The Soapbox

[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.