cblev65252
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posted on October 21, 2005 05:22:53 AM new
I sold something to another seller with over 5000 positive feedbacks, 11 negatives from over a year ago. I went ahead (bad me) and sent his item out when I received his check figuring it would be safe. Well, the check bounced costing me the amount of the sale and $33.99 in fees. Any advice? I've already emailed him. I'm sure he's known this for awhile since it bounced the first week of October. I filed with eBay, but I also want the money he owes in fees.
Cheryl
[ edited by cblev65252 on Oct 21, 2005 05:24 AM ]
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tOMWiii
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posted on October 21, 2005 05:34:00 AM new
Ralphie, in quoting the Bard, bellows the following:
"Cry havoc, and let loose the dogs of MAD!"
http://www.madagency.com/
"I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep on the soil of a friend."—On the prospect of visiting Denmark, Washington D.C., June 29, 2005
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agate18
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posted on October 21, 2005 05:59:35 AM new
Isn't it a criminal offense thru the postal system over there to obtain goods by deceit. can you start a process against them thru the postal system.? good luck either way.
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WashingtoneBayer
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posted on October 21, 2005 06:12:56 AM new
If they do not pay, contact the local law and place a complaint with them for passing bad checks.
Unfortunately if the person doesn't want to pay, no collection agency or anything else will get you your money.
Ron
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hwahwa
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posted on October 21, 2005 06:28:23 AM new
call USPS fraud investigation dept-when they send a notice to your seller,they will also send a copy to his local police dept which will send him a letter as well.
So he will get two notices .
But like the prior post said,if he does not want to pay ,what can they do with him??
Have you tried calling him??
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jtomp
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posted on October 21, 2005 06:53:06 AM new
Wow...$33.99 in fees for that bounced check. My bank only charges $6.00 when one of my esteemed customers bounces a check. I think I would find a new bank! That charge seems really high. I hope that you can force this buyer to cough up all he owes you. I have had some luck with shaming bad check passers - have you written to him outlining your costs?
Good luck.
Jane
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hwahwa
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posted on October 21, 2005 07:06:40 AM new
usually the person who writes the rubber check pays a hefty fee like 25-35,but the person who deposits the rubber check pays like 5-10 dollars.
Have you talked to your bank why your fee is so high?How is anyone to know if a check is rubber??
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toolhound
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posted on October 21, 2005 10:00:37 AM new
Last check I deposited in my bank that bounced cost me $27.50 and that was 2 years ago. Last check I ever took also. $600.00 check from a guy with 160 feedback and the check bounced 28 days after deposit.
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cblev65252
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posted on October 21, 2005 01:13:45 PM new
Heard from the buyer. He's sending more money. Whew. There were two charges from my bank. The check bounced twice. This time I'm getting a MO! LOL!
Cheryl
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sthoemke
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posted on October 21, 2005 02:40:40 PM new
I would never deposit a bounced check twice. You'll get hit with bank fees both times.
Was the check payment cancelled by the writer, or did it bounce due to insufficient funds?
If the check was a business check, file a complaint with the BBB. It won't get your money back, but will put a stain on their business record.
If no money order is received, small claims court would be an option.
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cblev65252
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posted on October 21, 2005 04:29:33 PM new
I didn't deposit it twice, the bank did. Most banks try 2x. It bounced due to insufficient funds. Hopefully, the buyer and I have it all straightened out. Thanks everyone for your help.
Cheryl
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MAH645
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posted on October 21, 2005 06:47:06 PM new
This could happen to any of us at any time,thank you for your post and hope everything works out ok.
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