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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #14 from previous page: January 01, 2009, 06:12:41 PM »
Kin, OMG - are you serious? You too are banned??  :-o

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I almost do not know what to say at this point. Seems if anyone disagrees with Red or tries to interject with a superior or different moral compass, you're going to get banned.

I'm starting to think something else is going on here. Medication issue perhaps. Stress. I dunno. It's all very weird. Hate to see it continue, but if it's going to...

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #15 on: January 01, 2009, 06:51:26 PM »
In a perfect world - YES, there's certainly some apologies that should be made. But it's not enough to just say "I'm sorry". Behaviours and attitudes clearly need to be changed and this business of blocked bidders is completely and utterly childish. If the acceptable business and personal MO is to be immature, manipulative, controlling and degrading to the Amiga community, I'm surprised certain people have lasted this long here. Honestly.  

Okay Red - you go first...  

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #16 on: January 01, 2009, 07:54:01 PM »
Still some time for grace I would think...


 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2009, 07:25:22 PM »
Ignoring the truism that perception is reality, I'd agree. Perhaps some of us did jump to some conclusions.

That said, it is interesting how he lashed out, blocked bids and wants to close his account. I agree with Wayne on almost all counts. Some nasty things were said. Some of us -were- having a bad day. Things got carried away. Most, if not ALL of us (myself included), offered a truce, a hand shaking and a gesture to move forward together. By his inaction and lack of participation, Red has made it clear what he thinks of the entire community, the business and the hobby. But that would befit his most recent verbiage and actions. And that's what's most saddening here.

It was never my intention to have Red or anyone like him 'leave' the community. But if this is what is to be expected of him, then... make of it what you will. He will be missed, but life goes on.

Amiga.org rocks on many levels and is still *better* than most/all of the other AmigaFanForums - IMO. It's comprised mostly of kind hearted people who aren't afraid to share their advise and techniques. Still MUCH value to be had here, make no mistake about it.

 
 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2009, 07:44:05 PM »
What's the big deal? Are you afraid somebody is going to have something to say about your goods? To say you will NEVER sell here again is pretty harsh. So much for having an open mind. This all started because someone with a vested interest in selling Amiga goods made a comment about how "cheap" something went for. Are you saying that you view most of A.org members as cheap hobbyists and you'd rather squeeze every last penny out of someone that is a total stranger to you? Are we all supposed to jump on the GreedBay bandwagon now?

What's the real fear in offering things for sale or trade? And why continue to support eBay and PayPal? Is it because most people want to be heavily moderated as they are on Amibay?

Perhaps that's the real answer. A forum to discuss things should not be mixed with sales of any kind. 13+ years experience chatting/buying/selling/trading via Usenet/Internet would sure seem to support this notion. Many, many examples of conflict of interest.

BTW: I use ePay as a last resort. Like to offer goods to a community first. But it has been my experience that sales have been awfully soft since Usenet was divided and scattered into XX amount of specialised web forums. Ironic though how people in a community would rather you post here first, want things for whatever price, flake out, talk you down, treat each other poorly, etc.  I guess many of us have come full circle (again) in this regard. And for that - I am sorry. Would be nice if there was better clarity in dealings these days. No wonder people are more confused than ever. Webforum market's are not the same as eBay.
 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2009, 08:18:30 PM »
I wouldn't call it completely narrow minded. Just sad as we come to realise certain truths. Selling outside of any of the web forums is justifiable. Just don't want to see any more people jumping ship over this thread is all. Enough damage has been done.  
 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2009, 12:56:17 AM »
@ LoadWB:

 Yes, I purchased this from Christian and it should be in transit as we speak. I have been wanting an 060 for some time for my A2000. Have dealt with him on Usenet a decade it ago and was glad to see him still involved in Miggy stuff.  

@ Arkanoid:

 Thanks for having more energy to explain, re-explain, iterate, re-iterate to the cheerleaders than I. Lots of moot points now as people have {bleep}ised the entire point(s). The one lesson I believe I've learned here (and others before me) is that you can hardly do ANY transacting in peace. To this end, may just be better off keeping the 2 issues compartmentalised: sales & hobby type discussion. I suspect Red was getting fed up some time ago and this was the last straw for him. For better or for worse.

All we can do now is move on. I'm ready... is everyone else yet?


 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #21 on: January 26, 2009, 09:23:53 PM »
It would appear so. And I'm still "patiently" awaiting my 2060 btw :-)
The Euro is dropping weekly. $30 difference between then and now  :roll:

@ ideal:

Jim(redrumloa) was/is a reputable seller that way. Perhaps it got lost in the mail? Was it not insured? I know our Federal Post Office does not allow insurance on certain things sent overseas. The availability of insurance also depends on how fast they're sent. A crock and another obvious way to get more money out of us, but it is what it is.
 

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Re: FS: Blizzard 2060
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2009, 11:10:44 PM »
@ Springbok:

 What are you rambling about? There is no more ill will going on (my end) here. Re-read my post. And the last few for that matter. I was defending Jim's ability to successfully dispatch his goods was all.