Consumer Law, Warranties Written Receipt, but seller won't give me a Refund!

I currently purchased a Sofa from a "friend" of ours. I paid her the $500.00, and said I could pick it up on the weekend.
She wrote out a contract/receipt for the payment of the Sofa.
It states "Sofa and ottoman must be picked up by 12/22/08, or this receipt is null and void and there will be no refund or delivery of the sofa".
"In case of emergency and the buyer is not able to pick up the sofa due to fire, buglary, etc then the full $500.00 will be re-imbursed to her no later than 12/22/08."

I asked her for a Refund because it is before the stated date of 12/22/08, and she will not cooperate or pick up my phone calls. She will only respond in emails saying that if I don't pick it up by Monday the 22nd I am out my money.

Can she do this? Don't I get my refund if it is before the stated date of 12/22/08?

Does your agreement provide that, before the 22nd, you are entitled to cancel and obtain a refund?

thanks for the response, no it does not it just says what I put in quotes

I would suggest you go and pick up the sofa before 12/22.

- Carl

If you didn't agree you had the right to cancel, you don't. I second Carl's suggestion.

Thanks, I talked it over with someone and they told me thats a good idea too.. and then Ill just resale it and make a profit. haha

Living well is the best revenge.

Happy New Year 2009