Originally Posted by
Dave MacArthur
Here is the "standard" form I use for securing CL sales, so I have some documentation to stand on if I feel I got taken advantage of, which you may find useful:
Agreement and Record of Sale and Receipt for Deposit
I, _____________(seller), have agreed to sell my __________________________(item model and serial #) to __________________________(buyer), for the sum of $______. The sale is effective as of noon, _________(date), contingent upon receiving a deposit of $_____ from buyer, which will be in the form of a personal check for $_____ sent via US Mail on __________(date).
I agree to deliver the saw to buyer's home address of:
___________________, by ___________(date). The remaining $______ owed will be given me upon delivery of the item, in either cash or check at my option. I will include any parts/tools/literature I have for the item as well as: __________________________________________. In the event I fail to execute this contract by date above, buyer will be entitled their deposit back as well as a liquidated damages fee of $200, which I agree is a reasonable estimate of their damages caused by my breach.
Signatures/printed name:
Seller ______________________ _______________ Date: __________
Buyer_______________________ _______________ Date: __________