jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

Hi all,

Someone on this board owes me money, £50, he has owed it to me for months and I've been more than patient, the original deal was to send the money return of post when he received my HKS AFR.


Below is the last responce to my email asking for the money again.

Sorry, i have been away on OPS!!! I am sending you first thing in the morning £50 cash by registered mail as i have no time to hang to see if another cheque arrives about due to going to IRAQ.

Now I don't know if this is true or not but even so I haven't had the money.

I sent him an email saying that I would persue my money via small claims court but no answer!

I know he's not in IRAQ as he's posting in drivetrain about the downpipe he fitted Unlees he's fitted it to a tank.

Is this the way to get my money?, are emails permissable as evidence?

It's not just a mix up as there have been many emails sent and replied with things like the above and then I see posts on this board from him.

Diablo

For that amount your legal recourse is limited.

Could go down the small claims court route, and yes, emails would be admissible as evidence of your claim and his agreement to pay.

But, lot of time and effort for £50.

Personally, I'd pay the person a visit and ask for payment there and then.

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

It's more the principal mate, just annoys me when I get bull about the money coming and see him posting about fitting my HKS AFR.

As for the visit, believe me I would but it's a long way and it's his parents address as he lives in Cyprus apparantly

Josh L

I have a sneaking suspicion I know who this is.

However, I'd try a letter to the address, and then follow that up with A Small Claims summons. It's a fixed price these days I believe, and you add the fee to the claim anyway.

Although it's not always worth it in the long run, there is a certain amount of satisfaction to be had in giving someone a CCJ for their credit record, and you might get your money. If it is his folks address, I'm sure they wouldn't let it get that far.

As for popping round, I'd never advocate that, even if he was in the UK. IMHO you're entering a potential minefield doing that.

Josh

Spoon

Name and shame the little túrd.

Diablo

Why josh?

The guy has said he'll pay, there is no dispute.

I'm not suggesting a heavy handed attitude by any means - simply a polite visit.

Ligitimate collection agents have much more success ringing doorbells that writing letters. The very fact someone is on your doorstep, being polite, usually focuses the mind.

No one can take issue if you behave in a reasonable and professional manner

D

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

there's no excuse for it really, like I said it's been months.

Don't like the whole name and shame thing, but I probably will soon

beemerboy

my mate is going to cyprus for his hols.
he'll be more than happy to give him a dig for you.

you might end up with more than £50 though
(probably his house and car as well)


hope you sort it all out
its a bit cheeky posting about it though
its one thing having money probs but another to lie.

name him!! go on....

BB

Badger Stuffer

Name and shame the fool. He is clearly not willing to keep his end of the deal.

Let us all "Have a word" with him via e-mail.

XT

Is he Cypriot or English, cos i am Greek and i can help the communication between you two.

red_dog104

No need to name and shame, just look in drivetrain. He's easy to find!!! Shame you are having probs mate. Guess on here you get too trusting sometimes!

XT

I found him.

And we both speak the same language

jameswrx if i can be of ANY help, tell me.

jameswrx

iTrader: (4)

Cheers XT

Hopefully he might see this and sort it out

steve G MAN

i think you have a duty to us to name this person so he dosent do it again on here ive done deals in the for sale section and its been a pleasure
steve

XT

Steve, think of Subaru and Eminem......

MooseRacer

PMSL - fancy not paying for something, then posting on the very same BBS asking for advice LOLOLOL

Badger Stuffer

I'll do it.

It's Scoobystan

You can mail him at scoobystanmtb@yahoo.com

Tell him to pay up....

I bet this lasts about 10 seconds.........

XT

PMSL HAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA


LMAO @ Badger Stuffer

CC

Hi James, where does this person live? One of us might be near to him and could collect the money for you. Just a thought...if it's within 10 miles of me (Chester) I'd help out.

Chris

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

It's not really on not paying up is it? Hopefully he reads this and pays up.

Paul

Luke

Remember a long time ago I did a group buy for "Dawes devices"
I paid upfront for a load to be shipped over from states. Well someone didnt pay me.......................... But I am having more fun in the long run...