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Antique Questions Forum / Powder Post Beetles
« on: July 14, 2010, 04:25:11 pm »
To make a long story short, we purchased a large piece of furniture "as is" about 15 months ago from a large multi store retailer. The product is without warranty, this summer, I discovered what I have since learned is evidence of Powder bore beetle activity. My thoughts on this is that there are some things that supercede warranties and "as is" disclaimers will dealing with larger businesses. Powderbore Beetles being one of them. Please understand that we are not even novices in terms of buying older antiques.
Two questions...
What is the best treatment option, I'm currently looking for a restaurant friend with a large walk in freezer (Everything I've read has said this is the only "for sure" way)
What, if any legal or non legal options do I have? My thought is that the occurrence of a post beetle issue is very bad PR for a furniture retailer.
To date, I have only received a luke warm at best response from the retailer. Any mitigation from them will be hard fought.
Many thanks in advance for your words of wisdom and support.
Two questions...
What is the best treatment option, I'm currently looking for a restaurant friend with a large walk in freezer (Everything I've read has said this is the only "for sure" way)
What, if any legal or non legal options do I have? My thought is that the occurrence of a post beetle issue is very bad PR for a furniture retailer.
To date, I have only received a luke warm at best response from the retailer. Any mitigation from them will be hard fought.
Many thanks in advance for your words of wisdom and support.