bountyhunter Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I sometimes sell people things over the internet (parts or small items) when I read in a forum somebody needs something I happen to have. The way I have always done it is simple: We agree on the price and I send them the item. If it works and is what they want, they send me a check. Done it many times, no problem. Recently I sold somebody some bike parts for $50 and the guy never sent me a check. I mailed him a note (very polite) and eventually he did send me a check. No problem. Until the check bounced....... and I got socked with a $25 return fee on my account (which I am trying to get reversed). So I am screwed out of the $50 price, the $15 I spent on shipping and the $25 bounce fee. The funny thing is, if the guy had plead poverty and been honest , I would have sent the parts for free. No need to be a crook. I called the guy after the check bounced and the guy said something like:"I had money to cover the check, I'll call the bank and get back to you." That was about 3 weeks ago. I am not even mad about it, just surprised that there are people with such a complete lack of integrity they will sell their good name for $50. I guess he never read Shakespeare who said: "He who steals my money steals trash, but he who takes my good name takes that which enriches him not but leaves me a poor man indeed." There really are people who go through life not caring that the world knows they are thieving low life scumbags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yep..a lot I could say also ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Fortunately I've never had a problem dealing with anyone on this forum !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 My Dad told me as a kid "Steal anything you want! Just be sure it's worth your reputation for the rest of your life! Once that's gone, it can never be recovered." Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Really, the only thing someone can truly own is their own integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 It also surprises the heck out of me that people who commit integrity-losing crimes don't seem to mind the inevitability of spending very long periods of time in a prison cell. Do they LIKE it in there?? Do they even-for-a-moment think of "jail" before they do the reprehensible things they do? Jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Fortunately I've never had a problem dealing with anyone on this forum !! I have Just one time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Fortunately I've never had a problem dealing with anyone on this forum !! Was not a person from this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I wasn't implying that it was, was just giving credit where credit is due !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) I went through one of these situations once buying goods from a small time guy with a web site. Paid maybe $200 up front by check, but goods were never shipped. Multiple polite emails. No good shipped. I did a little internet detective work and determined seller's name, address, home phone #, wife's name, etc. I called during the day, used their first names, and had a very nice chat (not kidding) with his pleasant wife. At the end of the conversation I gave her my contact info, explained the situation, and told here that if I didn't receive my goods or money that I would be filing a mail fraud report with the Postal Inspectors at the USPS. A few hours later I received an angry call from the seller. He was very upset that I was so brazen as to call his hime and speak with his wife. I inquired as to whether he would be sending me the goods, or at this point, preferably my money in return. He grumped more, didn't say anything relevant and hung up. My goods arrived a few days layer - not in nice condition but serviceable for my purposes. I suspect he had been taking customer money and not delivering for some time, but the wife wasn't having any of that and neither was I. This isn't so much a good deed story, but misbehavior could and should have consequence. Edited May 14, 2015 by Beastly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 This kind of stealing is something that I simply cannot abide. I don't like to distrust people, but at my age I've been burned too many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I often get called too negative by some who know me but two things come to mind. Those of us who are honest and get worked up over being ripped off or wronged another way are losing far more sleep than those who did the ripping off. POS's lose no sleep over their actions. Second, I have come to not expect much from most people. This way I am rarely disappointed. As a result I have very few true friends. But I don't often get screwed over so it's worth it to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sarge, You remind me... of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakedog02 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 "Trust but verify" is a principle my dad imparted on me as a teen that has served me well so far. It's hard going through life expecting the worst from our fellow man. There really are a lot of decent, good people in this great country. Take this forum as an example. People taking time to pass on their knowledge & help their fellow shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I do truly despise a thief, however... This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed.Please review the Hate Forum Rules:http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8097[note: this is a generic response] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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