KC9KAS 4,744 #1 Posted October 23, 2015 Back in early July, I sold some Choremaster parts to a fellow that worked the same place as I do.He said he couldn't pay right then, but would pay in in 2 installments "in a couple of weeks".I agreed and didn't worry about it.Well, about 2 months went by and I didn't see the guy at work anymore so I inquired and found that he had quit.Well, I got nervous because he either didn't have a "land-line" or he had an unlisted number, so calling him was out. I did manage to get his address from a good friend that is an EMT/Fire Fighter in that part of the county.I sent the guy a certified letter stating I was upset he hadn't paid me or contacted me. I gave him 30 days or I would file a small claims against him.Well, he didn't accept the certified letter, so I was back to not being able to contact this guy. I have had to file against people before and I know you need documentation that you tried normal ways to collect a bill. I did find out his cell number from someone that he had worked with so I called him. Wouldn't you know it, he screens his calls and didn't answer.I left a message to call me ASAP to discuss the payment for parts. Another month goes by and he still didn't respond.I called again today and low & behold, he answered. He was all jolly and happy I called cause he was just thinking about me and didn't know how to get ahold of me, bla bla bla....When I stated I was upset for "non-payment", he said "Oh I thought we were good and I had plenty of time to pay"!He stated he couldn't pay now, but would brings the parts back. I thought NO, we made a deal and I wanted the parts paid for!I thought of a minute and asked if I dropped the price could he pay in a week, and he said sure....Time will tell, but I feel a big "screwing" coming!Thanks for letting me get off my chest, because knocking him in the head probably wasn't a good idea. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #2 Posted October 23, 2015 Some folks are just low-life and some are borderline on the edge and a little bit of bad luck pushes them over. Maybe he meant well, but crap happens. Then, maybe he had knew he was quitting and had no intentions of ever paying...Who knows...But good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #3 Posted October 23, 2015 $ talks & you-know-what walks .Not trying to sound like a jerk but that's how I feel .If it was a friend that needed something I had & wanted some time to pay , I would just give it to him / her & not expect payment . If it happens , YIPPIE . If it doesn't , no problem .Anything other than a friend , line 1 applies in all cases .I have lost too many friends over a couple hundred bucks . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,120 #4 Posted October 23, 2015 I was burned by someone in the same exact way as you (as you might be I should say) and since then its money up-front or the item stays with me until paid for. Of course there are a few exceptions to this rule but not many. We all want to trust folks to be upstanding buyers but a few boneheads have ruined it for the majority.Mike......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #5 Posted October 23, 2015 I have been through the same thing more than once even buy family on a occasion I say I'll never do it again but more than likely It won't be the last Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,693 #6 Posted October 23, 2015 Least here arn't any of those types here!! I have gotten parts from members long before they ever cashed my check.Not a member here it's cash on the barrelhead. One bad apple doesn't spoil the whole bunch.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #7 Posted October 23, 2015 I only let items go without payment up front to a close knit of good friends... I had a guy at work that was interested in a nice 7 hp Toro snow blower I'm selling. When he asked me how much I wanted for it I told him 100 bucks.. I saw him roll his eyes and he offered me 50 bucks for it. I told him I'd much rather throw it in the lake than take 50 bucks for it. I know he ain't hurtin for cash and I know for a fact he makes over 100 grand a year. He then asked if he could make payments! I told him he has 3 weeks or it goes in the lake. Not that I'm any kind of a saint but I wish people would open their eyes when someone is trying to give them a deal...I know if I put in on Craigslist I would have gotten 250 for it real easy..I'll say this, it has been a great snow blower for me for 2 yrs now. If he pisses and moans about it to me about anything that might break on it... it is going to be a long cold winter in his office! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #8 Posted October 23, 2015 Dumb A_ _ s should not mess with the guys that control temperature or other facility issues. We don't get mad we just get even and most dummies don't know that fact. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 630 #9 Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) E here arn't any of those types here!! I have gotten parts from members long before they ever cashed my check. Yes -- What WHX5 said -- I have experienced the same thing -- Buy a part here and have the seller say send me a check when you receive the part!! -- Some very good people Edited October 24, 2015 by dcrage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #10 Posted October 24, 2015 I think i would have accepted his offer to return the parts and ended the transaction without a loss. Assuming he would finally live up to his word and follow through with the return. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 380 #11 Posted October 24, 2015 i could not sleep at night knowing i owed someone money. and i'd be embarrassed if i bumped into them or they had to track me down to get payment. but as i get older i have realized that there are many people that do not feel the same way. they think nothing of owing money...many times not due to the inability to pay but they just don't want to pay up. i have a couple "friends" that way 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #12 Posted October 29, 2015 Hey fellas, can I borrow a hundred bucks???? I'll pay you back in a couple weeks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #13 Posted October 29, 2015 Hey fellas, can I borrow a hundred bucks???? I'll pay you back in a couple weeks. The really smooth guys ( not that your not smooth Red Ranger... ) borrow fifty bucks, pay it back a couple days later then go in for the kill asking to borrow several hundred or even thousands of dollars with the intention of never paying any of it back....... I think I may have had an inlaw kind of like that............... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,693 #14 Posted October 29, 2015 Hey fellas, can I borrow a hundred bucks???? I'll pay you back in a couple weeks. The really smooth guys ( not that your not smooth Red Ranger... ) borrow fifty bucks, pay it back a couple days later then go in for the kill asking to borrow several hundred or even thousands of dollars with the intention of never paying any of it back....... I think I may have had an inlaw kind of like that............... I think I may have had an EX in-law like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,679 #15 Posted October 29, 2015 While I have also had bad dealings, I've been extremely pleased with all the wonderful folks on Red Square!. I've bought more than I've sold, and all transactions have been as described merchandise, or prompt payment on sales. I've also been blessed by a few items members have sent me for the cost of freight. So here's a Thank You to all the Red Square members!As the saying goes....These red tractors collect the nices people! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,693 #16 Posted October 30, 2015 Amen to that Oliver...I don't know if the green tractor people have a site like this but we sure do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #17 Posted October 30, 2015 Very old proverbs:If someone takes advantage of you once, shame on them.If someone takes advantage of you twice, shame on YOU.- - - - -Friends are friends, business is business.- - - - - A fool and his money (parts) are soon . . . . . . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #18 Posted October 31, 2015 Hey fellas, can I borrow a hundred bucks???? I'll pay you back in a couple weeks. Sure. The check is in the mail .I have lost too many friends over a couple hundred bucks . They sold themselves cheap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
