Would you give the deposit back

[Baz300]

I wouldn't give the deposit back, if he wasnt sure about your car he shouldn't if put a deposit down. Tell him he can buy the car or he can lose his deposit.

I agree with this

As others have said if he had given the deposit for a car seen online and the car was not as described then I would give the deposit.

If he has just changed his mind then I wold keep the deposit.

I would only put a deposit down on a car or bike after seeing it and knowing I wanted it and knowing I had the rest of the money in the bank.

What did they put the PayPal payment though as?

[Dan.b]

If he came and viewed the car and you wrote him a receipt which you both signed then he has lost his deposit.

If he hasn't seen the car and transferred the deposit it classes as distance selling which gives him more rights. If you have a signed agreement then keep it. He hasn't complied with the contract.

[garrardrj]

If you have agreed for him to buy the car at an agreed price and you have required a deposit for that transaction then you have entered into a binding legal contract. Whether it be verbal or written if he fails to complete the transaction then you entitled to sue the buyer for the full agreed price. Point this out to them and state that you will be keeping his deposit and discussing with legal representatives how to proceed next. See what the response is .

I would keep the Deposit. If everyone kept the deposits buyers would not do what they have done to you .

[MattPoss]

I had a similar situation a few months ago when I was selling some vans on eBay. One was bought by a chap from Romania who said he had a flight booked to London and a train to mine etc. I told him I needed a £200 deposit via Paypal within 24hrs if he wanted me to keep the van for him as the ad stated 'UK Bidders Only'.

I thought that would be the end of it but to my surprise the next night my Paypal had £200 in it. I immediately withdrew it and emptied the account linked to my Paypal incase of any dodgy goings on. He then asked if we would pick him up from the train station as he was coming in on the 6:20 from Euston to which we agreed. We asked him to confirm arrangements but never heard back from him. We finished work early and went to pick him up. We were there 30 mins early and 30 mins after but there was no one to be seen. We never saw or heard from him again

My dad was wondering whether to give the deposit back or not but at the end of the day he prevented someone else buying the van, we had to pay eBay advert fees and claim the final value fees back, leave work early and spend 1hr in the train station, all for nothing. Needless to say the £200 is long since spent

Matt

[monte]

I'd keep the deposit and not feel any guilt whatsoever.
All you can do is tell him you are not prepared to return it, explaining your lost money and time, and wait for his reply.

It's 50/50 really if this guy wants/knows how to fight for it back.

He could have just asked for it back hoping to appeal to your better nature. Maybe he is not expecting to see it again.

Like you say you could offer him 1/2 the cash back. If you did he should consider himself very lucky.


I, and I'm sure 99% of people on here know the meaning of a deposit. It's a bit of security for the seller against things like this occurring.

Stick to your guns mate. 

[RedRobin]

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I would do absolutely nothing until he approaches you for a refund.

[R32UK]

in response to your question....


HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLL NO! 

I think if you put yourself in his shoes, you may try with some hope to get something back.... but if you are honest with yourself, you know the reason why you paid the deposit in the first place.

[Geoffcapes]

I keep the deposit as he gave it to u on the agreement he was buying Ur car, he can't then change his mind!

[Tamiyoman]

I think the law would allow you to keep the £50 you initially asked for (Verbally contracted deposit), the other £250 he should have back as that was not agreed upon.

Bottom line is if he opens a paypal case against you for "Non receipt of goods" he will get the £300 back anyway unless he sent it via a GIFT payment.

It's always good to give them a written receipt for any deposit with it stating clearly that deposits are non refundable.

Personally speaking I would have had it written on a receipt that deposits are non refundable, buyer back out, buyer loses out!!

[da_ansa]

I'ts time we fight back against the timewasters  

[winrya]

I'd certainly keep it.

He might not have any PayPal protection against a car either

 Some purchases - like vehicles in the Motors category, capital equipment in the Business & Industrial category, and Real Estate -- aren't eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection.

[Tamiyoman]

I'd certainly keep it.

He might not have any PayPal protection against a car either

 Some purchases - like vehicles in the Motors category, capital equipment in the Business & Industrial category, and Real Estate -- aren't eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection.

You have paypal protection with any purchase unless its digital media (download), he only paid deposit paypal, that means he is covered.

[winrya]

I'd certainly keep it.

He might not have any PayPal protection against a car either

 Some purchases - like vehicles in the Motors category, capital equipment in the Business & Industrial category, and Real Estate -- aren't eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection.

You have paypal protection with any purchase unless its digital media (download), he only paid deposit paypal, that means he is covered.

That's strange, my quote is straight off the PayPal website. You may well be right ref deposit

[karl210]

thanks for all the comments everyone, becuase i have been busy today and not got back to him he has filed a complaint to paypal which states having not received the goods, i then e-mailed him saying "what are you doing that for" and he said "i thought you were having me over" what shall i do? ive sent that deposit to the fella whos car i am buying and i certantly dont want to be asking for it back nor do i have the cash to give him.

[E30Dom]

thanks for all the comments everyone, becuase i have been busy today and not got back to him he has filed a complaint to paypal which states having not received the goods, i then e-mailed him saying "what are you doing that for" and he said "i thought you were having me over" what shall i do? ive sent that deposit to the fella whos car i am buying and i certantly dont want to be asking for it back nor do i have the cash to give him.

Put your side to PayPal clearly and concisely... It's up to them... But be prepared to have the full amount come out of your account... Hopefully they will back you. Did he send as a gift or service..?