Forsale threads

i am a freebie whore, most of you know that. but i am not going to ask you to deliver to me. i have traveled around to collect what i want. there is no reason for it to need to be delivered. Who am i to ask you to spend money to give ME something for free. Now if you offer to meet me or i ask ahead of time if you will be near me then thats different. if you say no, fine i will figure it out. Or if i cant find a way to get it, i will tell you im sorry i cant get to you anytime soon please give to the next in line. i Have 3 kids and yes it is ard at times to go pick stuff up, but thats my problem to deal with not yours. with pricing, i agree that if its listed as OBO then send an offer. If you dont want to be given offers say "price is firm" on the add. People sell things at bargin prices anyway and that is what keeps a lot of us in the hobby. My whole point is, if we treat each other with the respect we desire, then everyone wins in the end.
 
In all seriousness, I think the bigger issue is people just not following the rules. If someone doesn't like a price or wants to make an offer, it should be in PM and not a thread post. Now, if the seller wants to then turn around and say prices are firm, no offers, etc., he can do that, but if people would just stop posting offers and start sending PMs, most of these issues would be resolved.
 
yogoshio said:
In all seriousness, I think the bigger issue is people just not following the rules. If someone doesn't like a price or wants to make an offer, it should be in PM and not a thread post. Now, if the seller wants to then turn around and say prices are firm, no offers, etc., he can do that, but if people would just stop posting offers and start sending PMs, most of these issues would be resolved.
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Couldn't have said it better myself...
 
rosko23 said:
Wayyyyyyyy to many figures! Lol I only buy the best man. I don't buy "off the shelf" tanks. Ur newer here so I don't fault u for not knowing that. Again, not bragging... But that's just what I buy. Reef savvy custom tanks. Made of starphire glass. All 3 are custom dimensions. Again. Don't get me wrong. I don't mind giving someone a deal. But I never understood why people "haggle" on brand new items or fish. I rather pay extra money for a healthy fish that's been on someone's tank then goto a lfs and gamble on the health. People pay more $ with DD fish over LA fish... But when someone posts a fish here they want a "deal".

This is the reason I hardly put any of my high end stuff on this forum. Most that have bought from me are either friends or people that have seen my stuff and are willing to pay $ for nicer things... And they always get hookups. Anyone who's bought from me can always say I hooked them up. That's a 100% guarantee.

And for those of you who don't know.. I have stepped away from WCR for the time being bc of my schedule. With 2 kids under 2, and one being 3 months. 70-80 hrs of work a week, my 2nd masters degree... I felt I wasn't fulfilling my end of the partnership and I hardly have time to frag things. Eric's still my boy and I may be back in a couple months... But for now I'm out... Now I can say how I feel bc I'm not a sponsor anymore! Lol
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This is true! You even delivered to me! :) *Twice!*
 
lunacris said:
im not saying to deliver .. but if u dont ask can we meet somewhere ? you shouldnt post aww man good deal but ur too far is all im saying
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I do this a lot. The whole "man wish you were downtown thing" but I do it more as in, a general statement that I like the product, and would buy it. I also see it as a way to "bump" a thread and hopefully generate interest for others. So I guess there is two ways of looking at it. I hopefully don't come across as a guy who wants free delivery. :) I've traveled pretty far to get stuff, I'm just only willing to do so if it's by a CTA Train or bus.
 
GaryR1984 said:
I do this a lot. The whole "man wish you were downtown thing" but I do it more as in, a general statement that I like the product, and would buy it. I also see it as a way to "bump" a thread and hopefully generate interest for others. So I guess there is two ways of looking at it. I hopefully don't come across as a guy who wants free delivery. :) I've traveled pretty far to get stuff, I'm just only willing to do so if it's by a CTA Train or bus.
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Yeah quit free loading man. Lol buy some roller skates! =)
 
You guys are hilarious!!

Now my view on for sales:

The only time one should haggle is if in the price it is listed as x amount OBO. If it doesn't say that and you feel the price is not what you're willing to pay, then move on. I've seen plenty of FS threads where something is being sold and is dang close to full retail on it, I just keep moving.

Now for sellers, if you've listed something as OBO, don't be shocked when you're asking $100 and someone PM's you with $50. You can ignore it, or respond with a counteroffer.

I know that offering half of what a seller is asking is kind of a lowball offer tactic, but who can blame someone for that? I know that this hobby is quite expensive, especially seeing how much money I've spent thus far. If someone is going to try and save a buck or two, so be it. Personally, I would rather just buy new equipment, but that's just me. If I come across a deal, then I'll jump on it, as long as it's not something that "wears out".

These are just my thoughts on this, and they are not directed at anyone in particular, just general sentiments.
 
I always ask lower than what people are asking for. not ridiculous amount. And I expect everyone to do the same when I am selling my stuff. I've been selling a lot of cars, motorcycles real estate etc... there's market price for everything and if you get things cheaper than that, you feel good. and I want people feel the same. If someone ask me $100 for the thing I put up for $200. All I respond is LOL and bye. what it all comes down to is the willingness of buyer and seller with respect coz you might end up dealing with the same person or friends of friends when it comes to hobby like this. So I won't be upset or make assumptions unless they insult me with price. : ) believe me I run into a lot of nerd creeps without social skills and common sense. I just pay up and walk but if I enjoy the transaction or see the passion for fish in the person I won't shut up lol
 
its the name of the game, you always ask for a lower price. The entire world works that way. you dont have to lower your price but dont get offened when people ask for one. I agree with bushio. the price of everything you own has been negotiated at one point or many times before it got to you.
 
My 2cents are if you have a problem with people low balling you , asking for a discount or giving you an offer for your "deal" than maybe you shouldn't be postin stuff for sale. That's like buying a real nice pair of shoes and taking them to the club and then getting mad when someone "disrespects" you and steps on them. IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN.
 
Steve1986 said:
My 2cents are if you have a problem with people low balling you , asking for a discount or giving you an offer for your "deal" than maybe you shouldn't be postin stuff for sale. That's like buying a real nice pair of shoes and taking them to the club and then getting mad when someone "disrespects" you and steps on them. IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN.
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lol i just raise price and let them talk me down to price i wanted in first place suckers
 
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