What would you guys do

[PHO2GR4]

Look, you are all over-thinking this. Either this was a deposit to hold the rims...which you did, and therefore you have rendered the service for which he paid (so keep the money), or else he is arguing that it was NOT a deposit to hold the rims...in which case it was a nice gift from him.

He can't have it both ways. If he paid you a deposit to hold the rims, and you did so, then keep the damn money.

If he is now trying to back out on a technicality, then he is a douche bag, and your response should be, "Thank you for the early Christmas gift."

In any case, all of your emails should stress that you are still willing to live up to your part of the transaction. In other words, you're still willing to sell him the rims for the agreed-upon price minus the deposit. Otherwise, **** it. The cost of litigation will certainly exceed the cost of the rims, so you know he's bluffing.

Stick to your guns. I hate douche bags.

[vt_maverick]

Otherwise, **** it. The cost of litigation will certainly exceed the cost of the rims, so you know he's bluffing.

Assuming the judge doesn't award him attorney fees and court costs if he rules in the other guy's favor.

As for the AF, they have the option to deploy, not really military as far as I am concerned

I can't speak for non-intel units, but I know they've been deploying the hell out of 14N's (AF intel officer job code) for at least the past four years. They don't get a choice in whether they go, and some of them have been out there as many times as their Army/Marine counterparts. You may be thinking of enlisted personnel though, since many of their jobs (with the exception of air crews) can be done virtually from here.

The Navy is also augmenting for Army and Marines in the Gulf...

The AF does the same thing. I had a guy I worked with come up for deployment and get assigned to an IED forensics team to backfill an empty Army spot. He made it back okay but I'm told those units have some of the highest casualty rates in the war.

[RickOKC]

Sounds to me like the boy doesn't know the definition of the word deposit:

"Money given as a pledge or down payment."

[RamAirZ]

here's an original copy of our original agreement:


Him:Great wheels, if you dont mind waiting I am currently deployed but I will be home about the 21st. I live in Panama City at tyndall and will be willing to either met u somewhere or drive out to Fountain to pick up the wheels, please let me know if these arrangments will work for you... Thanks
Kenny


Me:That's fine with me, I'd prefer a deposit if you can. I work on the 77 near 23rd (near the mall) so we can always meet in-town there or if you want to drive out here that is fine with me as well


Him: A deposit is fine but how would I get the funds to you? I have PayPal if thats an option. Jus let me know how much but I do want to buy those wheels from you so please do not sell before I have a chance to buy them. Thanks
Kenny


Me: Ya I have paypal, what kind of deposit do you think is fair? My paypal addy is ***, I won't sell em', they will be in my garage until you get here.

Him:Sir, I sent $110.00 to you which is 20%. Thanks for your business and your time. I will look foward to meeting up with you the weekend of the 21st when I get back home. I would like to meet upat the 77 location u mentioned, to pick up the wheels and pay you the balance.

Kenny


Me:Sounds good, just bring $440 cash and I'll be there! Just let me know when you get back.
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[sloop]

here's an original copy of our original agreement:


Him:Great wheels, if you dont mind waiting I am currently deployed but I will be home about the 21st. I live in Panama City at tyndall and will be willing to either met u somewhere or drive out to Fountain to pick up the wheels, please let me know if these arrangments will work for you... Thanks
Kenny


Me:That's fine with me, I'd prefer a deposit if you can. I work on the 77 near 23rd (near the mall) so we can always meet in-town there or if you want to drive out here that is fine with me as well


Him: A deposit is fine but how would I get the funds to you? I have PayPal if thats an option. Jus let me know how much but I do want to buy those wheels from you so please do not sell before I have a chance to buy them. Thanks
Kenny


Me: Ya I have paypal, what kind of deposit do you think is fair? My paypal addy is ***, I won't sell em', they will be in my garage until you get here.

Him:Sir, I sent $110.00 to you which is 20%. Thanks for your business and your time. I will look foward to meeting up with you the weekend of the 21st when I get back home. I would like to meet upat the 77 location u mentioned, to pick up the wheels and pay you the balance.

Kenny


Me:Sounds good, just bring $440 cash and I'll be there! Just let me know when you get back.
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I think this said it all (to pick up the wheels) He was buying the wheels, not giving you money to hold them so he can see them!

[tomdietrying]

Look, you are all over-thinking this. Either this was a deposit to hold the rims...which you did, and therefore you have rendered the service for which he paid (so keep the money), or else he is arguing that it was NOT a deposit to hold the rims...in which case it was a nice gift from him.

He can't have it both ways. If he paid you a deposit to hold the rims, and you did so, then keep the damn money.


Stick to your guns. I hate douche bags.

I agree with PHO2GR4 100%. Stick to your guns. You did nothing wrong.

Peace.
Tom

[Cobrajet]

Should have made this a Poll question.

My opinion means nothing so you can take it for what it's worth... just give back the money (which you should not have spent) and move on.

(That's my retired Senior Chief side talking)

[RamAirZ]

Your right, I shouldn't have spent it, but also didn't think I had to worry about it either, that and I knew it wasn't refundable

[BigMeatVX]

In all honesty, I'd probably punch him in the face and steal his girl after I forced him, through intimidation, to buy the wheels... at a marked up rate.

but that's just me

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[BigMeatVX]

I say, at least make him wait untill you have sold the wheels....before you refund anything....

And then, I doubt I would give him anything at all, Id send him a check for 2 cents.

[RamAirZ]

Ive already talked to him, he said he's willing to wait until I sell them but also says he's still somewhat interested in them. I told him if he waits until they are sold I will subtract any money I lose from our originally agreed price from his deposit. i think that's the fairest solution

[Scott Larson]

Seriously, all this debate over a deposit? It doesn't really sound like anyone was out to screw with anybody! If you wanna keep the cash, you're the only one who has to look at yourself in the mirror every morning, go for it! Just remember, what goes 'round, comes 'round...hope you never make a commitment you can't keep.

[RamAirZ]

So sounds like you think I should give it back huh I do alot of good things for people and go out of my way to help people alot so the only thing I hope comes around is good fortune lol.

[IRONVIKING]

Keep the money. He led you to believe he was coming to take them off your hands. It sounds like he felt it was a done deal. I deal with Craigslist all the time. If you give a deposit and cant follow thru you lose your deposit, easy cheesy. Then he wants to be a little snot on top trying to scare you with his sarge? Blaa who needs it. Keep the money for sure.

[Scott Larson]

What the hell, you didn't want to give it back in the first place; you were just looking for vindication and you found it here. Keep the cash!