Discussion
CharlesdeGaulle said:
lord trumpton said:
Places that have a polish supermarkets too
I'm not so sure on this. The 'talented help' need to shop somewhere, and Poles are generally less Council than the Brits who hate them so. In the spirit of the thread can I offer... being a bit thick, but trying to ball it out anyway... is a bit council...
Exhibit A: A situation I've just had to deal with. I will try to paraphrase for the sake of brevity.
A couple of months ago I purchased a Ford Sierra 4x4 (the writing was on the wall I know), which was advertised as being broken for parts. It had suffered a minor electrical fire (also due to stupidity I believe). I wanted the rear LSD differential for my MK Indy, but decided to buy the whole car as there were other bits I could make use of and probably make my money back. I asked the vendor if he owned the car to sell and he confirmed it was his to sell (his name on the reg). He showed me there were some new parts fitted (alternator and starter - I think that is why it caught fire). I agreed to his price and took the car away. I paid him in full. Shortly after he text to ask if he could have the starter and alternator back so he could return them for a refund. I agreed and asked how much he was going to pay me for them. There followed a short debate over which part of 'how much for the WHOLE CAR' he didn't understand, at the end of which I offered to renegotiate the deal without any parts he wish to keep. He declined and I thought that was the end of it.
Yesterday I received a call from someone I've never met asking me if we could sort out the parts on this Sierra he hadn't been paid for. I pointed out to him that I had paid for the whole car, and if he had an issue he should start with the person he'd entered in to a contract with to fit the parts. I also asked him where he had acquired my phone number - the original vendor of course. This gentleman genuinely did not seem to understand the situation, and proceeded to make various threats to come and recover his losses from me, at which point I lost my patience. There followed a short text debate with both parties on the basic premise of fraud, operating as an unlicensed motor trader, tax evasion, the data protection act and the fact that I was preparing to speak to all the relevant authorities regarding this matter. I shortly received from both parties my requested confirmation that I did not owe anyone, anything - though I'm still not convinced they understand why. The vendor seemed to be under the impression he could get out of the situation by repeatedly stating it was 'nothing to do with him' despite the fact he'd sold me something he hadn't paid for himself. Too much weed I think.
Exhibit A: A situation I've just had to deal with. I will try to paraphrase for the sake of brevity.
A couple of months ago I purchased a Ford Sierra 4x4 (the writing was on the wall I know), which was advertised as being broken for parts. It had suffered a minor electrical fire (also due to stupidity I believe). I wanted the rear LSD differential for my MK Indy, but decided to buy the whole car as there were other bits I could make use of and probably make my money back. I asked the vendor if he owned the car to sell and he confirmed it was his to sell (his name on the reg). He showed me there were some new parts fitted (alternator and starter - I think that is why it caught fire). I agreed to his price and took the car away. I paid him in full. Shortly after he text to ask if he could have the starter and alternator back so he could return them for a refund. I agreed and asked how much he was going to pay me for them. There followed a short debate over which part of 'how much for the WHOLE CAR' he didn't understand, at the end of which I offered to renegotiate the deal without any parts he wish to keep. He declined and I thought that was the end of it.
Yesterday I received a call from someone I've never met asking me if we could sort out the parts on this Sierra he hadn't been paid for. I pointed out to him that I had paid for the whole car, and if he had an issue he should start with the person he'd entered in to a contract with to fit the parts. I also asked him where he had acquired my phone number - the original vendor of course. This gentleman genuinely did not seem to understand the situation, and proceeded to make various threats to come and recover his losses from me, at which point I lost my patience. There followed a short text debate with both parties on the basic premise of fraud, operating as an unlicensed motor trader, tax evasion, the data protection act and the fact that I was preparing to speak to all the relevant authorities regarding this matter. I shortly received from both parties my requested confirmation that I did not owe anyone, anything - though I'm still not convinced they understand why. The vendor seemed to be under the impression he could get out of the situation by repeatedly stating it was 'nothing to do with him' despite the fact he'd sold me something he hadn't paid for himself. Too much weed I think.
Edited by Loaghtan Target on Monday 29th June 23:08
Edited by Loaghtan Target on Monday 29th June 23:09
Magog said:
BrabusMog said:
Ignorance in the extreme, there are Polski Skleps in Chelsea which certainly isn't council. My guy in Clapham does me 4 cans of strong Polish lager for £3.50 as well
Where is this please?Speed 3 said:
lord trumpton said:
Dermot O'Logical said:
Anywhere described as having a "close knit community" in tv news reports of a stabbing*
Or 'community leaders - Other violent and often fatal crimes are available.
Loaghtan Target said:
In the spirit of the thread can I offer... being a bit thick, but trying to ball it out anyway... is a bit council...
Exhibit A: A situation I've just had to deal with. I will try to paraphrase for the sake of brevity.
A couple of months ago I purchased a Ford Sierra 4x4 (the writing was on the wall I know), which was advertised as being broken for parts. It had suffered a minor electrical fire (also due to stupidity I believe). I wanted the rear LSD differential for my MK Indy, but decided to buy the whole car as there were other bits I could make use of and probably make my money back. I asked the vendor if he owned the car to sell and he confirmed it was his to sell (his name on the reg). He showed me there were some new parts fitted (alternator and starter - I think that is why it caught fire). I agreed to his price and took the car away. I paid him in full. Shortly after he text to ask if he could have the starter and alternator back so he could return them for a refund. I agreed and asked how much he was going to pay me for them. There followed a short debate over which part of 'how much for the WHOLE CAR' he didn't understand, at the end of which I offered to renegotiate the deal without any parts he wish to keep. He declined and I thought that was the end of it.
Yesterday I received a call from someone I've never met asking me if we could sort out the parts on this Sierra he hadn't been paid for. I pointed out to him that I had paid for the whole car, and if he had an issue he should start with the person he'd entered in to a contract with to fit the parts. I also asked him where he had acquired my phone number - the original vendor of course. This gentleman genuinely did not seem to understand the situation, and proceeded to make various threats to come and recover his losses from me, at which point I lost my patience. There followed a short text debate with both parties on the basic premise of fraud, operating as an unlicensed motor trader, tax evasion, the data protection act and the fact that I was preparing to speak to all the relevant authorities regarding this matter. I shortly received from both parties my requested confirmation that I did not owe anyone, anything - though I'm still not convinced they understand why. The vendor seemed to be under the impression he could get out of the situation by repeatedly stating it was 'nothing to do with him' despite the fact he'd sold me something he hadn't paid for himself. Too much weed I think.
I was under the impression that if you buy something, that the seller didn't own, then the real owner can recover it back from you. You're then obliged to get your money back off the "seller"/thief.Exhibit A: A situation I've just had to deal with. I will try to paraphrase for the sake of brevity.
A couple of months ago I purchased a Ford Sierra 4x4 (the writing was on the wall I know), which was advertised as being broken for parts. It had suffered a minor electrical fire (also due to stupidity I believe). I wanted the rear LSD differential for my MK Indy, but decided to buy the whole car as there were other bits I could make use of and probably make my money back. I asked the vendor if he owned the car to sell and he confirmed it was his to sell (his name on the reg). He showed me there were some new parts fitted (alternator and starter - I think that is why it caught fire). I agreed to his price and took the car away. I paid him in full. Shortly after he text to ask if he could have the starter and alternator back so he could return them for a refund. I agreed and asked how much he was going to pay me for them. There followed a short debate over which part of 'how much for the WHOLE CAR' he didn't understand, at the end of which I offered to renegotiate the deal without any parts he wish to keep. He declined and I thought that was the end of it.
Yesterday I received a call from someone I've never met asking me if we could sort out the parts on this Sierra he hadn't been paid for. I pointed out to him that I had paid for the whole car, and if he had an issue he should start with the person he'd entered in to a contract with to fit the parts. I also asked him where he had acquired my phone number - the original vendor of course. This gentleman genuinely did not seem to understand the situation, and proceeded to make various threats to come and recover his losses from me, at which point I lost my patience. There followed a short text debate with both parties on the basic premise of fraud, operating as an unlicensed motor trader, tax evasion, the data protection act and the fact that I was preparing to speak to all the relevant authorities regarding this matter. I shortly received from both parties my requested confirmation that I did not owe anyone, anything - though I'm still not convinced they understand why. The vendor seemed to be under the impression he could get out of the situation by repeatedly stating it was 'nothing to do with him' despite the fact he'd sold me something he hadn't paid for himself. Too much weed I think.
Edited by Loaghtan Target on Monday 29th June 23:08
Edited by Loaghtan Target on Monday 29th June 23:09
Hence stolen cars sold with another identity, can be taken from the buyers driveway and they're left with nothing.
Munter said:
I was under the impression that if you buy something, that the seller didn't own, then the real owner can recover it back from you. You're then obliged to get your money back off the "seller"/thief.
Hence stolen cars sold with another identity, can be taken from the buyers driveway and they're left with nothing.
Nemo dat quod non habetHence stolen cars sold with another identity, can be taken from the buyers driveway and they're left with nothing.
One cannot give better title than he himself has.
MajorProblem said:
Storing stuff on top of flat roofs.
I'd like to buy an 'Old Town' Canadian canoe to potter up and down the Thames (a non-council pastime) but the only place I have to store one is on top of the flat roof of my garage, fully visble to any neighbour looking out of their upstairs window, which would be a bit council of me.So my only logical alernative is to buy one of those inflatable type canoes from Decathlon, which are, in the canoe scheme of things, a bit council. Can't win!!
PurpleTurtle said:
MajorProblem said:
Storing stuff on top of flat roofs.
I'd like to buy an 'Old Town' Canadian canoe to potter up and down the Thames (a non-council pastime) but the only place I have to store one is on top of the flat roof of my garage, fully visble to any neighbour looking out of their upstairs window, which would be a bit council of me.So my only logical alernative is to buy one of those inflatable type canoes from Decathlon, which are, in the canoe scheme of things, a bit council. Can't win!!
;-)
Steamer said:
"Sadly the lad that was always made to play in goal wrapped his Saxo round a tree yesterday... Hamilton Academic Youth said he didnt ever have a chance of a glittering football career. But we'll lay a football shirt at the scene of the accident anyway'
OK look it could be worse.Jason was fascinated by ladies in red PVC being whipped by dwarfs and was always to be found masturbating to such internet videos in his room. So to remember him his mates have all stood around one of his favourite photos and....
We do not need this. Lets stick with the barely associated sports angles, and not what teenage boys really like...please.
Munter said:
Steamer said:
"Sadly the lad that was always made to play in goal wrapped his Saxo round a tree yesterday... Hamilton Academic Youth said he didnt ever have a chance of a glittering football career. But we'll lay a football shirt at the scene of the accident anyway'
OK look it could be worse.Jason was fascinated by ladies in red PVC being whipped by dwarfs and was always to be found masturbating to such internet videos in his room. So to remember him his mates have all stood around one of his favourite photos and....
We do not need this. Lets stick with the barely associated sports angles, and not what teenage boys really like...please.
Anyway - Thats my rather grim contribution to the council thread: 'Road side shrines'
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