Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Thank you everyone for all the responses thus far, I really appreciate it.
I do understand (and was what I actually initially proposed to him to which he said okay and that he'd get the money and...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Heh, this is a good story. Agree with everyone else- there's no way on earth he'll hire a lawyer. Any claim against you would have to be through small claims court where lawyers are generally NOT...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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The email exchange between OP and the buyer can be considered a contract. A contract does not necessarily have to be a singular document, explicitly bullet pointing all agreements with signatures at...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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If you should win your case in Small claims court. Your court cost are paid the defenant. (Ok, I watch a lot of Judge Judy!)
But the real lesson here is:
1) Just be he said "that he was good...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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Does the Playstation 3 Slim even work (did he give you a broken one)?
If he wants to contact a lawyer, tell him go ahead. The lawyer will probably want $25,000 for this case and the poor retard...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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You have been more than fair and have waited a lot longer than most would wait for payment. 3 months? Give me a break. If the guy doesn't meet up with you at the next specified time to pay you the...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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Good point. But I gave him my word that I would not "touch" the PS3 at all for the duration of the deal. And I have kept my word. Since I have received it, it has been sitting in my basement in a...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Plug the PS3 in and see if it works. He won't be able to tell if you do this. If it doesn't work, you've just given him exactly what he wanted.
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Also, does he think it's free to file in small claims court? The only lawyer he will be getting is Charlie from "It's Always Sunny"
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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That's useful information that I would have otherwise not known with regards to possession, thank you for that.
Actually, the e-mail that I used to communicate with this guy is my designated...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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he sounds like a prize twerp.
To answer your question, I don't think you're being unreasonable or wrong. And I usually do think the OP is wrong in these types of threads :-) (not you personally)
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
Thread created 09-27-2011 by PoisonWolf
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Possession is 9/10 of the law. You have the PS/3. *He* has nothing in writing which states that the PS/3 belongs to him. Clearly, if you'd never obtained the PS/3, you would be out $50. You did what...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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You probably have every right to keep the PS3 since he owe you the money and he handed you the PS3 willingly as part of the deal. But as a compromise, set a date and tell him you will sell the PS3...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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also the missed day of work to go to court etc etc. Op my guess is if you keep giving in he will keep doing this. If he only gets paid at the end of the month then he should take it out of this...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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You are right and a lot nicer than I would have been. In the future get a disposable email and google voice number when dealing with craigslist.
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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You've been very fair, patient, honest, and classy about this, and if he took you to court over this, any judge who isn't a complete idiot or crook would be much more impressed with your actions than...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Huh? You give your real name in CL transaction? If not, how do that person file a lawsuit? against John Doe? Even small claim court will reject that.
Depends on your state, there is something...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Hi folks,
I will keep the story short but sufficient in quickly helping you understand the situation.
I sold a merchandise to a person on Craigslist for $130 dollars. This person was unable to...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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TBH--I'd say F 'em and keep the PS3. If he can't come up with $50 for a phone, how is he going to afford to pay for an attorney?
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Sure......and this is why it always screws you in the end. Obviously, the seller wants to sell it. So, it's tempting when a potential buyer asks for this type of leeway. However, you usually get...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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So he gets the ps3 back and then claims you broke it ;) since he obviously doesnt take care of his items like the phone.
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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maybe op was desperate to sell it;)
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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He seemed like he really needed the phone. I was willing to help him out as a person to another person. But I wasn't doing it at the expense of being gullible. Hence the PS3 as being a collateral (he...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Lawl, nah, I'm not really that bothered at all by his threats.
From an outsider's perspective though, I just can't imagine making repeated threats like that to be a very good way or scare tactic...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Take a friend or two with you.
Seriously.
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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5 bucks says the dude will not have the money Friday or Sat.. any takers?
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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another reason to never meet someone at your house or give them your phone number...google voice number is ok since you can block theres.
dont ever ever ever meet anyone where you live, one of the...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Actually, that sounds pretty good! Especially since you've told him that you are no longer going to communicate with him if he can't settle it now. :nod:
Good luck, OP. And do not let yourself...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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OP,
Actually, do NOT block his emails! You want as much incriminating evidence you can from him. So, let him shoot himself in the foot if he's stupid enough to do so. With all the emails, just...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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What pawn shop takes broken electronics?
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Some of you called it (getting more and more unlikely now to see that $50).
I just received an e-mail from him. I'm not going to reply any further. I found this e-mail to be particularly...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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The guy writes like a 4 y/o on crack so I wouldn't concern myself with his threats of litigation. The police don't typically serve civil summonses, as that duty falls under the jurisdiction of...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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You've been more than patient. And very long-suffering in this over $50 he should have paid as agreed months ago. The PS3 is now yours, or give him until the 9th deadline, then assume the PS3 as...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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While banging your mom...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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:deadhorse:
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Might be wise to drop by and visit a friend on the way home instead of going to your own house. :lol:
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Tell him he can pick up the PS3, then pick a spot to meet and never show up.
Keep doing this but make an excuse everytime you miss the appointment.
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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:rofl2: he still wants your address for a summons? man this kid is dumb :lmao:
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Only a fool would reply and carry this charade on any longer. He was never going to pay. He wants his PS3 and is trying to intimidate you. But he'll never pay. If you can't see the pattern by now...
Am I being unreasonable or wrong in this Craigslist dispute?
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Just got a response...
It's currently about 10 PM. 2 hours more to go before the day ends.
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Should I bother replying?
Hmm.
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