Chiefs I know I am probably screwed but need advice - Page 3

synthesis2 · 12-06-2012, 10:33 PM

Make the situation quick, wanted my deck redecked and found a guy on craigslist that does it. His companies name is "brown can do" and he had been around for a long time and had done work for a family member several years ago. Anyway everything seemed legit.

With that said he came out to the house, he was a little rough dress wise but seemed to have his stuff together and at least talked the talk to make you feel better about it.

Said he would order the composite boards but needed a deposit for the materials ($2500)

I gave him the money and let me know a few days later than those boards were on backorder so I gave some other ideas and he has since not got back to me.

Here is the question ( I know I was a dumb ass for even giving him a deposit I get it) but I intentially didn't sign the check as my safety net and if he would have asked me about it I was going to tell him that as soon as I see an order I will sign it.

Needless to say he signed my check and cashed it and I have not hear from him since and its been a month.

Here is the question should I

1) Go to small claims court? he may not have a penny to piss in and would loose in a landslide

2) Go to my bank and tell them I didn't sign the check and see what happens from there?

Just curious which was would be better to go.

nstygma · 12-07-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by synthesis2

His companies name is "brown can do" and he had been around for a long time and had done work for a family member several years ago. Anyway everything seemed legit.

these guys?
http://www.browncandoetc.com/index.html

http://www.bbb.org/kansas-city/busin...mo-1000001253/

ClevelandBronco · 12-07-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

these guys?
http://www.browncandoetc.com/index.html

http://www.bbb.org/kansas-city/busin...mo-1000001253/

Son of a gun. Those guys at 816-878-2051 and 816-878-1884?

That's 816-878-2051 and 816-878-1884.

Once again, those numbers are 816-878-2051 and 816-878-1884.

Operators are standing by.

**btlook1** · 12-07-2012, 03:41 AM

I would be happy to make you a better deal. I can pm you my address and you can send me a check for 2K. I will show up and get it done after your check clears...LOL.

R8ers · 12-07-2012, 04:14 AM

If anybody here needs their Deck redone... PM Me

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-07-2012, 04:38 AM

Former credit manager here. You're not screwed at all. If you didn't sign that check, it's not a legal instrument, and therefore could not be cashed legally. Contact the fraud department within your bank first. Second call the police and file a criminal report if your bank tells you there is a signature on your check. Third call Phobia and have a professional job done at reasonable rates. Fourth ?????????????. Fifth profit!

memyselfI · 12-07-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Former credit manager here. You're not screwed at all. If you didn't sign that check, it's not a legal instrument, and therefore could not be cashed legally. Contact the fraud department within your bank first. Second call the police and file a criminal report if your bank tells you there is a signature on your check. Third call Phobia and have a professional job done at reasonable rates. Fourth ?????????????. Fifth profit!

Did OP happen to take a copy of the unsigned check before he tendered it? If so, I think he's in better shape than if he didn't.

notorious · 12-07-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Wow, $2500 before he even did a lick of work. Who does that?
Posted via Mobile Device

Nearly every contractor I know. I have been screwed by not receiving down money before.

Edit: I should specify that the down is for material only, never labor.

**Saulbadguy** · 12-07-2012, 06:04 AM

Staple his scrotum to a fence post.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-07-2012, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memyselfI

Did OP happen to take a copy of the unsigned check before he tendered it? If so, I think he's in better shape than if he didn't.

Doesn't matter. If he didn't sign it he is not responsible. His bank has it now and forgery paperwork is all that's required for his bank to refund him immediately.

memyselfI · 12-07-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Doesn't matter. If he didn't sign it he is not responsible. His bank has it now and forgery paperwork is all that's required for his bank to refund him immediately.

Good to know.

htismaqe · 12-07-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Nearly every contractor I know. I have been screwed by not receiving down money before.

Edit: I should specify that the down is for material only, never labor.

Correct.

htismaqe · 12-07-2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Doesn't matter. If he didn't sign it he is not responsible. His bank has it now and forgery paperwork is all that's required for his bank to refund him immediately.

And correct.

**Bwana** · 12-07-2012, 06:36 AM

Not cool, do you know where the dudes house is?

ZepSinger · 12-07-2012, 06:52 AM

Craigslist is rife with scam artists. I sell alot of music gear on it, but cash only. They don't like it, they can f**k off.

Z

**Bwana** · 12-07-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZepSinger

Craigslist is rife with scam artists. I sell alot of music gear on it, but cash only. They don't like it, they can f**k off.

Z

Yep, everthing I have sold on Craigslist has been CASH ONLY. I always love it when I have that stated in the advertisement and some strokestick will ask, "will you take a check?"

12-06-2012, 10:33 PM
synthesis2 synthesis2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $4815	I know I am probably screwed but need advice Make the situation quick, wanted my deck redecked and found a guy on craigslist that does it. His companies name is "brown can do" and he had been around for a long time and had done work for a family member several years ago. Anyway everything seemed legit. With that said he came out to the house, he was a little rough dress wise but seemed to have his stuff together and at least talked the talk to make you feel better about it. Said he would order the composite boards but needed a deposit for the materials ($2500) I gave him the money and let me know a few days later than those boards were on backorder so I gave some other ideas and he has since not got back to me. Here is the question ( I know I was a dumb ass for even giving him a deposit I get it) but I intentially didn't sign the check as my safety net and if he would have asked me about it I was going to tell him that as soon as I see an order I will sign it. Needless to say he signed my check and cashed it and I have not hear from him since and its been a month. Here is the question should I 1) Go to small claims court? he may not have a penny to piss in and would loose in a landslide 2) Go to my bank and tell them I didn't sign the check and see what happens from there? Just curious which was would be better to go.
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12-07-2012, 03:41 AM	#33
btlook1 umm...what do I say here? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: S.E. Kansas Casino cash: $156412	I would be happy to make you a better deal. I can pm you my address and you can send me a check for 2K. I will show up and get it done after your check clears...LOL. __________________ BTW, your draft input is reminiscent of a porn stars cock sucking gone wild video. Sure it's great when they open their mouths but the funk that drips out afterward nobody wants a part of[/quote]
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12-07-2012, 04:14 AM	#34
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12-07-2012, 04:38 AM	#35
Mr. Flopnuts Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Down the rabbit hole Casino cash: $113741061	Former credit manager here. You're not screwed at all. If you didn't sign that check, it's not a legal instrument, and therefore could not be cashed legally. Contact the fraud department within your bank first. Second call the police and file a criminal report if your bank tells you there is a signature on your check. Third call Phobia and have a professional job done at reasonable rates. Fourth ?????????????. Fifth profit!
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12-07-2012, 06:04 AM	#38
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $10137472	Staple his scrotum to a fence post. __________________ http://www.goemaw.com
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12-07-2012, 06:36 AM	#43
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12-07-2012, 06:52 AM	#44
ZepSinger Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $22502	Craigslist is rife with scam artists. I sell alot of music gear on it, but cash only. They don't like it, they can f**k off. Z __________________ test
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