[meteorite-list] Opinion needed

[JKGwilliam]

Walter,
I know who it is that you're dealing with and I've never had a problem with 
them.  However, if you paid for the specimen with a check you should expect 
your refund to be returned the same way.

I suggest you decide that you're 101% sure that you'll never give out your 
bank account number under circumstances like this. The entity, Western Bid, 
is either a front man or a middleman service here in the states and they 
might not be set-up to issue a check.  See if you can find another way to 
solve the problem - maybe a credit or some different merchandise.

While we're on this subject, I have another suggestion about bank 
transfers.  Open an account at you bank and keep a minimum balance in 
it.  When you need to send a wire transfer, use that account after 
transferring in money from your primary account.  After receiving wire 
transfers with this account, use your online banking feature to transfer 
the money to your primary account.

This same wisdom can be used with credit cards as well.  Open a new card 
with a limit of $500 or so and use it for your online and telephone 
purchases. It does restrict the amount you can spend on one purchase but it 
will also prevent you from getting ripped off for more than the limit of $55.

Best,
JKGwilliam

At 12:56 PM 7/21/2005, Walter Branch wrote:
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I was wondering if anyone has an opinion with a problem I have with a
>meteorite dealer.  I am returning a slice of Ghubara for a refund.  I feel
>it was not described adequately.  The seller, who is in Finland, wants my
>bank account number to directly deposit refund funds.  My policy is to never
>give out my bank account number.  I have asked for a refund in Internation
>Money Order, US check, or US cash.  Alternatively, this seller uses a
>service in Minnesota called Western Bid, which is where I sent my check when
>I paid for the slice and I suggested that I receive a reinbursement check
>from them.
>
>I am 99.9% sure that I will not give out my bank account number but I am
>seeking opinions from list members on this.  Thanks very much.  Has anyone
>come across this situation before?
>
>Walter Branch
>
>
>
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