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TVFactFan · 03-15-2004, 05:55 PM

you actually has something you need so yall talk about the possible trade and then all of a sudden you hear nothing else from the person in 7 days? That's so damm annoying. Here is a message for all traders-IF YOU HAVE A BUSY WORK SCHEDULE PLEASE DON"T NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT A TRADE. Like agent13 said Cmm is important when doing a trade. I don't want to hear from a trader ONCE a week because you had a busy work schedule.

nannyfan · 03-17-2004, 01:56 AM

I agree that I get frustrated with waiting...but - sometimes it is worth the wait! What I don't like is when someone has a new excuse every week for why they haven't sent your stuff. I understand that stuff comes up - but - people should be upfront if you will have to wait a long time for their stuff. I would like to be the one to make the decision on whether I want to wait 2 months for something or if I would prefer to move on and find it somewhere else. Especially if I have sent the person money and they keep sending me a million excuses for why my stuff isn't ready yet. Especially when I was brand new and buying lots of stuff from several people - I waited, and waited, and waited, on some people. I've heard - what I believe to be - "every excuse in the book"

Like I said, if you wanna trade - but, know it will take you 2 months to ship, be honest up front and all will be well

Just my 2 cents

Sharon

tdubel · 03-17-2004, 12:01 PM

Solomon,

You have to remember that some people's work schedule involves flying throughout the country and world(mine!) Therefore, it is easy to communicate via email most of the time, but getting tapes/dvds done in a week is a different story. I know this is not an issue between us, I am just commenting in general.

Tom

TVFactFan · 03-17-2004, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by tdubel
Solomon,

You have to remember that some people's work schedule involves flying throughout the country and world(mine!) Therefore, it is easy to communicate via email most of the time, but getting tapes/dvds done in a week is a different story. I know this is not an issue between us, I am just commenting in general.

Tom

But sometimes there is no Cmm through email. They just all of a sudden stop emailing and i be like what in the hell happened?

Agent 13 · 03-17-2004, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
But sometimes there is no Cmm through email. They just all of a sudden stop emailing and i be like what in the *** happened?

One of my traders answers emails about once per week, too. I mean, even for a simple "yes" or "no" question. I think part of it is that he's behind, so he's trying to drag things out a bit so he doesn't seem behind.

If this is a sudden thing, perhaps something's wrong. I am prone to migraines, which last for days. During those times, I tend to either be very brief with emails and/or wait too long to answer, too.

If this is a chronic problem with a particular trader, maybe you could suggest that he answer your question asap so the two of you can get the ball rolling.

Jen

tdubel · 03-18-2004, 12:16 PM

Agree with both of you, I am swamped right now as Agent 13 knows, I hope I don't take too long this time!!! (Have bus. travel the next 2 weeks, so weekends are day in day out taping, but this weekend have to be in NYC). I will get it done!
Tom

cp32 · 03-20-2004, 08:58 PM

People should be upfront. Sometimes servers goes down.
pc crash. When it happens with me. Not often. I go through old post to track down their email address.

When I m late. As nannyfan know from previous trades. I email to keep someone posted as to whats goin. Also I add extras for the delay. Nannyfan's tapes I must say, are always mint condition too.

nannyfan · 03-21-2004, 03:14 AM

Thanks for the reference cp32!

cp32 sends really cool extras, too

Besides keeping in touch...being honest is nice, too. I hate getting a string of excuses from someone for being late. I understand everybody is busy with work and all - so no need to send me lots of sappy excuses. Unless, of course, you are one of those people that have a permanent rain cloud over your head and everything always goes wrong. Bottom line, keep in touch and if you know up front it is going to take a while - let the person know so they can make the decision on if they want to wait. That way you won't have someone mad at you 'cause you are taking too long.

Agent 13 · 03-21-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by nannyfan I hate getting a string of excuses from someone for being late. I understand everybody is busy with work and all - so no need to send me lots of sappy excuses.

Because I collect shows mostly before 1980, most of the people I trade with are more mature, so this is less of a problem for me personally. I have found that many times the younger the trader, the more likely they are to give continual excuses.

Jen

Nanny Fine · 03-21-2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by nannyfan
Unless, of course, you are one of those people that have a permanent rain cloud over your head and everything always goes wrong.

That would be me in every single aspect of my life on a regular and daily basis.

(not just applying to tape stuff, I mean everything).

TVFactFan · 03-21-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Nanny Fine
That would be me in every single aspect of my life on a regular and daily basis. (not just applying to tape stuff, I mean everything).

WE already Know Nannyfine-LOL

Nanny Fine · 03-21-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
WE already Know Nannyfine-LOL

I'm not laughing.

03-15-2004, 05:55 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,091	Has anyone ever had someone contact them about a trade and the person who contacted you actually has something you need so yall talk about the possible trade and then all of a sudden you hear nothing else from the person in 7 days? That's so damm annoying. Here is a message for all traders-IF YOU HAVE A BUSY WORK SCHEDULE PLEASE DON"T NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT A TRADE. Like agent13 said Cmm is important when doing a trade. I don't want to hear from a trader ONCE a week because you had a busy work schedule.

03-20-2004, 08:58 PM	#7
cp32 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 26, 2003 Location: Wintersville Oh Posts: 385	Has anyone ever had someone contact them about a trade and the person who contacted People should be upfront. Sometimes servers goes down. pc crash. When it happens with me. Not often. I go through old post to track down their email address. When I m late. As nannyfan know from previous trades. I email to keep someone posted as to whats goin. Also I add extras for the delay. Nannyfan's tapes I must say, are always mint condition too.

03-17-2004, 01:56 AM	#2
nannyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 342	I agree that I get frustrated with waiting...but - sometimes it is worth the wait! What I don't like is when someone has a new excuse every week for why they haven't sent your stuff. I understand that stuff comes up - but - people should be upfront if you will have to wait a long time for their stuff. I would like to be the one to make the decision on whether I want to wait 2 months for something or if I would prefer to move on and find it somewhere else. Especially if I have sent the person money and they keep sending me a million excuses for why my stuff isn't ready yet. Especially when I was brand new and buying lots of stuff from several people - I waited, and waited, and waited, on some people. I've heard - what I believe to be - "every excuse in the book" Like I said, if you wanna trade - but, know it will take you 2 months to ship, be honest up front and all will be well Just my 2 cents Sharon

03-17-2004, 12:01 PM	#3
tdubel Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 677	Solomon, You have to remember that some people's work schedule involves flying throughout the country and world(mine!) Therefore, it is easy to communicate via email most of the time, but getting tapes/dvds done in a week is a different story. I know this is not an issue between us, I am just commenting in general. Tom

03-18-2004, 12:16 PM	#6
tdubel Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 677	Agree with both of you, I am swamped right now as Agent 13 knows, I hope I don't take too long this time!!! (Have bus. travel the next 2 weeks, so weekends are day in day out taping, but this weekend have to be in NYC). I will get it done! Tom

03-21-2004, 03:14 AM	#8
nannyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 342	Thanks for the reference cp32! cp32 sends really cool extras, too Besides keeping in touch...being honest is nice, too. I hate getting a string of excuses from someone for being late. I understand everybody is busy with work and all - so no need to send me lots of sappy excuses. Unless, of course, you are one of those people that have a permanent rain cloud over your head and everything always goes wrong. Bottom line, keep in touch and if you know up front it is going to take a while - let the person know so they can make the decision on if they want to wait. That way you won't have someone mad at you 'cause you are taking too long.