#3187646 - 05/24/0902:05 PMRe: Question about Trading on the Boards
[Re: Green]
GreenGreen WHAT is your favorite color? Blue. No, Green! AAAAHHHHH!!!!
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Originally Posted By: Green
Originally Posted By: namisgr
Originally Posted By: Bosco685
Originally Posted By: namisgr
Have you gone through one of my registry sets, picked out some of the books you'd like to own, and then posted a request in my sales thread that these books be made available?
Seriously? someone went through your CGC registry and then started asking that you post the book they want?
Okay, no, that is not the right thing to do. I would have PM'd someone about that - not in the sales thread.
So you think it's perfectly fine to find a book you'd like to own in somebody's registry set and send them a p.m. asking if they'll sell it to you?
And if your answer is yes, does your opinion change if you've got hundreds upon hundreds of books posted in the registry, and have to field these PMs at an unwanted frequency?
I have done it. I have done it to you. You told me if/when the books would be available.I could tell you were a little aggravated but really felt as if i had done nothing wrong at all. I thought that was whole point of the registry. I followed your posts and when they were posted I bought them and more. Im sorry if i added to unwanted traffic like this, but i actually like being contacted about my registry for w/e reason. I can see how it would be a problem with so many books registered.
Ok, so ive contacted many people about books in their registry. Ive contacted people about rumors and things they have eluded to in posts. Ive sent messages thru the registry itself. Since Bob has said something ive been feeling really bad about it all and ive contacted several of the people ive contacted in the past and asked for their honest opinion of me doing this sort of thing. All of them have said that they had no problem with me contacting them in this manner. Is there anyone besides Bob who thinks this type of action is unacceptable. You can pm me or discuss here.
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#3187673 - 05/24/0902:16 PMRe: Question about Trading on the Boards
[Re: Green]
GrailsGrails
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I have sent messages through the registry and some of them resulted in sales and trades of books that the owners were not selling. Some of my messages were not returned for whatever reason and I didn't bother them again. There is an option in the registry preferences to turn off User emails if you're not down with that.
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Originally Posted By: Green
Ok, so ive contacted many people about books in their registry. Ive contacted people about rumors and things they have eluded to in posts. Ive sent messages thru the registry itself. Since Bob has said something ive been feeling really bad about it all and ive contacted several of the people ive contacted in the past and asked for their honest opinion of me doing this sort of thing. All of them have said that they had no problem with me contacting them in this manner. Is there anyone besides Bob who thinks this type of action is unacceptable. You can pm me or discuss here.
Well, I've never minded your PMs other than this one of you with the blow-up Hulk by the pool. That's a fan taking it to the extreme.
#3187690 - 05/24/0902:32 PMRe: Question about Trading on the Boards
[Re: Grails]
bomber-bobbomber-bob
I was posting here when you were in diapers.
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- Green has contacted me about something in my registry. I declined and told him I would offer it to him first if I ever decided to sell. In summary, it was a pleasant, short exchange, no badgering or begging from Green, no problem here ! - Bob, I can tell you are proud of your books (rightfully so). You are always showing scans in the various threads. It is possible this may add to the fervor with inquiries on your books. The Boards sees your books, they want your books. Personally, I would be flattered. Life is good !!!
- Green has contacted me about something in my registry. I declined and told him I would offer it to him first if I ever decided to sell. In summary, it was a pleasant, short exchange, no badgering or begging from Green, no problem here ! - Bob, I can tell you are proud of your books (rightfully so). You are always showing scans in the various threads. It is possible this may add to the fervor with inquiries on your books. The Boards sees your books, they want your books. Personally, I would be flattered. Life is good !!!
My original post in this thread was in regard to requests that certain books and titles be offered within sales threads. PMs are a different story, and for me it all depends on the context. If it's a first enquiry from another fan of a particular title, it can be enjoyable to chat about our respective books and interests and share stories of acquisitions, want lists, etc.
On the other hand, repeated solicitations to provide a sale price for a registry book that isn't for sale is something I don't appreciate.
#3188358 - 05/24/0909:00 PMRe: Question about Trading on the Boards
[Re: namisgr]
The ResurrectionThe Resurrection I got one free ban card from Arch and I'm gonna use it on... wait... wait... where did I put it?!
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Make a list of books to be offered in the sales thread. If you make the "if these sell, I may list more" eludes that you have other books you would like to sell, and will lead to inquiries. If the books you are offering for sale are not interesting buyers, than why NOT give a list with prices of other available books. And ask that any interest in THOSE books should be taken to PM's.
If you dont want people asking about registry books, obscure the sets so they are private. No more questions, and no more peeking.
But to be rude to people asking about books is ridiculous IMO. Be happy when people are interested in buying them, I am sure you would much MORE bitter if they didnt ever sell.
And Bob, you know I like you alot. But you have been very short with me in the past as well. And I did find it a bit upsetting that someone I have spoken with, and had some good conversation could not be bothered to give more than a one word answer.
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Originally Posted By: The Resurrection
Make a list of books to be offered in the sales thread. If you make the "if these sell, I may list more" eludes that you have other books you would like to sell, and will lead to inquiries. If the books you are offering for sale are not interesting buyers, than why NOT give a list with prices of other available books. And ask that any interest in THOSE books should be taken to PM's.
If you dont want people asking about registry books, obscure the sets so they are private. No more questions, and no more peeking.
But to be rude to people asking about books is ridiculous IMO. Be happy when people are interested in buying them, I am sure you would much MORE bitter if they didnt ever sell.
And Bob, you know I like you alot. But you have been very short with me in the past as well. And I did find it a bit upsetting that someone I have spoken with, and had some good conversation could not be bothered to give more than a one word answer.
I don't find questions or graemlin posts in a sales thread to be a problem. As a buyer I quickly scroll to the next scan. No fuss no muss. As a seller I appreciate any interest and want every pair of eyes on board.
Bob, we all know you have great books and you've got to expect questions and requests to sell them, it goes with the territory. Hollywood stars put up with tons of attention, it goes with the territory. If I had a ginormous man thrasher I would expect lots of requests, it goes with the territory.
Bottom line, the guy you were fighting with, who does buy expensive items, probably won't buy your books and you may drive away other potential buyers. You can do anything you want in your sales threads but why not be polite about it?
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I have to agree with Pat and Dave.
If you are going to display quality books and make it easy to get to your registry, it's the nature of the beast folks are going to inquire about selling.
Take heed of the advice, as only you can change the situation. Collectors are not going to change it for you.
And stop being short with folks, or I'm reporting you to the North Pole Naughty Police (NPNP), Los Angeles Division.
#3188943 - 05/25/0908:02 AMRe: Question about Trading on the Boards
[Re: Lebowski]
joe_collectorjoe_collector Ok ok. JC Superstar. But only because he martyred his ID.
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Originally Posted By: Lebowski
Originally Posted By: Green
Originally Posted By: joe_collector
Originally Posted By: namisgr
Was wondering how my fellow sellers feel about an issue that's been bugging me for awhile. What's your opinion of posters who, in the midst of your sales threads, post requests for specific books and/or titles?
I find these posts disruptive.
Join the club, and to me, it's like these guys are using a high-traffic sales thread to pimp their WTB list. Pretty blatant, and in some cases, I've seen other sellers post that they have the book in question.
You can't teach good forum manners.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that was funny!
What's so humorous? I don't post emoticons in sales threads, write incessant "great deal!" or "if I didn't just buy the Mona Lisa, I'd be all over this..." stupidity. post personal want lists, slam grades/prices within the thread, or sell books in someone else's thread, and I make an attempt to remain professional in any true sales thread that adheres to the posted guidelines.
Remember, we are talking about the FORUM-ONLY SELLING AREA here.
