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Title: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: FastTracker33 on May 27, 2008, 09:39:44 AM: Hey everyone, I guess this is an all right forum to post this in, so here goes. I wanted to know everyone's opinion on dealing with the younger users of the forum here. Yes, I am a younger user here, only 15 years old, but have had plenty of transactions (check out my profile!). After seeing the thread on what happened to Kenny, I do understand everyone's frustration, but I also saw comments about him being young and not responsible to handle a transaction. No offense to you, Kenny, though. I have talked to him a few times before, and he seems like a good kid.

Anyways, would dealing with a younger user influence on whether you buy/sell/trade with that user? Just a question that popped into my head today. I'm pretty bored, lol.

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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: NJStroker on May 27, 2008, 05:42:08 PM: Same here, i had 2 transactions, being 15 and is in the middle of a few more. Im trying to be as good as possible and if anyone has any problems with me i would like to be known. But i would also want other people to not be scared to deal with younger users.
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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: charlest on May 27, 2008, 06:10:03 PM: All I know is I am sick and tired of exchanging 49 messages with all the details of the ball and my personal analysis of how the ball will work for him, taking and downloading and sending him 4 or 5 pictures of the ball, then not hearing anything from him for a WEEK, while 7 other people show an interest in the ball. Then after I send him 4 messages, asking him to make a committment one way or the other, he says,

"My mommy won't give me the money for the ball!"

I want to know, from now on, how old he is, and how he intends to pay for said ball.
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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: cudaskater123 on May 27, 2008, 06:15:04 PM: yeah, same here, im 16, and the exact same thing happens with me. i am trying to sell balls and a person doesnt answer for awhile and somebody else is interested in it, lol
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: backupball on May 27, 2008, 06:24:39 PM: Poor/no communication isn't just a problem of the 15 & 16 year old crowd, a lot of "adults" on here exhibit the same behavior.

Is it THAT hard to take 10 seconds and reply with "sorry, thanks" or "no longer interested" when you see a price or picture or whatever that causes you to no longer have interest in a ball you have been discussing with a seller?
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: charlest on May 27, 2008, 06:25:52 PM: FYI
I used to be extremely polite and conservative: the first person expressing an interest has the first right to buy the ball. Sorry, been screwed too often, lost too many sales.

From now on, the first person paying for the ball has all the rights. Ask all the questions you want, but the first person committing to buying the ball AND paying for it, gets it. I'll hold it until someone pays for it.

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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: bltbyj on May 27, 2008, 07:28:32 PM: charlest,
Shouldn't that be the way deals are done?

"From now on, the first person paying for the ball has all the rights. Ask all the questions you want, but the first person committing to buying the ball AND paying for it, gets it. I'll hold it until someone pays for it."

As for the younger users on here I've dealt with a few on here and haven't had a problem. I treat them the same way I would anyone else.
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: Gazoo on May 27, 2008, 07:53:03 PM: Money talks and BS walks!
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: charlest on May 27, 2008, 08:45:47 PM: quote:
charlest,
Shouldn't that be the way deals are done?

Maybe. I used to give the first innquirer the first right of refusal, but if I got another interested party, I'd let the first know.
No longer is that true. My courtesy has been turned against me. I will not allow that any more. The ball is now reserved when your dollar crosses my palm.

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"From now on, the first person paying for the ball has all the rights. Ask all the questions you want, but the first person committing to buying the ball AND paying for it, gets it. I'll hold it until someone pays for it."

As for the younger users on here I've dealt with a few on here and haven't had a problem. I treat them the same way I would anyone else.

No, it's the mostly the younger ones who seem to feel free to hide behind the annonymity of the internet and screen names. Like most people now, I'll deal with someone who has previous dealings with those I know or respect or in whom I've found some reason to trust.

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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: jkiser01 on May 27, 2008, 09:25:54 PM: I don't care how old the person is if they are a "serious buyer" for something I have for sale. I am SO tired of getting messages from people that ask questions about the ball and even ask how much shipping is and then tell me they will let me know something in 2 weeks!! Thats total BS..

My deal is this. If you don't have the money to buy the ball now, why ask any questions about it??

Sorry for the rant..

PS: In the past I have had a couple of bad experiences with younger users so I am a bit cautious when dealing with them now..
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Edited on 5/27/2008 9:27 PM
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: NJStroker on May 27, 2008, 09:33:30 PM: Well if i have done that to anyone on here, please pm me so i can know that what i did got somebody annoyed.
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Im so glad people are brainwashed to thinking that if they buy a new ball they will carry everything. And its even funnier when im carrying with my 15 year old ball and they're going flat ten.
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: MC on May 27, 2008, 09:48:31 PM: quote:
All I know is I am sick and tired of exchanging 49 messages with all the details of the ball and my personal analysis of how the ball will work for him, taking and downloading and sending him 4 or 5 pictures of the ball, then not hearing anything from him for a WEEK, while 7 other people show an interest in the ball. Then after I send him 4 messages, asking him to make a committment one way or the other, he says,

"My mommy won't give me the money for the ball!"

I want to know, from now on, how old he is, and how he intends to pay for said ball.

This could be from somebody that is any age. Courtsey should be used at all times, however like society it is lacking. I will/do look at their past transactions not someones age. A tool can be a tool no matter what age they are.
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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: Hogsharley on May 27, 2008, 10:02:43 PM: Brian, I would never hesitate to deal with you. I've seen enough of your posts to know that you have a good head on your shoulders.

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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: Monster Pike on May 27, 2008, 10:03:13 PM: quote:
I don't care how old the person is if they are a "serious buyer" for something I have for sale. I am SO tired of getting messages from people that ask questions about the ball and even ask how much shipping is and then tell me they will let me know something in 2 weeks!! Thats total BS..

My deal is this. If you don't have the money to buy the ball now, why ask any questions about it??

Sorry for the rant..

PS: In the past I have had a couple of bad experiences with younger users so I am a bit cautious when dealing with them now..
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No offense, but why can't questions about the ball be asked, especially if the price isn't posted? So you're saying is if you don't have the price in your post, then it's probably too high so we shouldn't even ask? I think the buzz words are "I'll let you know in 2 weeks" really means they don't want it for what you're charging. Some people don't come out & say "You are charging more than I want to pay" because they don't want to start a war of words. Some sellers may be more sensitive than you are & the questioner doesn't want to offend. Just my .02.
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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: mrbowlingnut on May 27, 2008, 10:04:43 PM: I have a whacko now who keeps changing either buying or trading with me, he is kind of crazy one day I am buying it next day no i dont need it.

he has a flawless record and seems to be ok so for now I will not post his name.

Btw I could care less how old you are or are not, when you pay me the ball is on it's way to you period. I have sold to as young as a 13 year old and his mom payplaed me the dough still spends the same way to me.
Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: jkiser01 on May 27, 2008, 10:31:00 PM: sorry, thats not what I mean.. I almost always puta price in my post so thats not the issue. The problem I have is when people ask 2 or 3 or more questions and have zero intentions of buying he ball because they don't the funds to buy the ball right now. I have no problem holding the ball for a few days for someone if they are serious about buying it, but I would like to know thats the case when they 1st message me..

I have no problems answering questions from people that are serious about buying something I have for sale..

Sorry, but as far as the person being afraid to say I am charging to much.. If thats the case and my price is more than they want to pay, why even message me in the 1st place??

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I don't care how old the person is if they are a "serious buyer" for something I have for sale. I am SO tired of getting messages from people that ask questions about the ball and even ask how much shipping is and then tell me they will let me know something in 2 weeks!! Thats total BS..

My deal is this. If you don't have the money to buy the ball now, why ask any questions about it??

Sorry for the rant..

PS: In the past I have had a couple of bad experiences with younger users so I am a bit cautious when dealing with them now..
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My first child.. Hannah Allison Kiser born 4/30/2007... My little angel..

No offense, but why can't questions about the ball be asked, especially if the price isn't posted? So you're saying is if you don't have the price in your post, then it's probably too high so we shouldn't even ask? I think the buzz words are "I'll let you know in 2 weeks" really means they don't want it for what you're charging. Some people don't come out & say "You are charging more than I want to pay" because they don't want to start a war of words. Some sellers may be more sensitive than you are & the questioner doesn't want to offend. Just my .02.
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Title: Re: Topic: Dealing with younger users.
Post by: bltbyj on May 27, 2008, 10:45:27 PM: I hear you guys about the questions. I had over 25 questions asked about 5 different balls and only sold one. As for dealing with teens are you going to ask everyone there age before you deal with them?