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pikeys dog Veteran

pikeys dog

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Recently I've answered several peoples wants with zero response to my PMs - not bothered if its to say yes thanks, no thanks or kissmyarse - it's just polite to acknowledge receipt of the message.

Therefore I've now decided to respond to any want directly on the thread.

I'll list price, condition and bang up a scan if I can be bothered.

This way it opens the "want" up to other potential buyers, and the person posting the "want" might be less inclined to fanny around.

Breath in, breath out.

and relax.......

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Recently I've answered several peoples wants with zero response to my PMs - not bothered if its to say yes thanks, no thanks or kissmyarse - it's just polite to acknowledge receipt of the message.

Therefore I've now decided to respond to any want directly on the thread.

I'll list price, condition and bang up a scan if I can be bothered.

This way it opens the "want" up to other potential buyers, and the person posting the "want" might be less inclined to fanny around.

Breath in, breath out.

and relax.......

You've just highlighted one of the things that annoys me more than anything. It's just polite to reply to a PM..as you say doesn't matter if it's a yes, no or get stuffed. Course loads of people do reply but the ones that don't..... thmbdn.gif

NEV Veteran

NEV

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You've just highlighted one of the things that annoys me more than anything. It's just polite to reply to a PM..as you say doesn't matter if it's a yes, no or get stuffed. Course loads of people do reply but the ones that don't..... thmbdn.gif

Yeah but sometimes no reply is better than someones actual thoughts on a price, thats groseley exagerated, due to the fact its a persons WANT

In laymans terms ,i personally think all people on SS are by and large decent therefore deserve our respect and a fair price when they put up a want.

I wonder how many people who send pm's offering a record in WANTS and don't get a reply ,then go and put said record in sales for same price :lol:

Bitchdj Veteran

Bitchdj

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annoying isnt it? still no reply is better than the time wasters who want a £200 item for a tenner and put endless wants lists on never actually intending to buy :lol: ....i must admit printing a public response seems to work better as ive sold stuff to persons other than the thread starter that way....

cookie :lol:

Modernsoulsucks Veteran

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If it is some kinda problem for sellers/buyers all you gotta do is make it the rule that when posting a want you put how much you want to pay. Ok you may not get the 45 for less than you thought but at least you'd get it for what you considered it was worth, and those sellers who thought they'd chance their arm with an inflated price wouldn't have the opportunity.

No bad feeling at all.

ROD

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boba Veteran

boba

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Yeah but sometimes no reply is better than someones actual thoughts on a price, thats groseley exagerated, due to the fact its a persons WANT

In laymans terms ,i personally think all people on SS are by and large decent therefore deserve our respect and a fair price when they put up a want.

I wonder how many people who send pm's offering a record in WANTS and don't get a reply ,then go and put said record in sales for same price :thumbsup:

you can always respond politely. if someone acts like a jerk back to you, that's on them, not on you.

Premium Stuff Veteran

Premium Stuff

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I know how you feel and sometimes it seems like politeness and good manners are in short supply in this world. That said, I agree totally that most people on here and on our scene generally are decent well-meaning people.

On the occasions I have been late in replying to messages (e.g. like now because my Mum is in hospital at the moment) I have been grateful for the patience people have shown me - even holding records for me for quite a while.

I do think there should be room for a bit of negotiation or haggling :thumbsup: on price.

So why not just put a time limit for a reply when sending a PM in reply to a want, saying you will offer the item for sale (or offers) on the thread if you haven't heard anything back by then? All clear and above board then :thumbsup:

Cheers

Richard

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Gene-r Veteran

Gene-r

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I never respond to wants list here, or on any forum or ad - too many freeloaders who want (as Di said) a £200 record for peanuts. So I'd rather do set sale than be insulted.

Before I get shot down in flames, that's not to say that all wants posts are by freeloaders, so please take note folks!

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slimharpo Long Time

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I never respond to wants list here, or on any forum or ad - too many freeloaders who want (as Di said) a £200 record for peanuts. So I'd rather do set sale than be insulted.

Before I get shot down in flames, that's not to say that all wants posts are by freeloaders, so please take note folks!

I agree. How many posts on Wants Lists want them 'cheap as chips' 'no silly prices' 'realistic' 'remember the credit crunch' etc for something dead rare that hardly turns up. I can't help but have a suspicion that they have a buyer waiting who's ready and willing to pay top whack.

NEV Veteran

NEV

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I agree. How many posts on Wants Lists want them 'cheap as chips' 'no silly prices' 'realistic' 'remember the credit crunch' etc for something dead rare that hardly turns up. I can't help but have a suspicion that they have a buyer waiting who's ready and willing to pay top whack.

AND THE BIGGEST PORKY IS....can i have this,easy one,it's not hard to find so shouldnt be expensive huh.gif

oh yeah ,so why havent you found one yet :lol:

paultp Veteran

paultp

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I agree. How many posts on Wants Lists want them 'cheap as chips' 'no silly prices' 'realistic' 'remember the credit crunch' etc for something dead rare that hardly turns up. I can't help but have a suspicion that they have a buyer waiting who's ready and willing to pay top whack.

yes.gif

Saw a short list on here recently that was a wants list someone had also sent to me via my web site. Didn't have the brass neck myself. :D

Harry Crosby Veteran

Harry Crosby

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just to let people know, if i put a want up on here, its cos ive had loads of success on this site and allways found the pricing and grading very fair indeed, but i do understand peoples frustration, ive replied to wants on here through pm`s with not even a reply, wich i find very rude, even a no thanks would do, if youve taken the time to try and help someone out thats the least you can ask for :D

billysbag Regular

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just to let people know, if i put a want up on here, its cos ive had loads of success on this site and allways found the pricing and grading very fair :D

ditto the above comments and also have an idea of range of price i want to pay b4 posting. just picked up my latest want off here so v.happy at the mo.

Dean Veteran

Dean

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I've only ever put two wants up on here, one came through and resulted in a great record for me, one didn't get any response. On both occasions I put the want and what I was prepared to pay. As it's me that wanted the record I thought it only fair to state that. If I'm selling I put a price I expect to sell for, may not always get it right as records we but and sell don't have intrinsic value, only what another (or two in bidding) is prepared to pay.

John Parker Long Time

John Parker

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Wants lists...Hmm

There are a number of reasons why records appear on here on wants list...

Convenience

Dealing with someone you know

But above all...its a hard item with no luck ...often over a period of time ..in finding one.

I personally never post wants lists....there's always something else..

But to those who do there does seem to be an expectation to get something thats hard to find..in tip top condition ..for next to nothing.To a certain extent that's what we would all like.

I think the fairest all round is for those posting a want to state price willing to pay so that everyone knows whats what.

Pete Eccles Veteran

Pete Eccles

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Often when I have replied to a 'want' on here the buyer tries to knock down my asking price, no matter how reasonable the price, as though the buyer is in the driving seat, and I am desperate to sell,

As already mentioned a couple of times it would make things much simpler to post 'willing to pay' price along with want,

Unless it's something actually in the sales box I don't bother as things are,

Must be a nightmare for the full time dealers though,

Pete Eccles


KevH Veteran

KevH

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I've replied to wants on here many times. And never sold anything. Like John said, they are usually very hard 45's, and they want them in mint condition, and for a fraction of the price..... :thumbup:

..........and ol and behold,a couple of weeks later.............the price has gone UP. :thumbup: .

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oh wait, I do know him, he emailed me saying he liked my show. well it's all good now, haha.

"Talent borrows, genius steals" - Oscar Wilde wink.gif

Harry Crosby Veteran

Harry Crosby

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Often when I have replied to a 'want' on here the buyer tries to knock down my asking price, no matter how reasonable the price, as though the buyer is in the driving seat, and I am desperate to sell,

As already mentioned a couple of times it would make things much simpler to post 'willing to pay' price along with want,

Unless it's something actually in the sales box I don't bother as things are,

Must be a nightmare for the full time dealers though,

Pete Eccles

hi pete, what i normally do is post in top section for a realistic price, did this last year on an item i was looking for and got a valuation of £70 put it on wants and got three replies between £40-£55, so were does that leave us by putting up a pice you want to pay? whilst i fully understand what you say its a tricky one really biggrin.gif

Mormar44 Long Time

Mormar44

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I have posted a want up before without any success but I think the aim of me posting would be looking for one of 2 things:

1. If it's a fairly common record to get severall offers and take the best one. Still need to say already sorted to the other offerers.

2. If it's a rarer item to get any offer and if it's reasonable to take it.

But Pete's original point was that people are posting, asking for PM's and then not bothering to reply to the PM's. AND THERES NO EXCUSE FOR THAT !!

It takes less than 2 minutes just to type a brief comment such as "already sorted, thanks" or "more than I want to pay, thanks" or something similar so theres no excuse at all for no response. IMHO

Mark

Billy Jo Jim Bob Veteran

Billy Jo Jim Bob

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Lets face it ...collecting records is about knowledge and information. If you know a good tune but can't get hold of it quickly, I've found a bit of patience and sitting tight until it appears on a list or evilbay is the best way :( . If you post it as a want on a site or send a wants list to a dealer you may as well broadcast it on News at 10. As others have said the net effect of doing this is that others, who perhaps dont know the record, then start to pursue it and those the have it want top dollar as they fear giving it away and watching it mushroom in value :D .

Soulie78 Regular

Soulie78

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What's even more annoying, is to get some replies and agree on a deal. Than nothing happens since.

The guy who wanted the record claims, he'll get the money at the end of the month and you even agree to that. And two months later, there is still no payment!

Thanks! You know, who you are! :thumbsup:

Martin

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What's even more annoying, is to get some replies and agree on a deal. Than nothing happens since.

The guy who wanted the record claims, he'll get the money at the end of the month and you even agree to that. And two months later, there is still no payment!

Thanks! You know, who you are! :thumbsup:

Martin

Agree 100%

It happened to me as well, after no initial response to a deal after a month, the buyer made his apologies and said he would send the money straight away.......that was almost a month ago and I'm still waiting.

Flanny Veteran

Flanny

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Agree 100%

It happened to me as well, after no initial response to a deal after a month, the buyer made his apologies and said he would send the money straight away.......that was almost a month ago and I'm still waiting.

ive replied to half a dozen wants in the last 24hrs only one reply :D some peeps need to get a life


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