Tim bought a stolen tractor.

[s219]

Tim, you are being a real gentleman about this and I understand it's a tough situation with the club, but it's sad that you are the one that is out of money in this situation. Not the criminal, not the criminal's girlfriend, not the auctioneer, but instead the well-intending and honest buyer. Really, the only party that did nothing wrong and was honest, is the party that loses. That's just wrong and I hope somebody else with some responsibility steps up and gives you your money back.

 

[YLee Kioti]

We haven't made any decisions. Incredibly busy this time of year, and might not want to make any decisions until we get this issue resolved anyway.

One advantage of choosing the Kioti would be that we already had a name picked out. ...but I see your screen name beat us to it

Well you certainly can carry the moto well with your videos.
"Genius at work!" .....be well

 

[John Fitzgerald]

The club is giving itself a bad reputation. Misappropriated funds garnered from selling stolen equipment that should have thrown up red flags upon even a cursory inspection (grinding marks, no plates, etc).

 

[scaredychicken]

It wasn't a legitimate legal transaction in the first place - the auction house (as agent for the seller) or the seller had no business selling it to Tim. Tim should get his money back when the dust settles.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

It seems he doesn’t really want to do what’s necessary to recover his funds out of concern for offending friends and neighbors. Nice guys rarely win in the dog eat dog business world.

I have seen too nice landlords taken horrible advantage of by deadbeat renters. Then they never learn.

I suppose if he maybe wants to donate the 14 k to that charity, that would be fine if he can afford to do so. Write it off as a business loss.

 

[Tractor Time with Tim]

It seems he doesn’t really want to do what’s necessary to recover his funds out of concern for offending friends and neighbors. Nice guys rarely win in the dog eat dog business world.

I have seen too nice landlords taken horrible advantage of by deadbeat renters. Then they never learn.

I suppose if he maybe wants to donate the 14 k to that charity, that would be fine if he can afford to do so. Write it off as a business loss.

Whatever, John.

Lawyer is engaged. We are working to recover the funds with the minimum amount of expenses. You have jumped to conclusions in both of your recent posts "I guess he can take that kind of hit..." and "he doesn't really want to do what is necessary...". Both of those are inflammatory statements which do not accurately reflect what is going on.

It takes time to work through things like this. ..and it sometimes takes a bit of deliberation and maturity. If we don't get results with the approach we are taking, we are definitely willing to take the next step.

I've not been involved much with TBN. Perhaps this is just how folks treat each other over here. ...but it certainly doesn't feel very friendly.

Tim

 

[LouNY]

Whatever, John.

Lawyer is engaged. We are working to recover the funds with the minimum amount of expenses. You have jumped to conclusions in both of your recent posts "I guess he can take that kind of hit..." and "he doesn't really want to do what is necessary...". Both of those are inflammatory statements which do not accurately reflect what is going on.

It takes time to work through things like this. ..and it sometimes takes a bit of deliberation and maturity. If we don't get results with the approach we are taking, we are definitely willing to take the next step.

I've not been involved much with TBN. Perhaps this is just how folks treat each other over here. ...but it certainly doesn't feel very friendly.

Tim

Taking your time and working on it is the way to go,
it sure isn't going to get straightened out in 10 minutes or ten days it will take some time.
Good Luck

 

[fordmantpw]

Whatever, John.

Lawyer is engaged. We are working to recover the funds with the minimum amount of expenses. You have jumped to conclusions in both of your recent posts "I guess he can take that kind of hit..." and "he doesn't really want to do what is necessary...". Both of those are inflammatory statements which do not accurately reflect what is going on.

It takes time to work through things like this. ..and it sometimes takes a bit of deliberation and maturity. If we don't get results with the approach we are taking, we are definitely willing to take the next step.

I've not been involved much with TBN. Perhaps this is just how folks treat each other over here. ...but it certainly doesn't feel very friendly.

Tim

Tim, that's not the norm over here, but there are a few, so don't be alarmed because of it.

Sounds like you are level-headed and handling the situation properly. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get as much of your original purchase price back as possible.

 

[ThirdMan]

Tim, that's not the norm over here, but there are a few, so don't be alarmed because of it.

Sounds like you are level-headed and handling the situation properly. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get as much of your original purchase price back as possible.

Agree. I have found TBN in general to be very friendly to inexperienced users. Some people (John in this case) don't read much of the information you have given and/or are jerks.

I have enjoyed your YouTube channel and sharing this experience will hopefully save someone else in the future. As this thread shows buying from private sale/auction/dealer is not fool proof. Can't trust without some verification.

 

[YLee Kioti]

Tim you have a nice channel where like a few others Kapper and Morgan come to mind that help accelerate my learning curve.

We have the same type of personas over on the tundra forums....so don't be dissuaded by the few.
Albeit I'm guilty of saying stupid stuff under the color of humor but later reflections make me ask...what was I thinking.....so hang out and share your experience.

Regards.....YLee...