Why do members do this
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Why do members do this
I have sold quite a few parts on the forum. It is a good avenue for everyone because it makes modding a little less expensive because you can sometimes offset the price by selling your items you have replaced. We help each other this way.
But why do some member go on a sales thread and post comments, prices, and yes even links to ebay to ruin a for sale thread. I dont get it. Please anyone who has not done it go to the rules section if you do not know what I am talking about here and read the rules on the parts for sale. Sorry I am venting a little here and I posted this on general so more people would see this, but this is the second time I have had a for sale thread ruined because someone does not know the rules.
Thanks for listening. Oh by the way it is my sony amp thread that got rained on if anyone would like to see a classic example of this.
But why do some member go on a sales thread and post comments, prices, and yes even links to ebay to ruin a for sale thread. I dont get it. Please anyone who has not done it go to the rules section if you do not know what I am talking about here and read the rules on the parts for sale. Sorry I am venting a little here and I posted this on general so more people would see this, but this is the second time I have had a for sale thread ruined because someone does not know the rules.
Thanks for listening. Oh by the way it is my sony amp thread that got rained on if anyone would like to see a classic example of this.
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I agree, it's rude.
Many people honestly don't know what something is worth when selling. If I think a seller is a little unreasonable in ther price expectations (ie: a new part can be had for same or less price),The best method is to PM that person.
It lets them know, without making them look stupid or affecting their sale.
The same can be said for buyers. I've PM'd a lot of people who've posted an interested in buying something I know won't work for them. They deserve to be informed in such a case.
Many people honestly don't know what something is worth when selling. If I think a seller is a little unreasonable in ther price expectations (ie: a new part can be had for same or less price),The best method is to PM that person.
It lets them know, without making them look stupid or affecting their sale.
The same can be said for buyers. I've PM'd a lot of people who've posted an interested in buying something I know won't work for them. They deserve to be informed in such a case.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
good points
Good points, I would have no problem with a PM or email with some constructive advice. Although on my post I was selling for 75 and he posted an ebay link that sells the item for 64. Really not too sure why, he really did not seem malicious in the wording either I just think the gentlemen was trying to help out would be buyers but it is against the rules.
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I can certainly understand your ire and frustration. However, rather than venting in C5 General, I think it would be much more appropriate and better if you were to report those persons violating the rules to the C5 Parts For Sale moderators immediately. To report these violators, just click on the "Report Bad Post" icon 
under that person's Forum name. I doubt posting this in C5 general is going to do much to cause these type individuals to stop and the moderators actually have the authority to do something this. Hope this helps. 
under that person's Forum name. I doubt posting this in C5 general is going to do much to cause these type individuals to stop and the moderators actually have the authority to do something this. Hope this helps.
Last edited by GrayC5; Dec 9, 2004 at 12:32 AM. Reason: spelling/typing
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks gray
Originally Posted by GrayC5
I can certainly understand your ire and frustration. However, rather than venting in C5 General, I think it would be much more appropriate and better if you were to report those persons violating the rules to the C5 Parts For Sale moderators immediately. To report these violators, just click on "Report Bad Post" icon under that person's Forum name. I doubt posting this in C5 general is going to do much to cause these type individuals to stop and the moderators actually have the authority to do something this. Hope this helps.
under that person's Forum name. I doubt posting this in C5 general is going to do much to cause these type individuals to stop and the moderators actually have the authority to do something this. Hope this helps. 
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I see your point. But the for sale section here is a friendly one. As I see it, the people that buy and sell here are trying to recoup some of what they put out. Or get something for less than they can buy it for retail. If I bought something here I don't expect to be able to get a replacement if something is wrong with the item. That's one reason retail is more expensive, to deal with such events. I would certainly not be impressed if someone was selling something for more than retail and made like it's a deal.
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Le Mans Master
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One more thing
You know I also would like to say I really do not think this guy had bad intentions, if you read his post it seems to me he was just unaware of the effect his post would have on another members thread. A little short sighted but I do not think it was mean spirited. So I am just hoping members will see this and not do the same to anyone.
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Le Mans Master
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well it still is against the rules
Originally Posted by Stock Man
I see your point. But the for sale section here is a friendly one. As I see it, the people that buy and sell here are trying to recoup some of what they put out. Or get something for less than they can buy it for retail. If I bought something here I don't expect to be able to get a replacement if something is wrong with the item. That's one reason retail is more expensive, to deal with such events. I would certainly not be impressed if someone was selling something for more than retail and made like it's a deal.
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Le Mans Master
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removed
Well either the member or the moderator removed the negative post. Whoever it was I would like to thank them. I think this post is finished things have been resolved like gentlemen.
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I could not see where a problem occurred. 
Is this the post??
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=964759
I don't see anything wrong going on there............
Is this the post??
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=964759
I don't see anything wrong going on there............
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I have taken a couple people to task on sales, but always thru PM's. I just hate to see someone get raped on a used part by paying more than what it can be bought new. I always go to the seller first and let them know. IHMO. Jeff
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Originally Posted by shurite44
Well either the member or the moderator removed the negative post. Whoever it was I would like to thank them. I think this post is finished things have been resolved like gentlemen.
