Should I consider writing letters of intent for small claims proceedings?

Try and get them to lend you money afterwards and then do the same to them! I hate how they'd treat you like crap and make you beg for your money back but would hate it if the same was done to them.

I'd do like another poster has said and tell them that you'd go to the police about it.
 
If this was me, I'd just cut my losses short and chalk it up as a lesson for the future. Whilst it is a reasonable amount of money to lose out on, is it worth the stress of actually trying to chase it up?
 
Yes it is worth trying to chase up. I already said that at the moment, £500 is a considerable sum to me.
 
Never give someone a loan for an amount you wouldn't feel comfortable losing. For me, £50 is the limit. But that's because I'm tight.
When I do computer builds or work for others, I operate a strict 'payment up front or FRO' policy.

If you can't afford to lose it, don't risk losing it.
 
booyaka said:
honestly - it's your fault for letting them take them and only getting a deposit.

When it comes to friends and money - it's always a dangerous thing.

Only option is to try and "threaten" them with small claims court proceedings to pay up but I think you've very little chance of getting the money that way as unless you have proof/evidence of the payments/agreements etc - you'll struggle.

Send them a couple of letters asking for the money or you'll take legal action to get the funds returned.

But honestly -it's your silly fault for giving them away with only a deposit!

Would you do it if someone from Gumtree/ebay bought them?? no chance.
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Nah, that's blaming the victim. You could say it's not smart to sell without full payment up front, but the fault still lies with the buyer.
 
Now you have the addresses send them a letter trying to resolve it by registered post. State you'll give them a month to pay you back the money. In the letter write all of the details of what has happened to date and what you agreed at the start. You'll supply a copy of this to the court if you go down that route.

After which you'll start a claim on money claim online. As it is two people, it will cost you x2 £25, two claims. If you win you get it back. It won't cost anymore than that as you won't pay for legal advice. You don't need it.
 
Received another £170 or so from one of them, now just need £150 from him and £100 from t'other one.

Getting there...
 
I suspect you know where your bowel movements will be going after you have received final payments.
 
If they are really your mates - then give them a made up sob story about how you need the cash - if it isn't then forthcoming ask for kit back so you can resell it, if they still complain then say sorry but you need the money and tell them you will have to open a small claim against them but your forced to because of said financial problem
 
Like us all, you have learnt the hard way

I never ever sell anything without full upfront payment. No matter who they are, it's just too much hassle. Remember, everyone (EVERYONE) is an idiot. Never forget that!
 
I'm transparent with people that ask for a PC to be built, I get them to buy the components and then I ask for a build fee for my time.

I've learn't that its the easiest way for you to be able to build something for them and not get screwed out of payment. If they don't have my fee, I don't release the PC to them and even if I did it wouldn't be a massive amount to loss.
 
I learnt the hard way to not lend people money, even if they are people you considered friends.

There are now only 2 people I would lend money to, and these 2 guys I would consider my brothers pretty much. But they're in financial situations where they should never need to ask.
 
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