Item I bought but have not received

[don k]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I bought an item at another forum from an individual. I sent him a check in the mail. He deposited the check. He has not sent me the item. I have tried to call, text and pm him on the other forum. He lives about 300 miles from me in the same state so it would not be easy to confront him directly. What are my options on either getting the item or my money back. Thanks

 

[adjusterjack]

You've been scammed.

Call the police where he is located and report it.

You may have to sue him where he lives.

Whether you ever see your money again is impossible to predict.

How much did you spend and on what?

 

[don k]

Only $120, a rifle scope. The money is not an issue. I just don't like getting screwed and would like him to get what he deserves without costing me anymore money.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

If you aren't willing to spend anymore money your only option is to report it to the police. I doubt that they are going to do anything about it though.

All he has to say is he mailed it even if they did show up to talk to him about it. This really is a civil issue.

 

[Zigner]

Only $120, a rifle scope. The money is not an issue. I just don't like getting screwed and would like him to get what he deserves without costing me anymore money.

Time is money.

 

[don k]

Time is money.

I am retired so I have a little more free time than most.

 

[Zigner]

I am retired so I have a little more free time than most.

It's going to cost you nearly as much to sue the bad guy in small claims court as it cost for the item, once you factor in associated unreimbursable costs. I suppose you can throw good money after bad if you want...

 

[don k]

I don't really care about the money. I just want him to get what he deserves. How about "mail fraud", wire fraud or something he did illegal that have consequences for your actions?

 

[Zigner]

I don't really care about the money. I just want him to get what he deserves. How about "mail fraud", wire fraud or something he did illegal that have consequences for your actions?

Nope - this is a civil matter. In other words, it's a breach of contract (at worst). It's also entirely possible that the item was simply lost in the mail.

 

[don k]

So I am what they say in Texas S O L.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Yes, that is it in a nutshell.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I bought an item at another forum from an individual. I sent him a check in the mail. He deposited the check. He has not sent me the item. I have tried to call, text and pm him on the other forum. He lives about 300 miles from me in the same state so it would not be easy to confront him directly. What are my options on either getting the item or my money back. Thanks

How long ago did you order the item? There are delays in shipping some items due to holiday mailings. What makes you think the seller has not sent, or does not intend to send, the item you ordered? The seller might have wanted to ensure your check would clear before shipping.

 

[don k]

How long ago did you order the item? There are delays in shipping some items due to holiday mailings. What makes you think the seller has not sent, or does not intend to send, the item you ordered? The seller might have wanted to ensure your check would clear before shipping.

The check cleared on I believe Dec. 6th. I sent the check on Nov. 30th. I tried to contact him to let me know when the check arrived. I have tried through forum pm's, phone calls and text since the start of the month but have not had any replies. I also found the home landline number and where he used to work numbers. They are no longer in service.

 

[Zigner]

You've been told your options. The next move is up to you.

 

[don k]

You've been told your options. The next move is up to you.

The next move is forget about it and move on. It would cost me way more to pursue it than to just end it. Thanks to all of you and your advice.