Question on BST method of payment

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Sorry about your bad deal. He's banned and unfortunately you're just going to have to eat it and move on. Kevin, you and I have done deals before and you are one of guys that make this board great. Don't let one bad apple ruin it for you.

I would like his name though to avoid him outside of Net54

David,
I really appreciate the kind words. I still remember the '72's and I glad that you were satisfied with how the deal went down.

I will send you a PM with his information. I am having a tough time processing because he was so nice and engaging whenever we communicated. He is an accountant and was going through a very busy season, so I waited until an extra long time to give him the benefit of the doubt. Now that he won't respond to me or any of the backup artillery from the fine folks that run the board, I actually worry that something happened to him. $1500 was a fair price and he probably got the better of the deal. If I felt that I got a huge discount, I probably would have just chalked it up, but it was a fair price paid, so I wanted the extra three so I am not totally backwards in the set.

At this point, I actually worry that something happened to him because I don't think a reputation is worth $125 - so I think that something could have happened that kept him from email for the last month. And if things were so tight that he needed my $125 to eat, then I wish him well and hope he gets through whatever season he is in.

I think my problem is also going the "WTB" route versus just responding to what is for sale. The challenge is that as I fill out my collection my want list gets smaller so I have more success with WTB in the BST section - however, unfortunately, this is the downside.

Take Care

[midmo]

I have sent cards first a couple times with established members I felt comfortable with, but typically money is sent first. Sorry to hear this happen.

[JollyElm]

I've always sent the PP out first. Granted, I'm not buying hugely expensive cards, but there has always been a good level of comfort with transactions here. Sorry this happened to you.

Can you post the user's name, so we can be aware of this guy??

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I've always sent the PP out first. Granted, I'm not buying hugely expensive cards, but there has always been a good level of comfort with transactions here. Sorry this happened to you.

Can you post the user's name, so we can be aware of this guy??

I'll send you a PM (as well as anyone who requests) in the 1/1,000,000% chance that something bad happened that forced him to go dark. He has been banned so there is no risk on the BST but I understand fear of a similar deal on another board or ebay.

[jb67]

A real bummer to hear about your bad experience. I always check to see how active a member is here before deciding on how to pay. If I buy a card I send the money right away and if I feel comfortable enough with them I send friends and family and if not regular PP. If someone requests a check or money order I make sure that they have a history of positive transactions.

I have purchased and sold here and have not had any troubles with any of the transactions. Some great members and would encourage you to not let this bad transaction get in the way of future ones.

[ngnichols]

With transactions on here and other boards I've always paid first and usually by PayPal - Goods & Services to protect myself and anyone else involved in the transaction.

The 3% really isn't that big of a deal to me on either side of the transaction and is more that reasonable, IMHO, for the assurance that I'm covered in case something happens.

I've also been paid in a large transaction on here via Friend's & Family, but I'm also sure that person checked with Leon about me just like I did about him to make sure I was dealing with a legit/honest person.

It's all about CYA and doing that does sometimes costs a bit more, but that's just part of doing business.

[Piratedogcardshows]

I have always sent first. There have been instances where the member has sent the cards before the mailed payment arrives. No problems for me on the BST knock on wood.