minor rant about the trading post..

[dwalker460]

Is it just me or does anyone else find that its very interesting that someone (typically a newer member not unlike myself) will buy an upper for $250 or so, a lower for $200 or so, throw in a bcg for $180, and the next thing you know they post it as a complete rifle in the trading post for $800 or more? Its fairly comical but a tick insulting at the same time, pretty blatantly assuming members cannot do math.

I guess this is more of an observation than rant...

[sneakerd]

Never seen an $800 lower on the trading post..... just sayin.[Tooth]

[dwalker460]

reading comprehension is not required, but I edited it just for you :)

[blm28]

I think he is saying they make a complete gun from the parts and then resell for more than the sum of the parts,

[sneakerd]

I appreciate the clarification!

[spleify]

Darn those damn people for charging for their time and labor.

Not everyone has the time, tools, know how or the desire to build something so they pet to pay for the convenience of buying something complete.

You can buy every single piece to build your own car too, but are you gonna do that??

Simple fix, if you dont like someones price, move on. The market will dictate if a price is fair or not.

[Scanker19]

Here's a tip i use. Don't buy it if you don't like it.

[oinco]

not into capitalism? "insulted" by someone else's actions in the marketplace where you perceive they may be making a potential profit?


Forced purchases at exorbitant rates don't seem to happen on a trade forum, usually that is left to health insurance.


while I think I understand the nature of your post, I can't sit idle while seemingly innocent statements creep into "our" vocabulary. [Beer]

[Bailey Guns]

This one time, I saw an item in the trading post that was priced higher than I was willing to pay. So, like, I just decided NOT to buy it.

I know. It was really empowering knowing I could make that sort of huge decision for myself. I might try it again some time. It's really cool being able to make decisions like that. It's almost like I'm responsible for what I buy or don't buy.

Shocker...another complaint about the best online gun-related buy/sell/trade classifieds in the state. Oh...did I mention it's entirely FREE to do business there and you can generally trust those you CHOOSE to do business with? There...I just did.

I'm now gonna go pound my head against a wall.

[CUatTheEnd]

[quote=Bailey Guns;646963]

This one time, I saw an item in the trading post that was priced higher than I was willing to pay. So, like, I just decided NOT to buy it.

I know. It was really empowering knowing I could make that sort of huge decision for myself. I might try it again some time. It's really cool being able to make decisions like that. It's almost like I'm responsible for what I buy or don't buy
[ROFL1] I'm picking up your sarcasm: "good I should hope so cause I'm laying it on pretty thick"


TgvyparsP0c

[dwalker460]

Darn those damn people for charging for their time and labor.
The labor of pushing the takedown pins in? :D


Not everyone has the time, tools, know how or the desire to build something so they pet to pay for the convenience of buying something complete.

Actually I just find it a little funny someone puts a used rifle up for near the cost of a comparable new one, especially a pieced together rifle.


You can buy every single piece to build your own car too, but are you gonna do that??

I actually do that all the time... so not a good argument. :)


Simple fix, if you dont like someones price, move on. The market will dictate if a price is fair or not.

Thats my plan, I smile and nod and maybe laff and go buy something else.

[Byte Stryke]

the OP would do well to consider the general consensus of the staff regarding complaints about the trading post when making such posts.

[Sharpienads]

the OP would do well to consider the general consensus of the staff regarding complaints about the trading post when making such posts.

Yeah. Or maybe he is one of the mods posing as a regular member, and he's bitching about the trading post so they (the mods) have a reason to shut it down since it is apparently a huge pain in the butt for them.

We're on to you...

[dwalker460]

the OP would do well to consider the general consensus of the staff regarding complaints about the trading post when making such posts.

You know, I really had not considered that, the entire thread can be deleted if any mod so chooses.

[sneakerd]

Like any internet trading post, forum, or auction site, you HAVE to know what you are doing. There is a lot of caveat emptor necessary in any purchase. You have to know what you are buying and what you are willing to pay. If you do not, and buy anyway, expect to get hosed occasionally. Even those of us who think we know what we are doing get beat every once in a while. I usually take it as a lesson learned and move on- but it doesn't happen very often. I find this trading post to be a very good one. I've never been "beat" here or cheated. Every single deal has been a fair one and has gone off well. As to the forum itself- I have said my fair share of stupidity on here and have paid for it in one way or another. At the same time I have seen lots of stupidity and I try to keep my comments on that to myself- usually not very successfully. It is what it is, and we are free to come and go as we like.

[StagLefty]

Is it just me or does anyone else find that its very interesting that someone (typically a newer member not unlike myself) will buy an upper for $250 or so, a lower for $200 or so, throw in a bcg for $180, and the next thing you know they post it as a complete rifle in the trading post for $800 or more? Its fairly comical but a tick insulting at the same time, pretty blatantly assuming members cannot do math.

I guess this is more of an observation than rant...

We need a new roof on the trading post https://www.ar-15.co/donations/ [ROFL1]

[BushMasterBoy]

[DC3]Your objections have noted comrade...

[dwalker460]

Like any internet trading post, forum, or auction site, you HAVE to know what you are doing. There is a lot of caveat emptor necessary in any purchase. You have to know what you are buying and what you are willing to pay. If you do not, and buy anyway, expect to get hosed occasionally. Even those of us who think we know what we are doing get beat every once in a while. I usually take it as a lesson learned and move on- but it doesn't happen very often. I find this trading post to be a very good one. I've never been "beat" here or cheated. Every single deal has been a fair one and has gone off well. As to the forum itself- I have said my fair share of stupidity on here and have paid for it in one way or another. At the same time I have seen lots of stupidity and I try to keep my comments on that to myself- usually not very successfully. It is what it is, and we are free to come and go as we like.

Yeap- the very first thing i do when I find an interesting item is look up the price. If its a gun generically just search Buds Gunshop online store and see what it cost new, then make my own judgement as to what it might be worth to me used. If its an accessory or other item I just try to find the average new cost and go from there.
If its a good deal to me, I dont eff around, just commit to buy and arrange pickup. If its not a good deal again, its smile, nod, maybe a little laff, and on to the next interesting tidbit.

[Ronin13]

IBTL! Sorry, I have nothing important to contribute... just had to get in before the MODs decide to stop this madness. [Coffee]

[Ridge]

Maybe we can find a way to blame the trading post woes on a law enforcement official?

[Bailey Guns]

[ROFL1] OK, Ridge...that's pretty funny!

[Ronin13]

Maybe we can find a way to blame the trading post woes on Obama?

FTFY. [LOL]

[kidicarus13]

IBTTTDAWTTP- In Before The Threat To Do Away With The Trading Post [ROFL2]

[Monky]

IBTL! Sorry, I have nothing important to contribute... just had to get in before the MODs decide to stop this madness. [Coffee]

Wasn't there a threat of a ban hammer on someone giving a +1 in a thread.. I mean this is essentially what just happened.

Have you ever felt when someone said 'Drama Queen' that they were referring to you, as in english class with 'you' being understood when speaking to someone?

[Sharpienads]

IBTTTDAWTTP- In Before The Threat To Do Away With The Trading Post [ROFL2]

That's awesome! [ROFL1]

[BushMasterBoy]

If prostitution was legal in Colorado, somebody would bitch in the "Non- Firearms Item For Sale" about how they got cheated...

[Great-Kazoo]

Who gives a shit?? As a newer member perhaps you neglected to read the rules & reg section. IF you did read that section why are you wasting bandwidth, jerking off about what someone is selling something for??

Need to add

There are some lightweight thin skinned mf$%^&ers on the board. You have nothing beneficial for increasing your post count besides bitch like some pre menstrual teen. Give me a F$%^& break.

[Sharpienads]

Who gives a shit?? As a newer member perhaps you neglected to read the rules & reg section. IF you did read that section why are you wasting bandwidth, jerking off about what someone is selling something for??

Need to add

There are some lightweight thin skinned mf$%^&ers on the board. You have nothing beneficial for increasing your post count besides bitch like some pre menstrual teen. Give me a F$%^& break.

Don't hold back, Jim. Tell us how you really feel. [ROFL1]

[Ronin13]

^And thanks to Jim... /thread. I believe that pretty much says it all.

[Great-Kazoo]

Don't hold back, Jim. Tell us how you really feel. [ROFL1]


I would bbut have not been able to put some coin for the board on my CC yet.

Damn youse guyz got me a stuttering

AND NO THAT IS NOT AN ATTACK OR INTENT TO BULLY STUTTERS
BECAUSE i know some newbie or CL LE is going to take offense

[cfortune]

"You have nothing beneficial for increasing your post count besides bitch like some pre menstrual teen"

What does that even mean???

[Bailey Guns]

"You have nothing beneficial for increasing your post count besides bitch like some pre menstrual teen"

What does that even mean???

Meaning isn't important. It was the manner in which it was delivered. I understood it quite well.

I'm pretty sure it means: "Why not just shut the fuck up about how others price their items in the Trading Post instead of pouting like a little bitch?"

I could be wrong, though.

[Ronin13]

Meaning isn't important. It was the manner in which it was delivered. I understood it quite well.

I'm pretty sure it means: "Why not just shut the fuck up about how others price their items in the Trading Post instead of pouting like a little bitch?"

I could be wrong, though.

That's what I took away from it... [Beer]

[Great-Kazoo]

Meaning isn't important. It was the manner in which it was delivered. I understood it quite well.

I'm pretty sure it means: "Why not just shut the fuck up about how others price their items in the Trading Post instead of pouting like a little bitch?"

I could be wrong, though.


This.

F$%^&K i have not heard so much bitching over meaningless time wasting, bandwidth filling crap since, i was chaperoning our daughters 10th b-day.
AM NOT. ARE TOO AM NOT. Really guys are we not adults?

[JM Ver. 2.0]

Is it just me or does anyone else find that its very interesting that someone (typically a newer member not unlike myself) will buy an upper for $250 or so, a lower for $200 or so, throw in a bcg for $180, and the next thing you know they post it as a complete rifle in the trading post for $800 or more? Its fairly comical but a tick insulting at the same time, pretty blatantly assuming members cannot do math.

I guess this is more of an observation than rant...

Jesus... Quit your damn bitching and complaining... Don't like it? DON'T FUCKING BUY IT! [Rant1]

Build your own damn AR if you don't like the prices. I hope you post up an AR for sale... I'm gonna pick your price apart.. Down to the last penny.. Just because of this stupid ass post..

Damn... What happened to the smart FNGs? [Bang]

[Great-Kazoo]

Jesus... Quit your damn bitching and complaining... Don't like it? DON'T FUCKING BUY IT! [Rant1]

Build your own damn AR if you don't like the prices. I hope you post up an AR for sale... I'm gonna pick your price apart.. Down to the last penny.. Just because of this stupid ass post..

Damn... What happened to the smart FNGs? [Bang]


They posted to some useless whining bitch, enough to go over 800 [ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]

[JM Ver. 2.0]

They posted to some useless whining bitch, enough to go over 800 [ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1][ROFL1]

You listen here, old man.... [LOL]

I worked hard to get these 800 posts back.... [ROFL1]

Go take your Geritol and have a nap before you break a hip.... [LOL]








Just jokin, Jim. I love ya buddy! [Coffee][Beer][Flower]

[StagLefty]

If I quote everything Jim posts is that considered a repost ? [Coffee]