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[buck12]

You did the right thing even though you likely don't have to return his money. You will sleep better. I had a similar thing happen with a car once. A guy that worked with wife bought the car and two weeks later calls to tell me the trunk is leaking and thinks I should fix it. I had no clue the trunk leaked. I told him I would not fix the car but would buy the car back at the price he paid because I could sell the car for more. He took offense to this but I told him to fix it himself or bring the car back. He choose to keep the car.

 

[OrangeGuy]

Craiglist Deal Update

Father/son agreed to call me this morning to setup a time to return the mower today. As of 6:00 PM CDT no call. The check is on the desk; the mower ???

OrangeGuy

 

[Skyco]

I sure hope this wasn't all a ploy to keep you from cashing the check, IOW slow you down in finding out it is no good.
Hope it works out.

 

[zukota]

Craiglist Deal Update

Father/son agreed to call me this morning to setup a time to return the mower today. As of 6:00 PM CDT no call. The check is on the desk; the mower ???

OrangeGuy

I sure hope this wasn't all a ploy to keep you from cashing the check, IOW slow you down in finding out it is no good.
Hope it works out.

Check drawn at a local bank? Should be able to cash the check at 'his' bank not yours.

 

[krazzydart]

COD bud.... Thats How I do it!!! He just relized that it was costing to much to fix up an old tractor!! or his "WIFE" said a few nastey things about him blowing $500 bucks with todays economy!!

Next time you sell be sure to get an "AS IS" bill of sale and have them sign it and CASH ONLY!!! as mentioned above... they can stop the payment on a check!!!!!

 

[EarPlug]

Cash the check NOW but at their bank not yours. Your bank can always take the money back from your account if they did stop payment. You can always return the money to them in cash if they do show up.

 

[Knight]

Craiglist Deal Update

Father/son agreed to call me this morning to setup a time to return the mower today. As of 6:00 PM CDT no call. The check is on the desk; the mower ???

OrangeGuy

You treat people how you like to be treated. What goes around , comes around. I would not have done anything different. If they are not happy, give them the check back and move on.
When I sell something I want people to be happy with the purchase. Sometimes this takes more effort, but this kind of attitude will show up in all areas of your life, not just this little ripple.

 

[jimmysisson]

My take is that you're doing right. There's no harm in cashing the check now, though. You can give them the cash back if they bring the mower.

Craigslist is free, newspaper ads cost money. People don't put much effort into a free ad listing - they think more about each word they spend for in a paper. I also resent the minimalist ads that say "truck tires, $50", and not that they fit a Ranger or a Terex, or that they're in Manitoba. That said, I've bought lots of things off CL and never been screwed. And sold a lot, always pleasant interactions. It's a great invention.
Jim

 

[powergod]

You are doing the right thing, but I would cash the check at their bank soon. then if they do return it give them cash after carefull inspection that nothing is missing or torn up if so, hold back some for repair or replacement

 

[Arkhermit]

All this reminds me of a story, Fellow goes in store and asks how much for this widget ? "$15" well the fellow down the street sells them for 12.50. Go buy them from him then. He don't have any. Well if I didn't have any I would sell them for 10.