It's a Pity Some Members On here Don't Pay Up

26-05-2005, 03:52 PM

I used to sell things on the forums to people on the basis that they could take the item/s and sort themselves out and pay if they're happy 100% with what they got. On some occasions I have happily taken the item back no questions asked.

But there's a minority who obviously can't handle such responsibility and as we stand at least three members on here owe me money and despite saying they had sent/were sending the payments I have received nothing. And the silence is deafening.

So, have a think about how this place should run because we should be able to trust each other in making the world of Ford ownership better.

I am stopping short of naming people but I suggest that members get cashish up front because the old days are gone.

AP>

Laminge · 26-05-2005, 04:02 PM

I say give them a week and then name them

The last thing we need is to have other members ripped off as well

GTP 320 · 26-05-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I say give them a week and then name them

The last thing we need is to have other members ripped off as well

I fully agree with you Gary
Cheers John

EA2BA · 26-05-2005, 04:06 PM

you name names, no takeaway for you ....... lol

yeah send a PM to highlight this thread to them, so they know what they are in for

neb · 26-05-2005, 04:17 PM

Thats pathetic that people do that, especially members of this forum. Hope it gets sorted out Pete. I agree if you still don't get a response in a week name them so the rest of us know not to sell anything to them.

XD-Machine · 29-08-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by neb

Thats pathetic that people do that, especially members of this forum. Hope it gets sorted out Pete. I agree if you still don't get a response in a week name them so the rest of us know not to sell anything to them.

and i believe aproperiate action should be taken to ban them from the ford forums. btw i hope those guys cough up the money

Psycho Chicken · 26-05-2005, 04:23 PM

I've heard some pretty shocking stories, in particular someone who STOLE from an other member.

Believe me, I won't be dealing with you mate.

paul7v7 · 26-05-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

I've heard some pretty shocking stories, in particular someone who STOLE from an other member.

Believe me, I won't be dealing with you mate.

that is disgusting...i am disappointed to hear of all these stories but not suprised. Seems some people out there like to take advantage of the trust of others. I for one am very reluctant to buy from others on forums unless I have met them personally or they are high up in the chain. Pete i hope it is all sorted out soon and you get your money.

LUXO_8 · 26-05-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by paul7v7

I for one am very reluctant to buy from others on forums unless I have met them personally or they are high up in the chain. .

me too, i dont know if it is implemented on this forum, but other forums ive been on require a minimum amount of posts before you can list a for sale advertisement......

other than that, i really try and deal with people i know (or think i know

), or i try and pick up the item and pay on the spot...

i know i owe a few mates some money, im making my best effort to pay them back and tehy're cool with that (i think

)

AP, hope ya get ya cashish....... and as said in a week name names

Discovery · 26-05-2005, 04:27 PM

Unfortunately not all people are honest. I've been caught up in a silmilar situation in the past but luckily it was resolved (after I had someone hunt them down to get the money!)

It really shouldn't come to this. To those who owe money... do the right thing!

**Polyal** · 26-05-2005, 04:29 PM

Yeah thats pretty disappointing.

So let me get this straight, you sent the items to the buyer without them depositing cash into your account?

RAREV8 · 29-08-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Yeah thats pretty disappointing.

So let me get this straight, you sent the items to the buyer without them depositing cash into your account?

I'm in the process of buying some stuff from another member/moderator and will be depositing the $ probably prior to taking receipt of the goods. If people can't be trusted to hold to their agreements, they should be rated aka ebay style ratings.

Quite frankly, they should be ashamed and I'm a firm believer in what goes around, comes around.......

Nothing sh*ts a Scotsman more than being owed money....NOTHING!! :jab:

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SpoolMan · 29-08-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scottishxc

Nothing sh*ts a Scotsman more than being owed money....NOTHING!!

what about opening his wallet?

T3rminator · 29-08-2005, 11:32 PM

Use ebay guys..... it's a shame you can't trust everybody on this earth but that is reality.
Ebay at least offers some protection...for a small fee of course.

NIGHTHAWK · 31-08-2005, 08:31 AM

You would think by now this guy or guys would have owned up and said that they would be paying as soon as possible. 1 week then name names. Because if he has done it here he has either done it somewhere else or will do it again.

4.9 EF Futura · 26-05-2005, 04:30 PM

Very disappointing. Sounds like the said ppl have had more than one opportunity to rectify the matter.... would almost be time to name names surely?

Failure to pay does little for a community who, generally, does great things to help one another.

dansedgli · 26-05-2005, 04:30 PM

Damn internet trading is dodgy. Its so easy for someone to be ripped off. Both the seller and the buyer are at risk. Its hard to know who to trust these days.

I have been lucky. But I have also payed $1900 for an engine I dont have yet.

Twisted · 26-05-2005, 04:32 PM

Give them a week then give us names!

Racecraft · 26-05-2005, 05:17 PM

I proposed a buyer feedback link in our profile but it sort of fell flat.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=10289

Another good idea we could try is similiar to the way a few members on OCAU have 'trades' listed in there signatures,
for example look at my signature to give you the gist...

buickman · 26-05-2005, 05:29 PM

All I can say is when it comes to dealing with money very few people can be trusted including some family members.

buickman

klawsterfobik · 26-05-2005, 05:35 PM

Everyone that ive delt with on the forums so far have been great. I even had one Member drive down from the other side of Melbourne to Geelong, to drop off an engine. Even before i had met him.

And ive had games etc sent to me, along with me forwarding on games. Shareware of course... It is a community, and should be treated as such.

AP, give it a week... the rest of us need to know who to avoid.

Walkinshaw · 26-05-2005, 06:11 PM

I have personaly sold upwards of 10, and baught 6 or so items of the FF and AFF for sale forums. It looks as though i have done well, only having one deal semi-soured due to semi defective parts.

Regarding naming names, i hope people arent just asking for names to give them an oppurtunity to launch scathing attacks. Naming of names should only be done inorder to prevent a similar problem occuring to other members.

LUXO_8 · 26-05-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Regarding naming names, i hope people arent just asking for names to give them an oppurtunity to launch scathing attacks. Naming of names should only be done inorder to prevent a similar problem occuring to other members.

thats a good point, personally i hadnt even thought of attacking said offenders, but some obviously will.

galaxy xr8 · 26-05-2005, 07:18 PM

Yes but naming mames may aslo help other's out just incase they to, go down this path in the future, I sure as hell would like to know who really can be trusted on this site if I am to buy something from them????.

RED_EL_XR8 · 26-05-2005, 07:21 PM

Id suggest any naming names threads be approved by, and locked by the Admins, with the names removed as a resolution is found. (2 bobs worth)

Laminge · 26-05-2005, 07:31 PM

Ok, my 2 cents worth again

AP has been very patient with these guys and several times has had a chat to me about some of them.

I dont want the thread to go off topic if people are named but the issue at hand here is that people have not paid for a product or service, and any other industry this would not be treated lightly.

Pete has been fair in his first post and the manner in it has been handled, this will continue.

It will never lead to a bashing thread

**Falcon Coupe** · 26-05-2005, 07:33 PM

Who needs to bash when Laminge can sit on people to squeeze money out.

BJ · 26-05-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Who needs to bash when Lamininge can sit on people to squeeze money out.

And you couldnt do it Nick

Laminge · 26-05-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CH7472

And you couldnt do it Nick

He probably could, but I am fairly proud to say i have the bigger coverage in that area!

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Blue Oval Mopar Man · 30-08-2005, 10:53 AM

hey lamingle , i'm 6'3" and weigh 152 kgs at the moment , can I help ???

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just jokeing , I dont respond well to being owed money either , on the other hand , my training partner is 6'2" and weighs 227 kgs ! and is quite used to collecting money ! its his job ! (legal ). He wishes he only weighed as much as me , I wish I had his shoulders !