EVERYBODY that has been a VICTUM needs to JOIN the fight, ONE shot may win the squamish, but a BARRAGE will WIN the WAR
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Ron -
Well, I don't know that we WILL "win the war", with a barrage, but we certainly won't if we all continue to do nothing!
Now that the holiday is over, I plan to attempt to contact the Ft. Meade Site Manager, by phone, probably on Monday, 11/29, to inquire as to his intentions regarding my email from a week before Thanksgiving. If he indicates that he will sincerely try to "make me whole" with my lot, then it would be prudent of me to wait until my EUC clears, and I pick my lot up, before taking further action.
Should I fail in that attempt, I intend to contact GL HQ and discuss the consequences to them of "breach of contract". They make the point, very clearly, in THEIR bid instructions, that by bidding WE are entering into a legal contract with them. Last I knew, contracts were a two-way street! I have already MET MY legal obligation - their turn, now!
Should I get nowhere by that juncture, it will be time to drive up to Ft. Meade, for a talk with the post C.O., Provost Marshall, and/or whomever else might be appropriate. I have always found face-to-face discussions to be more fruitful than letters, email, or phone, although backing such meetings up with correspondence is important.
I suppose the next step up would be to contact whomever is responsible for letting the GL contract. If I have to go that far, it will be necessary to do some research, as I have (fortunately!) never been involved in games like that, before! Never too old to learn, though...
Beyond that is the old "Congressional Interest" route, but my current distaste for all things political will discourage that, unless there appears to be no other way! Being relatively close to D.C. would make it a bit easier for me to exercise a "personal touch", and I do know a few folks in Congress who might be helpful, but I would much prefer to avoid that route, if possible.
I've enjoyed such great support from you and other SSs, that I feel obligated to follow through on this issue, for everyone's benefit. Followers of this thread might consider gathering dates and details of their own theft problems, relative to GL auctions, as it may be necessary to use such in presenting a sort of "class action" presentation to appropriate authorities, as we move forward. Please don't send anything to me, yet, though, as it may turn out to not be necessary!
Post-Thanksgiving regards to all!
Al