How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 03-31-2009, 10:16 PM

OK here is the deal I sold a blazer top to a member atleast 5 years ago now, he was supposed to make the trip out here to get it but hasn't made it yet, the last time I've talked to him was atleast 3 years ago. He has paid for it but I think this is getting real ridiculus, I didn't mind storing it for awhile but I don't want to get into the storage business. He has not been on the board for 3 years. I'm getting tired of storing it. Its at my cousins place he hasn't said anything yet, I had his cell number for but can't find it anymore. My buddy said just re sell it if he hasn't came to get it in 5 years he must not care about it. Any help or ideas? Thanks Randy

shaneschevys · 03-31-2009, 10:20 PM

I would sell it. 5 years is pretty ridiculus

cdowns · 03-31-2009, 10:27 PM

i would have resold it 41/2years ago

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2009, 10:43 PM

that's the best kind of part, double profit!

**too much stuff** · 03-31-2009, 10:50 PM

Re-sell it. If he hasn't made contact or an honest attempt to get it. I would not have waited that long.

maddog1331 · 03-31-2009, 11:05 PM

YOu have done your part man. I would resell it. Someone who won't come pickup something they have bought is almost as bad as someone who never pays.

***Liz*** · 03-31-2009, 11:14 PM

I would resell it. Id hope the dude isnt dead or somethin with no contact like that.. but after that many years, it would go bye bye

kdailey4315 · 03-31-2009, 11:15 PM

Since you don't have his cell number I doubt you have his address. If you do I would send a certified letter to his address (or last address you have) stating that you have 30 days or however many days you feel is right to come get it or you will consider it a gift and will keep his money. Just to protect yourself.

68gmsee · 04-01-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kdailey4315

Since you don't have his cell number I doubt you have his address. If you do I would send a certified letter to his address (or last address you have) stating that you have 30 days or however many days you feel is right to come get it or you will consider it a gift and will keep his money. Just to protect yourself.

I agree... This is the best way to handle it.

I would NOT refund the money unless you just want to be a nice guy and the buyer has been ill or joined the military. Five years of storing is more than enough. Storage fees are probably more than the item is worth.

I would add to also notify the forum staff of the specifics and your attempt to contact the member. Let them know that you intend to resell the item if no action is taken by buyer in 30 days.

**1970cstblazer** · 04-01-2009, 09:31 AM

I would have sold it a long time ago.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-31-2009, 11:35 PM

Wow... that's a really long time... I would resell it. If I had bought it, I wouldn't have let it sit that long!

I'm lucky enough to have a good friend that let me store my short fleet bed at his property. By the time I go get it in May/June and bring it to my new place it will have been a year, but 5 years? I wouldn't ask someone to store my crap that long. I've had a 58 apache at my parents house since 1995, but I solved that recently by giving it to my pops

**El Jay** · 04-01-2009, 12:19 AM

IMHO, you've waited 4 3/4 years too long, unless you had other arrangements.

If you have an address, send him a refund check.

If you don't, resell the top anyhow and if he ever contacts you about the top, send him a refund check.

My Lord, Man, you have the patience of Job.

You are now the proud possessor of my .02.

LJ

**fine69** · 04-01-2009, 12:31 AM

I would have resold it along time ago(bout 4 1/2 years).

I would even consider sending money back, or trying to find the dude.

He knew he bought it. He knows he didnt pick it up.

Sorry about his luck.

BowTieMan · 04-01-2009, 12:42 AM

Him "Hey dude you still got that top I bought?"

You " No man you picked that up like 4 years ago"

Him " No I didn't."

You "Hmmm... then where the hell is that top???"

lol I agree with everybody else man.

Gray Ghost · 04-01-2009, 12:57 AM

Wow....that's WAYYY to long for holding a part. I understand your frustration. A strict deadline might be the best way to set a boundary on it.

I've got a woodworking shop air cleaner that I have been holding since January..sure wish he'd come get it....he's got a few weeks left before I do away with it.

OARNGESI · 04-01-2009, 04:27 AM

Sell it 5 years of storage charges should be more than the top is worth

chuckmc8 · 04-01-2009, 05:46 AM

Randy, If he bought it being advertised on this board, or if you had communications thru this board, I would use this as a means of 'last resort' communication and post an "official" notice here, that he should contact you within 30 days or the merchandise resold without refund.
If he contacts you, tell him to get in within 30 days and if he does not, sell it with good conscience, now with a record that you made a 'good faith' effort to find him-hth, chuck

sjarrett71 · 04-01-2009, 07:25 AM

In some states, unless other arrangements have been made, after 30 days it is considered to be abandoned property. If you told him "I'll hold it as long as you need me to" then you have entered into a verbal contract that might stand up in court if he chooses to fight you over it. After this long I don't think he will though.

Like others have said, you're a patient man and I just hope the guy is not dead or something.

teeitup · 04-01-2009, 08:18 AM

THANKS for the input, EVERYONE!!!! When he bought it he said he wanted to wait for a nice weekend to drive his blazer out to get it, well that never came in the first 2 years, then he got ahold of me and said he would make plans to come get it, I told him it was alright where it was for a little while, now thats been 3 years. I personally think I've gave him enough time to come get it so I'll will be listing it for sale soon, I have to get pics of it. Now don't get me wrong on this I do not mind storing parts that are paid for for awhile, but this has just gone on too long. THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!! Randy

weircc · 04-01-2009, 08:38 AM

WAIT WAIT that was me where are you at these days so i can come this thing lololololol.

just playing i would send certified letter for sure but refund is out of the question if anything he should pay more for storage.

*Shane* · 04-01-2009, 09:08 AM

Sell it. He would have come gotten it already if he really wanted it.

72BLUZ · 04-01-2009, 11:26 PM

if he agreed to pick it up and didnt after he said he would. then its open season. sell it and move on

**70cst** · 04-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

IMHO, you've waited 4 3/4 years too long, unless you had other arrangements.
If you have an address, send him a refund check.
If you don't, resell the top anyhow and if he ever contacts you about the top, send him a refund check.
My Lord, Man, you have the patience of Job.
You are now the proud possessor of my .02.
LJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Sell it 5 years of storage charges should be more than the top is worth

I vote for the two above...teeitup--you have been more than fair. The only exception is if he does come up with a "really" good reason as to why he never picked it up. Otherwise...Merry Christmas!

Critter · 04-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Sooooo....what's this top look like? Dibs on it if its a decent single wall

Seriously, let me know. HA!

69halfton · 04-01-2009, 11:43 PM

go ahead and re-sell, just make a note of how much the guy paid you the first time around,

and if he does ever contact you again, be prepared to refund some money.. that would be the only way i could sell it and not feel guilty.

03-31-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? OK here is the deal I sold a blazer top to a member atleast 5 years ago now, he was supposed to make the trip out here to get it but hasn't made it yet, the last time I've talked to him was atleast 3 years ago. He has paid for it but I think this is getting real ridiculus, I didn't mind storing it for awhile but I don't want to get into the storage business. He has not been on the board for 3 years. I'm getting tired of storing it. Its at my cousins place he hasn't said anything yet, I had his cell number for but can't find it anymore. My buddy said just re sell it if he hasn't came to get it in 5 years he must not care about it. Any help or ideas? Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 03-31-2009 at 10:19 PM.

03-31-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? I would sell it. 5 years is pretty ridiculus __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

03-31-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? i would have resold it 41/2years ago __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-31-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? that's the best kind of part, double profit!

03-31-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Re-sell it. If he hasn't made contact or an honest attempt to get it. I would not have waited that long. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-31-2009, 11:05 PM	#6
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? YOu have done your part man. I would resell it. Someone who won't come pickup something they have bought is almost as bad as someone who never pays.

03-31-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? I would resell it. Id hope the dude isnt dead or somethin with no contact like that.. but after that many years, it would go bye bye

03-31-2009, 11:15 PM	#8
kdailey4315 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacifica CA Posts: 66	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Since you don't have his cell number I doubt you have his address. If you do I would send a certified letter to his address (or last address you have) stating that you have 30 days or however many days you feel is right to come get it or you will consider it a gift and will keep his money. Just to protect yourself.

04-01-2009, 09:31 AM	#10
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,827	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? I would have sold it a long time ago. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-31-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Wow... that's a really long time... I would resell it. If I had bought it, I wouldn't have let it sit that long! I'm lucky enough to have a good friend that let me store my short fleet bed at his property. By the time I go get it in May/June and bring it to my new place it will have been a year, but 5 years? I wouldn't ask someone to store my crap that long. I've had a 58 apache at my parents house since 1995, but I solved that recently by giving it to my pops __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-01-2009, 12:19 AM	#12
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? IMHO, you've waited 4 3/4 years too long, unless you had other arrangements. If you have an address, send him a refund check. If you don't, resell the top anyhow and if he ever contacts you about the top, send him a refund check. My Lord, Man, you have the patience of Job. You are now the proud possessor of my .02. LJ __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

04-01-2009, 12:31 AM	#13
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? I would have resold it along time ago(bout 4 1/2 years). I would even consider sending money back, or trying to find the dude. He knew he bought it. He knows he didnt pick it up. Sorry about his luck. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

04-01-2009, 12:42 AM	#14
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Him "Hey dude you still got that top I bought?" You " No man you picked that up like 4 years ago" Him " No I didn't." You "Hmmm... then where the hell is that top???" lol I agree with everybody else man. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo Last edited by BowTieMan; 04-01-2009 at 12:43 AM.

04-01-2009, 12:57 AM	#15
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Wow....that's WAYYY to long for holding a part. I understand your frustration. A strict deadline might be the best way to set a boundary on it. I've got a woodworking shop air cleaner that I have been holding since January..sure wish he'd come get it....he's got a few weeks left before I do away with it. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-01-2009, 04:27 AM	#16
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Sell it 5 years of storage charges should be more than the top is worth __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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04-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#17
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Randy, If he bought it being advertised on this board, or if you had communications thru this board, I would use this as a means of 'last resort' communication and post an "official" notice here, that he should contact you within 30 days or the merchandise resold without refund. If he contacts you, tell him to get in within 30 days and if he does not, sell it with good conscience, now with a record that you made a 'good faith' effort to find him-hth, chuck

04-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#18
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? In some states, unless other arrangements have been made, after 30 days it is considered to be abandoned property. If you told him "I'll hold it as long as you need me to" then you have entered into a verbal contract that might stand up in court if he chooses to fight you over it. After this long I don't think he will though. Like others have said, you're a patient man and I just hope the guy is not dead or something. __________________ -Scott-

04-01-2009, 08:18 AM	#19
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? THANKS for the input, EVERYONE!!!! When he bought it he said he wanted to wait for a nice weekend to drive his blazer out to get it, well that never came in the first 2 years, then he got ahold of me and said he would make plans to come get it, I told him it was alright where it was for a little while, now thats been 3 years. I personally think I've gave him enough time to come get it so I'll will be listing it for sale soon, I have to get pics of it. Now don't get me wrong on this I do not mind storing parts that are paid for for awhile, but this has just gone on too long. THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!! Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-01-2009, 08:38 AM	#20
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? WAIT WAIT that was me where are you at these days so i can come this thing lololololol. just playing i would send certified letter for sure but refund is out of the question if anything he should pay more for storage.

04-01-2009, 09:08 AM	#21
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Sell it. He would have come gotten it already if he really wanted it.

04-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#22
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? if he agreed to pick it up and didnt after he said he would. then its open season. sell it and move on __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

04-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#24
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? Sooooo....what's this top look like? Dibs on it if its a decent single wall Seriously, let me know. HA! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

04-01-2009, 11:43 PM	#25
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: How long do you hold a part for someone before you just re sell it?? go ahead and re-sell, just make a note of how much the guy paid you the first time around, and if he does ever contact you again, be prepared to refund some money.. that would be the only way i could sell it and not feel guilty. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

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