How long do you keep an unclaimed saw?

[GeorgiaVol]

Out of curiosity, how long do you keep an unclaimed saw for someone before you either claim it as yours or get rid of it?
I ask because I have a saw from an acquaintance that I have had for over a year that other than checking it out, I have no time or money in it. It needs a new cyl and piston, but he didn't want to put that much into it. I have been unable to reach him for 6 months now.
Again, I'm not in a hurry, but curious about y'alls thoughts on it.

 

[Scandy14]

If no response in 6 months, then he isn’t likely going to claim it.


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[Scandy14]

My local dealer says 30 days, but they always hold on to them longer; several months.


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[champion221elite]

Try looking up the saw's owner on Facebook or other social media. If that fails, see if local law enforcement can help you locate the owner or at least have the owner get in contact with you. Not sure how Georgia law works, but I'd say its abandoned property at this point.

 

[user 122190]

I'd sell it (taking up space, or for whatever reason). Put the money in an envelope and hold it for another year, after that go buy some thick steaks and have a BBQ with friends and family.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

I'll try a bit longer. He was a cool guy. We did some trading back and forth a bit, but this one was just left, and we haven't communicated for a while now.

 

[lone wolf]

If no response in 6 months, then he isn’t likely going to claim it.


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Nor would he have a legal right too.

 

[lone wolf]

I'll try a bit longer. He was a cool guy. We did some trading back and forth a bit, but this one was just left, and we haven't communicated for a while now.

IDK every case is different do your best is all. common sense he aint coming back.

 

[lone wolf]

My local dealer says 30 days, but they always hold on to them longer; several months.


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do you need to notify the owner or what?

 

[GeorgiaVol]

If he does and we trade some more that would be cool. If not I'm going to get this 3120XP running for myself.

 

[Scandy14]

do you need to notify the owner or what?

I would make every attempt to contact. If they never respond, what else can you do?


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[Franny K]

You actually gave him an estimate and he stated that was more than he wished to spend? It is dis assembled?

Part of the problem with service at least the way It has appeared to me involves signing that if the thing gets stolen or burned the place I would leave it at isn't responsible. Not sure how legal this is but that is on the form to fill out when dropping off something.

In the dog kennel business it is necessary to send registered mail.

 

[user 122190]

If he does and we trade some more that would be cool. If not I'm going to get this 3120XP running for myself.

Whoa, an 3120XP! That changes everything. Claim it, fix it, run it, and if he shows back up, pretend not to know him or what he is even talking about.

 

[Czed]

If he cared he would've got it back.
My local shop has dozens of saws trimmers push mowers
And riding mowers
Eating up space they are too lenient.
Another shop 30 day's which i agree with
Especially if you have a business to run.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

Oh, I'm not a business. Just a shade tree mechanic that enjoys fixing and trading saws as a hobby. I just sell stuff to fund repairs of other saws and help make ends meet. Of course I make that quite clear in any agreement I make.

 

[sb47]

If you have his address, send him a registered letter that requires a signature. If he signs for the letter, give him 30 days to come pick it up or your gonna trash it. If he signs and doesn't clam it, then do what ever you want to with it.
You might add a storage fee for the months he has abandoned it.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

I don't have his address. Just a phone number. He doesn't have my address either, but my number hasn't changed. Oh, well. I'll just hang onto it for now. I'm still hoping to trade for his Poulan Pro 655

 

[olyman]

Whoa, an 3120XP! That changes everything. Claim it, fix it, run it, and if he shows back up, pretend not to know him or what he is even talking about.

tells much, of your personality...……..

 

[champion221elite]

I don't have his address. Just a phone number. He doesn't have my address either, but my number hasn't changed. Oh, well. I'll just hang onto it for now. I'm still hoping to trade for his Poulan Pro 655

Any chance the saws owner may have gotten himself in trouble and landed in either prison or local jail? Also he may be hospitalized for something, or worse still may not even be with us any longer.

I'd still check social media. Its an excellent way to find folks who seem to have dropped off the face of the Earth. Another option would be your local law enforcement as I previously stated. They have additional tools that can help find people such as TLO.

At the very least, they can advise on your rights for abandoned property and how to proceed legally.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

Any chance the saws owner may have gotten himself in trouble and landed in either prison or local jail? Also he may be hospitalized for something, or worse still may not even be with us any longer.

I'd still check social media. Its an excellent way to find folks who seem to have dropped off the face of the Earth. Another option would be your local law enforcement as I previously stated. They have additional tools that can help find people such as TLO.

At the very least, they can advise on your rights for abandoned property and how to proceed legally.

I hope he is alright. He was working for a company that clears lines for the power company. Nice guy. I'm not trying to screw him over or anything. Just don't want his saw sitting here for 5 years.