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Deadbeat seller (?), In our own Classifieds |
Carlitos Way |
Nov 12 2006, 09:07 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Story goes like this:
Seller advertises item for X amount plus shipping. One person responded openly. I PM'd afterwards and said "If your other deal falls through, let me know so I can paypal you some money" Seller PM's me back and says "the item you wanted is yours if you want it" I respond with a request for a total including shipping so I can paypal. Seller PM's me back and says he changed his mind. If I'm not mistaken, we had an agreement, but the other person flaked. What to do? |
SirAndy |
Nov 12 2006, 09:11 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
What to do? move on. shit happens. don't get an ulzer over a part for a god damm car. not worth it ... have a beer, think about vacation on the beach, relax ... life is good ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
Joe Bob |
Nov 12 2006, 09:12 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Unless $$ exchanged hands WITH an agreed upon shipping charge...you have a contract....IF you are in the same State of the US.....
Otherwise it's cash, ass or grass....no free rides.....watch yer butt, have a paypal transfer or an escrow account. |
Joe Bob |
Nov 12 2006, 09:24 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
I had a sale from a buyer in Australia....sent $$ via paypal. He then started dictating "terms"....including a 50/50 shipping, money back warranty and other demands.....
Sent the $$ back......he's STILL pissed. Unless you have the product in your hand the the seller has his $$ ....it's not a deal..... |
dmenche914 |
Nov 13 2006, 08:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
no contract here. seems like first come first serve, or seller changed his mind. What are you out? No money was sent, no deposit.
Heck if someone emails me if I sell something, and say they want it, but I don't see cash, and some one else comes by with cash, and I did NOT promise to save the item for the email person, then it will go to first cash. However I am a person that if I did promise to save it for someone, I would keep my promise as long as they held up their end. I'd even take a loss to a higher offer if I had promised a buyer i would hold it for them, but thats just me. I would not break a promise to hold it for someone. However a promise to hold is not a legal contract. i personnely would not break a promise, but then again, i would not promise to hold any item worth a substantial sum without a deposit of some sort (cash, first born, etc....) dont' worry much about it. i doubt who ever did this did not mean to screw anyone, again first come first serve. Unless you made a depostis, that is pretty much the rules of the road for private party classified ads all over. How many time Have i offered to hold something, and have the buyer back out??? it happens frequently,a nd with no deposit, the seller may suffer a lost sale. If you see something you really want, rush a deposit ASAP, that should hold it for you. then again, a seller probably can legally just return your deposit if they back out. No deals a deal, until the deal is made. good luck in finding what you need, maybe a bette rdeal will come your way. what is it you are looking for???? maybe some one can help you find what you need at a better price? |
gms |
Nov 13 2006, 08:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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I have lost some pretty spectacular items on a last minute change of mind by the seller…it is part of life, move on and place a WTB ad |
nomore9one4 |
Nov 13 2006, 09:13 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
Parts will come and parts will go. Just because Bestbuy sells PS3 does not mean they will have them when you want one.
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anthony |
Nov 13 2006, 10:38 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
A true deadbeat would take your money and never send you the parts.
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Mueller |
Nov 13 2006, 02:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I guess I'm a d!ck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
I sold a fellow member some FI parts...we agreed on price and shipping, I didn't hear back from him for 2 weeks so I sold the stuff (at same price) to another member...the day I send out the package, I get the original buyers check. I deposit check (money order) and send him a refund check with a few extra bucks to cover the MO. I wrote a letter explaining what happened and said I was sorry. He cashed the check and never said any negative to me...now he might be talking sh!t about me to his freinds, but I wouldn't be too upset about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
LvSteveH |
Nov 13 2006, 02:32 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
Note to self, don't sell parts to Carlitos Way
Note to Carlitos Way, please don't try to buy anything I may have for sale in the future I can't believe you would actually start a thread and call someone a deadbeat over something so trivial. If you paid for something and never got your money back or the item you paid for, then they would be a deadbeat. Maybe you should stick to paying retail from vendors like Automobile Atlanta. That way you can get exactly what you pay for in a timely manner. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
TROJANMAN |
Nov 13 2006, 02:37 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Strong words from the Stevinator (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)
I think he was just venting.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Oh well Note to self: Steve isn't as nice as he looks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) |
Aaron Cox |
Nov 13 2006, 02:39 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
I thought steve was nicer than that
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tdgray |
Nov 13 2006, 02:54 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Not that I want to push this topic to the top but...
I suggest this go away... and by go away I mean it should be deleted. |
MoveQik |
Nov 13 2006, 02:57 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I thought steve was nicer than that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
TINCAN914 |
Nov 13 2006, 03:05 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I thought steve was nicer than that Steve is a nice guy.... He's just not nice to look at.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
srcapmetal |
Nov 13 2006, 03:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Riverside, Ca Member No.: 4,717 |
I guess I'm a d!ck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I sold a fellow member some FI parts...we agreed on price and shipping, I didn't hear back from him for 2 weeks so I sold the stuff (at same price) to another member...the day I send out the package, I get the original buyers check. I deposit check (money order) and send him a refund check with a few extra bucks to cover the MO. I wrote a letter explaining what happened and said I was sorry. He cashed the check and never said any negative to me...now he might be talking sh!t about me to his freinds, but I wouldn't be too upset about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That was me......as far as hard feelings none. I was out of town w/o a computer, Shit happens and money talks. Have a cold one and move on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
LvSteveH |
Nov 13 2006, 03:12 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
I thought steve was nicer than that That was pretty good........ now aren't you supposed to be taking a break from the club? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) Maybe I was venting a little, I just think calling out for justice over something so trivial is in poor taste. Part of being part of a "club" is giving people the benefit of the doubt and perhaps being more understanding than if you were dealing with a complete stranger. I buy considerably more parts and cars than most people (ok more like any four people) and as long as someone isn't a total criminal, I suck it up and drive on. Life is too short to be upset over every little thing. Ok, I'll sell him parts, but no discounts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
dmenche914 |
Nov 13 2006, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
So whats the part you need???????maybe someone canhelp you out if we know what you need
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