I figured I'd ask you all a question about a trade I recently made with an individual here on the forums. I'm not going to list his name since my judgement might be clouded due to my anger at this time and we are still emailing eachother. I thought I might get a different perspective by explaining this matter to you.
I have only made about four transactions here on the forum, with only one being complete. Now except for the matter which I will refer to, I have been very happy and I trust the other individuals I have dealt with.
Recently I posted my CS Master Tanto for $155.00 or trade for an MT. The individual never posted a reply on this topic, he did however send me an email offering me a trade for an MT. I excepted, even though this MT retails for less than the CS. Thanks to all the raving about the MT's, I really wanted one.
We both decided to send the item's USPS the next day if we had time, but the agreement for the trade was set in stone in my opinion.
I did just that I paid $6.30 to mail this item. I then sent the delivery cofirmation number as agreed. The next day I receive an email from this individual, saying that he was sorry and that the MT had been taken by a family member, who abused this knife by breaking the tip and letting it rust. This was not to his knowledge. He has agreed to send the knife back with the cost of shipping to me, as he can't afford it and the only offer he had for me was a spyderco and $40.00. Which was of no interest to me. Now, I am happy that he is sending the knife back, but any time I post an item I closely examine it before I trade or sale it.
The thing that ticks me off about this whole thing is that I had a friend (dealer), who was willing to sale the same knife to me for $124.00. Even though I would have liked to keep the CS and buy this knife, I still did not accept due to the fact that I had what I thought to be a binding contract. The MT has since been sold.
This individual emailed me that he tried calling so that we may talk in person, so I don't think he is a troll. I do however strongly disagree with his method of transactions. If it was me in the same position (which it wouldn't be), but hypothetically if I did happen. I would do everything possible to make this individual happy. I sent him this same response, also explaining to him how I recently made an agreement to buy a knife with half now and half in Dec. from another individual, now if for any reason I wasn't able to pay this individual the rest. I would let him keep the payment and knife for the inconvenience I caused. This is how I do bussines and it's what I would expect in return.
I would appreciate any responses on this and I will update this topic as I conclude this matter with the individual. I do not want to list his name as his character may suprise me as we conclude the matter. I would however appeciate another perspective before I get really rude with this person. Thanks.
I have only made about four transactions here on the forum, with only one being complete. Now except for the matter which I will refer to, I have been very happy and I trust the other individuals I have dealt with.
Recently I posted my CS Master Tanto for $155.00 or trade for an MT. The individual never posted a reply on this topic, he did however send me an email offering me a trade for an MT. I excepted, even though this MT retails for less than the CS. Thanks to all the raving about the MT's, I really wanted one.
We both decided to send the item's USPS the next day if we had time, but the agreement for the trade was set in stone in my opinion.
I did just that I paid $6.30 to mail this item. I then sent the delivery cofirmation number as agreed. The next day I receive an email from this individual, saying that he was sorry and that the MT had been taken by a family member, who abused this knife by breaking the tip and letting it rust. This was not to his knowledge. He has agreed to send the knife back with the cost of shipping to me, as he can't afford it and the only offer he had for me was a spyderco and $40.00. Which was of no interest to me. Now, I am happy that he is sending the knife back, but any time I post an item I closely examine it before I trade or sale it.
The thing that ticks me off about this whole thing is that I had a friend (dealer), who was willing to sale the same knife to me for $124.00. Even though I would have liked to keep the CS and buy this knife, I still did not accept due to the fact that I had what I thought to be a binding contract. The MT has since been sold.
This individual emailed me that he tried calling so that we may talk in person, so I don't think he is a troll. I do however strongly disagree with his method of transactions. If it was me in the same position (which it wouldn't be), but hypothetically if I did happen. I would do everything possible to make this individual happy. I sent him this same response, also explaining to him how I recently made an agreement to buy a knife with half now and half in Dec. from another individual, now if for any reason I wasn't able to pay this individual the rest. I would let him keep the payment and knife for the inconvenience I caused. This is how I do bussines and it's what I would expect in return.
I would appreciate any responses on this and I will update this topic as I conclude this matter with the individual. I do not want to list his name as his character may suprise me as we conclude the matter. I would however appeciate another perspective before I get really rude with this person. Thanks.
