Deadlord36 wrote:That being said, I'm sure many will argue that the Inverness I got was unfair, and that I took advantage of the seller. I did not. He gave me a price based on what he was offered IN TRADE. Just because the trade price was an undervaluation, and an attempt by a reseller to scam ignorant people, does not mean I should suffer for it.
Deadlord36 wrote:IF ANYONE HERE was offered the price I was, they would have sold off family heirlooms to get it. I dare anyone to deny that. I will certainly pay fair value for an item if it is asked, but I would be a fool to pas up a bargain. And it's not like I am going to resell it at the seller's expense, like some people. It will sit on a shelf and collect dust like 99% of the (let's face it) useless crap I collect.Go Patriots!
Deadlord36 wrote:And it's not like I am going to resell it at the seller's expense
harami2000 wrote:Right........ in that case what about people deliberately NOT reporting "interesting items" and thus causing the seller to fail to achieve the maximum value for their goods?That's just as bad/"against the spirit of the community", no?
johnhuck wrote:harami2000 wrote:Right........ in that case what about people deliberately NOT reporting "interesting items" and thus causing the seller to fail to achieve the maximum value for their goods?That's just as bad/"against the spirit of the community", no?I take great pleasure in reporting interesting items for sale when I've got a copy (not often) just to watch the bun fight.
johnhuck wrote:When I haven't got a copy, I lurk in the background in the mistaken belief that the 123 on the auction counter was simply curious bypassers and I'm going to snipe it for an absolute steal.
Buy It Now items are not against eBay policy. The seller has a selling price, and you can meet it, thereby completing the transaction. I suppose contacting the seller who is selling "too low" would be the ultimate in honor, but … that is above my calling (Chaotic Good). <snip>
When I haven't got a copy, I lurk in the background in the mistaken belief that the 123 on the auction counter was simply curious bypassers and I'm going to snipe it for an absolute steal.