New owner with big problem

Tom_Diane wrote:
Whats right and whats wrong? I say the op got good deal and that is that. Back in the 70's I got new linoleum and carpet for my house after a fire. It was paid for with money from an insurance check. My wife picked it out and paid cash for it in the form of a check from the bank where the ins. check was deposited. Two years later I get a letter from the company that sold us the carpet and said that we owed another 100 dollars and some change on the carpet. I called them and was told that the person who made the sale miscalculated the price and when totaling up everything, he did not carry a number making the price a little lite by the amount above. I told them that it had been too long and I have a receipt that says paid in full CASH/CHECK and check number on the invoice. Like the op they threatened me with small claims. Or in his case repo the unit. I told them see you in court, then I will counter sue for loss of wages for appearing with my receipt that says paid in full. they begged me to at least pay half, but I wouldn't budge. I knew this sale would not break this big carpet company and held my ground. I say the op got a good deal and should stick to his guns. Yes I do think the cooling off period of usually 3 days protects the consumer and it is the responsibility of the seller to make the contract as they want it. That is where if the 9000.00 had been added after the op signed the contract ,then he has 3 days or what ever is allowed by the state to refuse it. I don't think the dealer has a leg to stand on in this case. Just my opinion. Seen the same thing play out with a neighbor that bought a ford 1 ton flat bed used. dealer lost about 5 k on it and I asked the dealer who I knew for the same deal and he assured me that was not going to happen again and he got a steal. I had to agree but he said there was nothing he could do the sale was made and got by him..

In most states the 3 day "Cooling off period" only applies to sales where the seller comes to your house and sells you a service or product (think aluminum siding sales). Do NOT assume that you have 3 days to walk away from any deal you make at a dealership's lot, unless you verify your state allows this.