I think something needs to be done. While Rick did make a new thread there were no answers or clarity when costumers can expect their items/refunds back or completed commissions. The complete lack of communication is unbelievable, especially when you look at the $ amount he's taken from customers up front.
While I don't know what the laws in VA are for theft, fraud, etc I'm almost positive there are legal avenues as a group that could be made. While an unfortunate turn that would be, Rick can't even jump on here more than once a month to explain to his customers or the community what's been going on. I think all of us that gave Rick money in 2014 are owed why he didn't work on our commissions and allowed a back log to fill up to this point.
I hope everyone will get your stuff back and refunds in due time. Rick once again (past his original promise) that my knees would ship Monday (11/21). He also promised another customer that a completed helmet would also ship Monday (11/12). At this point I don't believe anything he tells me, nor should any of his customers. I'm honestly surprised he hasn't been banned yet. He has taken over $21,000 in commissions with no means of paying anyone back during his current employment situation and goes weeks in the dark without communicating to customers. If he refuses to start returning kits then I believe he's crossed the line to allow legal action and he can blame no one but himself.
It's time to Pay the Pied Piper.