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John Doe · #1 06-22-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 300EVIL

Friends and family don't go well with business. I learned the hard way too. NEVER again.......

I ONLY go into business with friends and family, and can't imagine any other way of doing business.

aklim · #2 06-22-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

I ONLY go into business with friends and family, and can't imagine any other way of doing business.

Only problem then is what to do if things don't work out. Are you going to have to deal with the ill will?

I used to offer things I had for sale to family. Quite often they would push for the "family" discount. When things break I get roped into fixing them. Now, if I sell a car to a stranger, it is their's when the check clears. At that point, I feel under no obligation to do anything. I present the item as it is and don't hold anything back. Even if it breaks down the street, it is their problem. With family, I can't do that and somehow there are ill feelings.

Botnst · #3 06-22-2007, 08:22 AM

Depends on the family.

John Doe · #4 06-22-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

Depends on the family.

Speaking of families....James Marcello's trial started Monday. May have depo in Chi town next week and if so am going to check it out.

Brian Carlton · #5 06-22-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

When things break I get roped into fixing them. Now, if I sell a car to a stranger, it is their's when the check clears. At that point, I feel under no obligation to do anything. I present the item as it is and don't hold anything back. Even if it breaks down the street, it is their problem. With family, I can't do that and somehow there are ill feelings.

There's something about automobiles that definitely should be avoided with families.

It appears that a vehicle had better operated flawlessly from the time you recommend it's purchase until it's dumped after 10 years of neglect. Any repairs or breakdowns are reflected back on you as the person who recommended such a vehicle.

No more family vehicle recommendations..............

Zeus · #6 06-22-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Only problem then is what to do if things don't work out. Are you going to have to deal with the ill will?

I used to offer things I had for sale to family. Quite often they would push for the "family" discount. When things break I get roped into fixing them. Now, if I sell a car to a stranger, it is their's when the check clears. At that point, I feel under no obligation to do anything. I present the item as it is and don't hold anything back. Even if it breaks down the street, it is their problem. With family, I can't do that and somehow there are ill feelings.

Yep. I agree 100%. Usually try to avoid family business deals. With my brothers and I, we are fine and we're all close and there are no issues. We frequently help each other and do business together. However, I have recommended and purchased items/services for more distant family members etc. and when there are issues guilt arises and there is the inevitable ill feelings. So...lesson learned the hard way.