Tailr 'Stole" a Button- Husband Won't Let It Go

[Anonymous]

I feel like this is the synopsis of a Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.

[Anonymous]

If it’s worth it to him, be supportive. I agree that you shouldn’t just shrug off theft if you have the time and legal recourse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Moral of the story:

Always store extra buttons in your house BEFORE getting clothes dry-cleaned!



And yes, OP, your husband should write a scathing review online, and then switch dry-cleaners, but with the moral above - safeguard the buttons!

+1 Why wouldn't you remove the extra buttons when you remove the tags?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Moral of the story:

Always store extra buttons in your house BEFORE getting clothes dry-cleaned!



And yes, OP, your husband should write a scathing review online, and then switch dry-cleaners, but with the moral above - safeguard the buttons!

+1 Why wouldn't you remove the extra buttons when you remove the tags?

The buttons are sewn on to be handy if you do lose one, such as if you are at work or traveling. I would be loudly complaining in front of other customers that my buttons were stolen from my new pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just let him write a one-star review on Yelp. He can vent there, and let everyone know.

Yelp will just shunt it to the bottom where no one will see it.

[Anonymous]

OP's husband sounds like the type of person who will lose his mind in a road rage incident one day. His need to be Constantly Right about everything will be his undoing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This reminds me of the 18 million dry cleaning lawsuit that captivated DC in the 90’s. Not a good look.

You beat me to it. The plaintiff in that case (an administrative law judge!) was quite properly reviled for his conduct. OP, google the articles and send them to him.

Also, $1000 for a suit isn't within shouting distance of high end.

[Anonymous]

I completely understand that your husband is extremely irritated, annoyed and angry at the dry cleaner. Let him vent and he should vent and express his feelings. Suing in small claims court over button is straight up something ridiculous that you would see on Seinfeld.

[Anonymous]

Different opinion here. I had some BEAUTIFUL gold Versace Medusa buttons on my best, most flattering suit that never itched or wrinkled in spite of being some high-end wool. I called to see where these could be replaced (before days of poshmark) and was told to contact the craft stores. Absolutely write a BBB complaint or yelp review because the tailor will STEAL again. Call the designer about the cost of replacement. Ask only for the cost of the buttons. Small claims will cost an additional fee so if the excess is less than $150 I'd leave it at that. Sucks because one button may be hard to replace without making the suit incongruous. Please see that DH is justified in feeling robbed and lied to and support his feelings. Does his office have a legal company that he is entitled to three letters a year? That may be another tactic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP's husband sounds like the type of person who will lose his mind in a road rage incident one day. His need to be Constantly Right about everything will be his undoing.

Totally. He should simply thank the tailor for being a thief.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Different opinion here. I had some BEAUTIFUL gold Versace Medusa buttons on my best, most flattering suit that never itched or wrinkled in spite of being some high-end wool. I called to see where these could be replaced (before days of poshmark) and was told to contact the craft stores. Absolutely write a BBB complaint or yelp review because the tailor will STEAL again. Call the designer about the cost of replacement. Ask only for the cost of the buttons. Small claims will cost an additional fee so if the excess is less than $150 I'd leave it at that. Sucks because one button may be hard to replace without making the suit incongruous. Please see that DH is justified in feeling robbed and lied to and support his feelings. Does his office have a legal company that he is entitled to three letters a year? That may be another tactic.

You're out of your mind if you think three buttons will cost more than $150. Of course this is a colossal waste of time.

[Anonymous]

You are paying for a service and they are stealing from you. Do nothing and they will continue to steal from other customers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I completely understand that your husband is extremely irritated, annoyed and angry at the dry cleaner. Let him vent and he should vent and express his feelings. Suing in small claims court over button is straight up something ridiculous that you would see on Seinfeld.

Try contacting your local news problem solver first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Psst! Next time, take the spare buttons off yourself. Stick them in a ziploc in your dresser drawer. Forget about them for 10 years, but enjoy the extra inner peace you gain.

This. Good Christ, start a button jar and find Nirvana.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He’ll get laughed out of small claims court

This tells me you have zero knowledge of small claims.

Stolen buttons is perhaps one of the most legitimate claims I've ever heard.

DP. I was actually in Small Claims court about 15 years ago. The case right before mine (I won!) was brought by a woman who took her DH's new designer pants to a tailor to replace the zipper. She claimed the tailor did such a poor job that it ruined the pants. The tailor offered to re-do the work and refund her money. She refused. She wanted the value of the pants when new. The tailor refused and the women took the tailor to Small Claims.

The judge did, in fact, find the work was poorly done. He asked the woman if she'd accept having the work re-done and money refunded. She said no. The judge asked her twice more....'are you sure....?'. The woman was sure. The judge then found in favor of the defendant! Those of us in the courtroom were all nodding our heads in agreement. She was totally unreasonable.

OP may not get laughed out of Small Claims Court but going there for 3 missing buttons is ridiculous and a waste of taxpayer resources.

NP. This isn't at all the same.