The way of expression in the market.

[bread903]

Hello, everybody.

As either you know or you don't, I live in South Korea.

And I luckily haven't witnessed the same bothersome

phenomenon in the US, Japan or Europe,

BUT in Korea,

there are some people who takes every rude stance

while they communicate in the web marketplace.

I wish to know how you guys think.


First one.

A seller posts an instrument or a gear to sell

and leaves the description:

"I'm not in a very much need of money,

but I'm posting anyway. If this doesn't go away by

this weekend, I won't sell".


Well, this is rude, isn't it?

It's like some tough American guy saying

"If you're not buying, PI-- OFF!"




Second one.

A seller leaves the price section as "Call for price".



I wonder what would happen if I get that info

and post in public.



Third one.

A stranger comes into an instrument store and

asks the clerk:

"Would you buy my Nintendo Wii?"


......Well.. actually happened once when I was working

at the local store..



Anyway, I think the first one is something people

shouldn't do and the second one is kind of impolite.

How do you think about them?

[One Drop]

I think the first one is just a way to say that offers are not welcome; the price is the price, and if no one jumps quickly they will not bother and take it off the market. Not really rude, just a bit of marketing, or maybe it's the truth.

'Call for price' is just silly IMO as most people won't bother, and will prefer to follow up other instruments that have a published price. Often companies (not private sellers) will say this as they aren't allowed to publish lower prices than the suggested manufacturer's ones, or they risk losing the rights to distribute them.

Talkbass Classifieds avoid this problem by insisting a price is given for all FS ads.

The third one is just a bit weird, not really rude.

I've bought and sold quite a lot of gear, and to me the only important thing is that the buyer or seller is honest and communicative. Unfortunately once in a while I've gotten what I consider a rude message from someone (usually a potential buyer) but they are rarely a serious buyer or seller and are easily ignored.

In the end if you want to deal with strangers for any reason you will come across some very rude people, and some absolutely delightful ones. Ignore the idiots and the problem disappears!

[Joe Nerve]

I'm not sure

I understand the OP

because for some

reason I had a really rough


time


reading it. Sorry. Had to post

this.

[LowBstring]

Less prickishness? This is not the place.

[Marko5657]

First one probably won’t be gotten at a good price, but it’s up to the potential buyer to decide whether or not it’s a good deal for him.

Second one, there are low-ballers who call everyone to offer them a pittance in hopes of landing a good deal or to resell, so he’ll likely not enjoy the phone calls. Or he’ll just get those who reeeeally want the item, which might work out.

Third one, if interested at all in the item, I’d just offer a really low price, as the person probably really needs the cash. If not, just say "Sorry, can't help ya".

[Marko5657]

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

I'm not sure

I understand the OP

because for some

reason I had a really rough


time


reading it. Sorry. Had to post

this.

Only ones I have a problem with are those with no spacing or paragraphs at all.

[smcd]

As others have mentioned, both are tactics to weed out bottom feeders. Problem is, I find both approaches to be crass, and would be less likely to buy from such a person.

[SlingBass4]

Originally Posted by Marko5657

Only ones I have a problem with are those with no spacing or paragraphs at all.

+1

[bread903]

Ignoring rude people IS hard to do, isn't it.. I get bothered..