chris.brock Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm not sweating it yet, I just thought some might find this interesting the teacher's (my wife) have their own private Kijiji like thing, her computer makes a beep when a new item is listed, I swing by to check out this boat/ motor/ trailer on my way to the creek Saturday morning. The owner said I'm the first guy to come but he's getting swamped with calls and Emails. I was surprised he accepted my $1200 offer (asking $1500, yeah it's a piece of pooh like pretty well everything else I own, Haha), but I wasn't paying any more, and could live without it I leave $400 deposit, and go to the creek. When he gets gas in it and it runs, I'll give the other $800 and drive away with it. We planned to chat on the phone Saturday evening. I tried Sat., Sun., and today and can't get a hold of the guy, no answer. Uh oh, this doesn't look good see what happens??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well, you know where he lives right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 do a google search of the phone number and/or name in case that might give you a indication if something is up or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well then, pop by, tell him you were in the neighborhood. If he's not home, park down the street until he comes home. I wouldn't think he's trying to scam you because he wouldn't have invited you to look at the boat at his house. He probably just forgot....hopefully. He might be new at the whole scam artist thing and hadn't realized that inviting potential victims to your house when you are going to scam them is not the proper way to scam. Let's hope he just forgot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Could be out of town? I doubt he's trying to scam you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Could be out of town? I doubt he's trying to scam you. we talked about our schedules and he wasn't going out of town, I'm not nervous yet, he may be having issues getting the outboard going, but I quick phone call would be nice, he may have accepted a higher offer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Do you want to buy another boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Are you sure he lived there? Did he go inside any of the buildings while you were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ya, might not be his home or boat. He might have known that the people were away for an extended period of time. I've heard of these types of scams before. I'm sure it will be fine Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Bust his door down Chris and nab your cash back. j/k He did give you some sort of deposit receipt no? Anyways, surely it'll work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Im sure its fine. What do you think you might have bought? LOL S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I am close to you in Oakville..... if he does flake out (well lets hope not!!) we can amass an army of OFC'rs and will meet you at his place and park outside and not leave till you get the running boat or the cash back lol..... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowSlayer101 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) always get a receipt when giving a receipt or some sort of verification with the sellers signature so you can sue him if anything, i think you should be fine, if anything pay him a visit and see whats up. Edited April 29, 2014 by BowSlayer101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 always get a receipt when giving a receipt or some sort of verification with the sellers signature so you can sew him if anything, i think you should be fine, if anything pay him a visit and see whats up. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) always get a receipt when giving a receipt or some sort of verification with the sellers signature so you can sew him if anything, i think you should be fine, if anything pay him a visit and see whats up. What's knitting him a sweater going to help with? Edited April 29, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 What's knitting him a sweater going to help with? He's not knitting him a sweater, he's making a nice pair of slacks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowSlayer101 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 What's knitting him a sweater going to help with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Bust his door down Chris and nab your cash back. j/k I am close to you in Oakville..... if he does flake out (well lets hope not!!) we can amass an army of OFC'rs and will meet you at his place and park outside and not leave till you get the running boat or the cash back lol..... Burt crisis averted, I got a phone call, I'm pretty sure he is a lurker here and didn't want to mess with the OFC army, I'll post a pic tomorrow to make you guys jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 LoL!!!! Congrats Chris. Lesson learned? Enjoy the new boat. LoL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now