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tdubel · 11-27-2006, 12:49 AM

Since I normally shoot from the hip, here it goes. not naming names and NO, this is not directed at any of my regular trading partners, mainly newbies are the guilty parties. IF this had happened with any people I have traded with then I would have emailed you directly, so no need to read into this.

So, here it goes,

IF you contact me for something and I go to the trouble to Trade/barter, etc. THEN HAVE the decency to follow through or formally cancel. I am sick of being bothered by people who can't make up their mind, cancel halfway through, whatever. IF you committ to something, stick with it, you would expect that from someone else, wouldn't you? I would, but I think there are too many "clueless" new people on this board.

Once this happens, I can guarantee you that I will never trade with you no matter what you have.

Call me a jerk, but someone needs to say this, I am sure I am not the only veteran here being bothered.

TD

loren · 11-27-2006, 02:30 AM

i vote for a public hanging for this behavior

make a deal, confirm it, and do your end

if a better deal comes along, then tuff cookies

you agreed to the first one

Michael Randazzo · 11-27-2006, 02:53 AM

If they agree and don't follow thru, ban them from the board. Clearly there word means nothing and we are better off without them. Thanks and God Bless

Michael

Japs · 11-27-2006, 05:30 AM

Yeh, I've had a good few done this to me. Say they want it and then not follow up or anything. One where I offered him 10 extra disks to send first as he wanted two shows and the disks were extra but I did them so he didn't have to wait so long. But such is life I guess

lilhave · 11-27-2006, 02:41 PM

Happened to me once and once was enough

robyrob · 11-27-2006, 05:28 PM

i dont think that this would be a bannable offence, (or any other such drastic punishment) but it would definately be something that would make people NOT want to trade with that person in the future, and worth putting into a "feedback" thread

lilhave · 11-27-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

i dont think that this would be a bannable offence, (or any other such drastic punishment) but it would definately be something that would make people NOT want to trade with that person in the future, and worth putting into a "feedback" thread

Very true but once the word got out, that would end the trading for this person. Don't think it happens often but once is enough. Usually happens with a new person and with sales. They get one price form one individual and then get a lower price and go tell the first seller, "take a hike". For the traders who have been around for awhile, they don't indulge in these shady deals.

Harvey

Will never win best of breed at Westminster
I know what the F stands for in the name
Would make a great cook the way he stirs the pot

Bobby F. · 11-27-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilhave

Very true but once the word got out, that would end the trading for this person. Don't think it happens often but once is enough. Usually happens with a new person and with sales. They get one price form one individual and then get a lower price and go tell the first seller, "take a hike". For the traders who have been around for awhile, they don't indulge in these shady deals.

Harvey

Will never win best of breed at Westminster
I know what the F stands for in the name
Would make a great cook the way he stirs the pot

That is some very good information to have Harvey. Thanks for sharing this.

y2k3Joker · 11-27-2006, 06:27 PM

When are you guys going to take off the kiddie gloves and give us a good show ?

I want to see your "A" material.

Enough of this beating around the bush with your stupid signatures.

I want to see some good clean shots (ok, some dirty ones also). Your tag-team partners can join in any time. The more the merrier !

RedWhine56 · 11-27-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

i dont think that this would be a bannable offence, (or any other such drastic punishment) but it would definately be something that would make people NOT want to trade with that person in the future, and worth putting into a "feedback" thread

In my experiences, some people tend to class people who don't follow through as bad traders, even when no one is out any discs, simply because you made an agreement & it was not fulfilled. I certainly agree it's noteworthy, at the very least. One potential trader who contacted me & was to send first, told me three times he would ship & never did. When I mentioned his name on another site, it turns out this was pretty common behaviour for that person. So at least it's good to be forewarned & make sure that person would send first. (And don't burn your discs until receiving!)

Lamont · 11-27-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k3Joker

Enough of this beating around the bush with your stupid signatures.
!

Joker--- apparently there are those who have begun to circumvent the rules about not insulting, attacking of harassing other members by using avatars-- locations--- signature lines--- etc as ways to purposely annoy and upset other members and regardless of who does it and which side of the line they are on, i for one, think it needs to end

dont know why, dont know what the joy in it is, dont know why people cannot just act like adults and let the silly pettiness go--- especially when I count about half a dozen times that moderators, administrators and others in the chain of command have asked and told people point blank, to drop it--- maybe if we all close our eyes and click our heels and wish really hard, everyone involved can play nice?

robyrob · 11-27-2006, 08:09 PM

i personally think that this stupid little "feud" should end; for people who claim to be adults it seems pretty childish to resort to name-calling and such that has been going on.

whether the signatures, avatars, and locations are ambiguous enough to be "coincidental" or not is irrelevent, the intent seems to be pretty clear and it would be nice if you would ALL just take them out and drop the whole thing.

of course, if you should choose to keep them in there, it makes it pretty evident just who is perpetuating all this stupid fighting...

y2k3Joker · 11-27-2006, 08:15 PM

Ease up there officer.... your taking this moderator job too serious.

The fighting adds humor, there's no blood being shed .....

LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY

loren · 11-27-2006, 08:16 PM

even if no discs are exchanged, and no one is out

i still have an issue with renigging on a deal

in many cases i get a certain set , because someone else wants it, and i can send it to them, and get something i actualy want

well if stinky22 promises to send me the set, i then stop seeking it, and when stinky22 decides to allow to to be holding the bag, and duck out of a deal

i have lost my window of oppurtunity to get what i really want, since my other party isnt goingt to sit around forever and wait for me

robyrob · 11-27-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k3Joker

Ease up there officer.... your taking this moderator job too serious.

The fighting adds humor, there's no blood being shed .....

LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY

nope, i am going to call them on it - if they are going to complain about and report each other's avatars, signatures and such, let's see if they are willing to take their own out and stop this.

this really hasn't been entertaining enough yet to approach the humorous. (this is not an invitation to try harder BTW, but I'm sure some will)

yes, the drama can be entertaining, but it does take away from the whole purpose of this board, and if it DOES get too out of hand TJ might just decide to not bother with it and take our little board away, which I am sure that none of us want.

11-27-2006, 12:49 AM	#1
tdubel Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 677	Questionable Actions by Traders Since I normally shoot from the hip, here it goes. not naming names and NO, this is not directed at any of my regular trading partners, mainly newbies are the guilty parties. IF this had happened with any people I have traded with then I would have emailed you directly, so no need to read into this. So, here it goes, IF you contact me for something and I go to the trouble to Trade/barter, etc. THEN HAVE the decency to follow through or formally cancel. I am sick of being bothered by people who can't make up their mind, cancel halfway through, whatever. IF you committ to something, stick with it, you would expect that from someone else, wouldn't you? I would, but I think there are too many "clueless" new people on this board. Once this happens, I can guarantee you that I will never trade with you no matter what you have. Call me a jerk, but someone needs to say this, I am sure I am not the only veteran here being bothered. TD

11-27-2006, 02:53 AM	#3
Michael Randazzo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 14, 2005 Posts: 236	Input If they agree and don't follow thru, ban them from the board. Clearly there word means nothing and we are better off without them. Thanks and God Bless Michael

11-27-2006, 02:41 PM	#5
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	Happened to me once and once was enough
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11-27-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
loren Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 1,516	i vote for a public hanging for this behavior make a deal, confirm it, and do your end if a better deal comes along, then tuff cookies you agreed to the first one

11-27-2006, 05:30 AM	#4
Japs Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 331	Yeh, I've had a good few done this to me. Say they want it and then not follow up or anything. One where I offered him 10 extra disks to send first as he wanted two shows and the disks were extra but I did them so he didn't have to wait so long. But such is life I guess

11-27-2006, 05:28 PM	#6
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	i dont think that this would be a bannable offence, (or any other such drastic punishment) but it would definately be something that would make people NOT want to trade with that person in the future, and worth putting into a "feedback" thread

11-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#9
y2k3Joker Why So Serious? Senior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2003 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,256	When are you guys going to take off the kiddie gloves and give us a good show ? I want to see your "A" material. Enough of this beating around the bush with your stupid signatures. I want to see some good clean shots (ok, some dirty ones also). Your tag-team partners can join in any time. The more the merrier !

11-27-2006, 08:09 PM	#12
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	i personally think that this stupid little "feud" should end; for people who claim to be adults it seems pretty childish to resort to name-calling and such that has been going on. whether the signatures, avatars, and locations are ambiguous enough to be "coincidental" or not is irrelevent, the intent seems to be pretty clear and it would be nice if you would ALL just take them out and drop the whole thing. of course, if you should choose to keep them in there, it makes it pretty evident just who is perpetuating all this stupid fighting...

11-27-2006, 08:15 PM	#13
y2k3Joker Why So Serious? Senior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2003 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,256	Ease up there officer.... your taking this moderator job too serious. The fighting adds humor, there's no blood being shed ..... LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY LET THEM PLAY

11-27-2006, 08:16 PM	#14
loren Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 1,516	even if no discs are exchanged, and no one is out i still have an issue with renigging on a deal in many cases i get a certain set , because someone else wants it, and i can send it to them, and get something i actualy want well if stinky22 promises to send me the set, i then stop seeking it, and when stinky22 decides to allow to to be holding the bag, and duck out of a deal i have lost my window of oppurtunity to get what i really want, since my other party isnt goingt to sit around forever and wait for me