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Bruce
Member Since: 22 Jun 2008
Location: Cumbria
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As this is a forum I assume I am allowed to voice an opinion? if not my post will be deleted.
I have recently tried to sell quite a bit of D3 stuff and have heaps more to sell,wheels. tyres,trim roof rails roofrack etc,etc.
I tried to put the stuff on the forum at reasonable prices and was open to haggling. Some members however screw things up by wasting my time and preventing others getting an item they actually want. The members either dont pay or change their mind because their stick insect has flu or their goldfish is having a crisis. This behaviour ruins things for everyone. These forums are great sources of info,,tips and masses of stuff not available elsewhere but some people sour things.
These comment exclude genuine members Buellbeast,Macleod et al
I expect to get flac so dont hold back, but I had to air my views  If you are not part of the solution,you are part of the problem!
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: wex's Shed
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Think I purchased dog guard from you without any problems 
But I did ship a set of 20" stormers to a forum member about a year ago with 50% thread on tyres fitted,included were two brand new general grabber 20" to suit wheels,cost me €80.00 to ship to B-Ham,forum member promptly collected the wheels and tyres at depot........but never paid
So I know exactly how you feel Bruce 
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| 13th Sep 2010 5:30 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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I have one rule for selling on car forums - "the first one to put money in my account gets it, to the rest of you"
No "first dibs/reserved/ I'll take it but can't pay until my inheritance comes through etc etc" as all you get is hassle. 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 13th Sep 2010 5:34 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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time-wasters are awesome
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| 13th Sep 2010 5:38 pm |
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Bruce
Member Since: 22 Jun 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 762
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A few idiots ruining it for others much like life. If you are not part of the solution,you are part of the problem!
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:00 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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Sadly, as ever in life, the minority spoil it for the majority 
It's disappointing that it happens at all - but I would urge both buyers and sellers to be careful when trading, and use member information such as number of posts, length of time of being a member, nature of posts etc to determine whether to carry out a trade with them.
Remember that there's no entry test to be a site member, and the internet is open to all. We do now have the requirement to be established and a participating site member in order to sell, which lessens the risk of cowboy sellers.
The issue of poor/fraudulent buyers is more difficult to control, but I do have some advice - you may state sale restrictions if you want, remember you don't HAVE to sell if you're not sure about a buyer, secure a deposit or full payment before posting or handing over items, and if you need assistance then do drop me a line.
Be careful, and trade safely 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:01 pm |
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buellbeast
Member Since: 30 Jul 2008
Location: Exile
Posts: 1885
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Tossers,
Bruce
Pm me with what you have for sale i may  be interested.
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:03 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
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Bruce wrote:
These comment exclude genuine members Buellbeast,Macleod et al
WOW, thank you for the comments, it was a while back since I purchased the forward Expo Cross Bar from you, nice smooth transaction.
As for the timewasters, Yes I have to agree..........still sitting on an item I sold to a member thats still waiting to be be paid for and collected. I think its the MAGPIE syndrome, They have'nt got one so they want it, even though they dont need it. Then they re-think the delivery options, and back out.
If I buy something from a member, its then paid for and collected very quickly as I aim to treat those how I expect to be treated when selling.
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:27 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 16 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
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marcon wrote:Think I purchased dog guard from you without any problems
But I did ship a set of 20" stormers to a forum member about a year ago with 50% thread on tyres fitted,included were two brand new general grabber 20" to suit wheels,cost me €80.00 to ship to B-Ham,forum member promptly collected the wheels and tyres at depot........but never paid
So I know exactly how you feel Bruce
He never paid for wheels or just the postage? Either way that is pants and a name and shame should be matter-of-course
Another outlook is that seller can sometimes be a tw@t, and not send even after monies have been transferred. It's just the underbelly of online life.
As said above, money in bank gets the goods. Then it's up to the honesty of the seller to uphold his end
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:33 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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marcon wrote:Think I purchased dog guard from you without any problems
But I did ship a set of 20" stormers to a forum member about a year ago with 50% thread on tyres fitted,included were two brand new general grabber 20" to suit wheels,cost me €80.00 to ship to B-Ham,forum member promptly collected the wheels and tyres at depot........but never paid
So I know exactly how you feel Bruce
I vaguely remember this, And I remember Wex doing the same thing as Bruce...............tossers TBH, you buy you pay
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:37 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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MacLeod 313 wrote:I think its the MAGPIE syndrome, They have'nt got one so they want it, even though they dont need it.
Is it just me or does anyone else find it slightly ironic that Mac "he of the 40 fleeces" has written this? 
Joking apart, I fully agree with this bit of his post:
MacLeod 313 wrote:If I buy something from a member, its then paid for and collected very quickly as I aim to treat those how I expect to be treated when selling.
Good advice 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:51 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
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And I did'nt mention the grief I got with the fleeces, which ALL sold 
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| 13th Sep 2010 6:54 pm |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
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Ha Ha Ha 
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| 13th Sep 2010 7:07 pm |
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Landy_Mad_Foreigner
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Somewhere between a rock and a hard place
Posts: 411
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Bruce,
At the risk of being called a timewaster please let me know (pm) what you're selling and prices 
I promise I'll be honest and not waste your time  andwill let you know if interested etc.
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| 13th Sep 2010 7:10 pm |
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bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
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Not paying for a set of wheels warrants more than a name a shame, I would say it fully deserves a visit from the D3 enforcers brigade!!!
Bang out of line Welcome "Lola" 
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| 13th Sep 2010 7:21 pm |
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