4 candles Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I find it very annoying that someone temps you with a bass in the for sale section using the typehead Feeler but then fails to commit to the sale when you make your offer. Now to me you are either selling, or you are not. Should the for sale board be just for items that are for sale?? I certainly think so Does anyone share my view? would love to hear your views. regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsjabb Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I agree. Now the offers thing has been banned, we may see less of this happening though. ( I hope!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25799&hl=feelers"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=feelers[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why not just have a 'Feelers' section? Then nobody would look in there, apart from people just after a grope. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why is stuff crossed out on your MySpace page Lowdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='699834' date='Jan 3 2010, 06:59 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25799&hl=feelers"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=feelers[/url][/quote] a more diplomatic responce compared to your last one on the subject hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='699909' date='Jan 3 2010, 08:06 PM']a more diplomatic responce compared to your last one on the subject hahaha[/quote] Yeah, I think I had a bad toothache that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 here we go again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='jmsjabb' post='699832' date='Jan 3 2010, 06:58 PM']I agree. Now the offers thing has been banned, we may see less of this happening though. ( I hope!)[/quote] nobody said you can't haggle and make offers, but people putting up a piece of gear with no price is just silly, a lot of people may genuinely not know what it's worth. Unless I have a very good idea of what an item is worth, i'll completely disregard a thread if there isn't a price included. But i digress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='lowdown' post='699863' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:34 PM']Why not just have a 'Feelers' section? Then nobody would look in there, apart from people just after a grope. Garry[/quote] The problem with that is , too many gropes make you wine .................. Edited January 3, 2010 by jhk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I suppose sellers can change their minds as well as potential buyers but it does make sense now that sellers have to list prices that feelers should be less and less. I think this is more common with part exchange deals though as this is where the deal is far from set in stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Got to admit I've put up feeler for sale threads in the past. Mainly because I've seen a bass pop up for sale I've fancied and put a feeler up to try to sell a bass I already have to get the cash together to change bass. I don't suppose it's a problem to just put up a for sale thread and withdraw the bass if you decide not to sell though. At the moment I looking for a nice 5 or 6 string. If I make an offer for a bass on a feeler thread and the seller is dragging his heels making up his mind to sell or not, then I'll just move on to the next bass I fancy. Simple as that, they loose the potential sale. I also think its a lot better now seller put prices in their threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yes I do agree but if it's within the rules I won't complain about it. I think *feelers* invite offers and that's pretty close to an auction isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsjabb Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='budget bassist' post='699926' date='Jan 3 2010, 08:19 PM']nobody said you can't haggle and make offers, but people putting up a piece of gear with no price is just silly, a lot of people may genuinely not know what it's worth. Unless I have a very good idea of what an item is worth, i'll completely disregard a thread if there isn't a price included. But i digress.[/quote] you are right, nobody did say you can't haggle and make offers. You just have to state a price you want. People will soon flame you if you have priced it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='699939' date='Jan 3 2010, 08:32 PM']Yes I do agree but if it's within the rules I won't complain about it. I think *feelers* invite offers and that's pretty close to an auction isn't it?[/quote] Quite right, that's one of the reasons why we now ask for prices to be included in for sale threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='699939' date='Jan 3 2010, 08:32 PM']Yes I do agree but if it's within the rules I won't complain about it. I think *feelers* invite offers and that's pretty close to an auction isn't it?[/quote] i always posted a price with a feeler, even before the rule. Inevitably it ended in a sale every time, but it just took me a few days to make my mind up properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I dont really see the problem, as long as they're clearly labelled as feelers, then everyone should be clear where they stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='jmsjabb' post='699943' date='Jan 3 2010, 08:34 PM']you are right, nobody did say you can't haggle and make offers. You just have to state a price you want. People will soon flame you if you have priced it wrong[/quote] i dunno, i try to be fairly considerate and PM a member if a price seems a little wrong, even if [b]CERTAIN[/b] members don't appreciate my discretion and still accuse me of trying to sabotage their sale... sorry, got a bit of a chip on my shoulder there. Edited January 3, 2010 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 There's still plenty of ads in the 'For Sale' section within a price and inviting offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='4 candles' post='699826' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:56 PM']I find it very annoying that someone temps you with a bass in the for sale section using the typehead Feeler but then fails to commit to the sale when you make your offer. Now to me you are either selling, or you are not. Should the for sale board be just for items that are for sale?? I certainly think so Does anyone share my view? would love to hear your views. regards Mark[/quote] Its an outrage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='beerdragon' post='699878' date='Jan 3 2010, 07:43 PM']Why is stuff crossed out on your MySpace page Lowdown?[/quote] Not sure... But if you hover over the 'stuff'.. it then goes underlined.. weird...eh? Part of the code i think. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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