Hey all,  I went on AudioKarma and volunteered myself for the Pony express. I picked up a pair of Heresy II's for someone. They're kind of beat up but they are definetely refurbishable. They need new tweeter diaphrams and have a non-Klipsch woofer in one. I had to stop by the ATM and pay for them myself. I've had several e-mails with this fella but anytime I mention my dough it's unanswered. When I volunteered to pick them up I didn't intend on financing his speaker project. He says he's coming up here sometime this summer so what I'm supposed to wail until then? Here's my question. Would it be wrong to give him an ultimatum that if I don't get the monies in a week then they're mine. I picked the speakers up on April 7th. Almost a month ago. Thanks for any advice.    Mark

A stab at: Whatever your agreement understanding of, is, according to your conversations, e-mails regarding transaction would dictate, should dictate your actions. My common courtesy for a forum member would be to have no "out of pocket" expenses for item, as party doing the favor, is already going to some activity to help out. Now if a buddy of mine of 30 years said "Hey man, not a problem, you can give me the coins when I see you", that may be different, dependent upon your relationship.

Is there any way you can call him and talk to him on the phone? 

I tend to say yes, there is a time limit on this, especially if the communication is not going well. 

In the end, you really can't get too mad with him.  Unfortunately, this is a possibility you sign up for when you agree to pick up an item for a stranger.  It's the "no good deed goes unpunished" rule. 

Greg

whamo:

  I had to stop by the ATM and pay for them myself.

Is that part of what you agreed to do?

Whamo,

Yeh. It sounds like this has gone beyond what would be considered normal courtesy to extend to a forum member.

The main question, as others have mentioned, what was your original understanding of what you'd do for this person?

If the other party doesn't come through with their commitment, I think it is perfectly reasonable to call off the transaction and keep them for yourself.

Sounds like your gonna be stuck with them, are they worth what you paid (to you)???

Well it happened pretty quick. I responded to his add that he needed someone to pick them up for him on a Sunday. Monday at work I checked my mail and he was asking if I could pick them up that evening. I told him I could and volunteered my cell phone# and all that. I asked if they were payed for and they weren't so I volunteered my funds more or less but I did state that I need them back soon. Thanx for the replies but I've decided to write and give him a couple of weeks after that they're mine. I really don't want them I figured I'd help someone out.      Mark

 Brac,  yes they're worth what I paid for them. 

You sound like a nice guy! Too bad it hasn't been reciprocated.

What a great idea, can someone pick up a speaker for me in Maine? It will need to be paid for in small un-marked bills. It is a broken heresy missing the cabinet, and the woofer. Will need $3000 cash for pick-up.

Not a problem! If I start now I can be to Portland by Tuesday AM. How far is the speaker now? LOLOL!
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Sell them, or threaten to burn them. 

Mail him one of the broken diaphragms and mention it will only get worse if he doesn't pay up.

But really, is it someone on this forum?????

That might at this time be asking someone else for a favor???

Hey Whamo, Klipsch has a pair of Jubilee's I need picked-up, can you get them? Can you pay for them, I'll square up with you later? ........ I wouldn't wait, unless that's what you agreed on .............. I think it's RUDE to ask the guy doing you a favor, to front the money, unless you know him. You did an nice thing for a stranger !!!!!!!!!