Interest Check!?!

F1nut
F1nut Posts: 51,143
edited November 2005 in Flea Market
I'd like to address the topic of "interest checks." This is the Polk Flea Market, things get bought, sold and traded here. It's not about sticking ones toe in the water to see if the temperature is warm enough. If you want to sell something, just post it FOR SALE. If you're too lazy to type out the info needed to sell an item, then you shouldn't be trying to sell it in the first place. Have you ever seen an interest check on Audiogon or ePay? No, you haven't and there isn't one single, solitary good reason to do it here. If it were up to me, I'd delete each and every one of them. However, it's not up to me, so it remains up to us, the group, to police the FM. We have "unwritten rules" that have kept the FM a safe place to do business, free from BS and "interest checks" are BS!

On the topic of posting a, "I have something to sell, but I can't disclose it publically." I cry foul and a certain somebody should know better, but then again that certain somebody has a problem with good judgement, so I'm not surprised. I truely hope that's the last of that BS we see here. Utterly ridiculous!
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited November 2005
    Yeah that's what I was thinking.......do any of my "special friends only" want to buy my equipment?
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited November 2005
    They're fine in my book. Agon and epay don't do it but so what. We're not there. If I wanted to buy an RM system but only needed the sub, I might do a check to find out if anybody would be interested in the center and surrounds. If not I buy the whole thing and risk getting stuck with more stuff I don't need.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited November 2005
    Ok, first off... This hit me the wrong way today also.. but in a different way.
    also, I respect, and like you jesse and its nothing personal and i don't intend to start a fight with you, NOt my fight..

    However, who cares, if it were a new guy ok.. Its sean, he's been here awhile and he stated why he was doing it. people had a problem with it and started a **** storm.. who are we protecting from sean? he said he got a deal and was told not to e-bay **** em.. he kept the item private but publically anounced he had an item of interest and set a price.. Is it me or what is the big effin deal..

    what is this, Club snob nose only long term members can pull ****, leave, come back just to sell stuff.. pull secret PM deals.. a number of items i wanted were dubbed as already sold via pm last year when i was on everyones **** list and minutes after they were posted for sale.. so don't start the holier then thou act that Sean pulled the ultimate sin and posted a private item for sale.. Some **** gets pulled around here all the time.. **** you have even gave me a hard time for no reason.. I don't hold it against ya though..

    Lets either split off in groups like survivor club polk or just get along.. damm im ready to blow this freakin joint!!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,098
    edited November 2005
    I'm spent, I jump down into the alley and smoke a fatty. I throw rocks at the cats.

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2005
    boys, we all need to calm down and breathe :)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2005
    I"m not a fan of interest checks myself. that's all i'll say. I want to sell something i here.. i do it the right way. write up a short paragraph or two on it's condition, post a price (including shipping costs if any), post pics and wait to see if anyone want's it.

    Otherwise, i don't sell my stuff in here on a interest check basis. Lets all just stick to the rules and get along and move stuff.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2005
    I have to agree that I find the "interest checks" a little confusing! Unless the item is truly for sale with condition, price, and pictures, how do I know if I am interested or not? And then we have the whole issue of "calling dibs". I think it is much cleaner and simpler to do away with the "interest checks". Now the situation of buying a package and wanting to know if someone wants a piece of it you do not, is a little different. You are really looking for a partner in the deal. I think those are OK.

    The recent post wanting to sell something they can't describe, and only those that already know what they are being in the know, just didn't seem to be a well thought out move. Why not just PM or email those who know what they are and might be interested?

    Just my humble opinion!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    Not addressing interest checks at all.....I can't see a thing wrong with what Sean did. He's an established, respected, solid member of CP. I can't understand what all this stupid, unnecessary, divisive bickering is all about. It's just that: stupid, unnecessary, and divisive.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2005
    my remarks aren't aimed at any CP member. In general I just hate the whole idea of interest checks. just thought i'd clear that up.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2005
    If I feel like interest checking I will interest check. Read the terms and conditions of this forum, it is not a democracy and the overall opinion of the members won't change a thing in this matter. So, if I want to post an interest check for something and someone is interested, then too bad for you.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,143
    edited November 2005
    the overall opinion of the members won't change a thing in this matter.

    That's where YOU are wrong! Be it the members want interest checks or not, the members decide.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    That's where YOU are wrong! Be it the members want interest checks or not, the members decide.

    Decide what, Jesse? I don't really care either way, but from what I've seen here, the members don't get rules changed, they just raise enough hell that people leave out of frustration.

    Unwritten rules can't really be be enforced, can they? Who was the last person banned from the forum for offending the unwritten rules?

    I see it as a personal issue not a forum rule offense.........clear up my understanding if I'm wrong.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,143
    edited November 2005
    A while back we had a rash of "interest checks", because of that there was the general consensus that we would no longer tolerate them. Not any different than posting a link to an ad on another site. Neither will get someone banned, but both are in bad taste.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2005
    Actually, I'm right. Complain all you want. I can still post interest checks if I feel like it, and I'm sure there will still be people interested. If you aren't interested, then leave it alone. Make up rules all you want, and attempt to enforce them all you want.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    +1..
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited November 2005
    Can you guys help me to keep the county from putting up stop signs and stop lights every 50 feet? This is what keeps me up at night! :mad:

    As far as interest checks, cluttersome - yes so IMO use sparingly if at all. I have nothing against them but it's kind of a weak way to sell something. Either you wanna sell it or you don't. We shouldn't have to beg you to post it for sale.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited November 2005
    F1 needs to chill out.

    EDIT: Grudge-holding is never productive.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,143
    edited November 2005
    candyliquor35m wrote:
    Either you wanna sell it or you don't. We shouldn't have to beg you to post it for sale.

    Exactly and thank you!

    For you guys that want to post them, go right ahead, you have my blessing. It looks like the middle digit on my right hand.

    And you wonder why senior members leave!?!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,796
    edited November 2005
    And you wonder why senior members leave!?!

    Because they can't have everything their way?
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited November 2005
    WilliamM2 wrote:
    Because they can't have everything their way?

    Honestly. Seems rather childish to lash out in this way.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,796
    edited November 2005
    Honestly. Seems rather childish to lash out in this way.

    Didn't realize I was lashing out. Doesn't seem any more childish than giving the forum the middle finger.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2005
    ????
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2005
    You guys are fighting over this stupid ****?!?!?!? WTF!!!

    Listen. It was by general consensus not to post "interest checks". Just like the friggin "Dibs" ****. Either your buying it or your effin selling it. Either way I could personally give a red rat's ****.

    Now everybody wants to play romper room, cause they're right and you're wrong. Some of you have WAY too much f#ckin' time on your hands.

    Just my .02...

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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited November 2005
    Face it, it's a power thing... lets see how many people we can make follow our lead.. the way we want it.

    General consensus? what 3 -4 people..
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited November 2005
    WilliamM2 wrote:
    Didn't realize I was lashing out. Doesn't seem any more childish than giving the forum the middle finger.

    I wasnt talking about you sorry, it was made for F1...I was agreeing with you! :eek:
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2005
    There is an area here for interest checks, it's called the flea market. No need to make it anymore complicated.

    Those that piss on the rules both written and unwritten will be called on it. This happens in real life too.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,143
    edited November 2005
    Ok William, since you still haven't GOT IT. The general consensus took place before you got here, do your homework before sticking your foot in your mouth.

    rnp614, You think I'm lashing out? I thought I was informing the uninformed. Hell, what do I know anyway. You guys wanna run to Flea Market into the ground, go right ahead.

    I'm done here.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2005
    Kinda like how we had a 'Looking for SDA?' thread, but some members can't seem to post in it?

    Yeah, kinda like that.

    Interest checks are BS, post the gear for sale WHEN it is actually for sale. Include a detailed description, and photos if possible. Make sure you specify your location, for local pickup. References are always good for new(er) members.

    Ya'll do what you want, it's YOUR Flea Market.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Ya'll do what you want, it's YOUR Flea Market.

    Ouch. That hurt. *tear*
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,796
    edited November 2005
    Ok William, since you still haven't GOT IT. The general consensus took place before you got here, do your homework before sticking your foot in your mouth.

    When did I say anything about the general consensus? But since you brought it up...the one thing I have noticed at EVERY forum I have ever been a member of, is that forums change over time. So does the general consensus.
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