Listed a job yesterday on a well known selling website asking for quotes for some decking laid in my garden.
Lots of interest and one of those were from a person claiming he was doing a job in my local area and could come round the following evening to have a look. He said he could supply the joists and quoted me £300 (hadnt had anyone come out to physically quote me so was unsure on what was reasonable) I asked if that was an all in price to which he replied and said ‘yes mate would require something now so I can get the joists and be with you afternoon’
I messaged back asking if that was in addition to the £300 and that i didnt need him to get anything just yet as I obviously hadnt confirmed the job and wanted to get other quotes first
‘ the joist are about 70 then are get some fixings ok to call it 100 and pay rest when completed send me full address heres my details’ this was his response at 10.23 he then sends me his bank details and by 10.58 he is messaging me to say he has bought the materials and to send over my address and his money.
Needless to say I did neither as I had already advised him that no materials were required yet as I had other quotes to get. He then proceeds to bombard me with messages threatening to come to my house (granted he did not have full address but the selling site automatically gives a pretty clear indication of where you are when you list a job and theres only 3 houses on my road so wouldnt be hard for him!) and that ive messed him about and I owe him the money. Ive checked his selling profile, all negative reviews saying he is a scammer, always wanting money transferred or deposits paid for things he is selling, no indication on there that he has any landscaping experience
AIBU to not pay?