Ethics in classifieds!?

[BigTom]

Lets remember its only the internet Call people out, if they dont like it, boo hoo. Your comment still stands on their advert. No issue to you. 

 

Thats why I like the hub classifieds, people can discuss the items.

Except when the seller pulls the advert with the comments and then reposts, still with incorrect information

[Patchelicious]

Except when the seller pulls the advert with the comments and then reposts, still with incorrect information

Then comment again......

[NF1]

I don't think ignorance is an excuse.  Even if it is innocent, it is not correct.  A fork purchased in 2016, but manufactured in 2013, has significant differences from a 2016 model.  If you are going to sell on the hub, then it is the seller's responsibility to make sure that the information is correct.  If the seller is unsure of the year model, then state that they are unsure.  What really get's me is when they "innocently" post incorrect information, get corrected by a knowledgeable hubber, and then aggressively attack the one who pointed out the error and insist they are right.

My bad... I should have put bikes as opposed to wares... your points are valid

[Pure Savage]

Another question, what makes a bike "Argus ready" compared to every other day of the year ready?

[Bomberman]

Another question, what makes a bike "Argus ready" compared to every other day of the year ready?

aaah the Argus bike..... these are a scares breed of bike. Kept in a cadge most of its life and only released just before the argus.

[BigTom]

Another question, what makes a bike "Argus ready" compared to every other day of the year ready?

I'd also like to know the answer to that one. Or what about this bike achieved a podium finish at such and such a race. Ummm pretty sure it didn't do that on its own.

[BigTom]

Then comment again......

At a certain point it becomes pointless. Some sellers just going to insist they are right.

[Pure Savage]

I'd also like to know the answer to that one. Or what about this bike achieved a podium finish at such and such a race. Ummm pretty sure it didn't do that on its own.

 

Maybe they have motors and did do it on its own

[Mongoose!]

Another question, what makes a bike "Argus ready" compared to every other day of the year ready?

 

Thinking of selling my 'Argus bike' after the 'Argus'. Will keep an eye on the classifies for a '94.7 Ready bike'...

[Patchelicious]

Just a note.

 

You guys do know that there is a comments section under the advert where you can voice these grievances with the advertisers directly. Or you could PM them, or you could rate them.

 

Hell they might even learn from constructive comments.

Edited February 21, 2017 by Patchelicious

[BigTom]

Just a note.

 

You guys do know that there is a comments section under the advert where you can voice these grievances with the advertisers directly. Or you could PM them, or you could rate them.

 

Hell they might even learn from constructive comments.

Just to add to my previous comments - In my experience, most "innocent" (aka ignorant) sellers appreciate more knowledgeable hubbers suggestions for advert corrections.  And they respond accordingly.  There are, however, those few that seem to take any suggestion that something in their advert is incorrect as a personal attack and respond aggressively.  You are never going to "win" that battle, so best to just let it go.

[Duane_Bosch]

Another question, what makes a bike "Argus ready" compared to every other day of the year ready?

Mine isn't "Argus ready" The wheels need a true and the spokes need tightening and the quick link rattles in my mini toolbox. Drives me INSANE!

[Rick Sanchez]

Another big thing that pisses me off is year model.

 

 

" I bought it in 2016 so it must be the 2016 model " - Poephol

 

Nee it is left over stock of A 2010 bike !

The best is when you correct them and they ignore (or delete) your comment!

[Rick Sanchez]

Just to add to my previous comments - In my experience, most "innocent" (aka ignorant) sellers appreciate more knowledgeable hubbers suggestions for advert corrections.  And they respond accordingly.  There are, however, those few that seem to take any suggestion that something in their advert is incorrect as a personal attack and respond aggressively.  You are never going to "win" that battle, so best to just let it go.

Exactly the problem. People take it as some kind of personal attack if you point out mistakes on their side. But if you post you've got a "Fox" fork on your bike when it's clearly a RockShox, or vice versa, then you are a f****** idiot    (my personal favourite being a "Fox RockShox" listed under forks)

[Patchelicious]

Exactly the problem. People take it as some kind of personal attack if you point out mistakes on their side. But if you post you've got a "Fox" fork on your bike when it's clearly a RockShox, or vice versa, then you are a f****** idiot (my personal favourite being a "Fox RockShox" listed under forks)

It's also about how you point it out. If you point out people's mistakes like a dick, they will get defensive.

 

Point it out nicely and they still take it badly, then they are the dicks.

 

Try not to be the dick.

 

Edit: plural not censured ????.

Edited February 21, 2017 by Patchelicious

[Heel Drop]

My take is rock up with the money - first to pay gets the stuff

 

if you only have money next week and some one else arrives with the money then its sold to the first person that puts the money down

 

Ratings should be done as well how else will any one know