David:
I'm inclined to agree with you.
I have told him what the bank is -- so far, that's all.
I don't know what could come of his getting a facsimile of the cheque a
few days before I come to get the bike; obviously he wants to know that
the instrument will be good, but isn't having the cheque itself "prima
facia" evidence of its worth?
David Hammond wrote:
>
> Personally, I would tell him that's none of his @#$ business. A cashiers
> check or money order should be more than sufficient, maybe even Western
> Union a portion to placate him, but I certainly would NOT divulge any
> banking account information under any circumstance.
>
> At most, he could ask his bank to check with your bank if there is
> sufficient funds for a check to clear in the agreed upon amount. Then you
> would still be theoretically protected.
>
> David R. Hammond
> 62 TR4 #CT 17780LO
> 68 TR250 #CD 185LO
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Martin Secrest
> > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 9:25 AM
> > To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Money Matters
> >
> >
> > All:
> >
> > Been a while since I was here.
> >
> > Got a money question. I'm anticipating buying another Triumph this
> > weekend -- in this case, a motorcycle, a '77 Bonneville.
> >
> > I have been corresponding w/the owner, and I have been given no reason
> > to be suspicious of this transaction, but he wants to know my bank
> > information beforehand, to verify that the funds exist. I've
> > never had
> > anyone ask me for this before ... I was thinking of faxing
> > him a copy of
> > the cashier's cheque after I get it. Is there any reason not to do
> > this?
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