Just throwing out an opinion here.
Why must members dive into another member's For Sale thread with opinions of worth when none have been asked for?
Does that strike anyone else here as a detriment to someone's sale?
I think I've been on that bandwagon before, and I'm thinking I shouldn't have done that.
It's aggravating to me, and I'm speaking for myself here, with no expectations of
agreement.
I have to agree with you Kevins. We see it all the time that something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. However I can only guess that some members feel the need to protect us from getting ripped off. Others do it because they are interested in the item and want to get a better price and I'm sure there are those that want to keep a certain element off the forum. My opinion only and it is not directed at anyone in particular. . . .James
I think personally that if the person has an outrageous number for what they want, I will reply that it's not a realistic price. The sarcasm is only reserved for the fine folk as yourself.
I don't think it hurts people that post here, eBay is the true market, as much as everyone hates it eBay shows what the current "I'll pay this much for it" price truly is. Most of the folks that post here know that, with the few exceptions of those that have gone to a boutique vintage drum website and got their heads filled with illusions of grandeur.
I had someone send me a email regarding a Slingerland bass drum shell that I have for sale. The box it was figured for to be shipped in made the shipping to the East Coast close to $80.00. The emailer was kind of sarcastic, and I told him exactly why it was like that. Then I did some more checking and found that I can ship it for cheaper, if I pack it real tightly in a smaller box. I'm not too keen on not having a larger box (less cushion), but if that's what it takes to make potential buyers bid and buy, I do it.
If you put a price on something, someone trying to buy might have a different price idea. It's the way it handled that makes all the difference. We have all seen the dreamers with unrealistic prices. If you give your opinion based on your experience, that could help if presented correctly. I keep that in mind when offering my suggestions.
I like honest feedback, but not unnecessary sarcasm and put-downs.
Totally agree with Kevin on this one, gets really annoying reading these posts over and over. If its out of your range move on or make an offer, if someone gets duped without doing their homework its their problem not yours, we're all grown-ups here. I've seen this in the "Wanted" section as well, someone chiming in and telling someone how expensive or hard its going to be to find what they are looking for is extremely unnecessary and rude in my opinion. If you don't have it or have a lead on where to get it, then don't respond.
totally agreed,either pm the seller or move on, unless (SNAD).Significantly not as described.
Heck, dogging a seller is more fun than boiling a cat ... and they can be twice as frisky.
Uh oh, here comes the honesty train ...
I'm guilty, also. I've honestly commented in an effort to help, when I should have kept my fat mouth shut. I do agree, brother KeV. I would like to see the forum handle sales and wanted posts with a bit more maturity. I've noticed a ... trend ... with some of these that I find interesting.
