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Post by Foggy on Jun 27, 2022 19:55:26 GMT -6
I sold my fishing boat over the phone today.....to a guy I have never met. He and I seemed to hit it off pretty well.....and he seemed to be a straight shooter. He is a farmer from west of here about 50 miles. His son does HVAC work and is working on a new home in this area.....and was all over my boat (which is displayed at my neighbor's yard on hiway 371).
Anyway.....I think we both have a clear understanding of our deal.....and I emailed him tonight to confirm the merchandise and our deal....which will happen on Thursday. He will bring a cashier's check for the sale price.....over 24,500. dollars ....so I gotta make sure this payment is good.
Been a while since I did sales like this for other than cash....and I get skeptical of the latest schemes. Question: Is a cashiers check still an accepted means of buying stuff? So many gimmicks and frauds these days....that I do not want to be bamboozled. (yeah....I'm getting old). In times gone by....I always thought a cashiers check was as good as cash money (?).
I'm a pretty good judge of character....and we have spoken three times on the phone.....and all seems legit.....but....there is always a doubt about doing biz out of town. (he's a farmer north of Wadena MN). I doubt there will be an issue.....just looking for anything I may be missing...... thanks!
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 27, 2022 20:10:13 GMT -6
Take the check to the bank and cash it with him there.
I dont trust much any more.
I bought an item for 2k a couole years ago and the guy asked to meet at his bank.
Fine by me.
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Post by smsmith on Jun 27, 2022 20:11:33 GMT -6
My understanding is that Cashier's checks can be easily forged. Like most everything, an internet search provides plenty of info wallethub.com/edu/cashiers-check-scams/16192#:~:text=The%20payee%27s%20name%20should%20already,blank%2C%20the%20check%20is%20fake.&text=A%20genuine%20cashier%27s%20check%20always,check%20or%20is%20fake%20itself. I don't know the "best" way to avoid scams now. I'd think the new $100 bills are as close to foolproof as a guy can get, but that's just a guess. |
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 27, 2022 21:13:26 GMT -6
Meeting at a bank to finalize the transaction is as foolproof as you can get now days.
A friend of mine sold a shitty old truck for 1k... A lady brought 100 dollar bills.
he went out to dinner and used one, and it was counterfeit.
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Post by smsmith on Jun 28, 2022 5:57:27 GMT -6
Meeting at a bank to finalize the transaction is as foolproof as you can get now days.A friend of mine sold a shitty old truck for 1k... A lady brought 100 dollar bills. he went out to dinner and used one, and it was counterfeit. I would agree, that sounds like the best way to go about doing it. |
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Post by Sandbur on Jun 28, 2022 6:03:03 GMT -6
Meeting at a bank to finalize the transaction is as foolproof as you can get now days. A friend of mine sold a shitty old truck for 1k... A lady brought 100 dollar bills. he went out to dinner and used one, and it was counterfeit. . But you still could use it?  |
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Post by Tooln on Jun 28, 2022 13:31:10 GMT -6
I sold my fishing boat over the phone today.....to a guy I have never met. He and I seemed to hit it off pretty well.....and he seemed to be a straight shooter. He is a farmer from west of here about 50 miles. His son does HVAC work and is working on a new home in this area.....and was all over my boat (which is displayed at my neighbor's yard on hiway 371). Anyway.....I think we both have a clear understanding of our deal.....and I emailed him tonight to confirm the merchandise and our deal....which will happen on Thursday. He will bring a cashier's check for the sale price.....over 24,500. dollars ....so I gotta make sure this payment is good. Been a while since I did sales like this for other than cash....and I get skeptical of the latest schemes. Question: Is a cashiers check still an accepted means of buying stuff? So many gimmicks and frauds these days....that I do not want to be bamboozled. (yeah....I'm getting old). In times gone by....I always thought a cashiers check was as good as cash money (?).
I'm a pretty good judge of character....and we have spoken three times on the phone.....and all seems legit.....but....there is always a doubt about doing biz out of town. (he's a farmer north of Wadena MN). I doubt there will be an issue.....just looking for anything I may be missing...... thanks! I'd go with the cashiers check but call the issuing bank to be made sure they issued it. |
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Post by Foggy on Jun 28, 2022 16:22:13 GMT -6
I sold my fishing boat over the phone today.....to a guy I have never met. He and I seemed to hit it off pretty well.....and he seemed to be a straight shooter. He is a farmer from west of here about 50 miles. His son does HVAC work and is working on a new home in this area.....and was all over my boat (which is displayed at my neighbor's yard on hiway 371). Anyway.....I think we both have a clear understanding of our deal.....and I emailed him tonight to confirm the merchandise and our deal....which will happen on Thursday. He will bring a cashier's check for the sale price.....over 24,500. dollars ....so I gotta make sure this payment is good. Been a while since I did sales like this for other than cash....and I get skeptical of the latest schemes. Question: Is a cashiers check still an accepted means of buying stuff? So many gimmicks and frauds these days....that I do not want to be bamboozled. (yeah....I'm getting old). In times gone by....I always thought a cashiers check was as good as cash money (?).
I'm a pretty good judge of character....and we have spoken three times on the phone.....and all seems legit.....but....there is always a doubt about doing biz out of town. (he's a farmer north of Wadena MN). I doubt there will be an issue.....just looking for anything I may be missing...... thanks! I'd go with the cashiers check but call the issuing bank to be made sure they issued it. I checked the guy out somewhat via the web. He is legit. took his cashiers check. Spent a few hours with him this afternoon. Good guy. Will cash his check tommorow. (I hope Grin) First time in 60 years that I dont own at least one fishing boat. Grin. (I do not miss it....yet.) |
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Post by Sandbur on Jun 28, 2022 17:07:27 GMT -6
I'd go with the cashiers check but call the issuing bank to be made sure they issued it. I checked the guy out somewhat via the web. He is legit. took his cashiers check. Spent a few hours with him this afternoon. Good guy. Will cash his check tommorow. (I hope Grin) First time in 60 years that I dont own at least one fishing boat. Grin. (I do not miss it....yet.) Boy, do I have a deal for you! I have this aluminum fishing boat that is two full years younger than me. It only leaks when you put it in the water, but you have a boat lift. I will take a cashier’s check and it is only half the price of the one you sold. Pictures will follow soon. You will stand out in the crowds on Gull Lake! |
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Post by chummer16 on Jun 28, 2022 17:43:24 GMT -6
My equipment company took a bath on a cashier check. A guy bought two machines for over a 100k and paid with a cashier check. We got notice from the bank a few days later that it was a fake. They were unable to track down the guy, equipment was never seen again. It sounds like you won’t be having any issues.
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