I received a really rude and inappropriate email. What do you think of this?

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TheOneEveryoneNeedsToKnow

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OK so I was going to sell my spare laptop. The person who contacted me, saw my ad on Craigslist and took interest in it so he emailed me for price and everything. Anyway, we talk and everything is going fine. We set it up so he would come get the computer tonight. By the way, the person who emailed me was a 16 year old boy and supposedly had his fathers permission. Anyway everything is great until last night. I first ask him to change the time because the time we set up wouldn't work for me. He emails me and is like "Oh NO! Because I asked my dad to get off work early and he almost got fired and you can't do that!" So I thought Hmm..So I email back and was like "Ok fine whatever."<br />
And then, my main computer last night, got a virus and stopped working. I emailed the kid saying I could no longer sell my spare laptop to him because my main computer stopped working. Then I said that I apologize to him for any inconvenience. (Please note, this was LAST NIGHT, not like it was this morning and they were on there way over here to come and get it.)So the kid emails me back and is like "No Fu(k you! You can't do that to me I need it for school, blah blah blah" and Just is being really nasty. So then I write back to him, Look I'm sorry but the deal is off, It just won't work out. Try eBay or something."<br />
So the brat emails me back now, "Oh well you know what?We had a deal! And you fu(ked it up! You fu(ked! Thanks alot!"<br />
After reading his last email, I deleted all my messages. I am appaled that he would act like that. I thought of writing something nasty back but I didn't.<br />
I currently want to leave it alone but I feel like I will be recieveing more mail from him.<br />
What can I do?<br />
I'm 22. I thought I handled it pretty well, Like I couldn't sell my laptop anymore, I needed it. And anyways, Its mine!<br />
The little brat that keeps emailing me is 16.<br />
I am absolutely appalled. What do you think of this? Do you have any advice? What should I do?<br />
Also, my main computer is up and working again, So I re-listed my laptop on Craigslist but Used a different email. The kid already emailed me for a price and everything. So should I make the deal with him now and not let him know that the first time It was me he was talking to? I don't know. I feel like I should just not email him back with any information on it and just absolutely avoid him.<br />
What do you all think of the situation?<br />
Thanks!<br />
 
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ozboz48

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I wouldn't have any more contact with him.

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt here, though. Let's assume he's a stressed out high school student on a budget. He's also very high strung and reactive.

So, forgive him for those emails, but don't sell him your laptop. It will be a valuable lesson for him.

You handled the situation quite well, btw.

All the best.
 
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agal09

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well tell him that it is the same person and say i really don want to sell it to you because of the way you spoke to me and tell him if i fu*ked it up so bad why do you want the laptop now???
 
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kitylily

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i hope you listed it at a higher price the second time around! this kid sounds like a major D-bag and heaven forbid he gets a virus much later in the computer's life, i have a feeling he would come a-knocking on your door for some sort of return and demand his money back.

trust me, with public libraries these days, a 16 year old does not **NEED** a computer that badly. you know he just wants it for world of warcraft or something.

don't sell it to him. he's a D-bag and that's what he gets for being rude to you. someone else much more deserving is out there, they just need to find your listing )
 
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johnw

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I would not deal with him again.
He sounds like a freak.
What if something goes wrong with your old laptop in the future- he will be after you again for a refund or something.
Stay away.
 
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DOiDAZZLEYOU

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i think what your doing is really good!! AVOID HIM!! dont make a deal with him after he talked to you like that. if he keeps e mailing you back if u have to CHANGE YOUR E MAIL ADRESS..
good luck )
 
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baby

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Sell it to him BUT for a higher price cause he was rude and nasty to u....if u do that then perhaps u will feel better and have $. good luck!
 
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MichelleN

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I would avoid anymore contact with this kid, who obviously has no morals or would not be talking like that. You would be better off selling to someone else. Try someone over the age of 18.
 
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jenno209

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You've obviously handled the situation as best you could. Personally, I would just sell him the dang thing and be done with it. You're going to get your money and he'll get the dang laptop.
But there are also other things you have to consider with the situation. If he gives you this kind of problem now who's to say he'll be satisfied with the transaction. ? He sounds very unpredictable.
Your choice.
 
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ericb

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Next time don't give out your personal email address, just use the Craigslist account to email you. Insist on making any transaction with an adult at least 18 years old. A teenager could get it home and the thing crashes on him after a week and he will come back asking for a refund. You'll have to give him one based on the fact that you were not able to form a contract (sale) with a minor. Do an as is, no warranty bill of sale with the parent.

Would I re-list it right now, NO. You could really end up with a 16 year old stalker on your hands. Make sure your add is complete including price. Because you have no idea who the individual is you are meeting it would be a good idea to meet in a neutral spot, such as a coffee shop.

If the kid does email you regarding your computer you could always inform him that there are a few other people also interested and you will email him if it is still available. That way you don't lead him on, but don't tell him it's already sold without pulling the ad.
 
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theninjette

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Don't do business with kids, even if they have their folks' permission. I can't promise you the adults will act any better (most of the people I've had contact with on CL are morons) but at least you'll save yourself the grief of angry parents contacting you and accusing you of who knows what.
 
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7331

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This is why 16b year olds cannot make legal contracts. they do not have the requisite maturity.

Tell him that you are not interested in dealing with him and why. Help him learn to deal with others in a civil and polite way. Otherwise, you are asking for trouble.
 
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curlyjoe

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i would block him from my computer. and if he already found u again i would just avoid him like u said. i kinda had an experience like this with this guy i no. he was callin me these names and stuff and i just told him not to talk to me. (well i told him off again too) but u no wat i mean. and we go to the same school together and yea not contact at all. and i feel really good about not talking to him. neways i would just avoid him. he sounds kinda strange. (o and im just about his age too) so yeah....
 
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wittyteacup

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What a brat!

Ignore this kid. Either he really needs anger management classes, or he wants to piss people off.

Someone else should ask about the laptop, and (hopefully) you won't have to deal with the crap this boy dishes out.
 
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DareYouToDream

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The kid is obviously a liar and a rude ignoramus. Ignore him. If he continues to email you in a threatening way either cease using that email address or go to the police. Definitely do not email him with any details of the computer this time. Sometimes no customer is better than one like that.
 
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