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AM I the only one that has noticed that when you tell folks your not interested in a particular offer that they get all butt hurt over that? Its as if whatever they are offering is made in gold and because they offered it and I need to jump right at it and get it instead of wasting their time for 2 or 3 short messages about the item back and forth.
Wondering if anyone else is seeing this lately?
It's not the whiney folks but the vague traders or sellers. You said you wanted to trade for an M1A. Well, what kind of M1A? What brand, what barrel type or length, what stock configuration, what accessories? At no point or place in your add did you mention specifics so I offerd what I had and you turned it down. No you didn't waste my time but you didn't clearly state what you were looking for and I replied that you should post it in your add to keep people from offering what you don't want. If you don't describe what you want in the first place, don't start insulting the folks that offer you something. I can guaran-ass-tee you that the rifle I offered is far better than most newer Springfields. All GI parts, 100% reliable and a damn fine specimen. You are the whiney ass. I never implied this rifle is made of gold but you sure seem to think yours is. And as far as "Patience with dealing with people is probably a good thing to have exspecially in doing trades or buys from folks", maybe you should apply that to yourself. As you said, "Im not gonna waste your time. Im not interested in a Fed Ord M14. I just dont want to take the chance of getting a crappy rifle." Fine. I can live with that. But why don't you put that in your add?
Oh Snap! [Pop]
Called out...
Might get interesting.
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dun dunn dunnnnn..... what will happen next?
you forgot the popcorn EmoticonQuote:
Originally Posted by spyder
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My night just got interesting[Pop]
So like I stated in my message back to you since you want to make this public, I didnt know there was a Fed Ord M1A, never heard of them and you messaging me 2 times in the course of probably an hour(I dont have the messages because I deleted them) you get all butt hurt over the fact i did research on it and said I wasnt intereted in a Fed Ord and didnt want to get stuck with a shitty rifle. T, never did I state your particular rifle was shitty just F O in general,that really isnt wasting time. Your acting like your ice cream cone fell in the sand. I am not gonna put on there every fucking specific type of firearm that I want as that limits the possibilites of others that could be close to what I want. So the more specific as you request, will in reality limit the amount of limited responses we all get on this board as it isnt exactly the biggest board in the net.
So now your wasting more time being all butt hurt over the fact I dont want your craptastic rifle, so who really is wasting whos time now? Think it is you wasting your own time.
Like I already stated in the message back to you Aard
Patience is a good thing to have when your dealing with folks in the process of trading, buying or selling firearms.
In the future, Id recommend you chill out with folks and maybe even reconsider your mental state for dealing with folks and owning firearms. In my opinion, not a great combo to have, shitty temper and firearms that is.
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Originally Posted by Aardvark
my bad, my smiley was still cooking it, but it's done now... [Pop]Quote:
Originally Posted by Byte Stryke
I have nothing to add. Just want to see where this goes[Coffee]
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lets all gather and watch now
I read the ad in question. And what he said was an M1A and to tell him what you've got. He was quite specific with his rifle's description. To be honest there are maybe six or so M1A configurations that I'd like, and I do feel his pain about people getting all "butt hurt" (gosh, I'm still giggling at that).
I am pretty cautious on trades or sales. What I've found is that there are several sub-species of people who scan the for sale ads, here they are in no particular order:
1. people who know little about guns aside from their Mosin Nagant or Glock.
2. people who know what it is you're trying to sell and who have an honest intention of dealing honestly.
3. people who are semi-secretly in the business of buying and selling guns who hope to take advantage of you in case you're stupid and dont know what you're selling is worth. They have a sub-species that buys ANY "black rifle" as long as it's cheaper than normal, secretly squirreling it away for the apocalypse.
4. People who think that the original sale price is the STARTING point for the value of their trade, and wholesale is the HIGH price you should expect for your trade.
5. People who think that any S&W over 20 years old is a COMBAT MASTERPIECE, when in fact it's an I-frame kitgun.
6. People that don't really want to sell or trade their item, but get a kick out of seeing what people will offer for it, because "who know" some sucker may have major wood for his little toy. This type is usually a retired guy who may go shooting once a year and has six gun safes packed to the brim.
The list is not all inclusive, but it's a start! [Stooge]
You forgot the [Pop] emoticon too.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2008f450
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We're so friggen bad sometimes.
Aard if I really wanted to waste your time, I would have drug it out for you to send me pics and then ask for more specific pics of this that or the other and then said something along the lines of "Well let me think about it til monday next week and I will let you know" Then ask for more specific pics and then after 2 weeks say, "Naw Im not interested"
Now that is a prime example of someones time being wasted. Has happened to me and a many others I am sure.
So time to change the tampon I think
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Originally Posted by Graves
Im happy with my tea[Coffee]
I love threads like this even though I never understand them. Always seems like both/all parties are complain way to much....
Oh....[Pop]
a while back I PMd a seller with interest on something.
I asked for more photos, which were provided, then mulled it over and eventually passed on buying.
First contact to no thanks was about 24 hours.
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Originally Posted by 2008f450
... it's jack & coke this side of the divide ... [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Graves
don't speak the obvious... others.... don't like itQuote:
Originally Posted by opie011
If it wasnt this late in the evening I would be having 1 or 2 as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by spyder
I really dont remember seeing anything in the rules about a time limit after you ask for pictures...
Just saying, "Send pictures please" ≠ "I'll Take it"
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didn't i just say something about the obvious earlier? [ROFL1] j/kQuote:
Originally Posted by Byte Stryke
oh ya damn almost forgot [Pop]
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Needs more butter.
Don't forget the [Pepsi] to go with your [Pop]
count me in[Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by spyder
im coming over thenQuote:
Originally Posted by spyder
Not a bad start. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by ldmaster
From your add: "I am looking to trade for an M1A. Let me know what you have." and "
I really want an M1A , Lets make this happen Folks" To me, that's vague.
The chain of emails:
"What time,. did you really lose a whoel lot of time in dealing with me, I mean it was 2 or 3 messages? Honestly didnt know of Fed Ord before your text then I spent a lot of time researching them on various boards and reviews.
Patience with dealing with people is probably a good thing to have exspecially in doing trades or buys from folks. "
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Originally Posted by Aardvark
You should put that in your add; might save a lot of time. I've got two Springfield pre-bans w/GI parts, two Armscorp w/GI parts, one Enterprise and one Fed Ord all w/GI parts.
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Originally Posted by DD977GM2
Im not gonna waste your time. Im not interested in a Fed Ord M14. I just dont want to take the chance of getting a crappy rifle.
I appreciate the offer
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Originally Posted by Aardvark
I've a spare M1A: Fed Ord with mostly GI parts - receiver is Fed Ord, possibly the op rod is commercial...all other parts I believe are GI. It's been a long time in the safe so I'll have to verify all parts. Very clean, very reliable, wood and fiberglass stocks, sling, some odds and ends. I'm in Centennial near Quincy/Tower, work 7am-5pm weekdays.
Tony
'Vark
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And then you go on to repeatedly, needlessly insult: "Your acting like your ice cream cone fell in the sand. I am not gonna put on there every fucking specific type of firearm that I want as that limits the possibilites of others that could be close to what I want. ....So now your wasting more time being all butt hurt over the fact I dont want your craptastic rifle, so who really is wasting whos time now? Think it is you wasting your own time. "....If you're not going to put "every fucking specific type" that you want, how is anyone going to know what's "close to what I want".' unless they send you offers like I did? hmm? Minor details help narrow down your wants and help folks like me make better offers. But..and "In the future, Id recommend you chill out with folks and maybe even reconsider your mental state for dealing with folks and owning firearms. In my opinion, not a great combo to have, shitty temper and firearms that is." and finally, "So time to change the tampon I think". What calls for this talk? Who started insulting whom first? Where, in any of my previous replies did I go down the path you've taken? Who's mental state really needs addressing?
After you turned down the Fed O, I said you should put that in your add (emails above) and sent a short list letting you know what else I have and then you immediately sent the teen bitch email. WTF is up with that? And limit your options by being specific? ...I've got options but you didn't give a chance before you puked: 16" and 20" barrels, standard config, match, Zeiss/Svarovski/ART/Nimrod scope equiped, standard wood stocks, fiberglass stocks, folding stocks, M14E2 stocks, custom laminated stocks, spare bolts on all rifles, spare parts for all..more accessories than needed.
Dude...really? Are you that insecure and immature that you have to be this way? I'm not the one to chill out; you posted the first shot of shit and I replied in a civilized manner and you went on your bitch-fest cuz your shit don't stink and your paris hilton panties are wet and cheesy.
I'd like to refer to another thread on the General Discussion board by IDFYF8: Nice community here, but noticing some changes on the wind. "Lately, I've noticed a handful of new and not so new members spewing off at the mouth, attacking other members, and basically just being internet bullies. I'm trying to sound like a puss, but that crap gets old and it brings the quality of the forum and discussion down." You started spewing, I just replied and up until this message, I've mostly kept my manners. Grow up. Us old folks are annoyed by punks like you.
You put the order of sequence in the improper order of messages sent and since you brought this to the public forum. I wasnt going to let anyone know that I was refering to you in this thread, but you couldnt allow that to happen and had to defend yourself. Figrued you would have at least defended yourself in private messages to me, when I never mentioned your name or even what type of transaction I wasted your time on. You chose this and I responded.
I get back on the computer at around 6pm Denver time I am going to go to bed now, on the night tower this hitch,and can continue this or leave this at that AARD that you got all pissy over 2 or 3 messages that didnt go the way you wanted.
I apologize for the "crappy rifle" comment and consequence patience comment towards you, I probably could have worded that better as to not imply your specific rifle or personal attitudes.
I honestly dont know what folks will think if they decide to do transaction with you in the future if things dont go the way you had hoped they would. Havbe a good day and enjoy your crankiness AARD. [Beer]
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Originally Posted by Aardvark
Yawn. WAY yawn.
Is it going to end like this?? The pilot light will remain burning all day just waiting to ignite the expected flame fest tonight. I'd insert a proper smiley face here but I still can't get them to post for me.
got a glass ready for yaQuote:
Originally Posted by patrick0685
I go out to dinner and then come back to this? I love this board! ... however, I'm finding the lack of gnashing teeth and unintellible swear words kinda.... boring...
Enough with the facts!!! ATTACK!!! [Swim][Weight]
ya, i know, what the hell just happened? did my smiley's just wast a lot of popcorn? what about a third party entering the conversation? that would be a plot twist right? alright, someone tell them something blatently obvious about all of this! maybe that would set it off! [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by BlasterBob
Too early for popcorn [Coffee] I guess this shows me I have to stay up at night so I don't miss this mmmmmm stuff !!
Fixed it for ya....[Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBear
Ha.. I really need to slow down typing and re-read what I post sometimes.... But not everyone can do 96+ wpm!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Troublco
96?? You're going to break a finger typing that fast![Coffee]