Collins Tree Service, Inc. ripoff-Did not complete the work(Stump Grinding)after taking my check for $900.00. I am a senior citzen. Gainesville Florida

Mr. Collins gave a price of $850 to remove and Stump grind
1 medium double oak
1 small pine
1 small wax Myrtle
1 small Magnolia
1 Large pine which was not to be ground, unable to reach it with his truck.

I asked to enclude another small pine, which he asked $100.00 making the total $950.00

The work was done on 6/3/02, it took until 6/7/02 for Mr Collins to remove the logs of my property.

Mr Collins came 6/8/02 and ground the Magnolia(approx. 8" dia) in front of the house, and ask if I could give him a check to make his payroll, with the promise he would be at my home on 6/11/02 to complete the stump grinding.

I am a Senior Citzen of 71 years and being a Christian and thinking about the men who labored so hard, I wrote Mr Collins a check for $900.00 withholding only $50.00. Mr Collins has not fullfilled his obligation as of this date 7/1/02 and I've only heard from him once, on 6/13/02, stating he will keep in touch.

Erma
Gainesville, Florida