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Was I in the wrong? (buying a boat)
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:41 pm
A week ago I found a used boat at the local marine dealer. I agreed to buy it this week if he would hold it, and they agreed no problem. I called them several times over the last week to ensure we still had a deal and each time they ensured me they would NOT sell the boat. Today I do all they paperwork at the bank and call them to tell them to fax over the bill of sale and they tell me they just sold the boat. The last time I spoke with them was Saturday (they ensured me it was mine). Yesterday they were closed, and today they sold it around lunch.
I'm furious at this point so I make a post on their facebook business page. Nothing too terrible, something like this.
"Do not do business with these people their word is no good. They promised to hold a boat for me and sold it the day I was scheduled to pick It up. They are very unprofessional and I will not do business with them anymore."
So they call me later today and tell me the guy came to pick up the boat and they just couldn't sell it to him they felt to bad about what they done to me. They said the boat is mine if I want it and to please take down the post on facebook.
So at this point they made right of their wrong and I feel bad for posting that on their facebook page. Should I have just let it go?
TL;DR
I'm furious at this point so I make a post on their facebook business page. Nothing too terrible, something like this.
"Do not do business with these people their word is no good. They promised to hold a boat for me and sold it the day I was scheduled to pick It up. They are very unprofessional and I will not do business with them anymore."
So they call me later today and tell me the guy came to pick up the boat and they just couldn't sell it to him they felt to bad about what they done to me. They said the boat is mine if I want it and to please take down the post on facebook.
So at this point they made right of their wrong and I feel bad for posting that on their facebook page. Should I have just let it go?
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:45 pm to AUtigR24
quote:
Should I have just let it go?
You got the boat didn't you?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:46 pm to AUtigR24
lowball them
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:46 pm to AUtigR24
First off, did you put down a down payment? If you didn't, you have no case to bitch.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:48 pm to AUtigR24
Keep your arse off of MyFace. It will not only getch your arse in trouble, it's for losers.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:53 pm to AUtigR24
They probably tried to sell it to the other guy and he couldn't get approved for the loan or his check bounced or something along those lines so they went back to you.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:02 pm to AUtigR24
quote:
So at this point they made right of their wrong and I feel bad for posting that on their facebook page.
you told the truth in your post didn't you? if so,, no, I don't think they made anything right.. the "buyer" may have been the one to back out of the deal,, and more importantly,, it didnt seem too important to "do the right thing", until after they found out about your post.
I'm not normally a vindictive person,, but I think I would have brought them back to the bargaining table.. if they didn't want to "play", the phrase "up yer arse with a red hot poker" comes to mind..
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:08 pm to AUtigR24
I'd negotiate. The other guy didn't come through on the deal, and now you're the only guy they have
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:25 pm to AUtigR24
quote:bullshite.
they just couldn't sell it to him they felt to bad about what they done to me.
quote:If what you posted was the truth, then the truth is the truth. frick them.
They said the boat is mine if I want it and to please take down the post on facebook.
Them not keeping their word caused you hassle and aggravation, right?
I'd politely let them know that not keeping their word wasted your time and caused undue aggravation, and then ask them if they're willing to make up for it (reduce the price).
Upon them making good, you'll buy the boat and THEN you'll take down the Facebook post once the deal is done. (burn me once shame on you...twice...shame on me)
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:50 pm to AUtigR24
If you wanted a boat held you should have walked in there and given them a $100 goodwill deposit. I sell equipment and we hold no used equipment w/o a deposit. I'm sure they've been told before "I'm coming Friday to buy that boat" and never hear from the customer again. You need to walk in there, buy the boat and thank them for holding the boat so long on just your word.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:57 pm to AUtigR24
They should have never told you that they would hold the boat. Everyone damn well knows that any kind of car or boat dealership would sell it to the first person with money in hand.
You should know have known that and put some sort of deposit on the boat. Having said that, they did lie to you.
To me. It's all about trust. If I know a business is lying to me about something then I simply will not do business with them. What else would they lie about? Do you plan on using them in the future for service?
You should know have known that and put some sort of deposit on the boat. Having said that, they did lie to you.
To me. It's all about trust. If I know a business is lying to me about something then I simply will not do business with them. What else would they lie about? Do you plan on using them in the future for service?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:05 pm to AUtigR24
So many people get so emotional with a merchant....you wanted the boat, you got the boat, be happy and whistle on down there and buy the boat(unless they find a guy willing to pay more between now and then!)
I don't do facebook, but I wouldn't give it a second thought....if what you put down is true, you owe them no favors to coverup their poor behavior..
'you can have your own opinion, you just cant have your own facts" just make sure you are being as accurate as you can be.
Oh, and they only felt bad that the sucker that was going to pay more than you couldn't get the cash.
I don't do facebook, but I wouldn't give it a second thought....if what you put down is true, you owe them no favors to coverup their poor behavior..
'you can have your own opinion, you just cant have your own facts" just make sure you are being as accurate as you can be.
Oh, and they only felt bad that the sucker that was going to pay more than you couldn't get the cash.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:15 am to AUtigR24
If you didn't put a deposit down and they sold it, no wrong was done on their part. They are in the business of selling and people say stuff just like you did and back out all the time.
As for yourself, as long as you told the truth you are always correct. However it was nice of them to blackout of the other deal.
As for yourself, as long as you told the truth you are always correct. However it was nice of them to blackout of the other deal.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:29 am to AUtigR24
If I owned the Marine dealership I would drill a hole in that boat before you picked it up.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:50 am to AUtigR24
Tell them to throw in twin powerpoles and youll take it down.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 9:37 am to AUtigR24
Not saying the dealership is in the right, but some equipment folks hear customers saying they are coming to get the item and never show. They are called "be backs" saying they'll be back later without making a commitment. A lot of times they perceive you are saying that and then shopping them for a better deal. They were unable to close the deal with the other customer or that boat wouldn't be yours.
If you feel they are shady (and they may be), why are you giving them your money anyway? I wouldn't give a second chance to a retailer if they screwed with me first.
If you feel they are shady (and they may be), why are you giving them your money anyway? I wouldn't give a second chance to a retailer if they screwed with me first.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:28 am to AUtigR24
I smeared Cox cable all over their FB and twitter because they were being dicks about something and I had been arguing with them about it for 6 months. It took the smear on twitter (I created an account just to smear them) for them to make things right. Well worth it IMO.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:40 am to AUtigR24
quote:
Was I in the wrong?
What? No.
It looks like you did exactly what needed to be done to secure the boat you wanted. If I were you, I would simply take down the post and be happy with the boat and deal. You have the boat, seller has the money.
No harm, no foul.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 2:00 pm to AUtigR24
So much drama.
If you are willing to pay the price and take possession of the boat, do it. After the deal is over it is your boat and your responsibility. No regrets.
And you are no longer allowed to create or participate in drama about the boat. Don't go bitching in three months when your bilge pump goes out.
The lesson here is put some cash, any amount of cash, as a down payment or deposit. Around here we call it "earnest money," because it keeps everyone honest. You put down money and don't follow through, you forfeit the money. If they breach the deal, you get your money back double.
If you are willing to pay the price and take possession of the boat, do it. After the deal is over it is your boat and your responsibility. No regrets.
And you are no longer allowed to create or participate in drama about the boat. Don't go bitching in three months when your bilge pump goes out.
The lesson here is put some cash, any amount of cash, as a down payment or deposit. Around here we call it "earnest money," because it keeps everyone honest. You put down money and don't follow through, you forfeit the money. If they breach the deal, you get your money back double.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 2:28 pm to AUtigR24
i would have done the same
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