I am gonna vent

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

It wasn't that great around here before this thread

That's completely false.

He may be guilty of being a little aggressive, or eager to learn, or going full speed ahead without knowing much, and may have rubbed some of the veterans the wrong way........but his reputation was never in question. As someone who has done multiple deals with him, I'll attest to that.

pokerplr said the guys reputation wasnt great based on the posts he read, and you answered 'thats completely false' I not sure someone's opinion of posts he read can be completely false.

being rubbed the wrong way can mean many things......

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks Jake, and yes the impression I have gathered is that opinion is mixed. Stephen has at least annoyed many members here, myself included. I have read some posts from those who appreciate his enthusiasm and shared positive experiences in transactions. And others that have a problem with his conduct. I already shared my thoughts in this thread so I will leave it at that. But a reputation can be damaged by more than just a bad experience in a transaction or running a scam.

As I rarely see anything negative publicly posted about more than a handful of members I stand by my previous statement. If bpm0014 disagrees so be it.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Others learn from past sales, similar examples and analyzing trends in the market place which seems to be over your head while you rely on these opinions to create a business model that quite frankly comes off as predatory.

It's not rocket science in all honesty. I don't deal much in cards, so I rely more on worth point, and past auction results at auction houses as well as advice from certain dealers that have taken me under their wings so to speak when making prices, due to the types of items I sell. I try to only offer unique items that are not easily attainable on the open market, and by effectively marketing them I hope to bring a profit. I by no means am predatory and you can ask anyone on here who has ever dealt with me.. I am as honest a person as they comes and truthfully I hope someone will chime in here in regards to this. I always work with people on price, and am a pretty easy person to deal with when I buy as well, as many can attest to.
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I have sold to Stephen a couple times. I would maintain you have to get up pretty early in the morning to prey on me. Have never had any issues dealing with him.