I want to be fair, and need the forum's advice

Simon_135i · 09-21-2011, 02:54 PM

Who knows....

The buyer might of said, it was a NIGERIAN 1addict WHEELS SCAM

dorkdog · 05-25-2012, 07:34 AM

In general, it seems that folks don't understand what a 'deposit' means. I have had 'deposits' placed on yard sale stuff, car stuff, mowers, tractors only to have the person come back and ask for the deposit back after I have removed the item from sale. You get a deposit at 9AM at a yard sale on a lawnmower and put it back in the garage because it's not for sale. Then, at 5PM the guy shows up wanting his $25 back... has no idea and calls 911 on his phone. I get to keep the $25 because now I have to find a way to sell a single lawnmower that most likely would have sold had it not been spoken for.

People - some people - seem to think a deposit is just a demonstration of intent. It is not. It is a contract. But, like the OP, sometimes it's easier to 'settle out of court' especially in my case since now the guy knows where I live

So of course I gave the money back. It was the right thing to do long term, the wrong thing short term.

09-21-2011, 02:54 PM	#23
Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Who knows.... The buyer might of said, it was a NIGERIAN 1addict WHEELS SCAM
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05-25-2012, 07:34 AM	#24
dorkdog Big Mouth No Filter 49 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 128i Montego Blue 6MT Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puyallup WA iTrader: (0)	In general, it seems that folks don't understand what a 'deposit' means. I have had 'deposits' placed on yard sale stuff, car stuff, mowers, tractors only to have the person come back and ask for the deposit back after I have removed the item from sale. You get a deposit at 9AM at a yard sale on a lawnmower and put it back in the garage because it's not for sale. Then, at 5PM the guy shows up wanting his $25 back... has no idea and calls 911 on his phone. I get to keep the $25 because now I have to find a way to sell a single lawnmower that most likely would have sold had it not been spoken for. People - some people - seem to think a deposit is just a demonstration of intent. It is not. It is a contract. But, like the OP, sometimes it's easier to 'settle out of court' especially in my case since now the guy knows where I live So of course I gave the money back. It was the right thing to do long term, the wrong thing short term. __________________ We do not inherit the Earth from our parents; we borrow it from our children
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