The Soapbox

[Skimmin]

Wow. I think we've all been a apart of a sale that didnt go through at one time or another, or had something sold out from under you. Best thing to do before putting something up for sale is just realize that its not sold until cash is exchanged. I dont bother getting upset anymore. If it sells great.... If not... oh well... Wasting time can be a big part of a sale. Its just the way it goes with sales. Not worth taking it personally. Sales whether its new or used is dog eat dog so expect the worst and most of the time you wont be disappointed... If sales was an easy profession everyone would be salesmen lol.

[straightrazorguy]

Originally Posted by kamloops_reefer

P.S. I still vouche that Canreef should look into a classified rating system.

That would be a lot of work. This isn't ebay; it's a forum run by volunteers. I think that over the years, if you stick around, you get to know the hobbyists in the area and develop a relationship based on trust. In extreme cases, where someone isn't paying (I seem to remember a fairly recent case) it may be worth alerting this forum.

[Coasting]

Ive had too many BS dealings on Craigslist before I came to this site, and learnt quickly what to put in my ads.
If people weren't capable of reading what was written, then they didn't get replied too.
No holds. No delivery. PM only. Location is put in my title and in the ad, shocking how many people cant read on this site or on craigslist or anywhere....

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by ronau

How about when you're giving stuff away for free and they ask you to deliver it......

You can tell these people to pound sand...

You know what really grinds my gears.... if a person commit to buy and shows up at your house....LATE....looks at your tank, ask you countless questions, waste your time and then backs out. Talk about a f-around.

You know what else grinds my gears....price set agreed prior to the meet and the person shows up and tries to low ball you, you know what I say to that, honey, get the AR10 out of the gun safe please cause the 223 might not finish the job. Kidding I really don't mind haggling, it's part of this hobby, if you go to someone's house and spent 100 bucks and hangs out for 4 hours and had lunch I would say you probably shouldn't haggle but if that 4 hours was a short 20 minutes than by all means give it a world.

Bottom line is respect other people's time and be punctual to your fellow reefers. You never know who they know and who they talk to, you don't want to end up on the lowermainland reefing black list and no one will ever deal with you....nah, I am just kidding, there is no black list.....

One more thing since we are at it, if you want name brand stuff (wolverine this and pearl berry that)and don't want to pay name brand price please settle for the beautifully colored green slimmer, it will be a perfect fit for your tank and stop bothering those that will not sell it to you and move on to someone else, no point to keep on pressing.

Sorry if I have offended anyone but this is not directed towards anyone, its purely my opinion.

[reefwars]

i chose not to comment....or did i

[hunggi74]

I was told there is a blacklist....

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by hunggi74

I was told there is a blacklist....

There's a blacklist

[Taipan]

"Knock on wood" ....I've been fortunate enough to have successful transactions where I have had items shipped to me and where I have shipped items to others on this forum. Both transactions were flawless. Ironically; these were 'high dollar' items (various models of Bubble King Skimmers) and all parties acted on good faith.

I'm a believer in Karma. I may not be there when it rears its ugly head; but I take small comfort that "What goes around, comes around". I also want to believe that the majority of hobbyists on this forum are considerate and courteous. Everyone wants to save money or feel that he/she walked away with a good deal; if you do plan a transaction at a person's home; respect it. You never know if he/she has some dungeon built in the basement or elsewhere on the property. Then again....some of you may be into that kind of thing. Nevermind.

Also.....this was not directed at anyone explicitly on this forum. However; for the morons that have stood me up on other forums - Karma's coming for you.

P.S. - There is ALWAYS as blacklist.

[Samw]

I've had someone ask me once to ship them the item first and wait for him to receive it before he'll pay me. I thought that was a new one. But I agreed. Worked out fine in the end.

I estimate that 20% of the time, people back out. I expect it so it doesn't really bother me. I also expect people to give me offers or ask me to meet somewhere or what not. Also doesn't really bother me. I can choose to accept the offer or not. I can choose to respond or not to offers. Generally, if I say price is firm and someone gives me a low offer, I probably won't respond but that's just because I expect the sender already knows that I am not interested. If someone gives me a reasonable offer, I may accept it or reply and say that I'll think about it.

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by hunggi74

I was told there is a blacklist....

Who told you??? State his or her name. There is no fight club!

Originally Posted by Aquattro

There's a blacklist

Shhhh....