Bill Eh? Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 As well as regularly checking out eBay, I do the same with Kijiji. I am usualy looking for things kit- or airbrush-related. I saw an advertiement for an airbrush. The following are the content of the ad, my respone, and the seller's response to me. Ad: "Barely used paashe airbrush and compressor. The compressor has only be used a couple of times, its in brand new condition." ( no picture was included ) My response: "Just a suggestion, even if you do not include pictures, it might be easier to sell if you mentioned the model numbers of both the airbrush and compressor. Good luck with your sale." Seller's response: "i dont have a camera; mind your own business" I should have just left it at that, but I guess I felt compelled to clear up the misunderstanding of my intent. So this is what I sent back. My response back: "I was not trying to be critical and I was not being sarcastic. I'm sorry if it came across that way. I was just thinking that people who are considering buying these things might be interested in the model numbers. Again, sorry. I was not trying to be mean spirited." At this point, I am not expecting to get a response. I probably will glance at the ad again to see if the ad gets updated with my suggestions. I think it is a sad day when you receive this kind of reply. I am just way too old fashioned in the way that I think. In my way of thinking, people should deal with each other in this manner. Bill (Eh?) Allen, just an old fashioned, 56 year old, elementary teacher.
Rob McKee Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Hi Bill, Your good nature is something many people will and I am sure do appreciate. Unfortunatly there are many people in the world today who have their back up and shoot down constuctive critism. Don't change because of one bad experience. Rob
Bill Eh? Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks Rob. Normally I might say that I'm too old to change. However, teaching grade 5's, that's impossible! LOL
Rob McKee Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 No kidding Bill. I have all of the respect in the world for you teaching grade 5s. I am sure there are great days but there must be some real challenging times.
Eshaver Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Bill, after carefully reading you're comments , some of the same logic could be applied to some of the "Protected " ones here at M C M ........ Ed Shaver
sjordan2 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 No kidding Bill. I have all of the respect in the world for you teaching grade 5s. I am sure there are great days but there must be some real challenging times. If it's a Grade 1-5 elementary system, just wait until they start Middle School and find out they've fallen from the top of the heap to the bottom.
Johnny K Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I'm not sure who I have more sympathy for - the one trying to sell the item or the one who might eventually purchase it. I am constantly in wonder as to how a seller could so sabotage his own sales.
Bill Eh? Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Skip, Toronto is really bizarre in terms of what grades makes up elementary. We kave schools that are Kindergarten to 5 to grade 5 ( K to 5 ), K to 6, and K to 8. They are all under the same board. The school I teach at is K to 5. Which means that you are so right. It will be a little bit of an eye opener for them when they start Middle School next school year. I just try to pursuade them to leave behind some of their behaviours that might make them stand out, in a not so good kind of way.
Bill Eh? Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Johnny, I agree with you. Since Paasche have so many different models, how will a buyer know if it is a good deal, if they don't have basic information like model numbers?
route66modeler Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 HI, I try to help ebay sellers with their descriptions of their auctions. I have always gotten pos. response from the sellers. Don't beat yourself up for trying to help the person out. Steve
Darin Bastedo Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I got a really great deal on an original sealed inside Revell Deluxe VW Bus, because the guy on ebay listed it as "Old Model Car" I got it for 99 cents and $4.80 shipping
Johnny K Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I got a really great deal on an original sealed inside Revell Deluxe VW Bus, because the guy on ebay listed it as "Old Model Car" I got it for 99 cents and $4.80 shipping Point taken - sometimes it might be in the buyer's best interest that there's a lack of detail. Was there at least a picture or did you just 'take a chance?'
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