mattclarke drops the ball.

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:thumbdn: mattclarke said that would send a Money Order or check or something out Monday two weeks ago, for a knife that he accepted to buy from me. I tried contacting him via email, and no response.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409582
is the thread.
Here's is his exact words from my email:
and it was sent Sunday 6/25.
I didn't bother trying to call or anything, I'm not that desperate for a sale.
I just wanted to give everyone the heads up that he might not follow through on a commitment.

Hi Ed,
Sounds great. I'll drop a check in the mail monday AM if
that is ok?
Thanks,
-Matt
 
It's easy, Whitie, if someone has a pattern of not following thru, we'd like to know about it before committing a new toy to someone when another guy who wants it could actually have it.

Another way of putting this nicely is that if matt wants to buy the knife he needs to step up and if he's not, then simply say so.

Outside of some sort of emergency, this is not acceptable behavior. You commit, you promise payment, you deliver. Simple stuff.
 
Yes, it's easy to forgive and move on... well, it's easy for some of us. Those of you who dwell on the insignificant things in life have my sympathy.

whitie
 
whitie said:
.. Those of you who dwell on the insignificant things in life have my sympathy...

whitie
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whitie,
You asked the question in post 2: "Why not just move on?"

Parker wrote a perfectly clear explanation why this behavior is not tolerated here. Yet you chose to insult the formites here in the majority in your very next response. I know he took your question at face value to give you the information you asked for.

My question to you is: Why? Because your sympathy is not wanted or needed by any of the good members who frequently trade here on a regular basis!..:jerkit:
 
To me, this is honestly not a big deal. I am a little disappointed, yes, but I can always sell the knife later. I just wanted to give others the heads up. He could be sick or his computer could have died, but I think it's important to let other know what they might expect if someone doesn't follow through. Posting here ALSO gives the person a chance to explain or defend themselves.
 
Being out money has nothing to do with the situation, whitie. It's about morals, integrity, and living up to a commitment.

It's amazing the number of people that will yell, "I'll take it" and either disappear or come up with the weakest excuses imaginable. :jerkit:
 
I know I am not the only one who has posted "I will take it" and then had second thoughts. However, posting "I will take it" is like shaking hands on a deal. You gave your word. If a hand shake or your word means nothing to a person, then they are not worth much in my book.
 
Yes, and I thank you for the heads up.
whitie: If you want a good example of this pattern,search in regards to "vikaden" that I had experienced myself.
Actually, I don't have a problem with someone changing their mind cause stuff happens within reason a day or three. I've experienced things out of my control also. I do have a problem with being left hanging for 2-3 weeks,promises made of shipment/payment that have not been lived up to,and receiving poor or no communication in regards to any problems or change of heart.When someone strings you along for an excessive amount of time like 1 week plus, I do feel reporting the behavior here would spare other members disappointments and other missed opportunities.If something has happend to him or his computer he can report his problems in this thread at a later date,but I'm skeptical of all the typical b.s. that is utilized to save face anymore imo.
 
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