Posting to User to User, Biz to Biz.

[ArnoldLLerch]

Just wanted to throw this open for general discussion. Why is it that some people feel that it is their responsibility to tell people posting stuff for sale that their stuff a; won't sell for that much b; it's the wrong place to post it or c; that "they" wouldn't purchase it for that price. If somone doesn't want to purchase an item for the posted price why don't they send a private email and see if they can dicker the price down? Why do they feel obligated to slam the seller in the open forum and dicourage other, potential buyers, from approaching the seller? If I see something advertised and I don't want to purchase it, I just don't respond. Seems a reasonable approach to me anyway.

[This message has been edited by ArnoldLLerch (edited 03-30-2000).]

[CujoRbd]

yes, i completely agree! that is sorta what i do when i see a price that's unreasonable or whatever; i just basically ignore it. that's my $0.02 on that


CujoRbd

[ArnoldLLerch]

Thanks Cujo!

[buddmann]

My sentiments exactly.

buddmann

[Morpheus1964]

I agree wholeheartedly. I also just pass it by. I feel that most any response in that forum should probably be by email, except updates on the original post...

[bdog]

I'll second that. I have in the past sent emails to people to haggle on prices, but I think it is just plain rude to bash on someones for sale thread.

[Ed_S]

The way I see it, we shouldn't voice an opinion if not involved.
I see things at prices I consider laughable, but it could be just right for someone else.

And haggling should be via email. A simple "YGM" or stating interest in items on a list is enough to let everybody know something's in progress. You SHOULD do this both to establish "dibbs" and to help the seller avoid needless inquiries.

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And getting back to the point, I would have never said any of that in a "sale" topic at user-to-user, that's bad manners!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Ed




[This message has been edited by Ed_S (edited 04-01-2000).]

[hd581]

Hate to be the lone dissenter, guys/gals, but I disagree. If I'm new to computers and someone is selling a 386-25 for $800 and I'm considering buying it, I really would appreciate seeing someone say "Uhmm that's just a tad overpriced" or even "Well, pricewatch has that for $.01".

I should do research and know what I'm getting into, but it saves me a lot of time and trouble to hear a quick general opinion.

[Eli]

I'd agree with hd581, to a point. If someone has unrealistically high expectations, like $100 for a 1 gig drive, then it should politely be pointed out that it will never go for that price. No need to flame the person, but a little advise chouldn't hurt, and shouldn't be taken the wrong way.

[Joel Kleppinger]

If you're going to do that, just link to a reputable vendor on the price of a new gizmo or a similar one. Just state the facts and don't make opinionated statements like "that's just way too high."

Instead, you could say, "Or buy the same thing new retail from buy.com for $2xx, which is only $20 more." People can't argue with facts and win. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[ArnoldLLerch]

Eggzackly! That's why I moved the discussion to this thread and put it up for open discussion in a mannerly fashion. (Anyone remember Miss Manners?) Did you follow links there and see the items under discussion?
ARNi LEE

[brockway]

Arnold

Why did you go back and edit your posts?

[Brydon]

hmmmm

[ArnoldLLerch]

A possible admission that I may have been a little hot under the collar? A sense of fair play? The desire to cool things off rather than reheat them!

[hd581]

Well, I commend you for trying to settle this peacefully. In the future, make sure your posts won't offend anyone before you submit them, and you'll save yourself the trouble of having to edit your posts.