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Sean of Croton-on-Hudson NY writes (12/1/01):
On 11/5/01 I wired funds in the amount of $1000 to Mr. George Thomas’ (car dealer) business account as a deposit for a salvage titled 1999 BMW M3 automobile that he was selling on EBAY (his member ID is: deals*on*wheels).

Since this car had a salvage title all lenders that I contacted had policies restricting the financing of such cars. On 11/8/01 I told Mr. Thomas that I would be unable to complete the transaction and he said, "It's no problem at all. I have many people waiting to purchase this car". He then said he would be returning my $1000 deposit and that he would mail it on 11/9/01. Needless to say I have not received a single cent of my money back.

I have made several attempts to contact him via phone and email. On 11/15/01 he left one phone message in which he states that he can only return $800 because of the listing fees, phone calls, and time spent involved with this transaction. He also sent me an email on 11/17/01 in which he again states he will be mailing cashiers check via FED EX and that I should let him know when I receive it. I have not received anything and since that day I have been unable to communicate with him at all. I have left messages at his place of business but he does not return my calls or emails anymore.

Sean needs to read the terms that were posted on Mr. Thomas' eBay page. He may or may not be entitled to a refund of his deposit. Generally speaking, a deposit is forfeited if the deal is not consummated.

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