Ok, my buddy got himself screwed. He arranged to buy a powertrain and wiring from two dudes in Denver (my buddy is in Michigan). First he sent a deposit, was shown pics of the engine pulled, then sent the balance owed. The stuff never showed up. Over the last few months the sellers aren't responding to e-mail or phone calls. Eventually the sellers did send back the deposit ($1200 out of $5000).
Then last week a buddy of my buddy happened to have a business trip in Denver and made a visit to the sellers. Things got a bit heated and the sellers said he'd pay him in a week (heard that one before). Anyway, the sellers sent him this e-mail:
"Listen I understand where you are coming from, but now you need to understand. We sent you some money as we had it. We are working on it alright. But believe me when you have your friends come through the door yelling and screaming its not exactly in your favor. Ill tell you right now piss mike off enough and he will say **** it take me to court. He does not rip people off but, im sure you know the economy isnt what it used to be.
And he did not buy a turbo, I traded a short block for a turbo. Just to clear that up.
We have a guy on this forum who owes us 1500 dollars for sometime now. He has another week to send the money or we will be selling his 2.3l. He sent a deposit 5 months ago and still hasnt paid. Im personally wanted to sell it 3 months ago, but mike said no. The minute I get
aj_ws6: "I will be returning your money. Come on down and see me, bring tough guy mark with you.
just to let you know though we will be leaving for Michigan on wednesday for a small business trip so come before then.
I told you on evo m the minute i have money you will have money. "
Now, you don't have to tell me he should have never done this (sending money across the country with no REAL proof of a product) but it's done. My buddy said he did research on the guy before the transaction and all was fine. Now he's finding others that are being screwed by this guy, lots of money owed. I guess there are judgments against this guy and he's already been sued.
Here's my question, is there anything he can do? Can these guys (the ones being screwed) get together, almost like a class-action and put a lien on his stuff? If these guys have suits agains them, and have indeed already lost suits what happens then? Can you just go on about your life owing someone money that the court says you have to pay and just not pay?
