"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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Tempting as it might be to "go after" this guy, remember that he
showed up as promised, paid the asking price without quibbling, and
that his check ultimately proved to be good at the bank. He did
business on the seller's terms all the way, and performed as promised.
It's no crime simply to be a dealer.

Good point. I (and others) am only speculating that he is a dealer. He
may not be, and is simply attempting to "flip" the boat to make some money.
Dealers *do* advertise on Craigslist, but most are private sellers.

The check was a cashier's check from a local bank which we verified to be
authentic. It also means there is a record of the transaction that supports
my contention that the boat was sold.

Good lesson though. I've always trusted people for face value unless proven
otherwise. I'll be more careful in the future.

Eisboch