

I think the design is good, but I had a few questions.

 

1. Is it possible to have 3 names running horizontally or is there not enough space on the stone?

2. Can we go up a size on the stone?

3. What do you recommend for color gray or red?

Best regards

Thomas

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RE: Layout

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:14 PM

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Hello,

I am glad you had a chance to review the draft. The base at the cemetery can be no larger than 48" long so normally the top on a base that size is 36" long but I suppose we can make it 42" long to see if we can put the info on 1 line which will leave 3 inches on each side if the cemetery will accept it. Send me the other pets names and dates so we can see if it will fit. Also, fax me over what you have in mind on a sheet of paper to

1-775-562-5765

.

As for the color the red cost more so that would lreally be up to you. We will make it look great in whatever color you prefer the grey granite or the american red color. 

Thx

Marcus 

: Layout

Monday, May 22, 2006 3:50 PM

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Dear Marcus,

 

I am going to send a deposit of $1,000. to get things started on the headstone. I have had a delay because my mother wants to add the name and photo of her childhood dog on the back of the stone along with the name and photo of my childhood dog. The only problem is that this dog passed in the 1940’s and there is only one photo that exists of her. Long story short, my mom is trying to track down the photo. I have given her a deadline and if she does not get it I will just put the picture of my childhood dog on the back in the center. I was thinking about increasing the height as well because the photos will be vertical. On the back it would read:

 

In Loving Memory

Mickey McAnena

Dates

Mickey P. Giuffra, II

Dates.

 

Please give me the price for Grey Granite and American Red. Also let me know your address.

Again sorry for the delay.

Best regards

Thomas

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RE: Layout

Tuesday, May 23, 2006 6:50 PM

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Hello,

Great, I will let you kno wwhen payment arrives and we will be glad to re-do the layout to your specs. Let me know the exact size you want it to be for a price quote.

Thx

Marcus 


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RE: Layout

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 4:47 PM

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Dear Marcus,

Can I just do a paypal payment?? If so let me know the account and I will do this asap.

Best regards

Thomas

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RE: Layout

Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:13 PM

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"Thomas P. Giuffra" <tgiuffra@bartonesq.net>

Hello,

Thomas, I would love ot have your business but at this time we are no longer taking credit cards through paypal due to the fact that we have done and shipped 2 stones in the amount of 1400 of which customers done chargebacks on after they received the product and after we litigated

PayPal

just said well there was nothing they could do since the customer went through their

credit card company

to do this but either way we have to use extra resources to get our money and its just not worth it. 

We will be changing that on hte web site next week.

If you would like to order this you can mail in a check or money order for  your order or a

credit card convenience

check if you wish to use your credit line.

Let me know if I can help more.

Marcus


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RE: Layout

Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:21 PM

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Hi Marcus,

OK I will just send a check as planned. Please send address and I will send tomorrow.

Bets regards

Thomas

RE: Layout

Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:32 PM

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Hello,

Great, I will let you know when this arrives and thanks for your understanding. Let me know when you want the other info for the back and the size so we can get the new drawing going.

You can send deposit to                     

                       Jones Memorials


                3918 Dickerson Road Suite 108 
                       Nashville, TN 37207    

                        Ph. 615-870-3820                                       

                     E-Fax#-  1-775-562-5765

Thx

Marcus


RE: Layout

Friday, June 2, 2006 4:51 PM

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Dear Marcus,

I just sent the check. You should have it in hand by Monday.

Best regards,

Tom



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RE: Layout

Friday, June 2, 2006 4:54 PM

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Hello Thomas,

Great, I will let you know when it arrives and let me know what changes need to be made so i can quote it properly for you and design it correctly.

Thx

Marcus



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RE: Layout

Friday, June 2, 2006 4:58 PM

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Hello,

I just pulled out your paperwork. So is everything on the layout so far correct and we just want to add info to the back and make it a little larger is my understanding.

Let me know.

Marcus

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Payment is in

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:09 PM

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Hello,

Your payment  of $1,000 was recieved today via

USPS

for your upcoming grey granite pet monument. Send me the final size and wording details so we can finalize the balance and start the 4- 6 week production on it.

Thx

Marcus



New design

Monday, June 19, 2006 11:50 AM

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Hello Thomas,

Please see latest design on a stone that is 42 W x 6 Thick x 30" tall on a base that is 48 L x 12 Wide x 6 Tall.

Once I get the info for the back I will send a new proof.

Lastly, the dots on the paws won't be big enough the carve.

Thx

Marcus 



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RE: New design

Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:50 AM

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Dear Marcus,

Out of curiosity, can I see what it looks like with bigger font and larger sized photo and no paws.  Also a small cross on either side of the always loved etc. portion.

Best regards

Tom


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RE: New design

Friday, July 14, 2006 12:17 PM

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Hello,

I will send you a new proof by next tuesday on this.

Marcus



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RE: New design

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:46 AM

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Hi Marcus,

I have not gotten this yet.

Best regards

Thomas

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RE: New design

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:59 AM

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Hello Thomas,

I requested it from graphics on the 14th let me see what"s going on with the revision.

Marcus


"Thomas P. Giuffra" <tgiuffra@bartonesq.net>

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New Design

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:11 AM

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Hello Thomas,

Please see the new layout with the changes and let me know what you think.

Thx

Marcus



From: Thomas P. Giuffra
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 2:01 PM
To: 'JONES MEMORIALS'
Subject: RE: New Design

 

Hi Marcus,

 

Sorry for the long delay, but I have been unable to finish this memorial. I wanted to see “forever in our hearts” in lieu of “adored by family”. I would also remove the lower cross and perhaps use a larger font. Could you also send me other font options? Also can I use a 48” wide marker?

 

I promise to have this long overdue monument completed within the next two weeks.


Best regards

Thomas

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FW: New Design

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 12:53 PM

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Hi

It has been a month since I sent this e-mail and I have not received a response. I have already submitted a $1,000. deposit which paid for the bulk of this monument. Please advise on status of the drawings asap

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Re: FW: New Design

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 4:00 PM

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Hello,

Thomas, thanks for the follow up e-mail and I will be back in touch with you this week on this okay. I just got back in town and see this e-mail but I suppose the other one may have went to bulk or something. But I do see the info under this one.

Thx

Marcus 

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RE: FW: New Design

Friday, September 14, 2007 2:49 PM

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Hi Marcus,

I did not get the updated design. When can I expect it?

Best regards,

Thomas

 

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RE: FW: New Design

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:33 AM

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Hello Thomas,

I have gotten your emails and will send the revised layout on this tomorrow or later today. I have been off work for various reasons but am back now and do look forward to wrapping your order up.

Let's Recap,

You want the stone to be a single flat marker and not an  upright? You also want to change the words to

 “forever in our hearts” in lieu of “adored by family” as well as remove the lower cross and perhaps use a larger font. Could you also send me other font options? 

 

Also, Thomas, we have many type of fonts e-mail me a cut and paste of a font you may want. 

Thanks

Marcus


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RE: FW: New Design

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:20 PM

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Hi Marcus,

Welcome back!

Recap: Stone

1. Should be an upright

2. “Forever in our hearts”  in lieu of “adored by family”

3. Remove lower cross

4. Larger font – could I see options with existing style and the font on CMW 135 on the website.

5. Edges of stone should be rough unpolished.

6. Possibly larger stone if I can get away with it at cemetery.

7. Don’t forget I need to use your installer.

Best regards

Tom

Layout info

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:25 PM

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Got it,

I will have to recontact the cemetery to see if we can get away with it being a little larger.

I will send the layout to be changed and forward you a new copy of it.

Thx

Marcus  

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RE: Layout info

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 12:45 PM

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Dear Marcus,

Anything for me yet?
Tom

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New layout

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:47 PM

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Hello,

Yep, I do and let me know if this is okay. I am aware that the word forever is misspelled and will make that correction for you.

Just let me know if all is well on the layout.

Thx

Marcus

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RE: New layout

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:59 AM

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Dear Marcus,

The design looks great. Now we need to finalize the marker. What needs to be done before finalizing?

Best regards

Tom


RE: New layout

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:04 AM

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Hey Tom,

Okay I will stamp the layout as approved and I am having to rent a truck to go pick up stock since our heavy duty trucks transmissions reverse is gone. To complete this order send the pictures you want to use on it and number them from left to right and I will pick up stock while I am at the quarry and we should be able to wrap this up in 2-3 weeks or less.

It has been a while and I will have to review the invoice we have to see exactly where we are.

You can send the pics to

Jones Memorials

3918 Dickerson Road Ste 108

Nashville, TN 37207

615.870.3820

marcus

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RE: New layout

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:10 PM

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Great! Just  don’t forget the typo. One last question, what color do you recommend. I was thinking red or pink, but I would defer to your expertise. Also don’t forget that your guy in the Bronx will do the install.

Tom

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Look On Rip Off Report

Monday, March 30, 2009 10:00 PM

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Hi Marcus,

I see you are back in business you thief. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure that you do not steal from anybody else.

Now that I see that you are back in business, expect to get sued by the end of the month.

 

 

 

Thomas P. Giuffra

Partner
Barton Barton & Plotkin LLP
420 Lexington Avenue, New York , New York 10170
Phone: 212-687-6262 | Fax: 212-697-3043
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From: JONESMEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 11:21 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: Re: Look On Rip Off Report

 

By the way. I owe you a tombstone that we went back and forth on for 2 years I think for $1000.00 down payment and that's it. If I could have avoided the problems I certainly would have but again because you paid me $1000.00 that was not going to keep the doors open 2 years later and other problems to follow. Again, I have a shop, have a biz license and have been doing this business for years and have most of my customers products here at my shop but because I suppose of self projection you guys just had to believe the hype.

 

All of my clients including you will be taken care of as soon as I am able to either complete the orders or make restitution.

 

As for revenge, not a bone in my body will do that. For me it's all about recovering that which has been lost and overcoming these challenges so you do what you gotta do won't be intimidated by your unfactual claim. Yes. you ordered a stone. No you have not recieved it but yes I still have the original paperowork and other components for your order.

 

So as you know you have that right to sue to recover losses etc so again I am not mad about it but I assure you that you Don't have the facts except for I  haven't gotten my stone yet.

 

 

Marcus    

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RE: Look On Rip Off Report

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 3:43 PM

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Yeah pay me my $1000. back and we will call it even. I already had to buy the stone from somebody who is reputable. You are not.


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From: JONESMEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:54 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: RE: Look On Rip Off Report

 

Hello Tom,

 

I still have your address and will start making payments to you as soon as I can minus the cost of the picture. As you and I both know we did numerous layouts and other work time on this. I will mail the picture when I start making payments to you.

 

Thanks

 

Marcus



RE: Look On Rip Off Report

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:06 PM

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Marcus you have to be crazy.

 

You don’t do the work. You ignore my letters and emails and expect me to give you a credit for something I paid for from another monument company? What about the interest that you owe me? The “work” you did has not benefited me at all. It merely induced me to give you $1000 of my money which you have stolen. The only way I received a response from you is to let people know what kind of “business” you run.

 

How about this? You send me a certified check for $1000 and I will post a listing that you made good on your obligations and pull my negative review.

 

Your sad story about the economy is several years too late. The economy was booming when you got my money.

From: JONESMEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:26 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: RE: Look On Rip Off Report

 

Hey There Tom,

 

Works for me.

 

Marcus


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Fine when can I expect to be paid?


 

From: JONESMEMORIALS [mailto:jonesmemorials@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:36 PM
To: Thomas P. Giuffra
Subject: RE: Look On Rip Off Report

 

Hello,

 

You can expect to be paid as soon as I can start hopefully within the next couple of weeks. I will be in touch. For the record regardless of what you think I am not responding to you because of your reports but because I am finally able to resume things to attempt to pick up where I left off. You just so happen to email me before I emailed you.   

 

Marcus



 

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Marcus

I will give you a month and then do what I have to do. If you make good, I will be shocked and honor my part of the deal.  

 

 

Thomas P. Giuffra

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Final thought. He is correct the economy WAS Booming or at least it appeared to be but that has nothing to do with his order nearly 21/2 years later that we went back and forth on because of all the changes from him and still never finalized a color. I am sure in his world his economy is still good but for millions of us we do have to face the facts that the economy is not where it used to be and as a result, a lot of businesses, banks, homes are CLOSED due to lack of money. I treat all my clients the same, rich, poor, black white or other ethnicity's and those who know me are witnesses to this so I am sorry that I was not able to pacify his elite expectations because he is an attorney but scamming had nothing to do with the outcome of his order. The recesssion did not happen overnight and those of us who pay our way felt its pinch as early as 2006. By the time we finally got around further the other events were sandbagging my efforts. We had a lot of time invested in this order and I ordered his porcelain picture, did multiple layouts and of course that does not count for anything.  I wonder if he refunds clients who retain him and then switch after he has done all the preliminary work. I do intend to repay my clients when I can or maybe the State will come and liquidate all the material that is there and repay them from the proceeds. It is more than $30,000 worth of material there so they should be able to send him $1,000 of it but I forgot the State Attorneys will get their cut first and then maybe send what is left over to clients.  


 

Marcus D. Jones