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[Cantina201]

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has heard about Hero Restoration.  I assume reading the old CGC threads and seeing his website, thanking folks for the last 13 years they are filing insolvency.  However,  I got an email earlier from Mike that he would be able to finish my comics this fall and then a more recent email that he needs to send my books back.  I asked him to hop on a call to discuss and he didnt reply.  Anyone know whats going on?  

Thanks

P.S. Mike I'm sorry if you are seeing this in the public I just want to know what is going on and havent heard from you, so I didnt know what else to do.  This isn't an attempt to shame you, I just really want to know what is going on as I heard you were filing for bankruptcy and just worried my books will be lost in the process. 

 

[DougC]

The last I heard (September) Mike was returning all books that were never worked on with a letter stating the permanent closure of HR (keeping the money). 

I don't believe anyone will have first hand information that they can disclose currently, but the initial settlement push was to have Mike inventory, detail any unfinished process, and return all books to their owners. I was not party to any mediation prior to the very serious push to litigate in August so am unsure if anything actually moved forward in the courts.

[AceHazard]

I’m curious about the number of books that are in the possession of Hero Restoration. Are we talking a couple hundred or a thousand?  

[RockMyAmadeus]

[Buzzetta]

I don't have a lot of time these days, but I definitely have time for this thread.

 

[Buzzetta]

He has not been on since July after I pointed out several aspects of his ethics that were questionable.

If he had written me, "You are a total person_without_empathy", I might have replied, "Maybe.  But what I am not, is an inept crook. Best advice I took was from someone who advised me not to do business with you."

Of course... that's "if" he emailed me. 

[thehumantorch]

And here we go.....

[DeadOne]

For reference:

 

[BigLeagueCHEW]

On 11/6/2023 at 11:12 AM, DeadOne said:

For reference:

 

Was just about to reference this topic 

[JollyComics]

On 11/6/2023 at 8:54 AM, DougC said:

A letter stating the permanent closure of HR (keeping the money). 

I don't believe anyone will have first hand information that they can disclose currently, but the initial settlement push was to have Mike inventory, detail any unfinished process, and return all books to their owners. I was not party to any mediation prior to the very serious push to litigate in August so am unsure if anything actually moved forward in the courts.

I read all posts from the previous thread and now here.

It's a terrible move that cost everyone time and money included the owner.  To anyone who have suffered for the unnecessary lengthy time, I am sorry that you have to deal this whole ordeal.

If it has to do with personal checks, you may have a chance to cancel the check if you can validate it. If you are using the credit card, you can dispute the charge.  I hope it works.  If I were you, first, my books must be received in the same condition then I will either cancel the check or put a dispute on CC.  What he did to you  is unfair and unjustified.

Speaking of the court, it's not worthy to go to the court.  Too much bloodsucking money.  I don't think the owner will live that long.

[Dr. Balls]

It's 106 miles to the post office, we've got a stack of unrestored comics, a dead chicken, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

[bc]

On 11/6/2023 at 6:56 PM, Dr. Balls said:

It's 106 miles to the post office, we've got a stack of unrestored comics, a dead chicken, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

That was almost a beer-thru-the-nose moment

-bc

[thehumantorch]

On 11/6/2023 at 4:56 PM, Dr. Balls said:

It's 106 miles to the post office, we've got a stack of unrestored comics, a dead chicken, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

I shouldn't ask but what's the chicken for...?

[bc]

On 11/6/2023 at 7:42 PM, thehumantorch said:

I shouldn't ask but what's the chicken for...?

"My girlfriends dog just ate all my baby chickens. I am offline until further notice."

-bc

[DougC]

On 11/6/2023 at 3:34 PM, JollyComics said:

Speaking of the court, it's not worthy to go to the court.  Too much bloodsucking money.  I don't think the owner will live that long.

This is second hand information.

The purpose of filing this in a court was two fold:

1. To show intent and how serious the matter was, some believed that Mike just "didn't get how serious this was" or "want to get it".
2. To force an inventory of potentially missing books, those still in need of restoration, and those untouched.
3. A corresponding customer list so property could be returned once the above is completed.

Money itself was never the overall goal (it was long gone), forcing responsibility and the return of personal property was.

[mattn792]

Of all the rants I have encountered across these boards, his was the most…incoherent.

[KCOComics]

I'll start by saying- I agree, it's criminal to keep the money without providing services. Despite best intentions and health, it's theft or fraud.  I can't imagine there will be a good outcome for the victims. (Blood from a stone situation).

That said, I hope Mike gets his surgery and returns to good health. I don't think he's a bad person, just a bad business man who got in way over his head. 

[thehumantorch]

On 11/6/2023 at 5:44 PM, bc said:

"My girlfriends dog just ate all my baby chickens. I am offline until further notice."

-bc

To be fair if a dog ate all my baby chickens I'd be offline

 

[ADAMANTIUM]

On 11/7/2023 at 7:21 PM, thehumantorch said:

On 11/6/2023 at 6:44 PM, bc said:

My girlfriends dog just ate all my baby chickens. I am offline until further notice."

-bc

To be fair if a dog ate all my baby chickens I'd be offline

 

Best I've learned from being in the country? If your dog ate chickens? Your dog would have to "go offline" too! 

But maybe that was the point to your statement.... 

Edited November 8, 2023 by ADAMANTIUM

[altair43]

I sent ( mike dechellis- hero restoration) him a very expensive book and money.  I tried to call and the number was disconnected.  I emailed him and got an automatic reply that said "To busy to reply to emails right now, if you are waiting on me, it should not be too much longer.

I spoke with this guy before I sent the books and he sounded very knowledgeable and legit.  This is a real nightmare.  If anyone received their books, please let us all know.