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Writing bad checks is definitely a criminal act in all jurisdictions. When you get pulled over for speeding an a year or two from now and the cop says please turn off the car and step out then arrests you for an outstanding warrant for bad checks, then maybe you would wish you didn't get so offended by a clerk at a nursery.

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08-02-2018 , 01:20 PM

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Umcle Diddler

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The most offensive part of this story is you paid with a check. When you tip @ a poker table you probably tip 50 cent pieces.

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08-02-2018 , 01:21 PM

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txdome

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You dun goofed, and are a scumbag.

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08-02-2018 , 01:38 PM

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gregorio

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So instead of just paying for the tree, now you'll also get to pay bank fees for the cancelled check

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08-02-2018 , 03:26 PM

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jalexand42

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Originally Posted by gregorio

So instead of just paying for the tree, now you'll also get to pay bank fees for the cancelled check

lol, this. 100% stealing.

That is a totally standard policy for every nursery everywhere.

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08-02-2018 , 06:11 PM

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Melkerson

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I don't think I've ever used the purchase protection on my AMEX, but after the stories I've heard, I bet they probably would have just refunded me the money themselves if everything went down as you described.

Anyone know if fruit trees and the like are exempt from their policy.

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08-02-2018 , 06:18 PM

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DrChesspain

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Originally Posted by dkgojackets

so the tldr of this story is you committed fraud because someone didnt call you about a tree?

I knew a guy who once missed a World Series game because he had to go see a man about a tree.

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08-02-2018 , 06:19 PM

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DoctorZangief

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For small amounts credit cards probably eat the loss but repeat/egregious offenders lose their terminal.

Also this thread confirms that cheque is the superior spelling.

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08-02-2018 , 06:41 PM

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businessdude

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Was this the plan all along? Why else would you have your checkbook with you?

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08-02-2018 , 06:54 PM

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Losing all

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Don't sweat the small stuff. There, I just fixed you

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08-02-2018 , 08:31 PM

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johnzimbo

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Never buy fruit trees from a nursery.

Costco is where it's at.

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08-02-2018 , 09:02 PM

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BRm34eva

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Why did you kill your trees?

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08-02-2018 , 09:12 PM

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Tom Ames

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Johnny Applesteal

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08-02-2018 , 09:21 PM

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foatie

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Lmao if the store sends goons with axes to the OP's house to get back the tree

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08-02-2018 , 11:15 PM

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bundy5

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Originally Posted by Rapini

Next time, wait to speak with the manager. Don't leave until you're satisfied with the outcome.

This could end pretty bad for both parties.

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08-02-2018 , 11:18 PM

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bundy5

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Originally Posted by Banned4lyfe

Cliffs: OP committed bank fraud and stole a tree.

I wouldn't say bank fraud as he is within his power to stop a che(que) but certainly theft. They have probably reported OP to the police but it is just on the bottom of their to do list as it would be for 50 bucks.

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08-02-2018 , 11:30 PM

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sirswish6

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keep an eye on those 50% that said it was "legit"

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08-03-2018 , 03:04 AM

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markksman

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I suggest going to your nearest hospital and act crazy hoping they put you on a 72 hour psych hold. This could be useful when your public defender (or internet lawyer) negotiated a deal.

The downside is the entire nursery industry keeps a black book of people they will not sell trees to, so you will need to use a third party cut out to purchase any trees in the future.

You could also just buy your fruit in a store like a normie.

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08-03-2018 , 10:45 AM

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spidercrab

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

Johnny Applesteal

Hahaha

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08-03-2018 , 11:00 AM

#45

SuperUberBob

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OP committing fraud because he got a dud of a tree

Christ man. Just take the L.

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08-03-2018 , 11:46 AM

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Parlay Slow

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you committed a crime

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08-03-2018 , 01:30 PM

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WateryBoil

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

Johnny Applesteal

loooll

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08-03-2018 , 08:17 PM

#48

Sparks

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Originally Posted by gregorio

Am I missing something or is that just a lot of words to say you gave them a check, took a tree home, and then stopped payment on the check, i.e. stole the tree (or is it technically fraud) because you were butthurt someone didn't call you?

You're not missing anything, that's pretty much it.

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08-03-2018 , 08:18 PM

#49

Sparks

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Originally Posted by chopstick

what is wrong with you dude

Lots of things actually. One main thing is being absurdly sensitive to the feeling of being taken advantage of. Even sometimes when it's not the case.

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08-03-2018 , 08:21 PM

#50

Sparks

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Originally Posted by e1cnr

pretty xhicken sh#t putting stop payment on check. I hope they take you to small claims court.

do you know what percentage of trees do not survive transplant?

It costs $50 to file a small claims here in Cali (last time I did it anyway). Doubt they'd do this, but I'd show up. And btw, lose. Being sad isn't much of a defense. Don't know about the transplant percentage, maybe 5%? I dunno.

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