I may have been wrong....I kept thinking he was going to settle up...he always treated me right..
Dave, yes, he sold parts etc, not delivered as he went thru a divorce, moved etc.....He doesnt owe me anything ,but a few others.....now a long time , I can certainly understand themgetting tired of waiting...
It's sad that he 'skated'. But he was a friend to many on the board so we had to give him 'the benefit of the doubt'. I haven't heard from him in months now. Not since his last 'move'. God bless him, times get tough and it's always so sad when someone sacrifices morals to survive.
paid for a motor never recived. like others new he was going thru a hard time but before his last move he would answer. now i guess hes gone. so tried to be a nice guy and wait but a year is too long.. Oh well what can u do, But learn . Happy Holidays to all
Wow you guys are aweful trusting & nice. You all gave him 360 more days than I would have. I sell something on Ebay and if the buyer doesn't pay within a couple of hours I get all bent out of shape. LOL
I just heard from James. He's still struggling in the job market but says his new job is helping things along. I'm sure things will eventually come around for him and he'll make good. It obviously won't be as soon as everyone would have liked, though.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
If you've never been through hard times you'll not know it takes a good deal of time to recover. I for one know, it took three + years for me to get back on my feet. And once on my feet then I made good on all the favors with interest.
If you give him some time I'm sure he'll make good. If not, some here have learned to trust less, and my judgment in character is slipping.
I for one have been there, but I never let myself get that deep in.
I think there was a matter of poor judgement, though, that places several people in the uncomfortable position of waiting for a chance of regaining what was rightfully theirs to begin with. The actions that led up to that are all that I have issue with. It's not about favors that were willingly extended, it's about collecting for goods never delivered.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
Sorry Vikki, But I did extend the favor of sending parts w/ the understanding that it would be a "couple of weeks" before I would receive payment. I sent the part because I expected payment in a reasonable time and I also was not wanting a new radiator sitting around getting damaged. I don't need the money and I told James to take his time. It has become a little strange that he seemed to disappear. Hopefully he will do as he has told me and send payment someday. If the same thing happens again would I send a $200.00 part to someone from here rather than sitting on it? Knowing myself the answer would be................................................most likely. I am really just way to easy!!!
knowing how many hurdles James went thru to just be able to donate to this site ( I helpeed him out by cashing check and forward to Geoff by paypal) after he just became a member , I think he will make good, just the person he seemed to be...but as Tom said abv, it takes a long time to recover, especially if you get 'in deep' first ,and getting 'in' there goes a lot faster than getting out of there...
I dont know James ,but the few dealings I had with him he seemed like a sincere person...
and I know that doesnt help people alot ,esp if waiting for a part or money....
but as Tom said abv, it takes a long time to recover, especially if you get 'in deep' first ,and getting 'in' there goes a lot faster than getting out of there...
So true.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
because there are some people out there that if you give an inch they'll take a mile i know a few like that and the whole sad part is that i keep helping these people thinking the out come will be differt some of us are givers and and a lot are takers times are tough now a days its just sad that some have to shoot a move to get by
james santangelo
68 verdorogreen number match 400 w/air cruise pwr trunk blk delx tilt pwr disc brk pwr steer w/all the chrome goodies
as sammiesbird once said.....TREAT LIFE LIKE A DOG!!! willie... sorry nothing has come around. james was facing 7 years in prison last time he posted as he said his support payments were past due!
Andy
due to budget cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been disconnected for non payment.
as sammiesbird once said.....TREAT LIFE LIKE A DOG!!! willie... sorry nothing has come around. james was facing 7 years in prison last time he posted as he said his support payments were past due!
well, if thats true , you guys may be infor a looooong wait...car parts will come AFTER support...
as sammiesbird once said.....TREAT LIFE LIKE A DOG!!! willie... sorry nothing has come around. james was facing 7 years in prison last time he posted as he said his support payments were past due!
The thought crap in one hand and wish in the other comes to mind after reading this. Well, hope for the best for now,,, but expect the other. Hope James finds his way.
you can only carry dead weight so long before you have to cut it lose or go down with it!!! the engine willy bought is setting at james' place in the firebird he bought and said was selling. the parts he sold to everyone are in his possession and he should make good on his word by either sending them or the cash he received for them to the person who made the deal!!!
the only reason i let this go rather than taking it further was the threat of divorce from my wife....he's not worth my life!!! however if opportunity knocks, i will gladly answer with both fists!!!
Andy
due to budget cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been disconnected for non payment.