The best advice in this thread is for you to check the laws in your jurisdiction.
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Quoted from jawjaw:$200 not worth all the time and headaches to me. Best advice is to not get into these situations where deal is unclear and buyer expects to make payments at his convenience.
I totally agree that $200 isn’t worth the drama. Especially since the buyer knows where the seller lives (assuming, since he saw the game twice). I’d just refund it, but seems like the OP wants to keep it. If that’s the case, he should check the law before doing so.
Quoted from Yoko2una:Nah. For $200, it’s a quick decision one way or the other. I shouldn’t have to research local laws because someone flaked on me. Not worth my time.
What if the law in your area states no deposit is non-refundable unless expressly written on a receipt? If you try to keep it then you’re breaking the law. If OP wants to keep the deposit, he should check the laws in his area first. Gotta protect yourself
Quoted from TheLaw:I learned something new today; Pinball Receipts.
Honestly, we are at that point which is really pathetic. Although I sold a game and deposited the money in my bank, so I might be on the lookout for a purchase receipt that I can give to the IRS when they come knocking haha
Quoted from gdonovan:I'd love to hear the story how he wandered down to the local PD and explain he was filing a complaint that he lost a $200 deposit after stringing the seller out for 7 months.
The cops would throw him out on his ear.
Agreed. But what if he files in small claims court? Then you have to go to court over $200?
Hey OP, I think all pete_d and I are saying is make sure you’re legally allowed to keep the deposit if you decide to do so.
Also keep in mind that you can get taken to court regardless if you are right or wrong. There are plenty of bored people around that love going to court.
I’m honestly not sure how this is becoming heated. I’ve been in this type of situation before and I wish someone had told me what could happen with irrational people.
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