Mixed What's the feedback etiquette here?

dsutton24

dsutton24

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Since I joined in April I've bought seven knives from six sellers. I've left positive feedback for all transaction, but I've only accumulated two feedback points. All transactions have been smooth as silk, I've paid promptly, within minutes of getting payment information. I've communicated properly, I think. I've followed up on delivery.

Question is, what does it take?

For what it's worth, Railsplitter and Signalprick are the two standouts, thank you gentlemen for your feedback. Must be a railroad thing... :)
 
Welcome.
I usually pm buyers/seller and request their feedback, then will remind them if no feedback is left...
If selling I ask buyers to post on the thread, so they can later provide the sale thread link.
Feedback is important, and I hope you get the feedback for your recent positive activity.
 
Did you ask the other sellers to leave feedback?
I'll leave feedback first, let the person know I left feedback and sometimes ask for them to leave me feedback, but not always. Usually, once I leave feedback and it's known, the gesture is reciprocated. I don't think there's an alert that let's someone know that feedback has been left.
 
As Bill said you shouldn't have to ask, but as a new member I think it isn't out of line to ask. Something on the line of being new here and trying to build your reputation-so if you are happy with the transaction please leave feedback. If not please let me know, so I can improve.
With that said, the feedback system does not automatically notify them when you leave it, and sometimes there can be a delay in getting the counter feedback. Then other times they just don't care to take the time. I certainly don't get anywhere near 100% .
 
dsutton24 said:
Since I joined in April I've bought seven knives from six sellers. I've left positive feedback for all transaction, but I've only accumulated two feedback points. All transactions have been smooth as silk, I've paid promptly, within minutes of getting payment information. I've communicated properly, I think. I've followed up on delivery.

Question is, what does it take?

For what it's worth, Railsplitter and Signalprick are the two standouts, thank you gentlemen for your feedback. Must be a railroad thing... :)
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I usually just say in the final emails back and forward “please consider leaving me a positive feedback if you were happy with the transaction.”

Usually they will send me an email when their package is received and that is usually when I will reply with the ask as I phrased above.

Or if it’s a trade or me buying when I send them an email confirming I got the product I say “thank you, I was very happy with the transaction. I will be leaving you a positive feedback. Please consider leaving me one as well if you were happy with the transaction as well.”
 
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^ Pretty much my method too. No harm in sending a reminder along with your own thanks and letting them know that you have left positive feedback and would be grateful if they would reciprocate. Very few times has my request been ignored. Good luck.

Ray
 
If I’m the buyer, and the transaction went well, I let them know immediately that I’ve received the item and am happy, and that this completes our transaction. I go on to say that “I have left them positive seller feedback and hope they will do the same.” Usually the response is affirmative. If no feedback is received, I will send only one reminder. If still no feedback, then I let it go. Of course I won’t transact with them again.
 
I have had positive feedback from all the transactions I have made on the forum and only had to ask for it from one seller...turns out he didn’t know how so I had to walk him through it...

I’ve bought a bunch of other knives from makers who are on the forum but it has been a contract between me and them and the knives were never offered up for sale - so, no feedback...

Cheers/bg
 
cigarrodog said:
If I’m the buyer, and the transaction went well, I let them know immediately that I’ve received the item and am happy, and that this completes our transaction. I go on to say that “I have left them positive seller feedback and hope they will do the same.” Usually the response is affirmative. If no feedback is received, I will send only one reminder. If still no feedback, then I let it go. Of course I won’t transact with them again.
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^ :thumbsup: This is exactly the way I roll CG.

Lazy & inconsiderate, are 2 word's I would use to describe these type, of self important people.

OP: I bought a fairly expensive folder a few months back. The seller & I had great back and forth PM comms, working out the details. I received the knife, & left him very thoughtful feedback for our smooth/honest transaction. He didn't reciprocate- I think he was too busy making his YouTube video's. He seems like the type of person, who enjoys listening to himself talk...A LOT.
 
I do the same thing as Lapedog, really. Usually when I send the tracking number I'll state that once I receive the item, and I'm happy with it, I'll be sure to leave them positive feedback. I've only had one person that didn't leave me feedback(I still left him one), but the rest took it upon themselves to return the favor.

The guy that didn't leave me one kind of bugged me a little, but I didn't make an issue out of it. I believe it was my second time doing a deal on this site so obviously I was hoping to get another positive feedback mark, but I've kind of learned some people don't really care about that. The rest, albeit a small number, seemed to have no problems with doing feedback. I guess a lot of it depends on who you deal with.
 
cigarrodog said:
If I’m the buyer, and the transaction went well, I let them know immediately that I’ve received the item and am happy, and that this completes our transaction. I go on to say that “I have left them positive seller feedback and hope they will do the same.” Usually the response is affirmative. If no feedback is received, I will send only one reminder. If still no feedback, then I let it go. Of course I won’t transact with them again
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This. - Totally
 
KELAMA said:
Lazy & inconsiderate, are 2 word's I would use to describe these type, of self important people.

I received the knife, & left him very thoughtful feedback. He didn't reciprocate- I think he was too busy making his YouTube video's. He seems like the type of person, who enjoys listening to himself talk...A LOT.
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Without the assumptions and name calling, I’m just curious, what are you hoping to gain by getting another note of feedback added to your already 384 positives? After a point, does it really matter that much or is just a silent competition to try and have the highest number possible, sort of like some who try and have the highest post count?

When I first started buying and selling, it mattered whether someone left me feedback since I was just getting into the arena. Now I don’t really care that much. I always leave it, don’t stress if I don’t receive it. Someone looking at my profile will see that I’ve never given issue or grief as a buyer or seller so what additional benefit will a couple of more feedback points prove? (Unless I go to the dark side of course and rack up some negatives).
 
Yes, I believe it does matter. The 384th transaction should be carried out with the same level of thoughtfulness and courtesy as the 1st one. Actually the more interaction with other members I have the more I am motivated to make certain they are appreciated.

Sometimes a single incident can be pivotal in bringing it into focus. Several months ago I purchased a knife on the exchange from @Chief (John). During the same period I was wrestling with placing my dad in a nursing home (alzheimer’s). When the knife arrived I hardly noticed. Sometime later John pm’ed me and ask if I was happy with it. Not only had I not bothered to let him know the knife had arrived safely, I also failed to even acknowledge the beautiful Robeson Shuredge he so thoughtfully gifted along with the purchased knife. As soon as I replied to his question about the knife arrival he posted positive feedback for me.

There was at the time and there is now zero excuse for my poor behavior. I am ashamed still. When sometime later I apologized to John his response was utterly gracious, forgiving and kind. In a nut shell he ended our conversation with the following words - “I have always tried to exceed expectations.”

I am still deeply moved by his response. I will never forget it and will emulate his example going forward.
 
I think Jsega51 Jsega51 is saying is there a point to chasing feedback after your feedback score reaches a certain point? I would agree with him that it isn't crucial. I would say it might be good if all your feedback is old or you recently had 1 deal turn sour and got hit by it you might chase some new feedback to "recover" from it. That isn't to say don't follow up on deals ensuring delivery and satisfaction but that is separate from feedback however good communication like that should and often probably will result in feedback. It is also possible and probable that in communications a polite feedback reminder is there. KELAMA KELAMA indicated he won't deal with people who don't leave feedback which at 300+ feedback seems like unnecessarily chasing feedback. I don't know exactly how his dealings go to determine if it is a matter of the wording coming off strong or what.
 
I don't ask for feedback and getting it is not as important to me as someone starting out-though it is always appreciated. That is not to say my behavior during the transaction should be any less than if I was looking for positive feedback. Their leaving feedback does not play into my leaving it or not. You could even give me negative and get positive if my experience was positive and it was me that screwed up. I do like to get confirmation that a knife has arrived and the owner is satisfied with the transaction, so I know the deal is completed and the money is now mine to spend.
 
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I appreciate all the feedback.

The attitude that xxx count is "enough" feedback is part of what feeds the question I asked. I've seen knives offered for sale where sellers require xxx number of feedback points, or certain levels of memebership. Those things are impediments to someone like me who is just starting here, despite having collected for 40 years and being a delightful guy. Probably. :eek:

For the most part, this is a relatively friendly place. It seems like a friendly thing to acknowledge a deal that has met all expectations on both ends.

The "enough" feedback idea really doesn't seem to apply in my case. The two gentlemen referenced above have much higher counts than I, but they still took the time to leave me feedback. A recent purchase was from a guy with a relatively low count, and he still has not left feedback despite a friendly reminder.

I'm not really stressing about this at all, I'm new here, and will eventually figure out the culture. I'm just here to have fun, not to change anything or anybody. And, buy a MST of knives, of course.
 
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