My question involves personal property located in the State of: Illinois
I sent a cash deposit for medical equipment a company claimed to have. They told me they did not have it a few days later. I asked not to cash the deposit, but they did anyway. They offered a loaner while they were looking for the correct item. I accepted the loaner, but it was broken. I asked to take back the loaner and refund the money. They have now disappeared.
They have my deposit, I have their loaner. They do not return phone calls. I have sent certified letter asking to pick up the loaner.
I understand I can not sell it now, but when will it be considered abandoned? Any other action I can take without going through trouble of suing them? They are in CA, I am in IL and the amount is over the small claims court amount.
Thanks

