YAB(ally's)T: I'm about to kill someone

[EvilYoda]

So, just short of 3 years ago, I signed a 1-year contract at Bally's, not knowing what I was getting myself into. After the 1-year was up, I remember going in and signing supposedly what was just an acknowledgment that I was in a month-to-month plan. APPARENTLY, they took this to mean that I wanted to re-sign for 2-years. So of course, this pissed me off, but I couldn't do much about it, right? I'm patiently waiting and paying the $30/mo, and I call in today and find out that my contract somehow goes through July of NEXT year (2010)!!!

Anybody have any suggestions on what I can do? I know, "lawyer up", but that's a pretty generic thing to do. The bitch CSR on the phone says that Bally locations don't keep paperwork because they send them into the central office, so that's where all the contracts are. (convenient, eh?) If I want to dispute it, I have to send in my driver's license and 5 written signatures, whereupon their "writing specialist" will determine whether or not I signed a contract. Apparently I can't even get a copy of this thing beforehand. ALSO, if they find that I'm wrong, I have to pay the entire account in full at that point. Which, honestly, if that would actually cancel my contract, I might do it.

Sorry, no cliffs, too mad to write concisely. HELP!

 

[Tremulant]

I have no advice, but I'd like to add that I've only heard horror stories about Bally's.

 

[krylon]

Maybe you should just take this as a sign to lose some weight off that fat ass and actually use the gym?

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: krylon
Maybe you should just take this as a sign to lose some weight off that fat ass and actually use the gym?

LOL...no idea where that came from. I'm 5'11", 170lb right now. Went to Lifetime Fitness for a few months after I moved to Phoenix last June, and now I go to Crossfit Southwest.

I assure you, I look much better than you do.

 

[HopJokey]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda

Originally posted by: krylon
Maybe you should just take this as a sign to lose some weight off that fat ass and actually use the gym?

LOL...no idea where that came from. I'm 5'11", 170lb right now. Went to Lifetime Fitness for a few months after I moved to Phoenix last June, and now I go to Crossfit Southwest.

I assure you, I look much better than you do.

Round 1, FIGHT!

 

[ElFenix]

so, uh, did you read what you signed? do you even have a copy?

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
so, uh, did you read what you signed? do you even have a copy?

I did, and I had a copy a long time ago, before I found out I was being screwed. After having moved across the country, I have no freaking clue where it is now. I guess you'll just say that this is how I have to learn a lesson

They be evil.

 

[James Bond]

/me patiently waits for krylon's rebuttal...

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: James Bond
/me patiently waits for krylon's rebuttal...

LOL, I have too much on my mind right now than to worry about a bitchfest on ATOT.

stupid project edits. rewriting an entire module now.

 

[Whisper]

That definitely sucks. You mentioned that you've moved recently...is there a Bally's location relatively near where you currently live? If not, I believe there might be a stipulation in the contract that lets you cancel without an early termination fee. I remember reading something about it when I signed my contract, but I can't recall exactly what it said, as that was over 9 years ago.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: Whisper
That definitely sucks. You mentioned that you've moved recently...is there a Bally's location relatively near where you currently live? If not, I believe there might be a stipulation in the contract that lets you cancel without an early termination fee. I remember reading something about it when I signed my contract, but I can't recall exactly what it said, as that was over 9 years ago.

They're everywhere, you have to be like 50 miles away from the nearest one and I live in Tempe, AZ. There's at least 3 within 5 miles.

I wish I were so lucky. Maybe I should find out how they qualify someone as having moved...maybe get some mail sent to the middle of the desert or something

 

[Bill Brasky]

How is it legal for them to refuse to send you a copy of the contract if you offer to pay for shipping?

Sorry to hear about this mess. Hope it works out.

edit: Why do you need your specific contract? Maybe they could just give you a blank copy to review.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: Zaitsev
How is it legal for them to refuse to send you a copy of the contract if you offer to pay for shipping?

Sorry to hear about this mess. Hope it works out.

edit: Why do you need your specific contract? Maybe they could just give you a blank copy to review.

Because I have no recollection of this contract that they speak of I want to see a copy of the contract, which I supposedly signed three times.

 

[state 08]

1. Tell Credit Card company you lost your card
2. They'll issue a new CC number
3. Don't update Bally's with new number
4. ...
5. Profit!

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: state 08
1. Tell Credit Card company you lost your card
2. They'll issue a new CC number
3. Don't update Bally's with new number
4. ...
5. Profit!

Then they'll directly to credit and collection agencies, whoo hoo!

 

[her209]

FYL.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
So, just short of 3 years ago, I signed a 1-year contract at Bally's, not knowing what I was getting myself into. After the 1-year was up, I remember going in and signing supposedly what was just an acknowledgment that I was in a month-to-month plan. APPARENTLY, they took this to mean that I wanted to re-sign for 2-years. So of course, this pissed me off, but I couldn't do much about it, right? I'm patiently waiting and paying the $30/mo, and I call in today and find out that my contract somehow goes through July of NEXT year (2010)!!!

Anybody have any suggestions on what I can do? I know, "lawyer up", but that's a pretty generic thing to do. The bitch CSR on the phone says that Bally locations don't keep paperwork because they send them into the central office, so that's where all the contracts are. (convenient, eh?) If I want to dispute it, I have to send in my driver's license and 5 written signatures, whereupon their "writing specialist" will determine whether or not I signed a contract. Apparently I can't even get a copy of this thing beforehand. ALSO, if they find that I'm wrong, I have to pay the entire account in full at that point. Which, honestly, if that would actually cancel my contract, I might do it.

Sorry, no cliffs, too mad to write concisely. HELP!

Tell them they can shove it if they won't send you a copy of the contract. "I didn't sign any contract that said I was extending till 2010. The paper work I signed was set to expire at 200(?) and I've never seen anything to the contrary. Either you show me the contract or I'm going to assume you're making it up." Either they send you the contract or it doesn't exist.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Originally posted by: HopJokey

Originally posted by: EvilYoda

Originally posted by: krylon
Maybe you should just take this as a sign to lose some weight off that fat ass and actually use the gym?

LOL...no idea where that came from. I'm 5'11", 170lb right now. Went to Lifetime Fitness for a few months after I moved to Phoenix last June, and now I go to Crossfit Southwest.

I assure you, I look much better than you do.

Round 1, FIGHT!

FATALITY!!!