I went to a fish swap in Milwaukee yesterday and sold 6 clownfish to a guy and he paid with a phony $50.00. Something just didn't seem right but it was dark in the place and I let my guard down. We made the deal and he spent about an hour circling the room talking with other vendors. When he came back and gave me the money I was just happy that he paid so I didn't look that closely.
I've seen the guy at all the swaps. I've sold him fish before. I'd know him if I saw him but I don't know his name. I'm sure I could speak with the other vendors they would know him, there were not that many people there and he is a pretty easy guy to recognize. I suppose it's possible that he didn't know it was fake
and someone gave it to him but I wouldn't put any money on it, not even his money.
The worst thing about it is there is nothing I can do about it. The bank confiscated the bill and they didn't even want to give me any sort of paperwork saying they did so. I finally got them to agree to send me a copy of the report they have to fill out.
I'm going to try to figure out who it may be by posting on the fish club's website but I'm not holding out much hope. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they deleted my post.
Anyway, I just wanted to vent. I hope your day is going better than mine.