eBay sale went south

[Sailorbob8599]

Originally Posted by hzcruiser

I wouldn't necessarily say it's fishy since they agreed on those terms via email and to pick up the item ASAP.

Instead it took the buyer two full weeks to finally get into gear...

Maybe two weeks WAS his asap. Who's to say he didn't have a medical emergency preventing pick up earlier?
I maintain the seller had a judicial responsibility to INSURE THE SECURITY OF THE DINK, because he had no knowledge, or way of knowing, just how long it would take for the buyer to pick it up.

[Larry Florida]

Originally Posted by hzcruiser

I wouldn't necessarily say it's fishy since they agreed on those terms via email and to pick up the item ASAP.
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How do you know that? Where did you get this info? Which post?

[Reefmagnet]

One question the seller should be asked is "If the boat had not been sold, would you have left it at the same location and secured the same way when you were away?"

[hzcruiser]

Originally Posted by Larry Florida

How do you know that? Where did you get this info? Which post?

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post2669777




But yes, agreed, we don't know if or what the buyer replied.

[Larry Florida]

Originally Posted by hzcruiser

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post2669777




But yes, agreed, we don't know if or what the buyer replied.

That email was after the sale. It's irrelevant to the terms of sale. The seller also admits there are some problems with the paperwork to transfer ownership. A total refund is in order.

[Maka]

No one has mentioned the dollar amount of the transaction.
$5? $50? $500? $5,000 ???


Add a little perspective.

[hzcruiser]

Originally Posted by Maka

No one has mentioned the dollar amount of the transaction.
$5? $50? $500? $5,000 ???


Add a little perspective.

Who needs a perspective for splitting a few hairs?

[Maka]

"Who needs a perspective for splitting a few hairs? "


You are absolutely correct. I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that.
Thank you for putting it in perspective.

[TheThunderbird]

I believe the seller is right, given that He performed his obligation and Made it clear to the seller that He would Leave the place shortly.

After 48hrs from transaction, or after 48hrs from that notice, it is the buyer who was short of his obbligation and failed to do his own duties (pick up).

He did not ask for custody, nor advised He was belated.

The Local friend is the Witness of it all

[TheThunderbird]

Let me add, the issuance of the Bill of Sale occurs at the transfer of ownership, as the good, unregistered, belongs to that one holding documents of origin and having actual possession.

Buyer failed on this 2nd joint, nor at a seller's culprit

[Luwiluwi]

If you had transferred the dingy, not the paperwork, but the actual dingy, handed the buyer the keys, etc., then I’d say you are right. You transferred paper, but never delivered the dingy..

[Boatguy30]

Never take PayPal as final payment. Small deposit only

[Sailshabby]

Did the buyer state he’d pick it up at his convenience (or it was clear you wouldn’t be around)? If so, it seems like it’s on him, not you.

[rlevin73]

Sorry but it was your responsibility to give him the dinghy. Because of your arrangements of which he had no control it was stolen. If you have any ethics you should realize the reason it was stolen was because of your actions not his. He deserves to have you refund your money. Since you never transferred actual possession you can file a claim with your insurance company. If he sues you he will win.

[Thomas31709]

Check with a lawyer. Don't rely on the responses posted here. In my mind you comleted the sale when you gave him title.