Letting someone "test run" my computer.

[effowe]

I want to let a friend test run my computer as he is interested in buying it. I want to write up some sort of contract just in case things sour and I have to prove that he has these parts. I wrote up a little something and I was wondering if you guys had any advice as to what I could add or take out.

12/19/05

I, <name removed>, will borrow a computer from <name removed>. I will borrow the computer until no later than 01/01/06.

The parts that the computer consists of is as follows:

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor
Thermalright XP-120 Heatsink
DFI Lanparty SLI-DR Motherboard
Aopen Geforce 6800GT PCI-Express Video Card
1GB Corsair Value Ram
Lite-On CD-Rom Drive
Coolermaster Centurion Case

I understand that any and all damage that is caused to the computer will be my full responsibility. <name removed> will hold on to my Dell computer until a decision is made as to whether or not I will purchase his computer.

Signed - the two parties

 

[purbeast0]

wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

 

[Homerboy]

haha no kidding
same thing I thought

 

[reverend boltron]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

Wow you don't have to be a sarcastic bastard, he's looking for help. A computer worth well over $1000 is way different than an old modded PS2.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: reverend boltron

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

Wow you don't have to be a sarcastic bastard, he's looking for help. A computer worth well over $1000 is way different than an old modded PS2.

have you ever let a friend borrow your car?

 

[jaedaliu]

he can use the computer at your place to test it.

If he doesn't agree, sell it to him. If it's a decent deal and he doesn't like it, let him go through the trouble of selling it to someone else.

or find a new buyer.

 

[brxndxn]

The dude is merely an acquaintance if you can't trust him with your computer.. Wtf kind of friend would you ever have to worry about stealing computer parts?

Just make the trade.. and keep the money as collaterol..

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: reverend boltron

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

Wow you don't have to be a sarcastic bastard, he's looking for help. A computer worth well over $1000 is way different than an old modded PS2.

have you ever let a friend borrow your car?

Hell fvcking no. If a friend needs to get somewhere I'll give them a ride.

 

[Drakkon]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

you've obviously never lent friends something and had them come to you after they broke it telling you they cant help you pay for a new one either.
Not sure how legally binding that contract is but its enough to put good scare into your buddy to make sure he doesn't break it and if he does he buys it

 

[effowe]

Wow a lot of responses, and I'll answer some of them. This kid obviously isn't a good friend, he's more of an accquantance. You all can see the parts there and see that I've easily spent over a thousand on this computer. This is not something that I'm going to just let anyone borrow, even a good friend. I have let friends borrow lesser things and have had them broken or not returned, and I never got those things back. I just basically want some 'insurance' in case something bad happens. Anyone else have any *helpful* advice?

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Drakkon

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

you've obviously never lent friends something and had them come to you after they broke it telling you they cant help you pay for a new one either.
Not sure how legally binding that contract is but its enough to put good scare into your buddy to make sure he doesn't break it and if he does he buys it

lol i guess not.

i'm glad i'm one of the few people on ATOT who has friends whom I can trust and are actually responsible. i didn't realize it was so uncommon now a days

 

[reverend boltron]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: reverend boltron

Originally posted by: purbeast0
wow ... you have to do all that to let a "friend" borrow your computer?

i'm glad i don't have friends that i can't trust and need to write up a contract when letting them borrow my stuff. my friend has been borrowing my modded ps2 for a few months until someone wants to buy it from me. i better go write up a contract stating i let him borrow the ps2, 2 controllers, a memory card, AND a modchip inside it ...

Wow you don't have to be a sarcastic bastard, he's looking for help. A computer worth well over $1000 is way different than an old modded PS2.

have you ever let a friend borrow your car?

The only person who has borrowed my car is my sister, and she's on my insurance. Otherwise I'd give them a ride.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
he can use the computer at your place to test it.

If he doesn't agree, sell it to him. If it's a decent deal and he doesn't like it, let him go through the trouble of selling it to someone else.

or find a new buyer.

I agree.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
he can use the computer at your place to test it.

If he doesn't agree, sell it to him. If it's a decent deal and he doesn't like it, let him go through the trouble of selling it to someone else.

or find a new buyer.

I agree.

ya rly.

 

[fatkorean]

If you go though the trouble to write that letter, then you should write down the serial numbers also... just a thought

-fk

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
he can use the computer at your place to test it.

If he doesn't agree, sell it to him. If it's a decent deal and he doesn't like it, let him go through the trouble of selling it to someone else.

or find a new buyer.

I agree.

ya rly.

no waiiii

 

[reverend boltron]

Originally posted by: fatkorean
If you go though the trouble to write that letter, then you should write down the serial numbers also... just a thought

-fk

Good call

 

[EagleKeeper]

Let them test on the system at your place;

What type of tests are needed to be run.

Boot up the system; fire up a couple of CPU/Disk intensive programs; get onto the net and you are done.

Sounds like they want to use the system for some work/game and then return it with the disclaimer that it will not do the job. ie: Free rental rather than paying $50-100 for a week from a rental company.

 

[Shadowknight]

A poster recently finished up his story about loaning a computer to a co-worker... She refused to give it back, and made up some bull story about how it was a gift. He finally squeezed $200 out of her (too low) for the computer.

NEVER trust someone you aren't really really really good friends with, and that you trust a lot.

 

[meltdown75]

ahhahahahahahha

 

[waggy]

to everyone getting on the op get over it. he is doing the right thing by writing that up. This way if something happens he is covored. it really does not matter if it is a "good friend" or not.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
he can use the computer at your place to test it.

If he doesn't agree, sell it to him. If it's a decent deal and he doesn't like it, let him go through the trouble of selling it to someone else.

or find a new buyer.

I agree.

ya rly.

no waiiii

:laugh:

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Shadowknight
A poster recently finished up his story about loaning a computer to a co-worker... She refused to give it back, and made up some bull story about how it was a gift. He finally squeezed $200 out of her (too low) for the computer.

NEVER trust someone you aren't really really really good friends with, and that you trust a lot.

Just about to say the same thing. Maybe that is why the OP is doing this, he read that story.

But as someone else said, get the serial numbers as well. That and a couple pics would not hurt.

 

[HarvInSTL]

The serial numbers is a must as are pictures. Try to get multiple high quality pictures so you can also read the serial numbers in the pic. Have your drivers license or some other form of identification in the pictures that proves you took the pictures.

As well that contract won't hold up in a court of law unless you both sign it in front of a notary and have the notary sign it. Which your bank should have a notary on hand for free.

Also he might want his system documents in that contract as well. If all it says is a dell computer you could give him back some old crappy system instead of what he really gave you.

Will I agree you should create a contract that protects you, but if he signs one that doesn't protect him then he is an idiot.

I would also insert some sort of deposit clause in there, what if you never hear from him again? What if he damages it? Sure you can try and take him to court, but what are you going to do in the mean time?

Do some more research and include a non/refundanble deposit stipulation clause, as well as something to the effect that if he does damage it, steals it,etc he agrees to pay all court costs, lawyer fees, etc,etc.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: HarvInSTL
The serial numbers is a must as are pictures. Try to get multiple high quality pictures so you can also read the serial numbers in the pic. Have your drivers license or some other form of identification in the pictures that proves you took the pictures.

As well that contract won't hold up in a court of law unless you both sign it in front of a notary and have the notary sign it. Which your bank should have a notary on hand for free.

actually yes hte contract will hold up in court (been there done that).