Swap shop

[Luck as a Constant]

Man it's hard not to post in there when you see someone starting crap and arguing over details because they didn't get the deal.

I think going over the rules again is in order.
Anyone care to do so?


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[tlandauer]

I hear you, man, it's hard not to get involved.
There is one rule that I put before any rules and that is IF I SEE SOMETHING I REALLY WANT AND THE ASKING PROCE IS WITHIN MY BUDGET, I WILL TAKE IT FOR THE ASKING PRICE SO NO CONTROVERSY WILL ARISE AS A RESULT OF HAGGLING BETWEEN BUYERS AND FIANLLY WITH THE SELLER.
Some sellers specify " first to say 'I will take it' gets it"---this somewhat simplifies the matter, this kind of wordings forces potential buyers to think twice before throwing out a low ball counter offer.
Some sellers give the first responder a chance even receiving a " asking price " buyer down the line, but rarely is the case that the phrase " first to say I will take it gets it" was in the sales advertisement.
I WON'T BUY IF I CAN'T AFFORD IT.
LET'S FACE IT, WE ALL KNOW (within a reasonable amount of knowledge) WHAT IS REASONABLE/REALISTIC ASKING PRICE AND WHAT BORDERS REDICULOUS ASKING PRICE. IF IT IS THE LATTER, THEN WE ARE ALL PREPARED TO HAGGLE FROM THE GET-GO.
P.M.s are a no-no before the deals are done, this is clear but conscientious seller would specify in the ad.
I know this is not what you expect in response , but I thought I will just put in my $.02 worth of ideas and experience in this F/S Forum.
Finally, courtesy towards fellow toy boat buyers.

[Luck as a Constant]

Swap shop

Ugh

[Luck as a Constant]

it used to be, if someone showed interest they got first dibs. but of course people had to make that a pita, so then it turned into first person to say ill take it. but if someone says "ill take it" then asks a question.... well that apparently is being unclear... so then that turns into a debate.

[Fluid]

5. The first reply post that shows intent to buy pending more information in the thread (NOT via PM) is first in line to buy the item. ** BUT ** If the sellers item description indicates otherwise, the sellers rule takes precedence.



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[Luck as a Constant]

5. The first reply post that shows intent to buy pending more information in the thread (NOT via PM) is first in line to buy the item. ** BUT ** If the sellers item description indicates otherwise, the sellers rule takes precedence.



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Yeah I don't know why this is so hard for people to grasp....
I guess it's just because they didn't get the item and they get frustrated


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[tlandauer]

it used to be, if someone showed interest they got first dibs. but of course people had to make that a pita, so then it turned into first person to say ill take it. but if someone says "ill take it" then asks a question.... well that apparently is being unclear... so then that turns into a debate.

Good point, it is a pita, I should clarify my logic in my first response, because of the potential debate ( and that is a polite word), I had to commit before I ask questions---provided they are usually boats I think I must have. Also it helps when the seller is a respected racer and/or builder.
I resort to pull the trigger first then ask questions. Do I like this situation? NO.
On items I have less desire, then I do make counter offers.
But it is what it is.

[tlandauer]

Ugh

it used to be, if someone showed interest they got first dibs. but of course people had to make that a pita, so then it turned into first person to say ill take it. but if someone says "ill take it" then asks a question.... well that apparently is being unclear... so then that turns into a debate.

I see why and where I am wrong in my response. What I say is "I will take it at your asking price" If I am the first responder, I forgot to say that.
And,
if I am not, I say" I will take it at your asking price " pending previous guy(s) response.
That is if the seller did not specify "first to say I will take it gets it..."
To the OP, I apologize for the mess, and I should not BS any further, lol...
Man, I should have shut up while I was ahead.

[Luck as a Constant]

Tim I don't think you said anything wrong "shrug"




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[Luck as a Constant]

I think people are just confused about the rules because I see so many unhappy potential buyers who feel they didnt get a fair shot at stuff is all


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[robinator63]

This was a first for me. What is to keep a potential buyer from just editing his post to say "I'll take it" after he realizes you are buying but just came in behind him? The swap shop is cut throat. Not much dignity there.

[Doby]

Lets see...tons of good sale threads with no issues...very few with issues....

Lets make a problem where none exists...

[robinator63]

Never had issues with the swap shop.. You are right Doby. I apologize for not folding.

Karma...........

[obrien]

It amazes me how ridiculous this site has become when it comes to buying/selling toy boats. I realize there must be a lot of immature people on here for the mods to creat these rules. I never had any issues before the new list of rules. If I missed an item it was not a big deal. I would find it else where Once I was informed of the new rules I decided not to even deal with the buy/sale forum.

[tlandauer]

Tim I don't think you said anything wrong "shrug"




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Thx, perhaps not.
But,
the message that was conveyed was wrong or at the least misleading. Unless I am the first to respond, I always say give the guy(s) before me time to respond. One time it took the guy a day or two and I had to ask the seller to wait, in the end he raised his counter offer and I didn't get it, but we all made friends in the end.
I guess this is what I have been trying to say all along.