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benbuilder

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About three weeks ago, I was looking for a tool to remove valves from a Flathead engine. I Figured I’d buy one used so I could save a few bucks and maybe help someone out who no longer needed theirs. Win win for all. I got a response from somebody on this site, and you know who you are. you set the price. I agreed, and sent you payment. We agreed, The tool would be shipped after the check cleared. I have emailed him asking if he received the check numerous times and he continued to tell me that he did not receive it. I finally checked with the bank and the check was cleared over a week and a half ago. The response from the seller is that it has not arrived and maybe I should send an alternate payment. I was hoping there was a misunderstanding and the tool would be mailed out. I know that I’ve been scammed. Shame on me for trusting you. I’ve sold parts and shipped them all over the world and have never been taken advantage of. And I have never taken advantage of anyone on the other end. It's called mutual trust. Most car guys are good guys. You are the first. if taking the $50 means that much to you, you will get your karma.If I had bought the tool new, I would already be done with what I needed to do in my engine would be at the Rebuilders shop.
 
I feel your pain. Checks are no longer a safe way to make payments when buying parts, etc.
 
When ever I send a payment to anyone that does not use PayPal I use USPS certified mail with a tracking number. It costs a bit more but worth it. The recipient has to sign for the letter. I also follow the the tracking # so that I know when it is delivered. I do not send personal checks but use USPS money orders. That way the seller does not need to wait for the check to clear and he can ship immediately.
 
> >I finally checked with the bank and the check was cleared over a week and a half ago.> >


The seller might've forgotten. Just ask your bank for a copy of the cleared check endorsed by the seller. Then show it to the seller. Go from there.
 
The seller might've forgotten. I DID GIVE HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. I HAVE MAILED HIM NUMEROUS TIMES AND HE RESPONDS BACK WITH SOMETHING LIKE, HE WILL LOOK INTO IT, OR CHECKING NOW, ETC.

Just ask your bank for a copy of the cleared check endorsed by the seller. Then show it to the seller. Go from there. DID THIS AND SENT IT TO HIM, HIS RESPONSE "Will check it today and get back to you", AND "Will get back to you shortly"


IF THERE WAS NO COMMUNICATION, I WOULD SAY, HE MAY BE ILL OR A FAMILY EMERGENCY, BUT HE RESPONDS WITH ENCOURAGING SHORT SENTENCES THAT MEAN NOTHING.

ANYWAY, I APPRECIATE THE INTEREST FROM YOU GUYS. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE POLICE. I HOPE TO HEAR THEY AT LEAST KNOCKED ON HIS DOOR.
 
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benbuilder said:
The seller might've forgotten. I DID GIVE HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. I HAVE MAILED HIM NUMEROUS TIMES AND HE RESPONDS BACK WITH SOMETHING LIKE, HE WILL LOOK INTO IT, OR CHECKING NOW, ETC.

Just ask your bank for a copy of the cleared check endorsed by the seller. Then show it to the seller. Go from there. DID THIS AND SENT IT TO HIM, HIS RESPONSE "Will check it today and get back to you", AND "Will get back to you shortly"


IF THERE WAS NO COMMUNICATION, I WOULD SAY, HE MAY BE ILL OR A FAMILY EMERGENCY, BUT HE RESPONDS WITH ENCOURAGING SHORT SENTENCES THAT MEAN NOTHING.

ANYWAY, I APPRECIATE THE INTEREST FROM YOU GUYS. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE POLICE. I HOPE TO HEAR THEY AT LEAST KNOCKED ON HIS DOOR.
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This is not a Police matter. Your tax dollars don't support civil matters. When you have evidence that would hold up in court, then proceed in taking legal steps, including the posting his name here and with Ryan. The last thing you want is to take action that puts yourself in a defensive position.
 
I will report it with Ryan
Correct on this-The last thing you want is to take action that puts yourself in a defensive position
 
I know what you mean. I have sent parts to folks as soon as I hear they are putting a check in the mail. They get the part about the same time as I get the check. This is for small stuff. I am more careful with more costly items. Pisses you off. And you still don't have your tool. Good Luck. I had another guy who was doing work on an engine for me. He sort of stopped responding to me but he lived close by. Turned out he had cancer he was dealing with and could only work a few days a month after Chemo treatments. He did get the work done and survived. Would have been a big bummer if he never finished and I had to deal with a grieving wife to get my stuff back. Hi health was more important than my material things.
 
34fordy said:
When ever I send a payment to anyone that does not use PayPal I use USPS certified mail with a tracking number. It costs a bit more but worth it. The recipient has to sign for the letter. I also follow the the tracking # so that I know when it is delivered. I do not send personal checks but use USPS money orders. That way the seller does not need to wait for the check to clear and he can ship immediately.
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When recently I went to cash a USPS Money Order at my bank, the teller made a call to some sort of a clearing house to see if it was genuine. She told me USPS MONEY ORDERS are now being counterfeited. BE CAREFUL.
 
19Fordy said:
When recently I went to cash a USPS Money Order at my bank, the teller made a call to some sort of a clearing house to see if it was genuine. She told me USPS MONEY ORDERS are now being counterfeited. BE CAREFUL.
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This is only an issue if you are on the money order receiving end.

I had an old friend (a car salesman) who always said: "If you can't trust your banker, your lawyer, and a used car dealer, who can you trust" LOL

I prefer PayPal and if I am wary or do not know the seller I will not do a Friends payment but will send extra $ to cover the transaction fee. It is a small price to pay to cover a loss if the seller is not honest.
 
This is horrible. Something similar happened to me about 8 years ago (not on Ford Barn) but for 10X the amount. Go to your bank and file the necessary fraud claims. Make sure to bring any correspondence you had with the scammer to help prove your case. I did get my money back and I hope you have the same results that I did. I am sure that the $50 is not what upsets you the most, but reimbursement at least makes you financially whole. I hope the member is either banned or can be named here on this forum so that other can avoid this happening to them.

Call your bank. They will probably still want you to come in and fill out the paperwork, but that will be your only solution to getting your money back. Also, please report this member to Ryan. I think everyone reading this thread uses the classifieds and is wanting to know who this member is.

Good Luck!
 
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The seller might've forgotten. I DID GIVE HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. I HAVE MAILED HIM NUMEROUS TIMES AND HE RESPONDS BACK WITH SOMETHING LIKE, HE WILL LOOK INTO IT, OR CHECKING NOW, ETC.

Just ask your bank for a copy of the cleared check endorsed by the seller. Then show it to the seller. Go from there. DID THIS AND SENT IT TO HIM, HIS RESPONSE "Will check it today and get back to you", AND "Will get back to you shortly"
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In my opinion, the second paragraph would be the next step. There have been many cases of USPS letters being opened fraudulently, checks cashed or worse, modified for a greater amount.
 
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