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May 30, 2010, 05:58 PM
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A man came to my house to install my new kitchen appliances. He was very polite and competent. When he was finished, and I paid him, he mentioned that he sells on Ebay. I told him I do too. He said he just sells musical instruments. I told him had a very nice guitar I had bought a year ago, but never played it and wanted to sell it. He said he would sell it for me on Ebay and give me the proceeds from the sale. I told him I'd split the sale with him. He left with the guitar. This was 6 weeks ago. I never heard from him, so I called him two weeks ago. He said he had sold it for $450 on Ebay (I had paid $800 for it), and that he had lost my phone number and "didn't know how to get in touch with me." Well...this was odd, since he had been to my house to install the appliances and knows where I live! I told him he could have half the sale price. He asked, "Do you want me to bring the money to your house or mail it to you?" I gave him my mailing address. Haven't rec'd anything from him in the mail, and I'm thinking of just letting this go, and chalking it up to my stupidity.
I asked him, "You WILL send me the money?" He said, "I promise." I don't expect to receive anything from him. A friend tells me I can go to the courthouse and pay $75 for some sort of small claims case. I think it would be more stressful than worth it. I was just stupid. Patty |
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May 30, 2010, 06:05 PM
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Aw, I am so sorry this happened to you! I have done similar things though, so don't feel too bad. Sometimes you just don't realize what you are agreeing to until later. You never know, maybe it will show up in the mail. Here's hoping
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May 30, 2010, 06:20 PM
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((seeker1950))
 - I'm sorry this happened to you. You're not stupid, just a trusting person. In the old days, a good hand shake would secure a deal, but that's hard to find today. Do you have an assertive male family member or friend who could call him? Does he work for himself or a company - if it's a company, you have the male friend tell him, to bring the check on a specified day or else his company will be notified. Don't give up yet. All you can do is learn for next time - don't feel bad.
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May 30, 2010, 06:39 PM
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If you take him to small claims court, it might prevent him from ripping off the next person.
I'm sorry this happened to you
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| lynn P., seeker1950
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May 30, 2010, 06:43 PM
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You do a good deed and look where it got ya.
 Makes me sick. Is there any descent people out there or are they all on here? 
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| lynn P., seeker1950
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May 30, 2010, 07:07 PM
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Thanks to all of you for your kind replies. I hate confrontations, especially those of financial matters. I actually let my ex husband have mostly everything in our divorce, not wanting to upset his apple cart...money being the most important thing to him.
Yes, there are dishonest people out there. I'm trying to take the attitude of a lesson learned(...of which I've had many .) If I went to the stress and trouble of going to small claims court, I'd get about $125 after the $75 cost of filing the claim. Seems like a little bit of money for the aggravation and stress (which I'd feel bigtime). On the other hand, the principle of the thing might make it worthwhile, if I were the type of person to assert myself in such situations.Basically, this man just walked away with my guitar. I do know his work situation...he installs all the appliances for a major furniture company. But if I called the company to complain about this non-related guitar incident, they'd probably think me a nut job. Since I live alone, I'm also reluctant to stir the anger of this dishonest man, having experienced some unpleasant stalking incidents in my past. I don't know what I'll do, if anything. But, thanks to all of you here for giving me feedback. Patty
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May 30, 2010, 07:34 PM
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Hi, Seeker!
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| seeker1950
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May 30, 2010, 08:12 PM
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Me three--especially about money.
It seems so trivial when there is so much more in the world to give us all angst. I gave my Ex everything too, Seeker---I'm soo sorry------I send you out hugs---theo |
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May 30, 2010, 08:16 PM
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"It seems so trivial when there is so much more in the world to give us all angst."
Exactly, Theo. You sound a lot like me! Love, Patty |
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May 30, 2010, 10:04 PM
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Just wanted to add...yes, there are good people out there, don't loose hope
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May 30, 2010, 11:09 PM
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Seeker, if you know the name of the guy, I would consider contacting EBay to explain what happened. While I do not use EBay, I understand there is some sort of honesty/reliability thing. He at least deserves a black mark.
One more thing, investigating with Ebay may disclose he sold the guitar for more. I understand you do not like confrontations but this guy is a crook, and may be guilty of a theft crime. Be well. |
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