>It doesn't necessarily matter if the person is a lurker or not. >Generally, once I buy something it becomes a cold dead hands object. On >very >rare occassions, I have posted FS items to the list. > >Those of you who have bought from me will attest that I am in the habit of >sending the item out for inspection, and if it passes muster, then, and >only >then, do I ask for payment. >If it doesn't pass, then I ask for the item back. >It's probably not the right way, but it is my way. > >A couple of years ago, I replaced my silver Limited lenses with black ones. >The sale of the 31mm lens went very smoothly. The lens passed inspection >and >the cheque arrived shortly thereafter. >This sale was to a list member who is known, but not terribly active on the >list. > >The 77 went to a well known list member. We worked out a deal via email in >advance of my shipping the lens, and I sent the item off to it's new home, >where it arrived safe and sound. >We are coming up on two years later, and I am still owed over half of the >selling price on the lens, and have pretty much given up any hope of >collecting in full. >The lens is, apparently, lost in transit on it's way back to me, though I >was never provided with any proof of shipment, a tracking number, or >anything else to indicate that the lens was sent back to me. > >Since the transaction crossed an international boundary, my ability to >enforce payment is limited, and more costly than what is owed. >Consequently, I have written the deal off as a bad one, and given up on >attempting to collect. >My insurance company told me to bugger off, since I freely sent the lens >away, they won't touch the claim. > >Anyway, I don't know if I have a point to make here, other than be >suspicious of everyone, I guess. >The vast majority of the people I have had dealings with via this list have >been good and trustworthy, but it only takes one lemon to leave a sour >taste >in one's mouth. > >William Robb >
So. Ah so. Bill, who is this guy or gal, so that others on the list don't get suckered. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
