Boozad

So I am finding using the tablet a hassle,glad I don't have a mobile.someone could hold a blade to my neck and tell me to text and I would be unable.have made less than ten 'cell' calls ever and am very prou d....not impressed with this CHerry Red sampler from Classic Rock mag.. the SLF song on it is a live version blah blah bargy

 

I am not a big fan of mobiles myself, I have a works phone which I am forced to carry when I am there.

In life I dont use a phone, I dont want people to get me where ever I am and I hate it how they occupy everyones time.

Just stop and watch where ever you are and everyone around will be staring a some sort of screen, its a conspiracy I tell ya

You can be in mid conversation with

What? Sorry, my phone rang.

It does seem like this is the first time they have attempted to purchase something online... or perhaps I am just naive.

 

Now they say their new account has a negative balance. I don't think it matters. They made a transaction and then failed to follow through on it.

 

So, I recommend toyman be put on the probation list for not making payment on a buy in a reasonable amount of time.

 

If I need to post this somewhere else, please let me know. Thankfully this is the first time I have had to do this.

If he goes on the list, there needs to be a way for him to get off the list. If you resell the comics, what options does that leave him?

 

I know it's probably not a popular position, but I'm thinking if you resell them, he's off the hook. The PL isn't about punishment, it's a public place for people who've screwed up to linger until they make right.

 

I don't know Speedy. When I'm selling, I usually need the money to fund some other waste of money... like food, water, gas or my wife. Its should be ok to sell something if the "runaround" is evident.

 

And toyman, I'm not doubting you either... if you say you sent a check and he didnt get it, then maybe that happened. In fairness, all you would have had to do was stop payment on that check, then just send another correct? Easy peasy.

 

But if this is non payment then the majority of us (me and the dogs) feel non payment is PL worthy. I personally want to know this about a person if im the next guy he decides to purchase from... and the PL list is really the only way to know.

 

Heres a way to get him off the list... and I've bought it up as an option to the only person I've ever had to put on the list...

 

Pay whatever the amount owed to a deserving good cause or charity with proof to back up that payment.

 

Right now the Flatrock family would be a logical choice. Of course, theres always the CBLDF or the Hero Initiative that need monetary help too.

 

Just food for munchin'

I'm not a fan of the charity route. Yeah, it's a great thing to do, of course. But this is commerce, not charity. It doesn't seem fair to force someone to "throw their money away." They're here to buy comics, let's stick to that. The issue was exchanging money for comics. Why is it fair for the buyer to be forced to exchange his or her money for something he may not want, i.e. the warm fuzzies of charitable giving?

 

I'm still of the opinion that the PL is about getting specific transactions between two people completed.

 

Yeah, I hate charity also.

 

This is the imperfect nature of the PL list. A seller shouldn't be expected to sit on a book indefinitely waiting for a buyer to make good. A buyer should get something for their money, other than a rising Karma meter.

 

If someone should get the raw end of the deal it should be the individual who was naughty. That being said, it should be left up to the two parties involved to come to an agreeable compromise. The issue with that is when one party doesn't want to acquiesce and agree to a PL removal, even after an effort is made to correct the situation.

 

In those cases, the PL list should absolutely be used as a punishment. Bunch of tree huggers in these parts, rainbows and puppies types. If I have to jump through hoops and be stressed out because a seller screws me on a deal and doesn't send my books, why should I be forced to accept future penance.

 

Sometimes there are permanent repercussions to your actions, accept personal responsibility and move on.

 

Sidebar, this is not in response to the above situation, simply the list as a whole.

Because that's how the PL works. If you don't like it, or you don't think it'll work in a particular situation, then do something else. Flame them in CG, in all their threads, troll them ... do whatever you want, it's a free country right? But the PL is what it is, and it seems to do a pretty good job.

 

And as we've said before many times, if you're looking for permanent punishment, nominate them for the HoS. The PL is not permanent, it's about putting someone in a holding pen until they've completed their transaction.

 

NOW, GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

 

When did anyone besides yourself come to that conclusion? The purpose of the probation list is to warn the entire community of a problematic boardie. If that warning needs to be long term or even permanent, so be it.

 

If the concensus is someone cant be put on probation because they have no way to get off then just delete the thing. Its a goddam waste of a thread of that point.

 

In fact, i think i might lobby for something i think is very necessary. There should be a minimum term you have to serve on the list AFTER you have satisfied all offended parties.

Agreed. Otherwise it would be OK to decide to not buy a book you said you would and never even get a sniff of being on the probie list. Completely defeats the object.

What happened to the check you said you'd sent?

Is that the one with Lance Henriksen in? I think I watched a couple few years ago and it looked OK.

Lightweight.

The book I really missed and wish I hadn't sold was my Batman #608 RRP. I sold it around two and a half years ago on here and regretted it the very next day, convincing myself I'd never get another one.

Three weeks ago I thought I'd have a quick look on eBay at the $1,000+ listings and lo and behold, there was a raw NM copy at a price that was spot on. Luckily the seller is a boardie on here so I shot him a message and he was good enough to work with me and the book is now mine. I'm so happy to own a copy again, and it one of those books that looks miles better in a Mylar than in a slab.

And Fringe seasons 1-3 on their way.

Ordered one of my Christmas presents for myself yesterday.

Does anyone remember how Daryl and Merle got along during the first season? How was their interaction with one another?

They didn't. You never saw them together.

She's awesome on the show, I think Danai Gurira plays the role well.

 

Even Keanu Reeves has more facial expressions than her

That would actually mean Danai Gurira has no facial expressions.

Once again, I don't accept graded book returns

If you sell on eBay you do.

A bit of egging on can achieve great things.

 

What's your definition of great?

 

This thread.

 

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

Definition?

I hate to do this, but 2 problems with relatively new boardies has forced me...

1 problem was resolved thanks to mentioning in the Probation Thread and hopefully will be resolved, but another has taken a turn which is unfortunate:

 

Here is the story:

 

Recently I offered a pre-sale on Bedlam RRP 9.8 copies. All copies have graded and are on their way to me and all are 9.8.

 

Hidden (board member I am nominating) purchased the book and sent paypal for the purchase, and as soon as the book arrived to me it would be shipped to him.

 

Payment was made through Paypal on 11/29/12

 

Yesterday, I get a PM stating that he would like a refund as his Bedlam RRP that he thought was a 9.2/9.4 came back a 9.8, so he does not need 2 copies of the book. I reflected on it throughout the day, came home to another PM stating I read his PM and he would like his money back.

 

I replied that the sale was not contingent upon his personal copy receiving a certain grade from CGC and that I would not be offering a refund.

 

He replied that he was hoping I would 'cut him a break' on it and that is where I thought it ended.

 

I just received the following Paypal dispute with this information posted in the message box:

"I would like to cancel the transaction. I have contacted the seller and it was stated to me that he has yet to receive the item. I no longer need or want the item and I would like a refund. No merchandise has yet been sent. The seller has not given a definitive time of delivery nor has one been suggested. The sold merchandise is still at a 3rd party location per the seller. Please refund my money at the earliest convenience. I wish not to wait for the merchandise any longer.

 

Thank you."

 

I would like to nominate Hidden for the Probation Thread.

Wow.

A bit of egging on can achieve great things.

 

What's your definition of great?

This thread.

A bit of egging on can achieve great things.

I don't think it was anything to do with private pm's Boozad, no harm in asking about anyone if yer not sure.

I haven't seen anybody mention you on the open forums mate, and it did seem coincidental that you mentioned this just three or four days after I'd asked the question so presumed it was me you were talking about.