<prompt> Human: I have known this family since I was in 7th grade sophomore in college now and they are decently close family friends. I sold my trumpet to their daughter because she needed a new one and I switched interests in college. I dropped it off 3 days ago and that first night the daughter messaged me and said how much she loved it and that they were definitely buying it, a sentiment that was echoed by the mom who I have also been texting. After dropping the horn off I figured I would just leave it there and let her use it because Im a nice guy and trusted them. I also had to go back to school because they live an hour away from my school and I had to get back to school. However, after I dropped it off basically all communication has stopped and Ive had to pry information and updates out of them all from me texting them first and now Im the one that feels bad for asking for the money when I deserve it and need it for what I sold to them! They were aware I was selling it to them and not loaning it because we agreed on a price. I feel like it would be a little different if it was like 20 or something but its a thousand dollars for goodness sake. I also will be using the money to buy my new video editing rig which I need for my job so not only is it costing me money, its also annoying to the owner of the pc Im buying because I keep having to tell him to hold on while these people are dragging their toes. I dont know what to do so any advice would be amazing. Thank youEdit: I should should say that the mom works at the school at which I go to so the opportunity to pay me is there but she isnt even trying. UPDATE: We met up yesterday but before that, the mom tried to TELL me, not ask but tell me, they would be paying less but still keeping all the accessories and things a gave them. I called her on her bullshit and said that that isnt going to happen and got all my stuff back minus 2 mouthpieces but I will be getting those back soon from her son. In the end I got paid, drove about 6 hours total and got my new editing PC and Im happy again : Thank you guysgirls so much for all the help and advice, this is the first time Ive posted in this subreddit and this is a very nice and helpful community! I wish you all the best and if you ever need any video editing work, let me know since I can actually continue doing it now ;  <response>: This is a costly lesson to learn, but at least youre learning it now. Sometimes, no matter how close your relationship is with someone, as soon as money gets involved, a little switch has the potential to be flipped. If it is, then that person can throw out all morality and fondness of you, dig their heels in, and refuse to make good on any financial promises. Basically, dont loan money to friends or engage in any kind of exchange of goods or services for cash unless you are paid immediately. 