Post by Original Admin on Apr 13, 2006 4:28:28 GMT -5
General Guidelines for buying, selling, or trading in this section.
1. Communication: The most important part of a trade is good communication between trade partners. Be totally upfront when planning your trade. Be specific about whether you have rough or slabs. Details, details, details. If you have all the details, there should never be a bad trade. Nearly everyone has a digital camera so use them. Make sure your trade partner knows exactly what they are getting and follow through with it.
2. Even Trades: Generally pound for pound, especially if it's local rock. If it's something special, there may be a difference in the poundage but make it plain up front! Don't leave someone thinking they are sending 20#'s and getting 20#'s if you have no intention of doing that.
3. Records: Don't rely on your memory, CRS hits everyone. Write it down, do a spread sheet, whatever - but record it so you don't screw up.
4. Shipping: Perhaps you have a bunch of stuff that you know you'll never use and would like to get rid of some. You can always trade for shipping too. You'll make some space and not be out any $$ for it. There's plenty that would be happy to get something different to tumble for the cost of shipping.
5. Ask For References: Don't be afraid to ask if they have sold or traded with anyone else. Any seller/trade with common sense would be happy to offer them.
6. Check Their Post Count: Buyer Beware, if someone posts a trade or sale and they've just barely met the minimum post 100 posts to sell, get to know them before you deal.
7. What To Do If You're Not Happy With Your Trade? If you haven't had the sense to follow the rules of etiquette, I could say, "Tough something or other" but I won't. *smile* Don't go running to a forum and post anyone's name. Contact the person first and tell them you were not happy and explain why. Be pleasant, in most cases if there is a problem, your trade partner will work something out with you. If you're not successful, boil them in oil ... j/k ;D Let them know they will face the wrath of the forum as it will be posted.
Selling on The Forum
Members in good standing who have met the minimum community-involvement requirement (100 posts) are welcome to offer items for sale or trade in the RTH Marketplace. Acceptable selling formats used in this area are BIN (buy it now), or auction. BIN sale posts should show complete costs including freight (whenever possible), and instruct the buyer how to claim the item as sold. Auction posts should state the opening bid, bid increments, and closing date/time. It is the responsibility of the seller to manage the sale at all times including marking "Sold" in the subject line when applicable, and deleting any photos that were added using the "Add Attachment" feature.
Members in good standing who have met the minimum community-involvement requirement (100 posts) are welcome to offer items for sale or trade in the RTH Marketplace. Acceptable selling formats used in this area are BIN (buy it now), or auction. BIN sale posts should show complete costs including freight (whenever possible), and instruct the buyer how to claim the item as sold. Auction posts should state the opening bid, bid increments, and closing date/time. It is the responsibility of the seller to manage the sale at all times including marking "Sold" in the subject line when applicable, and deleting any photos that were added using the "Add Attachment" feature.
1. Communication: The most important part of a trade is good communication between trade partners. Be totally upfront when planning your trade. Be specific about whether you have rough or slabs. Details, details, details. If you have all the details, there should never be a bad trade. Nearly everyone has a digital camera so use them. Make sure your trade partner knows exactly what they are getting and follow through with it.
2. Even Trades: Generally pound for pound, especially if it's local rock. If it's something special, there may be a difference in the poundage but make it plain up front! Don't leave someone thinking they are sending 20#'s and getting 20#'s if you have no intention of doing that.
3. Records: Don't rely on your memory, CRS hits everyone. Write it down, do a spread sheet, whatever - but record it so you don't screw up.
4. Shipping: Perhaps you have a bunch of stuff that you know you'll never use and would like to get rid of some. You can always trade for shipping too. You'll make some space and not be out any $$ for it. There's plenty that would be happy to get something different to tumble for the cost of shipping.
5. Ask For References: Don't be afraid to ask if they have sold or traded with anyone else. Any seller/trade with common sense would be happy to offer them.
6. Check Their Post Count: Buyer Beware, if someone posts a trade or sale and they've just barely met the minimum post 100 posts to sell, get to know them before you deal.
7. What To Do If You're Not Happy With Your Trade? If you haven't had the sense to follow the rules of etiquette, I could say, "Tough something or other" but I won't. *smile* Don't go running to a forum and post anyone's name. Contact the person first and tell them you were not happy and explain why. Be pleasant, in most cases if there is a problem, your trade partner will work something out with you. If you're not successful, boil them in oil ... j/k ;D Let them know they will face the wrath of the forum as it will be posted.
