Can't even really say that based on a few words from a near stranger. It "sounds like" the boat is a 46 CHB in Jupiter; maybe we'll hear from the broker.
c'mon Hawg, be fair, at least quote the whole sentence.
Can't even really say that based on a few words from a near stranger. It "sounds like" the boat is a 46 CHB in Jupiter; maybe we'll hear from the broker.
Ok.c'mon Hawg, be fair, at least quote the whole sentence.
I agree with the second part but still can't call the character of the broker based on a one sided post from a near stranger.Sounds like a bad attitude on the part of the broker but you have no evidence of malfeasance.
It was a cashier's check. My bank makes me pay for them when they give it to me.
Ok. I agree with the second part but still can't call the character of the broker based on a one sided post from a near stranger.
A near stranger who "sounds like" he just might not like brokers.
Any brokers.
Anywhere.
Exactly right. Cash. :
I think you have jumped the gun with this thread. Sounds like a bad attitude on the part of the broker but you have no evidence of malfeasance. First thing I would have done is call the bank to find the status of the cashiers cheque. If it had been cashed, then and only then would I start a thread like this but for the moment .........
The one issue I didn't see covered was "what state is the broker in and/or was the boat in?" Two states require broker and agent licensing, Florida and California. If Florida, you definitely have recourse through a state agency, but I'd think the immediate key is gathering the facts and finding out if the check was put into their account or not.
Yacht & Ship Licensing
The Florida licensing is through the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. Here is a link on enforcement and complaints through the Yacht and Ship Brokers section.
Yacht & Ship Enforcement
Your post assumes I did not do that. The issue is the way he decided to return my deposit and the fact that he didn't bother to deposit the check, that I handed to him. .
Assuming the broker did what he said, he did mail you "a check". Turns out it was not his check, but the unbanked "cashiers check" you sent him. Query he was being a smart ass, or just lost interest as the deal fell over.We canceled a deal on a boat purchase, the boat failed the survey. The broker delayed refunding our deposit for 7/10 days and when he finally did we said he mailed a check. 8 days later, no check. I ask him to stop payment on the check and reissue a new one and Fed X it.
He advised me he never deposited the cashiers check that I originally handed him, he just put it in an envelope and mailed it back to me. Now it's lost and my responsibility, according to him.
Your post assumes I did not do that.
State of broker and of boat?
Florida x 2. Hawg nailed the boat in post 30.
If it were me and my funds were, in fact, absconded with, I'd invest in a little quality time with my lawyer with all of the documentation in hand.
We're talking a few days here, with a weekend in the middle. I don't know if anything is even lost, or missing in the mail, let alone absconded with.If it were me and my funds were, in fact, absconded with, I'd invest in a little quality time with my lawyer with all of the documentation in hand.
Yes, I had assumed you did not confirm cheque clearance at your bank. I thought that was pretty obvious or you would have said so.
Was the cheque cashed ?
Thanks Band B.
I have already notified the State authorities.
Still waiting for a reply. I needed the cited law to make my case with the broker and get this resolved. Many thanks.
BB
Were you dealing with the seller's broker or a buyer's broker? Buyer's broker could have been of your own choosing and perhaps working more in your favor. Everyone buying a boat, needs their own buyer's broker, very carefully selected.
Thought some enterprising entrepreneurs would have a good shot at starting a brokers "Angie's List ".
I suggest you concentrate on resolving the cheque issue, you need to mitigate the loss best you can. Retribution on the broker can follow.
It's been around for a couple of years with about a thousand broker reviews today - it would be interesting to know if your broker had a previous review:
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