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TVFactFan · 06-07-2005, 01:21 PM

another trader responds and says-"i have the show you are looking for but I'm not trading at the moment" Is that the weirdest reply you can ever recieved from a trader? I recieved that response on a Sports Board and the guy said he had the game I was looking for but not trading at the moment. You know i was ready to explode-lol

Agent 13 · 06-07-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

"i have the show you are looking for but I'm not trading at the moment"

Being one of those people that regularly have to turn people down because of time/money restraints, I have responded in a similar fashion. I would NOT have said such a thing if a trade wasn't a possiblity.

If I received a nasty post or email in response to my comment, I would definitely think twice before trading with someone who has that sort of disposition.

jasimon1 · 06-07-2005, 01:43 PM

Actually, I honestly think it was kinda a nice thing of the person to do. All he's saying basically is that right now he doesn't have time to trade but maybe he will have time in the future if you don't find it from someone else. He's giving you a fall back guy, especially if its a really rare game. I'd much rather get that response than either no response at all (leaving me thinking no one has it) or get a trader that says sure they can get it to you and then either later decides he is too busy or just takes forever with no excuse. Honestly, a trader that said that to me would gain major trust points.

stoogedog · 06-07-2005, 02:03 PM

hi, i would be disappointed by that, but not mad. i would be glad that someone had the game or episode or series that i wanted. i would response back letting them know that i was glad they contacted me and disappointed that they weren't trading at the moment. i would also tell them to contact me when they do start back trading. i would keep there email address as well for future contact to keep in touch for when they did start trading again. i have contacted traders that weren't trading at the moment and then they either go ahead and make a small trade with me or we have future contact. thanks

TVFactFan · 06-07-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 13

Being one of those people that regularly have to turn people down because of time/money restraints, I have responded in a similar fashion. I would NOT have said such a thing if a trade wasn't a possiblity.

If I received a nasty post or email in response to my comment, I would definitely think twice before trading with someone who has that sort of disposition.

jen I don;t want you to think i'm being a smarty, but what good does it do the trader to know you have something he/she really really wants and can;t get it because you are not trading at the moment?-lol

TVFactFan · 06-07-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stoogedog

hi, i would be disappointed by that, but not mad. i would be glad that someone had the game or episode or series that i wanted. i would response back letting them know that i was glad they contacted me and disappointed that they weren't trading at the moment. i would also tell them to contact me when they do start back trading. i would keep there email address as well for future contact to keep in touch for when they did start trading again. i have contacted traders that weren't trading at the moment and then they either go ahead and make a small trade with me or we have future contact. thanks

Well i personally prefer not to recieve a response like that if it's something I really want because I was in a similar situation back in march. the guy told me he has the hard to find tv shows I'm looking for but won;t be able to trade until April. So i was patient and waited 4 weeks and today is June 7th and I have not heard NOTHING-lol So u can see my point

jasimon1 · 06-07-2005, 02:56 PM

I know you're not talking to me (even though my name is jen too) but like we have both said, it's a person to fall back on if you can't find it somewhere else. Them not being able to trade now doesn't mean they will never be able to trade. Really, in this hobby, do you really expect to just ask and immediatly receive? I wish that was how it was! I know I'd be a lot happier if everytime I asked for some obscure thing, I got a reply saying someone has it and can ship tomorrow but reality is, this is a waiting game. Waiting to find someone who has it and waiting till that person can get it to you. That trader just simply can't get it to you immediatly is what they are saying

TVFactFan · 06-07-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimon1

I know you're not talking to me (even though my name is jen too) but like we have both said, it's a person to fall back on if you can't find it somewhere else. Them not being able to trade now doesn't mean they will never be able to trade. Really, in this hobby, do you really expect to just ask and immediatly receive? I wish that was how it was! I know I'd be a lot happier if everytime I asked for some obscure thing, I got a reply saying someone has it and can ship tomorrow but reality is, this is a waiting game. Waiting to find someone who has it and waiting till that person can get it to you. That trader just simply can't get it to you immediatly is what they are saying

well i decided to move on because i don;t have time for games and if it's something I'm on the serious hunt for then I won;t wait too much longer. That's kind of likea female saying to a guy at the bar, "i would give you my number if i was looking to date but I'm not dating at this moment"-lol

jasimon1 · 06-07-2005, 03:12 PM

No, a female saying that in a bar is code for get away from me you weirdo.

TVFactFan · 06-07-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimon1

No, a female saying that in a bar is code for get away from me you weirdo.

LMAO

T-Greg · 06-07-2005, 03:21 PM

This same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. At least I know they have it. I'm just waiting for him to start posting again, so I know he's available for trading.

jasimon1 · 06-07-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Greg

This same thing happened to me a few weeks ago.

For a second there I thought you meant the girl in the bar thing and I felt really bad that I said that!

tdubel · 06-07-2005, 03:41 PM

Solomon,

Correct me I am wrong, but didn't you tell me that you would not trade a certain show for something you wanted from me because you were not going to let it go because of its rarity??? Truthfully, that is why we probably will not trade anytime soon. As most on this board know, i have quite an extensive collection and will make just about any deal with anybody so that a trade can be made. A lot of times I take stuff that I am not looking for per se, but to make the trade, I do it b/c I know the other person really wants the show. I thought your response was somewhat ridiculous as I believe I have always been very accomodating to your wishes in many past dealings. So, back to your post here, the person was not being unreasonable at all, as others said, at least they responded and if you really want the game be patient, I am sure they will be trading again.

Tom

T-Greg · 06-07-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimon1

For a second there I thought you meant the girl in the bar thing and I felt really bad that I said that!

I was referring to the original post.

stoogedog · 06-07-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Well i personally prefer not to recieve a response like that if it's something I really want because I was in a similar situation back in march. the guy told me he has the hard to find tv shows I'm looking for but won;t be able to trade until April. So i was patient and waited 4 weeks and today is June 7th and I have not heard NOTHING-lol So u can see my point

hi, if i were you, i would contact the person since it has been awhile since last contact. i usually keep emails from traders about situations like this. then that way if someone says they can trade in the future, then i have the info for contacting them myself. as most everyone here knows, we owe we owe so off to work and other important matters, and may forget to email someone that we are caught up and can trade again. again, i would make contact with the trader again since they haven't contacted you. thanks

06-07-2005, 01:21 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,073	How many traders would be very annoyed if they were looking for a certain show and another trader responds and says-"i have the show you are looking for but I'm not trading at the moment" Is that the weirdest reply you can ever recieved from a trader? I recieved that response on a Sports Board and the guy said he had the game I was looking for but not trading at the moment. You know i was ready to explode-lol

06-07-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
stoogedog Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 18, 2003 Posts: 747	reply hi, i would be disappointed by that, but not mad. i would be glad that someone had the game or episode or series that i wanted. i would response back letting them know that i was glad they contacted me and disappointed that they weren't trading at the moment. i would also tell them to contact me when they do start back trading. i would keep there email address as well for future contact to keep in touch for when they did start trading again. i have contacted traders that weren't trading at the moment and then they either go ahead and make a small trade with me or we have future contact. thanks

06-07-2005, 03:41 PM	#13
tdubel Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 677	Trading Etiquette Solomon, Correct me I am wrong, but didn't you tell me that you would not trade a certain show for something you wanted from me because you were not going to let it go because of its rarity??? Truthfully, that is why we probably will not trade anytime soon. As most on this board know, i have quite an extensive collection and will make just about any deal with anybody so that a trade can be made. A lot of times I take stuff that I am not looking for per se, but to make the trade, I do it b/c I know the other person really wants the show. I thought your response was somewhat ridiculous as I believe I have always been very accomodating to your wishes in many past dealings. So, back to your post here, the person was not being unreasonable at all, as others said, at least they responded and if you really want the game be patient, I am sure they will be trading again. Tom

06-07-2005, 01:43 PM	#3
jasimon1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 382	Actually, I honestly think it was kinda a nice thing of the person to do. All he's saying basically is that right now he doesn't have time to trade but maybe he will have time in the future if you don't find it from someone else. He's giving you a fall back guy, especially if its a really rare game. I'd much rather get that response than either no response at all (leaving me thinking no one has it) or get a trader that says sure they can get it to you and then either later decides he is too busy or just takes forever with no excuse. Honestly, a trader that said that to me would gain major trust points.

06-07-2005, 02:56 PM	#7
jasimon1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 382	I know you're not talking to me (even though my name is jen too) but like we have both said, it's a person to fall back on if you can't find it somewhere else. Them not being able to trade now doesn't mean they will never be able to trade. Really, in this hobby, do you really expect to just ask and immediatly receive? I wish that was how it was! I know I'd be a lot happier if everytime I asked for some obscure thing, I got a reply saying someone has it and can ship tomorrow but reality is, this is a waiting game. Waiting to find someone who has it and waiting till that person can get it to you. That trader just simply can't get it to you immediatly is what they are saying

06-07-2005, 03:12 PM	#9
jasimon1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 382	No, a female saying that in a bar is code for get away from me you weirdo.

06-07-2005, 03:21 PM	#11
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	This same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. At least I know they have it. I'm just waiting for him to start posting again, so I know he's available for trading.