We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

big dilemma!!

About to go bankrupt. I've had an ongoing dispute over a laptop I bought two years ago and had almost given up when they called me today to say they're willing to give me a full refund for 1300 pounds by cheque.

I could really do with this money for obvious reasons. Not really sure what to do with the cheque. I know it sounds quite immoral but I'd to try not to lose this money to the bankruptcy. Does that sound really selfish?

Comments

  • Millionaire
    Millionaire Posts: 3,748 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    oscar_uk wrote: »
    About to go bankrupt. I've had an ongoing dispute over a laptop I bought two years ago and had almost given up when they called me today to say they're willing to give me a full refund for 1300 pounds by cheque.

    I could really do with this money for obvious reasons. Not really sure what to do with the cheque. I know it sounds quite immoral but I'd to try not to lose this money to the bankruptcy. Does that sound really selfish?

    Some will say its selfish, some will not. Just do whats best for you and your personal situation. :)
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'd agree...
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • AlanD_3
    AlanD_3 Posts: 312 Forumite
    I do know what you mean. Yes it is there, we should want to pay back as much as we can but frankly... well... BR is tough and you'll need the money. Don't feel bad!
  • oscar_uk_2
    oscar_uk_2 Posts: 21 Forumite
    Can anyone advise me on what the best thing to do with this cheque would be. Should I just pay it into my account and draw it out gradually or will this be obvious? Should I take it to a cheque cashing place? Or should I just resign myself to surrendering it to the OR?
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.6K Life & Family
  • 259.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.