I believe the original post was what's ethical and what's not. I watched this thread all day, and a lot of people had different ideas. I've been here about 3 yrs. and have made a lot of friends who i value very much. I bought parts from people on here, and told them i would take them and would send a check out tomorrow, some of these people have sent the parts that arrieved on the same day that the check arrieved, others have sent parts to see if they would work and if they did send them a check. Fortunately i haven't been screwed by anyone and i would never think of screwed anyone. If i had been i may feel differently about this question. I hate a thief and am dealing with one who lives 15 miles from me right now. I sold him a short block for $1200.00, he only had $900.00 at the time, that was in March, he said i'll pay you the bal. next week, it's now 7 months and no bal. he's ran the motor all summer. He's also the Mayor of a small town 15 miles away. Will i ever get my money? hopefully. Now i feel for the original poster who got screwed, but i could not stoop as low as the one who screwd him yrs. ago.
I would just let him know how i felt and refuse to deal with him, unless i really needed to sell the parts he wants. If that were the case i would go ahead and sell the parts, but also mention that he did screw me in the past, which i'm not happy about.
Let you concious, be your guide, you have too live with yourself.
JMO
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