Supreme Supermarket & World Food Beverage Ltd

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 23:06

My name is John Downes, I run a wine importing business. Cape Wines in Catalkoy.

Last year I did a deal with World Food (part of Supreme Supermarket). They would buy my wines and sell them to bars and supermarkets, thereby increasing my turnover. This arrangement worked well for a time. But then this January the payments stopped.

They didn't pay for the wine the bought from me. They owe me about TL 170,000. That's serious money for anybody. Things came to a head this week, they told me to my face that they were not going to pay me another penny, sue them if I dare, and if I made a public fuss about it or started legal proceedings then I would get my legs broken. Nice people hey?

They chose the wrong guy to intimidate like that. I don't walk away as easily as that. Not only am I starting legal proceedings, I am also inviting YOU, the good people on Cyp 44 to boycott Supreme Supermarket until this situation is resolved.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 23:38

No wonder the majority of TRNC business's deal only on a 'COD' basis. Best of luck with your 'name & shame' campaign and the recovery of monies owed. Scan, copy and post your account records which will give more credibility to your cause.



Richard

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 23:44

Thank you Richard.

But as you might expect, the accounting records would take up more space than is allowed for posting on here. But be sure, my expensive and aggressive solicitors are on the case. These so and so's are not going to get away with it!

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 01:10

I thought on another thread they were going pay you ?

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 01:35

Crikey gets more like the wild west out there !! Hope all works out well for you John Downes.

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 07:38

Message 4.... Yes Phil, that's what they told me, but it was just empty promises.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 09:01

Me thinks that it's about time we took a stand and show some solidarity to support each other, especially on this one.

kittyfun


Joined: 11/04/2011
Posts: 181

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 09:40

In the meanwhile I will not be shopping at Supreme, nor will any of my immediate friends

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 10:07

Msg.5 I've always likened the TRNC like the Wild West before they employed Sheriffs!!

moonoverwater


Joined: 06/08/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 10:08

sorry to this has happened to you John as we work together when we had the moon and had a great deal with you this is not fair

Simhar


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 227

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 10:19

Although I am sure I will get shot down for this, and no, I don't know either party in this situation but.....



Is it wise to comment and become involved in anything where you only know one side of the story? As this looks like it will be a legal case and John has publicised his view which was what he wanted to do, maybe everyone else should stay out of this and not react to information from one side?



Isn't this just the point that was being made on Alsancak's thread before it become another slanging match by mmmmmm and washerman?



Just a thought

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 10:28

Simhar, I think that's a perfectly fair observation. You don't know the personalities involved. In the coming few months we will learn whether the TRNC has a functioning civil legal system or not.

Ridle


Joined: 01/01/2009
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 11:59

Exactly what excuse have these people given for not paying their account?



presumably this is a question you would have asked immediatly you knew the money was not forth comming

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 15:15

Yes we only know one side of the story, but as most of you know I worked with John at Cape Wines for 2 years we are still good friends, during that time John was always fair, straight and honest with all his dealings with me,



good luck with this one John

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 22:50

Mssge 13; No excuse was offered.

I was told, in so many words... "I am not going to pay you one penny more. If you complain or go to law and in particular if you bring it up again on Cyp 44 then I will see to it that you are beaten up, and your business will be destroyed. You will see a nasty side to me that you did not previously suspect".

So, I can't say I haven't been warned. But me, I may be brave or more likely reckless and stupid, but I'm just not going to be treated like that.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 22:57

Nasty threats from a bully. Best protect yourself by posting his name just incase something should happen to you and then fingers will be pointed in the right direction.



Richard

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 00:09

I would have been more worried if he smiled and said nothing!

IbrahimAbi


Joined: 24/10/2010
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
05/06/2011 10:36

When I was a little boy i wanted a cowboy outfit, now i am surrounded by them

parky


Joined: 13/06/2009
Posts: 182

Message Posted:
06/06/2011 14:09

After your public announcement can i ask if your legs are still intact? Or if it has caused any reply?

Happy Hussar


Joined: 01/10/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
06/06/2011 16:09

I find it hard to believe that a genuine family run business like Supreme Supermarket would stitch up a supplier in this way. I noticed this morning that South African wines were still on sale there. Surely you are not still supplying them John?

Tony

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
06/06/2011 17:18

Is it not possible to remove the unpaid for stock?

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
06/06/2011 18:10

he might have opened a hornets nest , supreme supermarket is retaliating ,

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 08:58

Message 20, any Simonsvlei or Simonay wines on sale at Supreme have not been paid for. It's just as simple as that. And as for Supreme being a genuine "family" business, you are quite right.

Message 19, thank you for your concern, but yes I am still intact and the threatened assault has not taken place.

Message 22, yes I just saw, but interesting that they opened a new thread rather than post on this one.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 09:31

mess 20 - they can't stop themselves



comes naturally..............



as that blond bird up the Tumbar said "Cypriots are nice people, until you involve money"



and after 4 years in the KFC - i absolutely agree 100%.....................

leprechaun


Joined: 07/06/2011
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 09:41

I find it hard to believe that a genuine family run business in North Cyprus would stitch up a supplier / customer in this way.



The t/cs are such nice people,



advocates have a duty of care.



estate agents always truthful



developers /builders full of integrity



banks never lend money against kochans without checking the kochan is available and suitable for security

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 09:47

Bang on the button message 24 !!

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 10:49

Does Remalpa apply

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_retention_clause

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
07/06/2011 10:52

Msg 27

Hardly, this is supreme bandit Country!



Richard

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 06:30

Back to the top..... There has still been no offer of settlement from Supreme/World Foods and those who are boycotting them (to whom I am most grateful) should continue. Thanks everybody.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 08:53

Dont know who is boycotting them as they seem busier than ever when i pass by.

Redwine


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 565

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 11:04

What's the thread for supremes counter post

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
22/07/2011 11:50

well i for one ain't using them...........

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
23/07/2011 10:30

Thank you NN (32). And RW (31) you could have used the search facility at the top of the page, but here it is http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/65276.asp