posted on December 18, 2000 08:45:26 PM
I'd suspect that it would be viewed as "auction interference" by ebay. Even though your motivation is good.
NSF checks are extremely frustrating, even if one only receives a few per year [us].
I suggest not wasting the time and energy tracking this person's auction activities;
rather, turn the check over to a GOOD collection agency.
Claim the check amount $100.00 [example]
Your bank fees $10.00 [example]
Your posted usury fees $25.00 [example]
TOTAL: $135.00
The collection agency will report to all the major credit bureaus. If NSF check writer ever wants to get a loan, credit card, home loan, etc., the NSF check [including fees] will have to be paid.
My collection agency recently recovered a check - it was so sweet! I have a
few others still in the process - but as stated above their credit is crap until they
make good.
eMail me if you want the name of the agency. They are on-line and the process is simple...
posted on December 19, 2000 12:22:54 AM
If this person is bouncing checks frequently, his bank will kick him out. Not to mention the bounce check fees will eat him alive. I don't see a need to contact other sellers, as it's unlikely this was intentional. Some people float a check for a couple days and get caught short when the check clears sooner than thought. Of course you're still out your money, and probably won't get it back so you're angry and frustrated. I've been burned twice, so I know the feeling. It's an overhead expense which you can pass on to your next 1000 customers (app. 2.5¢ each).
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