2 months ago i held a garage sale and a lady came by and bought a couch from me. She said she would come back the next day and pick it up. We left it outside. She didn't show for 3 days and left a note on my door with her #. We set up another date for her to come and get it. Once again she didn't show for 3 days. She called us and asked us to set it outside that her husband would pick it up. We did and the couch was gone when I got home from work. Today, (2 months later) she comes marching up my lawn and demands her couch or her money back then her husband got in my face and was calling me a few choice expletives when I said the couch was gone and so was their money. Just want some opinions, was I in the wrong? Should I give her back her money? (It was only $30 and she told me to leave it out for her when she knew we wouldn't be home.)
2006-10-15 10:26:16 · 17 answers · asked by sixcannonballs 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, you were not wrong, you gave her plenty of time, and you did exactly as she asked when you left it outside. It is not your fault she never came to get it. Stand on you principle, and do not give back the money. If they come back, instead of opening your door, and inviting more abuse, just call the cops!
2006-10-15 10:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by MC 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband enjoys shopping more then most men do. He actually spends more then me, splurging on whatever he feels like buying in the moment. He loves it if we go to stores and I try things on - this doesn't happen much because I rarely shop for clothes. We love going to the malls just to walk around and browse. He also has a great sense of style - when he needs to dress up for an event, I don't have to help him in any way - it's amazing how well he can pull himself together. I usually ask him to help me!
2016-05-22 04:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, you were perfectly within your right to deny her the money. She should have taken it with her that day, she was lucky that you agreed to be involved with her past the 3 days- you just wanted to sell a couch not start a friendship. She asked you to set it outside, whatever happened to it after that is not your problem. For all you know she really did pick it up and she's trying to get over on you.
2006-10-15 14:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by TiffGoo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow she is a trip 2 months later she comes back well the couch was bought & left for her to pick up which she probably did and is trying to get you for a measly $30.00 if they come back don't answer your door and just call the police there is something wrong with this situation keep your doors locked she's looney tunes. for sure don't do as purrfectsandcastle says she may have a point of it's only $30.00 but to give her a check with your bank account info on it no way!
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2006-10-15 10:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by katlady927 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police. Obviously these people are deranged enough that they can march up to your door and verbally assault you over a $30 couch sold 'as is.' DO notify the police & make a report. If the people come again, call the police. People are sooo weird these days.
2006-10-15 10:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you still have the notes they left then you are absolutely in the right to tell them to get lost. As long as what you say is true then it is they're fault for not getting the couch. And how do you know they didn't get it anyway? If they continue to harass you then sic the law on them.
2006-10-15 10:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh, wouldn't it be neat to find out if that couch is at her house after all? She sounds loony as heell.... You may want to just consider giving the money back so she'll leave you alone.
2006-10-15 10:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first reaction would be no. But then again it is only 30 dollars and she may really be in need of the money. Sometimes doing something like this may go against our heart felt feelings but then again you won't have to wonder if you did the right thing or not. Sounds to me the woman is undependable. I would not give her cash I would write her a check and let her take it to her bank. Make sure you put refund on couch from yard sale so she doesn't hassle you anymore. It's not worth your time or aggravation. Hand it to her and send her on her way.
2006-10-15 10:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
they're probably trying to scam u.... just tell her 'hey the couch is gone, u should have come on the days u said you would'. Call the police if you have to.
2006-10-15 11:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do u still have the notes left on ur door?protect ur self from scams cause they did not pick up couch as they would after three days.
2006-10-15 10:35:37 · answer #10 · answered by mak_nit_crimson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋