Andy Neal Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 A chap sells a group of us two of the same vehicles to restore. They are in bits at two locations, so we hire a vehicle go and collect them and try and sort out what we have. There are lots of bits missing from what were two complete and running vehicles. Time after time we tried to get hold of him to ask where the other bits were, but he wouldnt answer. When we finally got hold of him , he told us that he didnt know where those bits were and we had had all of them. Now it seems that inportant and rare bits that belong to this type of vehicle are appearing for sale by him on Ebay. So what do you think of this chap (Name with held until we catch up with him) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It all depends what you agreed to be buying but it sounds as though he is definitely having you over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Buyer beware? Easy to say I know, and sometimes you just have to take a chance. Guess it boils down to weighing up the individual. Can certainly understand your frustration. There are some very genuine people out there. Edited October 22, 2013 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Seems to me you have a case ... If your convinced you own these parts let him know that you consider them stolen and act accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Were the offending bits present when you viewed the vehicles? If not then I don't think you could claim any right to them, unfortunately. Andy Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Is/are your purchase(s) as described? If not, and even though it was a private sale you have a case under the Sale of Goods Act. Normally this only applies to trade type sales, but where an item is not as described even private purchases are covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Legally very sticky. Unfortunately the 'Law' isn't always on the side that it should be in such situations . ..I would say : A: Were the items you are now missing obviously present when you first viewed the trucks? if 'yes'? you got a good case...if not..you're stuck B: If you didn't see the actual items ...did the seller intone/promise/say that such items were included in the sale? if 'yes' you got a good case BUT ...you will need a witness to substantiate what you are saying (did the other buyer see and hear the same?)....if not?....you're probably stuck As I said before.....it's been my sad experience that 'the Law' is not always as straight forward and common sense as we may wish or think it should be....... A rotten situation though and I do wish you all the very best with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If you have the purchase information in written form, a copy of an ebay ad for example, that states that you were buying all the parts to complete two vehicles then I would suggest you have a case. If it was all verbal agreements you are unlikely to win out sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If you have any legal insurance, from any scource, ask them. The Small claims Court may be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 What I will say is that you will have to resolve it with him or yourself. I have every sympathy for you and agree with the sentiments of those posting before me. Sadly in the end you have to watch your own back. I would suggest that you are valid in your feelings of being jipped or done over or stitched up, by the sounds of it I would be the same. I wish you luck in avenues like small claims court etc. I wont tell you how I would solve it or how I have in the past, but let us just say I believe in a natural justice but also employ others who are more persuasive when I have to. It feels awful when you feel like you have been taken for a ride by someone who knows full well what they are doing. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 What I will say is that you will have to resolve it with him or yourself. I wont tell you how I would solve it or how I have in the past, but let us just say I believe in a natural justice but also employ others who are more persuasive when I have to.................. R NOT wishing to depress anyone but... I too wish you luck with a Small Claims Court ..... complete waste of space I've always found :cry: and the rest of Robins post ? :cool2::goodidea::whentitsdone::clap::box::box: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.