Expensive Lesson Selling a Camera
Mar 24, 2024 16:13:30 #
Horseart wrote:
I hope your buyer realizes that it always pays to do the right thing and will follow through.
Me too.
Mar 24, 2024 19:14:57 #
Wingpilot wrote:
For those tossing out judgement, I didn’t post this for that or to invite me being trashed in some manner. It was just a reminder that mistakes can be made and care needs to be taken in these deals. Let’s just let it rest at this having been on both me and the buyer. Thank you.
Mar 24, 2024 22:38:00 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I sold a camera the other day, along with some other gear and a camera back pack the other day to a gentleman………
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.
Mar 24, 2024 23:07:19 #
I’ve never had anything to do with money orders because they can be counterfitted by crooks.
Mar 25, 2024 00:35:23 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I’ve never had anything to do with money orders because they can be counterfitted by crooks.
The US PostOffice have safeties to prevent conterfittion
Mar 25, 2024 06:04:23 #
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.
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.
Mar 25, 2024 06:04:39 #
The same thing happened to me selling an RV for $20k. Counting out $100 bills. The guy was shorting me $1000. Took more than 3 recounts to prove it to the buyer especially when he first claimed he had given me all he had. But he had more in his truck. I finally got my the full amount. Still not sure if it was a deliberate attempt to deceive or not.
Mar 25, 2024 08:17:54 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You make it sound like it is his fault... It does not appear to be so when reading your account.
Note: Snail mail works. Cost? A stamp and you get your 'missing cash'.
Note: Snail mail works. Cost? A stamp and you get your 'missing cash'.
The U.S. Postal Service specifically states "DO NOT SENT CASH THROUGH THE POSTAL SYSTEM"
Mar 25, 2024 08:21:35 #
Sorry , but i think i would have left it alone , can the seller prove that there was a mistake done there , if not leave it alone .
Mar 25, 2024 08:29:19 #
Mar 25, 2024 09:22:40 #
There is, apparently. a technique for this mini-scam. Sold a VW Vanagan some years ago and the guy pulled the same trick on me. I think they fold a bill in the middle of the stack and hold the bills in a pile.
Mar 25, 2024 10:40:35 #
It’s easy to happen. Thankfully it’s not a huge amount of $$.
Fwiiw, I recently assisted a community organization with a large rummage sale. Thousands of dollars were transferred in small amounts. We accepted Zelle and it worked perfectly. And it’s safe, accurate. Etc. Maybe next time!
Fwiiw, I recently assisted a community organization with a large rummage sale. Thousands of dollars were transferred in small amounts. We accepted Zelle and it worked perfectly. And it’s safe, accurate. Etc. Maybe next time!
Mar 25, 2024 11:08:17 #
agillot wrote:
Sorry , but i think i would have left it alone , can the seller prove that there was a mistake done there , if not leave it alone .
It was just that, a mistake, and mistakes happen, but a seller, for whatever the amount is, does have a right to expect the correct, agreed-upon price. In the end, it’s a matter of honor and honesty. If the guy makes good on it, good on him, if not, boo on him. That’s just life.
Mar 25, 2024 11:51:16 #
A self-employed person taught me that lesson a long time ago when she told me "That's the way it goes. First your money and then my clothes".😁
Mar 25, 2024 13:19:00 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
A self-employed person taught me that lesson a long time ago when she told me "That's the way it goes. First your money and then my clothes".😁
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