Hutton Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I am maybe doing something wrong here but a couple of times recently I have been asked to provide feedback and I have gladly done so. However, the gesture has not been returned. I don't think that I did anything wrong during the transactions so as not to merit feedback being reciprocated. Any thoughts folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Lazyness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 eBay has got really bad for this too. I always have on here, although I'm now going to check... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475952638' post='3150081'] Any thoughts folks? [/quote] Have you PM'd the people who've not reciprocated ? It may be they just need reminding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Sadly it happens Hutton. I leave feedback but like you it's not always reciprocated. I used to get narked about it until I hit 3 pages of feedback . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thanks for the replies and advice folks. I'll be more discerning in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1475954008' post='3150094'] Have you PM'd the people who've not reciprocated ? It may be they just need reminding. [/quote] This. A friendly reminder via pm is usually all that's needed. I have forgotten sometimes to leave feedback, and others have forgotten to leave feedback for me. (I'm quite relieved about the latter.... 4 pages are quite enough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Nah. I either deserve feedback or I don't. If I have to ask for it then it doesn't mean very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475956745' post='3150128'] Nah. I either deserve feedback or I don't. If I have to ask for it then it doesn't mean very much. [/quote] Well, I reckon it's two different things - wanting to and remembering to. I try not to think too badly of people for being forgetful. Edited October 8, 2016 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1475957273' post='3150134'] Well, I reckon it's two different things - wanting to and remembering to. I try not to think too badly of people for being forgetful. [/quote] I take your point but surely if you ask for feedback then it only takes a minute or two to give feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475957561' post='3150135'] I take your point but surely if you ask for feedback then it only takes a minute or two to give feedback. [/quote] It does, but there's always dinner, a crying baby or an out-of-control cryo-arthimetic engine to sort out first ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Agreed, there are always deadlines, people needing your time, dogs to be walked and fed, meetings to attend etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Feedback problems are usually resolved by turning down the monitors. Not sure how that would help in your situation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm guilty of forgetting to leave feedback. Im happy to be asked to as a reminder, and I regularly ask for feedback myself Now, I sold two pedals last week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I've noticed this lately too.. I always try to remember to leave feedback, but don't worry too much if it's not reciprocated when I do - who knows what people have got going on in their lives at any particular time? Having said that, I think the idea of everyone having a feedback thread is an important aspect of what makes buying /selling on here work so well. Especially now there are so many Basschat members compared to the early days of the Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1475954008' post='3150094'] Have you PM'd the people who've not reciprocated ? It may be they just need reminding. [/quote] Yup - it's as simple as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1475969826' post='3150205'] Yup - it's as simple as this. [/quote] Why do people not need reminding when they are responding through personal messages about buying or selling instruments? The correspondence fairly whizzes back and forth then. I'm sorry, I just don't buy the reminding thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475998809' post='3150259'] Why do people not need reminding when they are responding through personal messages about buying or selling instruments? The correspondence fairly whizzes back and forth then. I'm sorry, I just don't buy the reminding thing. [/quote] Do you really need to me to explain that it's probably because buying something is exciting, whereas leaving feedback isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 It used to annoy me not getting feedback but not anymore I just put it down to people not bothering such is life but I always leave feeback for others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1475999372' post='3150263'] Do you really need to me to explain that it's probably because buying something is exciting, whereas leaving feedback isn't? [/quote] I'm not stupid. I just believe in good manners and courtesy. Things which are all too lacking in the present day 'all about me' society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475952638' post='3150081'] I am maybe doing something wrong here but a couple of times recently I have been asked to provide feedback and I have gladly done so. However, the gesture has not been returned. I don't think that I did anything wrong during the transactions so as not to merit feedback being reciprocated. Any thoughts folks? [/quote] you too huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1476000242' post='3150268'] I'm not stupid. I just believe in good manners and courtesy. Things which are all too lacking in the present day 'all about me' society. [/quote] I believe in that too, but I also have an awareness that people lead busy lives, and have different priorities. It's obviously a #1 priority for you, but less so for others. A gentle nudge will help them along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1476000847' post='3150273'] I believe in that too, but I also have an awareness that people lead busy lives, and have different priorities. It's obviously a #1 priority for you, but less so for others. A gentle nudge will help them along. [/quote] It is not a number one priority. Far from it in fact. However, I now wish I hadn't started the thread at all. How about closing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Or maybe try to adopt a different mindset. It used to bother me a bit if people didn't leave feedback but, having taken a step back for perspective, came to realise that it actually isn't very important. Then, of course, send them some dog poo through the post later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1476001011' post='3150275'] It is not a number one priority. Far from it in fact. However, I now wish I hadn't started the thread at all. How about closing it? [/quote] There's no need to close it. Just different opinions is all I'm with you, in that it is an annoyance. As soon as I complete a transaction/deal, whether here or Ebay, I leave feedback and will continue to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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