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Only one issue, back before I knew who safariman was..But to his credit he did refund the money.
I use ignore to remind me who not to deal with in the classifieds.
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Didn't he have some big ass yellow Chevy for sale at one time? I take back everything I said about pictures, didn't need to see that one....
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Got hosed on a rifle once, to the tune of $600. Contacted seller with the issue. He told me "Go [bleep] yourself, end of conversation." and hung up the phone. He's still selling here.
Old Corps
Semper Fi
Get off my lawn.
FJB
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Got hosed on a rifle once, to the tune of $600. Contacted seller with the issue. He told me "Go [bleep] yourself, end of conversation." and hung up the phone. He's still selling here. You should post the link to the sale so that other folks would know to beware of dealing with him.
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SKane,
I don't post photos with ads because:
1) I found Photobucket a PITA, way too many times.
2) I found if I posted ANY photos on the Campfire, people would always be asking me to post more photos on the Campfire, and I already spend a LOT of time here anyway.
3) Found I sold just as much stuff if my ads said PM me for photos via e-mail. Often I don't even have to send any.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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Got hosed on a rifle once, to the tune of $600. Contacted seller with the issue. He told me "Go [bleep] yourself, end of conversation." and hung up the phone. He's still selling here. You should post the link to the sale so that other folks would know to beware of dealing with him. Anyone wanting to know who he is can send me a PM.
Old Corps
Semper Fi
Get off my lawn.
FJB
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SKane,
I don't post photos with ads because:
1) I found Photobucket a PITA, way too many times.
2) I found if I posted ANY photos on the Campfire, people would always be asking me to post more photos on the Campfire, and I already spend a LOT of time here anyway.
3) Found I sold just as much stuff if my ads said PM me for photos via e-mail. Often I don't even have to send any. John, You're the most famous guy on this site! Who wouldn't trust you?
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Ten years ago I sometimes shipped items before I received funds but I can't do that now because at least half of the buyers change their mind.
I used to have 99% of campfire deals go through without a problem. Why have things changed? Is it the economy or just the culture.
Also, I have had some of the same guys want pics on several of my different ads but they never even reply afterwards. Is there a lot of window lickers collecting pics on here now. I don't mind sending pics to someone who's really interested but it's a pain to send them to those who aren't. I don't ask for pics until I'm ready to take it and just want last minute confirmation on condition. My favorites are the ones who want pics of a NIB item.
I'm trying to understand what's going on.
Bb
you're spot on, when I first logged in and started buying there were several times the item shipped the day I said I'd take it. I used to do the same as well, and figured a man's word was worth it. but now because of what I've seen transpire a few times, I don't ship until funds clear. sad that a person's typed word aint as good as his face to face spoken one, or so it would seem. there are a few exceptions with folks I know or have dealt with in the past. just my .02
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
Calm seas don't make sailors.
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Then, of course, there's "I'll take it!" regret, especially after the whiskey wears off. :-)
I admit I've done that, but followed through because a deal is a deal. my fault, not theirs.
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
Calm seas don't make sailors.
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I use the ignore function as I see posts of deals that have gone bad. Sometimes it's the whiner and sometimes it's the azzhole that doesn't give a schitt. Haven't used it much, but I'll know who NOT to buy from or sell to if it ever comes up.
Other than that, I haven't had any problems. I was the problem on one transaction because I forgot to send payment.....TWICE! Usually everything goes fast and no problems. I did this once with some 30 cal accubonds I was sent. was in college, single dad going through a divorce. I totally spaced on it and when I got a friendly pm 2 weeks after I received them that he hadn't received payment I felt so ashamed and owned up to the mistake. seller was understanding and payment was sent post haste by me. 2 days later he thanked me and said it was received. I still remember that like it was yesterday. good communication and a little understanding goes along way between honest folks. those who try to take advantage of that, well thats another sort.
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
Calm seas don't make sailors.
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SKane,
I don't post photos with ads because:
1) I found Photobucket a PITA, way too many times.
2) I found if I posted ANY photos on the Campfire, people would always be asking me to post more photos on the Campfire, and I already spend a LOT of time here anyway.
3) Found I sold just as much stuff if my ads said PM me for photos via e-mail. Often I don't even have to send any. JB, you've said numerous times you just don't do photos unless via email. That's different than what I was referring. If someone needs photos, you've got them at the ready.
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Then, of course, there's "I'll take it!" regret, especially after the whiskey wears off. :-)
I admit I've done that, but followed through because a deal is a deal. my fault, not theirs. Yep I have had that too and always follow through.
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never had a deal fall through until this thread popped up! Just recently had my new Hill Country Harvestor 'Sold", then three days later, the guy backed out. This thread jinxed my gun! lol
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