I accidentally paid for one of Jim's "early earl" banjo straps shortly after he died (not realizing he had passed). I understandably didn't get the item or reimbursement, but I'm wondering now if there is someone in charge of his estate who I can work with on this? His website says that sales are on hold indefinitely, but I've seen some banjos for sale lately that are recent acquisitions of his collection.
Thanks!
I have no idea whether it is or isn't, but hopefully someone will chime in and give you better information.
Can you go to the site and see if there is any way to contact any of his heirs that might be able to help you with your problem?
If you paid with a card, reverse the charges. Otherwise youll have to find the probate lawyer or executer.
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Originally posted by LouieCheeI accidentally paid for one of Jim's "early earl" banjo straps shortly after he died (not realizing he had passed). I understandably didn't get the item or reimbursement, but I'm wondering now if there is someone in charge of his estate who I can work with on this? His website says that sales are on hold indefinitely, but I've seen some banjos for sale lately that are recent acquisitions of his collection.
Thanks!
There is a phone number on the site (919) 608-0355 you might care to call
This obituary says he is survived by his wife Kimberly. Find contact information for her.
I have hidden several posts that are flaming members. Taht is NOT allowed on the Hangout. Please keep your posts civil.
I want to clarify my post in case someone gets the wrong idea:
First, Jim's passing was truly a tragedy, and I mourn his absence every time I play. Rest in peace Jim.
Regarding my inquiry:
- It's not a big deal, and I'm just as likely to let it go
- I'm not going to go ringing family members and leaving messages over $50
- I was mostly asking if someone had done recent business with an individual appointed to wrap up the banjo business aspect of his estate
Thanks again!
Edited by - LouieChee on 11/25/2024 07:01:16
Louie,
That is a class post. Good man.
Ken
I can appreciate your not wanting to hound grieving family members over $50. But you came here asking whether there was someone in charge of settling the business side of his estate. If someone is in charge of handling the business's affairs, they're in charge of dealing with customers who have outstanding orders.
No one here appears to know who may currently be in charge. But there are two phone numbers for the business listed online. One is on the webiste's own contact page. The other is here. It's reasonable for you to call without knowing who to expect will answer. I think the person in charge of the business would think it entirely reasonable to receive business calls or messages on the listed business phone. They'll probably be in a position to complete the transaction and send you your strap, or refund your money.
I appreciate the ideas! I hope I didn't make it seem like I was disregarding your input. My update was just to reframe my intentions given that my first post was inflammatory for some. I've tried one of the phone numbers and I'll give another one a try soon.
Thanks!
If your first post was inflammatory to some, that's their problem. You said nothing wrong.
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Originally posted by Old HickoryI can appreciate your not wanting to hound grieving family members over $50. But you came here asking whether there was someone in charge of settling the business side of his estate. If someone is in charge of handling the business's affairs, they're in charge of dealing with customers who have outstanding orders.
No one here appears to know who may currently be in charge. But there are two phone numbers for the business listed online. One is on the webiste's own contact page. The other is here. It's reasonable for you to call without knowing who to expect will answer. I think the person in charge of the business would think it entirely reasonable to receive business calls or messages on the listed business phone. They'll probably be in a position to complete the transaction and send you your strap, or refund your money.
That is good advice Ken. I have a good friend who was the executor of an estate of a well known instrument collector. He took the job seriously and even went to the trouble to notify magazine companies that their subscriber had passed and requested that the money for the balance of the subscription was returned to the estate. Jim's estate should honor outstanding orders or debt. I suspect that they will.
Depending on the probate lawyer, you may be doing a favor by contacting the. A thorough scrubbing of a business customer base is sometimes required by law as well as a proper liquidation of assets. It can take years.
It sounds to me from Louie's opening post that the Mills website accepted his order for a strap and charged his card. All the more justification for contacting the business.
Thanks, guys, for the additional points that the people handling the business of a estate expect -- and even need -- to hear from people with business to resolve.
If he as a lawyer handling his estate, they usually put a piece in the local paper asking anyone with unresolved business and/or bills to contact them for finalization. I don't know if they do that in Jim Mills' state or not, but probably. Check your local paper (if there is one). If not, then do contact the executor of the estate. Most families want all unresolved business/bills solved so they can close the estate.
Hi, I just looked at this BHO thread. First r.i.p. Jim Mills, gone far too young. His Square retail page is still active and open for Earl's Strap orders. The site is current with a 2025 date. That's most likely due to an auto-renewal set on his Square account.
