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Bamm · 03-29-2005, 10:58 PM

Isn't it crappy when you respond to a post for a part for sale that you really want, and there's six people ahead of you. What's even crappier is when all six guys in front of you bow out over the course of a day or two for whatever reason and then "miracle of miracles" you actually get dibs on it. You email the guy all weekend numerous times, trying to figure out where to send your money and how, even leaving cell phone #'s just to make sure there's no communication problem, and all of a sudden he pops up on Monday morning and posts saying "part is sold"

Huh?! Helloooo?!?!?!

On top of that, no communication saying, "dude, sorry, here's the reason why that happened" nothing. This isn't ebay or anything, but I had at least thought we had a sort of "honor code" concerning dibs and such. Guess some people do and some don't. Sorry for the rant............Jerry

*screamin_c102* · 03-29-2005, 11:09 PM

Hell, you posted like 6 or 7 follow-ups on that item too. That sucks out loud.

Sorry man I know how ya feel.

***Josh*** · 03-29-2005, 11:11 PM

I'd be pissed, it is againt bord ethics to do that, it's all in the buying/selling guidlines......

Bamm · 03-29-2005, 11:18 PM

I was very pissed at first but since then i've realized that the deal won't go through now regardless, so now i'm not pissed, just bummed. For all I know maybe he had a good reason, the thing is, even if you have to do something different, tell the people who are expecting communication. If you post a part and then do something different, let the guy on the other end know, 99% of the time, they will understand. Don't just blow them off and then not answer emails or pm's. .........................Jerry

*Randy70C-10* · 03-29-2005, 11:19 PM

Hey Jerry, what was the part? (never know, I have all kinds of junk laying around)

OneBad4x4 · 03-30-2005, 12:42 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146895

quick search shows it is this post, i could be wrong though

HuggerCST · 03-30-2005, 01:03 AM

Just a gut feeling, but you were probably better off not getting the chance to buy it. Whenever someone gives me very little info, doesn't take paypal, and won't give me even a phone #, I get suspicious. That's why I backed out. I've been burned before. (not here)

lamar · 03-30-2005, 03:17 AM

I think the guys here are for the most part good honest guys, but you always find someone who for what ever the reason will not let you know what's going on. Jerry maybe right good reason for not selling to him but a little hint to let you know to keep looking would be the right thing to do. He owes you that at least.

muddyole 69 · 03-30-2005, 06:53 AM

We hear you dude !!! thats a bita !!!

GMC AMI · 03-30-2005, 07:24 AM

EJ also blew me away with non-communication, so no dealing with him simple enough!
The word is in the wind, I hope you see this EJ.

**'70_402** · 03-31-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Files

EJ also blew me away with non-communication, so no dealing with him simple enough!
The word is in the wind, I hope you see this EJ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Just a gut feeling, but you were probably better off not getting the chance to buy it. Whenever someone gives me very little info, doesn't take paypal, and won't give me even a phone #, I get suspicious. That's why I backed out. I've been burned before. (not here)

I also backed out for these same reasons... it didn't seem right... better off anyways cause i had to spend that money on something else anyways.... i just wonder sometimes if people selling things know that comunication is thier best friend.......if you are not going to be around for a while then don't post something for sale.... wait unitll you have time to deal with it...

**special-K** · 03-30-2005, 07:57 AM

I thought the whole deal with the internet,message boards,forums,chat-rooms,and the "information age"we`re in was about...communication.It all fails without it.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-30-2005, 08:56 AM

That does suck but my intuition says your better off without that purchase.

RED67 · 03-30-2005, 09:28 AM

that bites

nu2-72 · 03-30-2005, 10:12 AM

It still happens here. I know in the last year I have seen several threads about buying and selling and even Josh's rules for buying and selling.
The common understanding is that you reply in the thread and the list starts there. 1st, 2nd and so on.
Still many people PM trying to snipe something. I have had the same thing happen recently and will honor posts here on the board and give time for each person to ask questions and/or respond before moving on to the next person.

***Liz*** · 03-30-2005, 11:26 AM

nu2 your absolutely correct. I know of one person right now who was quite a few shadey like dealings but we can't say or do jack because very few people tell us when they have an issue. Bamm I don't know the details of your nontransaction (couldnt think of a polite word

) but from reading the post, like Josh said...... I'd be pissed

RicksTrucks · 03-30-2005, 11:46 AM

I agree about all of the PM'ing. Does just the message "PM sent" hold your place in line or should it be that you state your intentions openly, then PM for details, etc. It is hard to know where you stand when there is a lot of PM'ing going on. And I think it would be common courtesy to post that it is sold as soon as the deal is cut. Being new to the board I did go back to some old postings, looking for threads with items that I needed, and found some old ones open - at least that is how it looked - only to find later that the item had been sold. Me done now.

Deuce · 03-30-2005, 01:33 PM

I must say I've had nothing but GOOD dealings on this board. 1 of the very few places I feel "safe" dealing with people I don't know. PJMoreland was a peticular EXCELLENT guy to deal with. Thanks again for the truck Patrick!!!!!!
edit: Can't forget JDL, Pickemup, Longhorn72(?) excellent guys!!

*dtlilly* · 03-30-2005, 02:07 PM

I have a 99% success rate on the board too. A few times I was "sniped" because of a PM message that was never communicated on a thread. I just figured the part was not meant for me.

boraxman · 03-30-2005, 02:22 PM

I with the "win some, lose some" but I feel it would be nice to take responces in the thread. "Pm sent" to me would be considered a responce.

junkyardjohn · 03-30-2005, 02:22 PM

JERRY.. I AGREE THAT FROM BOTH A BUYERS & SELLERS POINT OF VIEW, THAT PEOPLE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SAY "I'M INTERESTED" OR ASK A QUESTION TO TIE THIS PART UP FOR DAYS. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SAYING "I'LL TAKE IT"?? AS FAR AS I'AM CONCERNED UNTIL SOMEONE STEPS UP & SAYS "SOLD.. I'LL TAKE IT"..... IT'S STILL FOR SALE. THERE SEEMS TO BE WAY TO MANY PEOPLE SAYING "AWW GEE-WIZ I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS RIGHT NOW, OR I THINK I'LL PASS BECAUSE IT'S TOO COLD TO WORK ON MY TRUCK RIGHT NOW, OR I'M SURE COUSIN GEORGE WOULD WANT IT BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF HIM , OR COULD YOU POST 37 MULTI-ANGLE PICTURES, BECAUSE I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BUYING THIS ITEM, & WILL LET YOU KNOW IN 3 OR 4 DAYS.

JOHN

HuggerCST · 03-30-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

JERRY.. I AGREE THAT FROM BOTH A BUYERS & SELLERS POINT OF VIEW, THAT PEOPLE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SAY "I'M INTERESTED" OR ASK A QUESTION TO TIE THIS PART UP FOR DAYS. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SAYING "I'LL TAKE IT"?? AS FAR AS I'AM CONCERNED UNTIL SOMEONE STEPS UP & SAYS "SOLD.. I'LL TAKE IT"..... IT'S STILL FOR SALE. THERE SEEMS TO BE WAY TO MANY PEOPLE SAYING "AWW GEE-WIZ I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS RIGHT NOW, OR I THINK I'LL PASS BECAUSE IT'S TOO COLD TO WORK ON MY TRUCK RIGHT NOW, OR I'M SURE COUSIN GEORGE WOULD WANT IT BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF HIM , OR COULD YOU POST 37 MULTI-ANGLE PICTURES, BECAUSE I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BUYING THIS ITEM, & WILL LET YOU KNOW IN 3 OR 4 DAYS.

JOHN

LOL, You tell 'em John! That's what I like about you. I get a kick out of your "no BS", "tell it like it is" attitude, lol. Some people may get offended, but I know what you're saying, and you're usually right, lol.

*dtlilly* · 03-31-2005, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

JERRY.. I AGREE THAT FROM BOTH A BUYERS & SELLERS POINT OF VIEW, THAT PEOPLE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SAY "I'M INTERESTED" OR ASK A QUESTION TO TIE THIS PART UP FOR DAYS. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SAYING "I'LL TAKE IT"?? AS FAR AS I'AM CONCERNED UNTIL SOMEONE STEPS UP & SAYS "SOLD.. I'LL TAKE IT"..... IT'S STILL FOR SALE. THERE SEEMS TO BE WAY TO MANY PEOPLE SAYING "AWW GEE-WIZ I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS RIGHT NOW, OR I THINK I'LL PASS BECAUSE IT'S TOO COLD TO WORK ON MY TRUCK RIGHT NOW, OR I'M SURE COUSIN GEORGE WOULD WANT IT BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF HIM , OR COULD YOU POST 37 MULTI-ANGLE PICTURES, BECAUSE I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BUYING THIS ITEM, & WILL LET YOU KNOW IN 3 OR 4 DAYS.

JOHN

I agree with every word John. If a buyer loses a sale because they wanted pics, more info, etc... they snoozed.

Bamm · 03-30-2005, 03:41 PM

I can agree to an extent John, but sometimes you have to ask questions because of a part not being described fully or properly. For example, If I say I have a posi rear for sale I can't expect the first guy to not ask me what ratio it is, whether or not it's 6 lug or 5 lug, coil or leaf. And if i'm the first guy to respond, even though it's a question, I should have dibs on the part. I know that there are guys on here that jump on every part sometimes and then back off, I have done that once or twice myself and had to back off an hour or so later after checking with the boss on fundage. LOL There are guys on here that will want you to "hold" parts for them, and thats cool sometimes, if you don't need the cash in hand right away, but sometimes you just gotta get da green in your pocket. But this was far from the case, he's 2 hours from me and I pm'ed him telling him I could meet him at his convenience with cash in hand and he just blew me off. Anyway, thanks for the support guys. Later, ...........Jerry

badone07 · 03-30-2005, 04:01 PM

Maybe he didn't want to sell it to someone in VA. You might be too close to him, if it's not exactly what he described it to be. Not saying that's the case but have seen that before on other boards. The further the better, plus some extra dollars for exaggerated shipping. You probably lucked out by not getting it.

03-29-2005, 10:58 PM	#1
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Sorry, slight rant............. Isn't it crappy when you respond to a post for a part for sale that you really want, and there's six people ahead of you. What's even crappier is when all six guys in front of you bow out over the course of a day or two for whatever reason and then "miracle of miracles" you actually get dibs on it. You email the guy all weekend numerous times, trying to figure out where to send your money and how, even leaving cell phone #'s just to make sure there's no communication problem, and all of a sudden he pops up on Monday morning and posts saying "part is sold" Huh?! Helloooo?!?!?! On top of that, no communication saying, "dude, sorry, here's the reason why that happened" nothing. This isn't ebay or anything, but I had at least thought we had a sort of "honor code" concerning dibs and such. Guess some people do and some don't. Sorry for the rant............Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

03-29-2005, 11:11 PM	#3
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,509	I'd be pissed, it is againt bord ethics to do that, it's all in the buying/selling guidlines...... __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

03-29-2005, 11:18 PM	#4
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I was very pissed at first but since then i've realized that the deal won't go through now regardless, so now i'm not pissed, just bummed. For all I know maybe he had a good reason, the thing is, even if you have to do something different, tell the people who are expecting communication. If you post a part and then do something different, let the guy on the other end know, 99% of the time, they will understand. Don't just blow them off and then not answer emails or pm's. .........................Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

03-30-2005, 12:42 AM	#6
OneBad4x4 Lifted70BowTie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 204	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146895 quick search shows it is this post, i could be wrong though __________________ I live in Bakersfield, CA 93308, I use USPS for shipping. (Even tho I've never shipped anything and am currently banned for failure to send out parts.) Please reply to my for sale threads by PMing me. Its hard to keep track of all the threads.

03-30-2005, 01:03 AM	#7
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Just a gut feeling, but you were probably better off not getting the chance to buy it. Whenever someone gives me very little info, doesn't take paypal, and won't give me even a phone #, I get suspicious. That's why I backed out. I've been burned before. (not here) __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-29-2005, 11:09 PM	#2
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Hell, you posted like 6 or 7 follow-ups on that item too. That sucks out loud. Sorry man I know how ya feel.

03-29-2005, 11:19 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Hey Jerry, what was the part? (never know, I have all kinds of junk laying around)

03-30-2005, 03:17 AM	#8
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	I think the guys here are for the most part good honest guys, but you always find someone who for what ever the reason will not let you know what's going on. Jerry maybe right good reason for not selling to him but a little hint to let you know to keep looking would be the right thing to do. He owes you that at least. __________________ 72 C-10

03-30-2005, 06:53 AM	#9
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	Rant We hear you dude !!! thats a bita !!! __________________ hav'n fun be'n me

03-30-2005, 07:24 AM	#10
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	EJ also blew me away with non-communication, so no dealing with him simple enough! The word is in the wind, I hope you see this EJ. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

03-30-2005, 07:57 AM	#12
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03-30-2005, 08:56 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	That does suck but my intuition says your better off without that purchase. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-30-2005, 09:28 AM	#14
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 777	that bites __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

03-30-2005, 10:12 AM	#15
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	It still happens here. I know in the last year I have seen several threads about buying and selling and even Josh's rules for buying and selling. The common understanding is that you reply in the thread and the list starts there. 1st, 2nd and so on. Still many people PM trying to snipe something. I have had the same thing happen recently and will honor posts here on the board and give time for each person to ask questions and/or respond before moving on to the next person. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-30-2005, 11:26 AM	#16
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	nu2 your absolutely correct. I know of one person right now who was quite a few shadey like dealings but we can't say or do jack because very few people tell us when they have an issue. Bamm I don't know the details of your nontransaction (couldnt think of a polite word ) but from reading the post, like Josh said...... I'd be pissed



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03-30-2005, 11:46 AM	#17
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	I agree about all of the PM'ing. Does just the message "PM sent" hold your place in line or should it be that you state your intentions openly, then PM for details, etc. It is hard to know where you stand when there is a lot of PM'ing going on. And I think it would be common courtesy to post that it is sold as soon as the deal is cut. Being new to the board I did go back to some old postings, looking for threads with items that I needed, and found some old ones open - at least that is how it looked - only to find later that the item had been sold. Me done now. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-30-2005, 01:33 PM	#18
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I must say I've had nothing but GOOD dealings on this board. 1 of the very few places I feel "safe" dealing with people I don't know. PJMoreland was a peticular EXCELLENT guy to deal with. Thanks again for the truck Patrick!!!!!! edit: Can't forget JDL, Pickemup, Longhorn72(?) excellent guys!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

03-30-2005, 02:07 PM	#19
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I have a 99% success rate on the board too. A few times I was "sniped" because of a PM message that was never communicated on a thread. I just figured the part was not meant for me.

03-30-2005, 02:22 PM	#20
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I with the "win some, lose some" but I feel it would be nice to take responces in the thread. "Pm sent" to me would be considered a responce. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-30-2005, 02:22 PM	#21
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	JERRY.. I AGREE THAT FROM BOTH A BUYERS & SELLERS POINT OF VIEW, THAT PEOPLE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SAY "I'M INTERESTED" OR ASK A QUESTION TO TIE THIS PART UP FOR DAYS. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SAYING "I'LL TAKE IT"?? AS FAR AS I'AM CONCERNED UNTIL SOMEONE STEPS UP & SAYS "SOLD.. I'LL TAKE IT"..... IT'S STILL FOR SALE. THERE SEEMS TO BE WAY TO MANY PEOPLE SAYING "AWW GEE-WIZ I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS RIGHT NOW, OR I THINK I'LL PASS BECAUSE IT'S TOO COLD TO WORK ON MY TRUCK RIGHT NOW, OR I'M SURE COUSIN GEORGE WOULD WANT IT BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF HIM , OR COULD YOU POST 37 MULTI-ANGLE PICTURES, BECAUSE I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BUYING THIS ITEM, & WILL LET YOU KNOW IN 3 OR 4 DAYS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-30-2005, 03:41 PM	#24
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I can agree to an extent John, but sometimes you have to ask questions because of a part not being described fully or properly. For example, If I say I have a posi rear for sale I can't expect the first guy to not ask me what ratio it is, whether or not it's 6 lug or 5 lug, coil or leaf. And if i'm the first guy to respond, even though it's a question, I should have dibs on the part. I know that there are guys on here that jump on every part sometimes and then back off, I have done that once or twice myself and had to back off an hour or so later after checking with the boss on fundage. LOL There are guys on here that will want you to "hold" parts for them, and thats cool sometimes, if you don't need the cash in hand right away, but sometimes you just gotta get da green in your pocket. But this was far from the case, he's 2 hours from me and I pm'ed him telling him I could meet him at his convenience with cash in hand and he just blew me off. Anyway, thanks for the support guys. Later, ...........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

03-30-2005, 04:01 PM	#25
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	Maybe he didn't want to sell it to someone in VA. You might be too close to him, if it's not exactly what he described it to be. Not saying that's the case but have seen that before on other boards. The further the better, plus some extra dollars for exaggerated shipping. You probably lucked out by not getting it. __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

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