BST etiquette am I wrong

[Carter08]

I’ll take the Jackson

[nolemmings]

Water under the bridge at this point, but why not state in the original listing that prices are net to seller? It was already stated shipping was included, so presumably he gave thought to the terms of the transaction. The so-called undue delay was unnecessary.

[Vintage Vern]

Well, to be fair, this thread started at 9:53 am by the would be buyer, and it took the seller until 2:12 pm to respond.

Honestly I think some rules may need to be applied to BST for as many issues as there's been lately.

To me I think the initial sale should be handled on the original post page, and details worked out via private message after winner is declared in that post by time-line. It leaves no room for people on either side for questioning the transaction results. Have a mandatory deadline for a follow up to work out the details of transaction, and then go to the next person if it falls through. Also bidders can then be penalized, and seller can ban them if they choose. It also has an effect on bad sellers if they're playing dirty.

Note not saying either of these two are what I'm pointing towards.

Obviously, hiding in the shadows of private messages isn't working for either sides lately. I'm sure it may be the minority, but it sure is getting more frequent. These items aren't easy to come by, so I think that brings out more emotions if something or someone thinks they're getting the shaft.

I'd say the honor system may be in need of some guidelines or rules. Etiquette is different for many. Leon, when I asked, said it should be done in two places. One on board, and by DM. Only 1 poster said I'll take it on board, and another said pm sent. Outside of that it was all private, and left a wide open door for complaints.

I find fault in both parties for not being totally responsive on their own ends, and that left room for errors.