dantefires
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ADVICE PLEASE, by dantefires on Jan 3, 2012 15:38:13 GMT 1, I agreed a price with a seller for a print and paid 500 deposit to hold the print until arrangements could be made to collect and pay balance on collection.
We arranged a date, but due to circumstances beyond my control could not arrange collection on the date.
As I felt bad about missing the date and as other buyers were interested, agreed to pay another 500.
Since then, I have not heard from the seller, even after numerous emails.
If the print is no longer available, then so be it and dont have a problem with that, however, if this is the case how can I go about obtaining the deposit back? Surely, I should be entitled to it if the print is no longer available.
I have the sellers name, bank account, post code etc, any advice?
I agreed a price with a seller for a print and paid 500 deposit to hold the print until arrangements could be made to collect and pay balance on collection.
We arranged a date, but due to circumstances beyond my control could not arrange collection on the date.
As I felt bad about missing the date and as other buyers were interested, agreed to pay another 500.
Since then, I have not heard from the seller, even after numerous emails.
If the print is no longer available, then so be it and dont have a problem with that, however, if this is the case how can I go about obtaining the deposit back? Surely, I should be entitled to it if the print is no longer available.
I have the sellers name, bank account, post code etc, any advice?
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danmuppet
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ADVICE PLEASE, by danmuppet on Jan 3, 2012 15:41:11 GMT 1, Course u are entitled to it back, is this a trusted member of the forum, or a gallery etc?
Course u are entitled to it back, is this a trusted member of the forum, or a gallery etc?
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Brushstrokes 75 on Jan 3, 2012 15:42:43 GMT 1, How long since you haven't heard from the seller?
I can't see anything other than going to the cops, unfortunately.....
How long since you haven't heard from the seller?
I can't see anything other than going to the cops, unfortunately.....
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ADVICE PLEASE, by warsaw project on Jan 3, 2012 15:44:53 GMT 1, How long ago was this transaction?
I had a similar problem with a guy on the forum 3 months ago... Luckily i paid through Paypal so was able to get a refund which he didn't contest...
Depends on the time frame, as a last resort theres always a small claims court. But the the guy may be having problems, (you never know) so its worth giving him a suitable amount of time to reply....
Send a letter and email expressing your feelings and explaining if you don't hear back in certain amount of time you will be forced to issue a small claim against him...
Good Luck mate, i know how you feel, my experience on the forum really p(ssed me off as i had been searching for said print for a year!! :-( And it took me 9 weeks from payment made to get my money back...
How long ago was this transaction?
I had a similar problem with a guy on the forum 3 months ago... Luckily i paid through Paypal so was able to get a refund which he didn't contest...
Depends on the time frame, as a last resort theres always a small claims court. But the the guy may be having problems, (you never know) so its worth giving him a suitable amount of time to reply....
Send a letter and email expressing your feelings and explaining if you don't hear back in certain amount of time you will be forced to issue a small claim against him...
Good Luck mate, i know how you feel, my experience on the forum really p(ssed me off as i had been searching for said print for a year!! :-( And it took me 9 weeks from payment made to get my money back...
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dantefires
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ADVICE PLEASE, by dantefires on Jan 3, 2012 15:51:19 GMT 1, thanks for your comments, the transaction was with a member on here, but doesnt look to have been too active recently..the second payment of 500 was made in november and have been sending emails since...
thanks for your comments, the transaction was with a member on here, but doesnt look to have been too active recently..the second payment of 500 was made in november and have been sending emails since...
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ADVICE PLEASE, by warsaw project on Jan 3, 2012 15:53:21 GMT 1, thanks for your comments, the transaction was with a member on here, but doesnt look to have been too active recently..the second payment of 500 was made in november and have been sending emails since...
Well that is a long time to not have communication.... do you have the address to go with the postcode??? (mis-read that orginally)
thanks for your comments, the transaction was with a member on here, but doesnt look to have been too active recently..the second payment of 500 was made in november and have been sending emails since... Well that is a long time to not have communication.... do you have the address to go with the postcode??? (mis-read that orginally)
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dantefires
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ADVICE PLEASE, by dantefires on Jan 3, 2012 15:56:25 GMT 1, just a postcode, but i suppose i can some search since i have name as well...not sure what benefit it is other than turning up there myself...or sending the heavy boys round
just a postcode, but i suppose i can some search since i have name as well...not sure what benefit it is other than turning up there myself...or sending the heavy boys round
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saint
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ADVICE PLEASE, by saint on Jan 3, 2012 15:59:23 GMT 1, Has the guy been on since your last email? you can check whether they have read the emails you sent by going into your sent messages.... If so, i'd name and shame the guy tbh, people shouldnt get away with this kind of nonsense, and they could be scamming others at the same time.
Has the guy been on since your last email? you can check whether they have read the emails you sent by going into your sent messages.... If so, i'd name and shame the guy tbh, people shouldnt get away with this kind of nonsense, and they could be scamming others at the same time.
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ADVICE PLEASE, by warsaw project on Jan 3, 2012 16:01:34 GMT 1, just a postcode, but i suppose i can some search since i have name as well...not sure what benefit it is other than turning up there myself...or sending the heavy boys round
if you going to issue a small claim you will need an address me thinks...
I would send him a letter (photocopy for your records) Explaining the situation, (depending if you can find his address) and give say 3 weeks to respond....
If no reply by end of month which will be 3 months or so, name and shame on here, someone may know where he is...
Last resort Citizens advise bearu to see if you can issue a claim what the info you have.....
There may be a good reason hes not around, personally i went off to thailand end of november to get away from the banksy hooraahhh was meant to stay 10 days and stayed 4 weeks :-) with not much Internet time...
Again good luck with it mate, keep us posted...
just a postcode, but i suppose i can some search since i have name as well...not sure what benefit it is other than turning up there myself...or sending the heavy boys round if you going to issue a small claim you will need an address me thinks... I would send him a letter (photocopy for your records) Explaining the situation, (depending if you can find his address) and give say 3 weeks to respond.... If no reply by end of month which will be 3 months or so, name and shame on here, someone may know where he is... Last resort Citizens advise bearu to see if you can issue a claim what the info you have..... There may be a good reason hes not around, personally i went off to thailand end of november to get away from the banksy hooraahhh was meant to stay 10 days and stayed 4 weeks :-) with not much Internet time... Again good luck with it mate, keep us posted...
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dotdot
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ADVICE PLEASE, by dotdot on Jan 3, 2012 16:09:37 GMT 1, stay cool. and calm.
..and do not carry on - no puns intended - but as with everything there is perhaps a reason for the non comm.
get in touch with your bank and seek advice (not all banks behave in the same way even though they are governed by the same rules).
advise them of your predic(ament) and play it safe - revok the transaction - if they make this option available to you.
this kind of situation is becoming quite common here - the mods are powerless (.. just like pow are with the flippers)
let us know and bol - btw.
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stay cool. and calm.
..and do not carry on - no puns intended - but as with everything there is perhaps a reason for the non comm.
get in touch with your bank and seek advice (not all banks behave in the same way even though they are governed by the same rules).
advise them of your predic(ament) and play it safe - revok the transaction - if they make this option available to you.
this kind of situation is becoming quite common here - the mods are powerless (.. just like pow are with the flippers)
let us know and bol - btw.
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 16:11:59 GMT 1, You've said nothing defamatory ( yet ) so put out a request to see if anyone knows the person concerned. But I would certainly name them.
You've said nothing defamatory ( yet ) so put out a request to see if anyone knows the person concerned. But I would certainly name them.
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danmuppet
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ADVICE PLEASE, by danmuppet on Jan 3, 2012 16:37:58 GMT 1, I would name them, someone may well know them and there may be a good reason! If not I am sure they will be reading this and will hopefully sort it out ASAP!
I would name them, someone may well know them and there may be a good reason! If not I am sure they will be reading this and will hopefully sort it out ASAP!
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Zippy
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Zippy on Jan 3, 2012 16:39:54 GMT 1, Unfortunately these stories are becoming more frequent. I agree that you should name the person on here as a deterrent to others. On a positive note, someone may know them and be able to get in touch / find out if there is a genuine reason they have not responded.
Unfortunately these stories are becoming more frequent. I agree that you should name the person on here as a deterrent to others. On a positive note, someone may know them and be able to get in touch / find out if there is a genuine reason they have not responded.
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ADVICE PLEASE, by hunter007 on Jan 3, 2012 16:44:37 GMT 1, Add them to the Forums Most Wanted Thread too
Add them to the Forums Most Wanted Thread too
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stang
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ADVICE PLEASE, by stang on Jan 3, 2012 17:41:42 GMT 1, Deffo put a request out on here for them to get in touch. I had a similar problem a few months ago with a member who would not return emails or open PMs. Some nice member on here knew the member in question and got it sorted that same day through Facebook or something. Turns out they rarely log into the forum and my emails were going to their junk folder so they never knew there was an issue. Seems that their housemate was meant to mail the piece weeks previously but forgot about it. I genuinely feel the whole thing was a misunderstanding that would not have been sorted had I not posted here. Maybe it's not as sinister as it seems
Deffo put a request out on here for them to get in touch. I had a similar problem a few months ago with a member who would not return emails or open PMs. Some nice member on here knew the member in question and got it sorted that same day through Facebook or something. Turns out they rarely log into the forum and my emails were going to their junk folder so they never knew there was an issue. Seems that their housemate was meant to mail the piece weeks previously but forgot about it. I genuinely feel the whole thing was a misunderstanding that would not have been sorted had I not posted here. Maybe it's not as sinister as it seems
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maadbeats
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ADVICE PLEASE, by maadbeats on Jan 3, 2012 18:02:46 GMT 1, that sucks. I always try and work with people especailly when they need extra time to make payments. Plus its not you were trying to back out. NAME AND SHAME. This should never happen
that sucks. I always try and work with people especailly when they need extra time to make payments. Plus its not you were trying to back out. NAME AND SHAME. This should never happen
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timba82
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ADVICE PLEASE, by timba82 on Jan 3, 2012 19:41:52 GMT 1, this member should be named to avoid any other people unknowingly falling in to the same situation.
this forum is purely based on trust when buyimg / selling so fellow members with good intentions need to be protected.
name and shame asap please
this member should be named to avoid any other people unknowingly falling in to the same situation.
this forum is purely based on trust when buyimg / selling so fellow members with good intentions need to be protected.
name and shame asap please
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iamzero
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ADVICE PLEASE, by iamzero on Jan 3, 2012 19:42:34 GMT 1, I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!!
I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!!
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Phear Loathing
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Phear Loathing on Jan 3, 2012 19:49:31 GMT 1, I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!!
With glitter preferably !
I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!! With glitter preferably !
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dantefires
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ADVICE PLEASE, by dantefires on Jan 4, 2012 11:05:51 GMT 1, Guys, thanks for all comments, PM's and emails, greatly appreciated. I have emailed the guy and allowed him a week to come back before naming and shaming. As much as I tempted to, I think I should allow them the chance to respond and will hopefully also see the thread.
Guys, thanks for all comments, PM's and emails, greatly appreciated. I have emailed the guy and allowed him a week to come back before naming and shaming. As much as I tempted to, I think I should allow them the chance to respond and will hopefully also see the thread.
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Hubble Bubble
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 4, 2012 11:20:23 GMT 1, I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!! With glitter preferably !
In a SHUTTER FONT...
good luck DF
I agree... name please in BIG BOLD BLINKING LETTERS!!! With glitter preferably ! In a SHUTTER FONT... good luck DF
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klyde
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ADVICE PLEASE, by klyde on Jan 4, 2012 11:34:25 GMT 1, Guys, thanks for all comments, PM's and emails, greatly appreciated. I have emailed the guy and allowed him a week to come back before naming and shaming. As much as I tempted to, I think I should allow them the chance to respond and will hopefully also see the thread.
If he has pinched a grand off you, I dont think he would care much if his user name is being flamed on the internet.
You have enough to go on to get the police involved.
Guys, thanks for all comments, PM's and emails, greatly appreciated. I have emailed the guy and allowed him a week to come back before naming and shaming. As much as I tempted to, I think I should allow them the chance to respond and will hopefully also see the thread. If he has pinched a grand off you, I dont think he would care much if his user name is being flamed on the internet. You have enough to go on to get the police involved.
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bonsai
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ADVICE PLEASE, by bonsai on Jan 4, 2012 12:00:54 GMT 1, Yeah look man you lose a deposit when you get Fk'd over by lawyer's if you fail to buy or rent a house not when you fail to meet for a print.
Name and shame then shoot for your money back.
Cash is hard to come by ... Prints are hard to come by....
... Buyers are not. Fk him for trying to take your cash.
Yeah look man you lose a deposit when you get Fk'd over by lawyer's if you fail to buy or rent a house not when you fail to meet for a print.
Name and shame then shoot for your money back.
Cash is hard to come by ... Prints are hard to come by....
... Buyers are not. Fk him for trying to take your cash.
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balibob
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ADVICE PLEASE, by balibob on Jan 4, 2012 12:39:56 GMT 1, Others have said it, name them and possibly someone else will know how to contact them and help get this resolved. November was quite a while ago.
Others have said it, name them and possibly someone else will know how to contact them and help get this resolved. November was quite a while ago.
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ADVICE PLEASE, by rottenredrooster on Jan 4, 2012 12:55:02 GMT 1, You are entitled to your money back 100% as you still want to go through with the deal and even though you missed a date, you and the seller came to an agreement which in turn resulted in you handing over another ยฃ500. If they don't want to go through with the sale then they have to return your money and indeed any costs you haven incurred.
There is little excuse nowadays not to reply to emails etc. Even if they are abroad, a computer or device that can connect to the internet is never far away.
Going down to court route could be a lengthly process and the same with the Police. I'd have a word with your bank if a reverse is possible.
If all that fails, then you can only keep calling them, emailing and disturbing them every minute of the day until you get your cash back.
Hope you get it sorted.
You are entitled to your money back 100% as you still want to go through with the deal and even though you missed a date, you and the seller came to an agreement which in turn resulted in you handing over another ยฃ500. If they don't want to go through with the sale then they have to return your money and indeed any costs you haven incurred.
There is little excuse nowadays not to reply to emails etc. Even if they are abroad, a computer or device that can connect to the internet is never far away.
Going down to court route could be a lengthly process and the same with the Police. I'd have a word with your bank if a reverse is possible.
If all that fails, then you can only keep calling them, emailing and disturbing them every minute of the day until you get your cash back.
Hope you get it sorted.
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bonsai
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ADVICE PLEASE, by bonsai on Jan 4, 2012 13:20:23 GMT 1,
Here in Oz you only have 21 days to reverse a bank payment
Here in Oz you only have 21 days to reverse a bank payment
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redfred
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ADVICE PLEASE, by redfred on Jan 4, 2012 14:13:22 GMT 1, I think its time to name and shame, this person could be known on the forum and may have pulled this stunt before. You appear to have given them every opportunity to do the right thing and at the end of the day ยฃ1k isnt chicken feed. Good luck with a resolution.
I think its time to name and shame, this person could be known on the forum and may have pulled this stunt before. You appear to have given them every opportunity to do the right thing and at the end of the day ยฃ1k isnt chicken feed. Good luck with a resolution.
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chaturz
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ADVICE PLEASE, by chaturz on Jan 4, 2012 14:41:31 GMT 1, I think you should name the individual as well. Not necessarily to shame but to find out if anyone knows him/her or is able to get in touch, by naming them you have nothing to feel guilty about as all you are doing is trying to find out if there is a legitimate reason why the individual has not got in touch and someone on here may know why
I think you should name the individual as well. Not necessarily to shame but to find out if anyone knows him/her or is able to get in touch, by naming them you have nothing to feel guilty about as all you are doing is trying to find out if there is a legitimate reason why the individual has not got in touch and someone on here may know why
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leaky217
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ADVICE PLEASE, by leaky217 on Jan 4, 2012 15:17:42 GMT 1, sound to me like someones had a good christmas at your expence if i was you id name n shame today and try and resolve it . now give him seven days before kicking his front door in if it was me i would have kicked his door through after about 2weeks if he had opened my emails with no responce!!!! imo
sound to me like someones had a good christmas at your expence if i was you id name n shame today and try and resolve it . now give him seven days before kicking his front door in if it was me i would have kicked his door through after about 2weeks if he had opened my emails with no responce!!!! imo
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ADVICE PLEASE, by Goooogle Male on Jan 4, 2012 16:12:42 GMT 1, OK...
Firstly - what's he's done is a toss up betwen criminal theft and obtaining money by deception.
Report it to police ASAP (you can do it online). You can always give them case closed if it is settled in due course (believe it or not they actually love that-it is recorded as a solved crime on their stats!). At the primary stage you are simply reporting a theft - give them the overview and explain you will provide more information shortly. Try to find him quickly using the first methods below - if so, supply the name. if they don't work and you have to start digging a bit - report it and give his username combined with bank details and the other info you have already.
For the Police report, create 1 document where you copy and paste all email/forum/twitter or whatever communication threads into a chronolgical timeline so they story is clearly laid out for them. PDF all of the originals one by one - you might need un-editable copies of the originals in court if he is prosecuted.
To find the person's full address and wider info in this day and age it isn't hard. You have more than enough info to do this - board username, a postcode, a real name and bank account.
Google their postcode/surname - 99% it comes up with something somewhere (maybe not him but a brother/sister/parent). Google his board username (many people reuse the same 'handle' across multiple Social networks. Don't forget most postcodes only cover one street or so. a name and a postcode will almost certainly be enough info to track down the address Use 192.com / electoral role search.
Still no luck - no drama - find him on Facebook/linkedin/youtube (if surname and town doesn't come up just bung in the email address into the search bar...) then send add request and a message. That will freak him. At the same time you'll be able to take a screen grab of his friends list - do it BEFORE he blocks you.
If you find him but get no response (or he blocks you), start cold contacting people on his friends list - send them a brief message, link to this thread. The word will get to him bloody quickly that you are searching for him - and if you find a parent/relation/close friend they will most likely be having serious words about him stealing ยฃ1k and the police potentially putting their front door in.
Ask Silky to give you his IP address - IMO its not a Data Protection breach as the reason he uses this forum is for the purpose of buying and selling artwork, and your use is within that context. IP is geo-locational (from ISP via police with a court order)
If ALL of that is a blank still no worries - you made a bank transfer then police can get address from them (they'll need a warrant but that will be no drama for them - its a clear cut case). In the meantime, contact HIS bank direct - google the sort code to get the branch, and you have the surname. Call them and give the transaction details (date/transfer confirmation/amount). Explain you are giving them a heads up that these transactions are now part of a criminal investigation - they'll transfer you to their (usually excellent) fraud departments, flag them on the account, they might even put a temporary block (on those funds but that would usually require a court order).
Take this as seriously as if someone attacked you in the street and stole your bank card and took ยฃ1k on it. Why give this guy another week to respond - what does he need a week for?? Banks/Police will think it is odd you have left it for so long.
Don't both naming and shaming here - could be deemed harassment/slander/libel - don't give any wriggling room to him. Find him yourself or let the police do it.
The one thing you can do on this forum is trawl ALL his previous posts one by one for any for sale messages (buying or selling). Privately contact anyone he's done business with before. Oh, and PM silky and provide the username (for teh IP address release and account blocking)
Once he returns the money and/or is prosecuted THEN name and shame on here.
The only thing that would scupper you is if you both clearly (explicitly, in writing) agreed it was a non-returnable deposit, where the date of completion was at the essence (ie, an agreed, core part) of the deal - this would be implied if for instance it was gig tickets and you agreed to pay in full no later than 7 days before the event. Obviously a print isn't subject to this, so you have no worries on that front.
Be calm, methodic and rational. You should be able to find enough contact details to make sure there's no way he can 'avoid' you any further in under 5 mins if you act smart. If his family have a home business you might snag a land line - one call to that number and chances are, job's a good un and money back same day. if you aren't very good online and want to PM me the details you have for him, i'll find him for you.
Once you have his home address then it is a simple Police investigation case. Only if they point blank refuse to investigate (and remember you can contact both your local police and his) do you even need to start worrying about small claims court etc.
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OK...
Firstly - what's he's done is a toss up betwen criminal theft and obtaining money by deception.
Report it to police ASAP (you can do it online). You can always give them case closed if it is settled in due course (believe it or not they actually love that-it is recorded as a solved crime on their stats!). At the primary stage you are simply reporting a theft - give them the overview and explain you will provide more information shortly. Try to find him quickly using the first methods below - if so, supply the name. if they don't work and you have to start digging a bit - report it and give his username combined with bank details and the other info you have already.
For the Police report, create 1 document where you copy and paste all email/forum/twitter or whatever communication threads into a chronolgical timeline so they story is clearly laid out for them. PDF all of the originals one by one - you might need un-editable copies of the originals in court if he is prosecuted.
To find the person's full address and wider info in this day and age it isn't hard. You have more than enough info to do this - board username, a postcode, a real name and bank account.
Google their postcode/surname - 99% it comes up with something somewhere (maybe not him but a brother/sister/parent). Google his board username (many people reuse the same 'handle' across multiple Social networks. Don't forget most postcodes only cover one street or so. a name and a postcode will almost certainly be enough info to track down the address Use 192.com / electoral role search.
Still no luck - no drama - find him on Facebook/linkedin/youtube (if surname and town doesn't come up just bung in the email address into the search bar...) then send add request and a message. That will freak him. At the same time you'll be able to take a screen grab of his friends list - do it BEFORE he blocks you.
If you find him but get no response (or he blocks you), start cold contacting people on his friends list - send them a brief message, link to this thread. The word will get to him bloody quickly that you are searching for him - and if you find a parent/relation/close friend they will most likely be having serious words about him stealing ยฃ1k and the police potentially putting their front door in.
Ask Silky to give you his IP address - IMO its not a Data Protection breach as the reason he uses this forum is for the purpose of buying and selling artwork, and your use is within that context. IP is geo-locational (from ISP via police with a court order)
If ALL of that is a blank still no worries - you made a bank transfer then police can get address from them (they'll need a warrant but that will be no drama for them - its a clear cut case). In the meantime, contact HIS bank direct - google the sort code to get the branch, and you have the surname. Call them and give the transaction details (date/transfer confirmation/amount). Explain you are giving them a heads up that these transactions are now part of a criminal investigation - they'll transfer you to their (usually excellent) fraud departments, flag them on the account, they might even put a temporary block (on those funds but that would usually require a court order).
Take this as seriously as if someone attacked you in the street and stole your bank card and took ยฃ1k on it. Why give this guy another week to respond - what does he need a week for?? Banks/Police will think it is odd you have left it for so long.
Don't both naming and shaming here - could be deemed harassment/slander/libel - don't give any wriggling room to him. Find him yourself or let the police do it.
The one thing you can do on this forum is trawl ALL his previous posts one by one for any for sale messages (buying or selling). Privately contact anyone he's done business with before. Oh, and PM silky and provide the username (for teh IP address release and account blocking)
Once he returns the money and/or is prosecuted THEN name and shame on here.
The only thing that would scupper you is if you both clearly (explicitly, in writing) agreed it was a non-returnable deposit, where the date of completion was at the essence (ie, an agreed, core part) of the deal - this would be implied if for instance it was gig tickets and you agreed to pay in full no later than 7 days before the event. Obviously a print isn't subject to this, so you have no worries on that front.
Be calm, methodic and rational. You should be able to find enough contact details to make sure there's no way he can 'avoid' you any further in under 5 mins if you act smart. If his family have a home business you might snag a land line - one call to that number and chances are, job's a good un and money back same day. if you aren't very good online and want to PM me the details you have for him, i'll find him for you.
Once you have his home address then it is a simple Police investigation case. Only if they point blank refuse to investigate (and remember you can contact both your local police and his) do you even need to start worrying about small claims court etc.
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