pikeys dog Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 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....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 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..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 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..... 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 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 ....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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) 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 Edited November 22, 2008 by modernsoulsucks Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Yep, still waiting for a reply from gustavgustav re Bump Ball 9th November ( and I believe Dolly is as well!) What a timewaster! JUlian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 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 you can always respond politely. if someone acts like a jerk back to you, that's on them, not on you. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Premium Stuff Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) 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 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 Cheers Richard Edited November 22, 2008 by Premium Stuff Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-r Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) 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! Edited November 22, 2008 by Gene-R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
slimharpo Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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 oh yeah ,so why havent you found one yet Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paultp Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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. 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
billysbag Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dean Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Parker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Eccles Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 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..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 once I posted a big want list here and then found some german guy stole the entire list and posted like a few of their wants under it on their myspace page, which was funny. i got most of the items on it since anyways (but not from here!). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 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..... ..........and ol and behold,a couple of weeks later.............the price has gone UP. . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 HAS anyone got an email for ss member "BUEY" he put a want out last week which I replied to and it would appear he's been offline for a few days... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 once I posted a big want list here and then found some german guy stole the entire list and posted like a few of their wants under it on their myspace page, which was funny. i got most of the items on it since anyways (but not from here!). Which German guy was that ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Which German guy was that ? I don't know, it's a big country . His myspace lists him as "sir matthew fox", do you know who that is? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Ah, yeah, know him. He`s doing an internet soul/funk radio show Marc Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Ah, yeah, know him. He`s doing an internet soul/funk radio show Marc oh wait, I do know him, he emailed me saying he liked my show. well it's all good now, haha. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Arcticsoulboy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mormar44 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Jo Jim Bob Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 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 . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nick Hackett Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) . Edited November 25, 2008 by nick hackett Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulie78 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) 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! Martin Edited November 27, 2008 by soulie78 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest clanger v2 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 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! 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Flanny Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 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 some peeps need to get a life Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Maybe we should set up a timewasters list... ...avoid these at all cost..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cheltsoulnights Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Maybe we should set up a timewasters list... ...avoid these at all cost..... I want a Delites lover cuppy Mint £1400 less after that pm only with jokes and ridicules only see what i mean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cheltsoulnights Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Maybe we should set up a timewasters list... ...avoid these at all cost..... Can we ban " No stupid prices please" "Looking for a cheap copy" followed by a want for a serious money or indemand tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Can we ban " No stupid prices please" "Looking for a cheap copy" followed by a want for a serious money or indemand tune Yeah but only if we can ban make "me an offer" and I may or may not sell it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cheltsoulnights Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Yeah but only if we can ban make "me an offer" and I may or may not sell it. or a "combinations" of either Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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