Farm, I don't believe you can add the storage fee after the fact. The verbal agreement was that you would store it for the buyer for a few weeks, as you did, with no mention of a storage fee. Other than that I believe what you are doing is the right thing.
How long is long enough?
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Farmwithjunk
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WhyNot said:
I'm mostly trying to evoke a response from the buyer. In the end, I'd most likely just let him have HIS plow. I'd like to know IF and WHEN he has any intention of (a) contacting me, and (b) picking up his plow. I would be more than willing to re-list the plow, sell it for him, and forward his money, should he inform me he has no intention of picking it up. At this stage, I have no clue as to his intentions. I'd hope the threat of additional cost would draw some sort of answer.
Oddly enough, I had this very same scenario play out on ANOTHER plow I sold 3 years prior. Buyer was in Florida. After 18 months, he contacted me to inform me he had divorced and had no land/tractor/way to haul anymore. I sold his plow and sent the money on. He offered to "just let me have it back". I got my cash. I don't want to take what isn't mine.
How many times must I sell each plow?????????
Timber
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Maybe the guy died, Things happen to people
texasjohn
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You're investing more emotional energy in this than it's worth... as far as I can see you've exhaused all moral and legal obligations and gone beyond due dilligence..... if you don't feel that you can sell the plow again, just give it to somebody who needs it and will give it a lovely place to rest its shanks, preferably in rich soil.
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Farmwithjunk
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texasjohn said:
Well, One thing I DON'T worry about is selling it again. I've got over 20 emails wanting first crack at it when (and IF) it goes on the block again.
Mainly, I'm interested in doing what is right. I got my price when I first sold it. It now belongs to someone else. I just want it out of my shop and out of my way. I agree that I've done all that should be required. I'd sure feel bad if this guy did turn out to be in Bagdad, or having quadruple bypass, or..... and I sold his plow out from under him. Call me naive, but I just don't want to do someone wrong, even at the risk of being "wronged" myself.
scesnick
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I say after the second letter, I would consider it abandoned and yours. I would keep the receipts for the letters hoever, He obviously isn't too worried about the plow so I don't think you will ever hear from him again. If he wanted it I'm sure he would have atleast kept you updated with a simple phone call..
scesnick
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Jstpssng said:
Did he ever come and get it? I betting he didn't.