KNOW WHAT REALLY SUCKS ABOUT THE CLASSIFIEDS HERE?

Jim C · #1 02-07-2010, 04:01 PM

The fact that many don't understand how to sell stuff and that there word is meaningless; this has happened to me twice in the last 2 weeks:

Me - Sent a PM right after the auction telling seller that I would like to buy 3 items; also left the first message in the thread that said "PM sent"
Seller ( 20 minutes later) - 1st item is already sold but you can buy the other 2
Me (2 hours later) - OK, What is your Paypal address
Seller - Sorry they have already been sold

Since when have the classifieds become a live auction; both times this have been for very inepensive items

Now I remember why I hate people
IDIOTS

snyderz · #2 02-07-2010, 04:13 PM

Too much coffee Jim? You hate people? You must hate spell check, too.

ZombieBRAINS!! · #3 02-07-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snyderz

Too much coffee Jim? You hate people? You must hate spell check, too.

LOL, Your over reacting dude, the only thing that matters when selling online is who pays, otherwise the poor sellers willl be waiting days for you to log back in.

Sellers need to take a guranteed sale when it is presented to them. I don't understand how you seem not to understand that simple logic?

kesslari · #4 02-07-2010, 04:28 PM

I hate it when, early in the morning at a diner, I pour cream from the little silver pitcher into my coffee and it turns out to be salad dressing because the night staff didn't put it away. I really do...

Muusers · #5 02-07-2010, 04:32 PM

I hate it when I just woke up and, still drowzy, put salt instead of sugar in my coffee. I really do...

bassteban · #6 02-07-2010, 04:35 PM

I hate when I have a tiny little hangnail and pull on it, & it rips all the way to my neck.

trunkshope6 · #7 02-07-2010, 04:44 PM

well dude its always up to the seller,ive had this happen especially on craigslist where id be driving to pick up the merchandise and find out after a few dodged calls that some guy offered him 50 more bucks and hes broke.. etc, yeah i was pissed but at the same time what can i do,i had no real say in who he sells it to,but i agree ebay is for Auctions!

capnsandwich · #8 02-07-2010, 04:45 PM

I hate ninjas.

I really do.

Actually, I usually look for guys with better feedback. they'll usually treat you right.

your idol · #9 02-07-2010, 05:12 PM

i thought this was going to be about sifting through the ENDLESS already sold items to find something actually for sale.

if the seller was selling several items and the guy initially wanted one then decided he wanted it all there is absolutely zero question that i would choose to sell to him over other interested parties. one payment one ship, its a no brainer

Milky · #10 02-07-2010, 05:23 PM

I thought this was going to be about how you are broke and can't afford anything in the classifieds.

That's how I feel anyways. Oh the GAS pains!!

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #11 02-07-2010, 06:12 PM

Well, obviously they DO know how to sell stuff since their items sold before you got to them

It also doesn't sound like they promised you anything- they just said the other items were still available if you wanted them. It's like if you go into a store and say you want to buy three dogs. They tell you one has sold, but the other ones are still available if you want them. You leave the store and come back two hours later and then say you want them. Can't blame the store for selling the other two in the time you were gone. The only time I assume an item is being held for me or that I am holding it for someone else is if I or they request the item actually be put on hold.

Jim C · #12 02-07-2010, 09:02 PM

It's about keeping your word
Couldn't care less about small easily buyable items
I told the guy I wanted to buy it and he said OK; I got better things to do than wait around a computer all day for him to reply
With some of the above logic, a seller has no responsibilities selling here; items could change price or go on and off sale at their whim; same with descriptions or conditions

It's about being stand up

BurningSkies · #13 02-07-2010, 09:04 PM

I hate mushrooms.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #14 02-07-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim C

I told the guy I wanted to buy it and he said OK; I got better things to do than wait around a computer all day for him to reply

It's not the seller's responsibility to hold onto an item for you unless they say they will. According to your first post, he didn't give you his word about anything at all- he just said they were still available for sale. Unless you misspoke, then the responsibility is on you, not the seller. It's just like any other business in the world. Call a store and ask if they have something in stock, they say they still have it for sale. If you don't take the responsibility to put the item on hold/layaway, then you can't complain if it's gone when you decide to go down to the store and get it.

**jmattbassplaya** · #15 02-07-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim C

It's about keeping your word
Couldn't care less about small easily buyable items
I told the guy I wanted to buy it and he said OK; I got better things to do than wait around a computer all day for him to reply
With some of the above logic, a seller has no responsibilities selling here; items could change price or go on and off sale at their whim; same with descriptions or conditions

It's about being stand up

Hate to be a butt, but welcome to the real world. Most people don`t care about others and are only interested in satisfying themselves. They go where the cash is... and where it`s the quickest.

Jim Campbell · #16 02-07-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

Hate to be a butt, but welcome to the real world. Most people don`t care about others and are only interested in satisfying themselves. They go where the cash is... and where it`s the quickest.

generally round here people tend to be very careful,as it's a small community......and reputations are cherished...i've dealt with some guys here that would rather hand deliver 8x10's by dog team than risk even a hint of ill will....

Rufus · #17 02-07-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BurningSkies

I hate mushrooms.

Me too,.....they taste like dirt,...they really do.

Frettage · #18 02-07-2010, 09:58 PM

That's bad etiquette, IMO. I wouldn't do that because it seems rude, not to mention a bit dishonorable. It's a shame to hear so many people excusing the behavior. If more people cared about little things like politeness and integrity, maybe things would be a bit better.

Low5 · #19 02-07-2010, 09:59 PM

i cant believe i wasted my time reading this thread

JimmyM · #20 02-07-2010, 11:29 PM

i don't know...i see jim's point. if he said he would buy the items, i don't think it's unreasonable to wait a couple hours for him to do something. people don't live their whole lives on talkbass (even me, though it seems like i do

) and it's not an unreasonable amount of time to wait.