Good old days.

I sure miss the good old days when a mans word was his bond! A day when honesty was worth more than money........I recently learned that no matter how well you feel you know someone,if you are buying something,( even from a fellow member) be sure to get it in writing.

I've had that happen on a 2 post lift.  Was halfway into a 2 hour drive, get a text that it sold.  Talked to him multiple times.

Friend and I had plans to drive 400 miles to buy a bus, day before they say it's sold.

It happens. 

I've been pretty lucky when it comes to shipping things to me from far away craigslist ads.  I figure one of these times I'll get burned, hopefully not bad.

I just last night I got a message, not even a call that the deal we had agreed upon was off. He decided he wanted more money to do the deal. This is after long negotiations, discussions and coming to a final agreement. I was excited, made room in the garage. Hooked up the trailer and I get the message that unless I pay more the deal is off.
I'm from the school where my word is gold. I would never back out of any agreement. But sadly some don't feel the same way.

RICKG wrote: My buying and selling in "Willys World" has been overwhelming 99.999% positive

 I agree. I have had parts sent to me and told to pay when I can. Also had parts sent to me in trade for what I have, that they are not in a super hurry to receive.  ( Sorry it is taking so long Lee! )

I have been completely satisfied with every transaction I've had with members of this board and the CJ3B page.

I posted about my misfortune,purposely excluding the name of the member.My goal is to make everyone aware to be watchful.As I stated earlier,our agreement was to allow this gentleman to keep a cab on a parts jeep through the winter to protect the interior and such from the elements.In return,he stated that he desired no payment for fear it might become damaged while in his possession.Our agreement also was that if he needed funding for another endevour,I would pay the full price,but I agreed to still allow him to keep the cab for protection untill better weather.
     During a recent Pm,I mentioned that if he needed payment,I would be more than happy to deliver it,and I would still allow him to keep the cab as we agreed.It was then,he decided to tell me that two weeks earlier he had sold everything,yet never felt obligated to call or Pm me to talk about our agreement.Again,this could have all been solved had I just bought it and removed it originally.I kept my word,I Acually have a jeep for the cab that I kept covered with plastic,to allow him to keep his protected.
     With that said,I dealt with a member ( one I had never met ) for several months on a cab.We agreed to a price,but a situation on his part prevented our closing the deal.many months passed with little contact,yet this member,reconnected,apologizing for the extended delay.He kept his word,and agreed to make what would have been a long drive for me shorter,by meeting me half way.We met him and his wife in a Wendy's parking lot ,did the deal and parted ways.I also dealt with another member on a cab,who graciously delivered the cab as he was passing through on business.We had never met,we met at a McDonald's ,had coffee and a burger,and talked jeep.
     So,yes there are still men of their word out there,I thank them,and commend them.it's the one bad apple that causes anger and mistrust to rear its ugly head,but here's to all the honorable folks who keep their word......may you get all the good deals!

I've been 'collecting' for 40 years, so I tend to know what is common and what is rare, what is a good deal and what is not.

Edited by Joe Friday - 27 Feb. 2015 at 4:57pm

I love it when you try to sell something on craigslist and somebody say's "whats your bottom dollar?" and I say "you haven't even looked at it yet!".  I usually tell the people that I will not negotiate until they are physically there looking at the item I'm selling and have cash in hand.  I have had people tell me they are looking for a father son project and I should sell it to them cheaper!! 

I feel like if somebody will take the time and show up I would cut them a deal even if they didn't have a kid or grand kid because at least they took the time to show up.  That's why you always put the asking price higher so you have room for grand kids and kids haha.