Scammers in the Buy Sell Trade Section

[bobbyw8469]

I had one person not pay for his auction wins as well. Only one. He too, was a long standing member. Mine too, was for a small amount (under $50). I don't wish to see him booted obviously, but your story has me intrigued if it was the same person.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I am surprised to read that people are OK with members winning their auctions and then not paying and ghosting. I seem to recall a comment from Leon when the new auction section was being discussed that anyone who did that would be removed from the site.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I am surprised to read that people are OK with members winning their auctions and then not paying and ghosting. I seem to recall a comment from Leon when the new auction section was being discussed that anyone who did that would be removed from the site.

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Leon

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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That makes sense to me Leon, thanks for clarifying.

[gonefishin]

I'm a pretty new member and I didn't join at all to buy, sell, or trade. I joined to share information, and learn from fellow collectors who are much more knowledgeable than I when it comes to pre war cards.

So my recommendation is: Do away with the BST section entirely.

OK, go ahead and blast my recommendation.

[HercDriver]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

I'm a pretty new member and I didn't join at all to buy, sell, or trade. I joined to share information, and learn from fellow collectors who are much more knowledgeable than I when it comes to pre war cards.

So my recommendation is: Do away with the BST section entirely.

OK, go ahead and blast my recommendation.

Consider it blasted. The BST is the only fun place to buy cards anymore. I would like to see more trading, and maybe there is, just not for what I have. And selling couldn't be easier. If you like fees, shill bids, and fake cards being sold as real, you know where to find those elsewhere...

Cheers,
Geno

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Hope it's ok to start calling these creeps out......

alexandrineoreilly067 sent a private message regarding a post I have in the memorabilia section FS. Message stated something along the lines of "his brother had that sitting on a shelf and that I could call some phone number to verify"

Not kidding, lol, oh yeah and of course it looks like it was sent via the Tapatalk app.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Leon

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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Thats why I don't understand how some members feel they have to protect these non-payers. They are just pushing the problem down the line, let the next guy worry about it. If we do nothing, we're just enabling them to do it to others.

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by Jim65

Thats why I don't understand how some members feel they have to protect these non-payers. They are just pushing the problem down the line, let the next guy worry about it. If we do nothing, we're just enabling them to do it to others.

I agree. A man is only as good as his word and should honor a binding contract. I've only sold a few items on the site. I would probably let it go if someone within a reasonable time after saying that he wanted to buy my set-price listed card changed his mind. Yeah, I missed out on the sale, but the card remains listed.

However, not paying an auction is a different story. The seller then has to re-list the card and wait another week to sell it. This is a pain.