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Adobe Problems- Owner Unite
Posted: 24 April 2008 09:24 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 76 ]
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Here’s another phone #-- 207/992-4130. I just called it and guess what .... the office is closed until April 28. The voice on the message sounds exactly like the Phil Dougherty that no longer works for Adobe. I don’t remember who posted this info earlier ( Phil stated to the AG he no longer works for Adobe). More of Phil’s evasiveness and lies. I e-mailed and called six times with absolutely no response from Phil. I can’t get him to dispute or deny my claim of the cancer on the skin panels.

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Posted: 25 April 2008 09:01 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 77 ]
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muleman51 - 24 March 2008 11:29 PM

Igot word today that Phil doesn’t work at Adobe any more. That is what he told my attorney, although he didnot say who to talk to. I don’t believe him. Does anyone know different. I never get an answer there. If anyone knows please pos. Thanks.

PHIL IS ADOBE BOILER. He worked for himself by himself. He had people manufacturing for him....

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Posted: 25 April 2008 09:08 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 78 ]
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Exactly, if Phil is speaking he is lying.

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Posted: 25 April 2008 09:12 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 79 ]
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What is so funny about this… Is he “says” he is a religious man......  Hypocrit is the word!!!!!!

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Posted: 26 April 2008 11:49 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 80 ]
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Hello, I’m new to to the forum but was had by Phil like the rest of you were.  3 months of use and my adobe 100 was rusting in all panels.  I did contact the State of Maine AG’s office and finally received a response from them the day before yesterday.  What a disappointment that was. There response was , We have tried contacting Dirigo Manufacturing but have been unable to reach them.  The telephone # and the mailing address you provided is no longer valid.  Without a means of contacting the business, we are unable to mediate your complaint.  Has anyone else had the same response?  Very frustrated with the Adobe and the AG.

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Posted: 26 April 2008 01:40 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 81 ]
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This is so frustrating, even the Maine AG lets him get by with it. He’s a crook and they won’t try to do anything. I think that we all need to go together and sue him but what can we get except more expense and still boilers that don’t work.

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Posted: 26 April 2008 07:42 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 82 ]
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JLPELL - 26 April 2008 11:49 AM

Hello, I’m new to to the forum but was had by Phil like the rest of you were.  3 months of use and my adobe 100 was rusting in all panels.  I did contact the State of Maine AG’s office and finally received a response from them the day before yesterday.  What a disappointment that was. There response was , We have tried contacting Dirigo Manufacturing but have been unable to reach them.  The telephone # and the mailing address you provided is no longer valid.  Without a means of contacting the business, we are unable to mediate your complaint.  Has anyone else had the same response?  Very frustrated with the Adobe and the AG.

I just hope every single Adobe owner contacts their state and ME AG. Eventually , hopefully this scared rat will be cornered. It’s obvious he has no conscience and is comfortable stealing from honest hard working people. Yea the standard statement from all AG’s--- we’re not your lawyer. I’m still awaiting responses from NY & ME AG’s. Everyone keep posting and spread the word of Phil’s ways.

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Posted: 26 April 2008 09:27 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 83 ]
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For you all Adobe owners, please forward all info to me on my personal email and I will make some phone call to get this resolved

Please send private messages with Seriel no#s date purchased problems. who contacted ALL of it and I will do my damdest to get thsi taken care of.... I am in Bangor area often and I know the Phils inlaws also. THey are from my area.....

Please let everyone know

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Posted: 26 April 2008 09:42 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 84 ]
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Here’s another phone # for everyone 603-329-3241......the office is closed until April 28. Thanks Norman , will be in touch.

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Posted: 26 April 2008 11:24 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 85 ]
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I think you should all keep in mind that you cannot get blood from a stone.....meaning this dude is unlikely to ever make you whole, because it is easier for him to close up shop, start another shell corporation, etc.

But you can probably prevent him from ripping off other people by making sure he shuts down.

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Posted: 27 April 2008 06:22 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 86 ]
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I think you should all keep in mind that you cannot get blood from a stone.....meaning this dude is unlikely to ever make you whole, because it is easier for him to close up shop, start another shell corporation, etc.

But you can probably prevent him from ripping off other people by making sure he shuts down.

I definately agree with you- see my April 12 post - top of page. Right now anything is worth a shot. I and everyone else have been taken for a ride. Any way I can inconvenience Phil or make him squirm a little , I’ll be happy.  Everyone must put the word out on this lowlife. Obviously he is still in business taking peoples calls and money, he just won’t take calls from former customers. I will be in touch with many people in his area to relay mine and others experiences with Phil.

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Posted: 29 April 2008 01:24 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 87 ]
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Has anyone in the state of Maine bought an Adobe from Phil ? We could certainly use your help in flushing him out from his hiding place.

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Posted: 29 April 2008 03:37 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 88 ]
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All Adobe owners please private message me for important info regarding our problems. I will respond this evening- Please spread the word.

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Posted: 30 April 2008 11:33 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 89 ]
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hello all! i been very busy since my return from bagdad--catching up with famil--well my boiler is turned off--i did put some old stop sign material over my rotten panels--i did not get a complete season out of my unit--i did use a ton of green wood because i was told by phil i could !--i read on the forum that wet wood is bad for the units--i also see on the forum that you need my vin # my stove i purchased is a 200 series and marked a 300 ! i will look for a serial #--please include me in the linching please!!! i need help with this piece of crap! i open for any changes to make it right---i am really taking a beating from the wife!! some of my brain storms just dont work out!  i have been going on craigs list--it free--and i am tring to warn people of this scam--please go to that list in your state and just put a warning in any listing so people can read--try to keep me in the loop--thank you--druzzy

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Posted: 01 May 2008 05:46 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 90 ]
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druzzy - 30 April 2008 11:33 PM

hello all! i been very busy since my return from bagdad--catching up with famil--well my boiler is turned off--i did put some old stop sign material over my rotten panels--i did not get a complete season out of my unit--i did use a ton of green wood because i was told by phil i could !--i read on the forum that wet wood is bad for the units--i also see on the forum that you need my vin # my stove i purchased is a 200 series and marked a 300 ! i will look for a serial #--please include me in the linching please!!! i need help with this piece of crap! i open for any changes to make it right---i am really taking a beating from the wife!! some of my brain storms just dont work out!  i have been going on craigs list--it free--and i am tring to warn people of this scam--please go to that list in your state and just put a warning in any listing so people can read--try to keep me in the loop--thank you--druzzy

Druzzy, please private message me . I have some useful info for you.

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