> and tell me that they'll be sending a check Why can't modern country get rid of that check thing? It is the source of many problems in financial transactions... My reaction would be the same as yours: OK, but only after I've got my *money* (which is definitely not the same as 'when I get your check'). Untill then I'll send you a check that reads 'good for one used car'. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist