I made a credit card purchase of a pre-sale photograph from an artist owned gallery for the sum of $3800.00. Unfortunately, upon measuring my wall space I found that the dimensions of the piece would not work in the designated space so, I contacted the gallery 5 days later to cancel the purchase which I never took possession of. At that time, I was told that all sales were final and cancellation would result in a store credit. I was not made aware of this at time of purchase or when I signed the contract/bill of sale, on which he said the policy is stated. I never saw any postings in the gallery regarding their return policy and missed the fine print on the contract. I am not interest in any other photograph from the artist and am offended by the fact that I am now forced live with a piece that won’t fit the space. Is there anything that I can do?
What exactly is it that offends you? You signed a written contract that you admit you didn’t read, and it somehow surprises you that you are being held to it. They didn’t have to read it to you out loud. Whatever you claim they “told” you means nothing.
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300
Seal Beach, CA 90740