Scruples wrote:
Since I have never met either of you gents, I am presuming both of you are honest. Since I have had similar Mis-encounters, I don’t use cash, credit or other types of payment. I will get a money order from the US Postal Service.
I had one bad experience with a fellow Hogger. While I made everything right, I didn’t want to lose a friend. Since then, no checks just money orders.
You should consider that the OP transaction was in person. Both counted the money but somehow both miscounted the money.