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Originally Posted by ekgguy
You are absolutely right. Sometimes you don't even think about it. For example, I purchased a couple of original 67-68 hubcaps from a seller on eBay. They were exactly what I expected and what he represented them as and the entire transaction went well. A couple of days later, I got a call from an unknown number and they left a voicemail. It was the seller from eBay thanking me for doing business with them and asking that I keep them in mind for anything else I needed. I thought that was pretty cool. I buy a lot of things from eBay and that was the first call I had ever received. It really stuck with me too. It meant something that they called.
To make a long story short, I did call him back as he had found a couple more of the hubcaps. I bought those through eBay, and we talked for a few minutes.
It made for a very pleasant transaction / interaction. Sometimes I don't think there is enough of that.
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I agree with this and almost everything in this thread. But, here it comes,
there is the other side of the coin.
I bought a new (expensive 4 me) set of wheels and tires last week for my dually project Homer. Man I texted the guy back and forth and finally suggested we speak on the phone. We did. all was well. I went to look at the rims/tires and wanted to go home first and measure (check internet) to make d*mm sure I didn't buy something I couldn't use. (not that I've ever done that
). They would work, so arranged (text) to go by the next evening to consummate our deal. Loaded the tires and went home. As soon as I got home I had to bolt two on so I could be absolutely sure they fit. They did. All is well. I sent the seller a text thanking him and telling him I appreciate the fair deal and NOTHING. No response what so ever. Now I didn't expect him to be my pal, but it does kinda rankle me a bit.
Even on this site it happens.
Guy will ask for suggestions or opinions. 7 people take time to respond and when the OP answers he "thanks 1 or 2 people individually for their response.
I try to make a point of responding personally of "to the group as a group" to make sure anyone who sends me any kind of response is appreciated. Even if I don't happen to agree with what the say.
I think it boils down to Common Courtesy. Just the right thing to do.
Sorry if I rant here but that has kinda bugged me for a while. (in case you can't tell).
Off the soap box,
JMO
