On Wed, 30 Jul 1997, Tom Tweed wrote:
> Just want to say here that my experience has been the same, only
> different !!! I have sold a few parts to fellow listers, by
> sending the parts to the buyer, and if he approves of the part
> and its condition, then he can send me a check. Simple as that,
> and based on trust; if I think the parts are worth it, I will buy
> insurance on them, but most have been small bits and pieces, which
> are hardly worth fighting over, but then again, there have never
> been any problems. Just lucky ? Maybe, but it seems to me that
> no fellow lister would try to stiff another for $10. or $20. if
> he received and used the part sent, that would be really bad form,
> and my impression of the list members is that there is a very
> small chance of that happening. So far,so good ! I don't expect
> any bad surprises, either, and if I do, you-all can tell me that
> I was too naive, but you'll have to wait until I complain of
> getting stiffed, first !
>
> JMHO and 2 cents' worth,
> Tom Tweed
>
I heard here some time ago, and it made sense, that if someone is trying
to run a scam online, they won't do it by collecting used Triumph parts,
they'll do it by collecting cash (or cheques). For that reason, trades
here are safer when the goods go first, then the payment follows. I don't
need to reiterate all that's been said about honesty and the listers and
their community (Oops, I just did) but this seems to go along with it.
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David Brock dmbrock@julian.uwo.ca
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