BST transaction gone very bad with "lost" check

[Runscott]

This is a big deal to the seller, as it's going to get nasty for him at some point, so I'm sure he's reading these posts - he doesn't have to be logged on to do so.

But he does have to be logged on in order to create ads in the B/S/T, and Ian is watching to see if he logs on, so those who can't seem to exist without knowing the person's name, can rest easy and concentrate on giving advice if they have any.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Runscott

This is a big deal to the seller, as it's going to get nasty for him at some point, so I'm sure he's reading these posts - he doesn't have to be logged on to do so.

But he does have to be logged on in order to create ads in the B/S/T, and Ian is watching to see if he logs on, so those who can't seem to exist without knowing the person's name, can rest easy and concentrate on giving advice if they have any.

The seller can do this alleged fraud on other boards that IAN isn't on...without the sellers name he can basically stop his business on net54 and get victims on other boards....if don't know his name

[Runscott]

How about you just don't pay for large transactions with checks for a while?

You'll be okay buddy, and meanwhile, Ian can continue working on this in the manner that he thinks best. I can assure you he's given this a lot of thought and when he's ready to post dollar amounts and names he will do so.

You yourself said that this is a one-sided story, so why do you feel it's Ian's job to protect the world from someone who hasn't even voiced his side of the story yet? Don't you think such a crusade would is a bit premature?

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Runscott

How about you just don't pay for large transactions with checks for a while?

You'll be okay buddy, and meanwhile, Ian can continue working on this in the manner that he thinks best. I can assure you he's given this a lot of thought and when he's ready to post dollar amounts and names he will do so.

You yourself said that this is a one-sided story, so why do you feel it's Ian's job to protect the world from someone who hasn't even voiced his side of the story yet? Don't you think such a crusade would is a bit premature?

Scott,
It is a one sided story so far Ians Side. (and granted he my be completly right) BUT in my opinion its a bit premature to come and post up something like this and not have waited until there was a final outcome. I.E. police,bank,return of money etc. Its the old carrot in front of the donkey ,Here is the story But Im not going to tell you who it is until BLAH ,BLAH ,BLAH . Of course people waht to know who it is ,is just human nature. Difference with you is you know who it is! Makes it much easier when a select few have that information and not everyone. My feeling is Ian should have waited until there was a final outcome either positive or negative to post up something like this. Just my nickels worth!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

Scott,
It is a one sided story so far Ians Side. (and granted he my be completly right) BUT in my opinion its a bit premature to come and post up something like this and not have waited until there was a final outcome. I.E. police,bank,return of money etc. Its the old carrot in front of the donkey ,Here is the story But Im not going to tell you who it is until BLAH ,BLAH ,BLAH . Of course people waht to know who it is ,is just human nature. Difference with you is you know who it is! Makes it much easier when a select few have that information and not everyone. My feeling is Ian should have waited until there was a final outcome either positive or negative to post up something like this. Just my nickels worth!

Al, what you say makes perfect sense. I think some might be missing his motive for posting here: he is trying to arrive at a final outcome and thinks this will help, both in terms of gathering advice he hadn't thought of and getting the accused to step forward.

Some people post such things to sway opinion or to blow off steam. That isn't the case here.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Al, what you say makes perfect sense. I think some might be missing his motive for posting here: he is trying to arrive at a final outcome and thinks this will help, both in terms of gathering advice he hadn't thought of and getting the accused to step forward.

Some people post such things to sway opinion or to blow off steam. That isn't the case here.

Thankyou Scott,
And yes I do understand that he is trying to find out some information on how to proceed. Even some of the information posted opened my eyes to not knowing how the banks worked with respect to checks and time in cashing them. I assume that this was at least a four figure transaction and not something like $50.00. But in saying that I think at some point in time Ian outs the person involved as to save other board members the same plight that he has suffered weather it be now or after this ever gets resolved. The whole point of this board most times is to alert people about I.E. Bad cards on ebay, Bad items, people who dont pay, etc. This case is no different. We post ebay (handles) names all the time so why would this be different. If you want to live by the sword then you should die by the sword!

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I think some might be missing his motive for posting here: he is trying to arrive at a final outcome and thinks this will help, both in terms of gathering advice he hadn't thought of and getting the accused to step forward.

Some people post such things to sway opinion or to blow off steam. That isn't the case here.

Exactly! He would like to have the seller step up and do the right thing. I think by posting what he did, he let's the seller know that he's serious about the situation and is willing to out him if it's not resolved. He's giving the seller an opportunity to do the right thing. Read his last statement in the original post:

Originally Posted by itjclarke

In posting, I would also like to compel this seller to do what he should be doing here and actually respond and do what the bank is asking.

[rajah424]

I move often for work so I lose stuff all the time. A few years ago i found a pay check that was 6 years old (yes, I know i'm an idiot). I went to a BOA to see if there was anything i could do to cash or deposit it. The teller told me he couldn't accept it because it was so old but told me to deposit it at an ATM and it would be cleared undetected. I deposited it that night and the funds were available 3 days later no problem.