Dirty Twin Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I joined "THE HUB" in May 2008 smack bang in the middle of the debarcle between a buyer & a seller no names no pack drills. Subsequently there have been 2 or three more similar kind of deals on this forum. So my question is will I buy or sell anything here? How can admin improve things on this space? Is it not possible to implement a rating system on the hub whereby one can say that a buyer or seller has either paid promptly or delivered the goods as promised. Then a potential seller can decide on how to conclude the deal either by cash or eft and likewise the buyer will also know if he can trust that the seller will deliver and should pay COD or eft. Whatever you now the gist of what I am trying to say.
Mudsimus Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Subsequently there have been 2 or three more similar kind of deals on this forum. And thousands of deals that went great....
TNT1 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 How can admin improve things on this space? If you want a nanny state, and wnat big brother to look out for you, then the internet is no place for you...
Hog_ Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I've done more than one 50/50 transaction (in cases where I can't collect), and they've worked out perfectly. 50% up front, 50% on reciept of goods. At the end of the day you're running the same risk as you do using junkmail, gumtree, ebay or any online classifieds service. I don't think admin needs to do anything, really. If you weight up the amount of transactions happening daily on the hub, versus maybe 5 a year that go wrong, it's not too bad.
rock Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I've sold a fair share on the hub, some deals face to face and some I've courierd up country - all went peacy and everyone scored. just watch out for guys who's first post is a deal to good to be true...... but a rating system like ebay would be a good idea
Dirty Twin Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 You see we never get told about the ones that went great, therefore my question regarding the rating system.
Red Zone Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Its like any transaction, occasionaly a few go bad. just be careful. As many, many people have said, meet in person, inspect the goods, had over cash. If you are going to trust someone that you met over the internet, with your goods or cash thats up to you.
AndreZA Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I have done quite a few successful deals and hopefully all the future ones will also be. Long live free trade.
Dirty Twin Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 How can admin improve things on this space?If you want a nanny state' date=' and wnat big brother to look out for you, then the internet is no place for you...[/quote'] Don't want a nanny state just want to identify the rogues who try to make off with our hard earned cash.
Wheelsuck Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Did some deals, bought some stuff, no problems. Maybe we should get ratings like ebay as buyers and sellers and use that is indication if we should be dealing with that person.
slowpoke Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 i've not had any problems - have bought and sold and given away here and all went well :-)
Delgado Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Abide by the principle of Caveat Emptor and you should have no problems!!
Slowbee Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Its like any transaction' date=' occasionaly a few go bad. just be careful. As many, many people have said, meet in person, inspect the goods, had over cash. If you are going to trust someone that you met over the internet, with your goods or cash thats up to you. [/quote'] or if you cant see the item, ask 50 000 thousand questions - and then try get someone to see the bike before its sent.
TNT1 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 i've not had any problems - have bought and sold and given away here and all went well :-) me too, all three, no worries... mini jack-on, you have any TB stickers? mini jack-off
slowpoke Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 TNT1, yep i do... how many do you want? bumper stickers: got 5 here at the office in woodmead (r2d2 never came to fetch them...grrrr) and a whole lot more at home in boskruin/bromhof. reflectives are only at home - R20 each. lemme know where you want to meet up to collect
shaunh Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Have sold & bought and have had no problems!! People will always remember the bad and not the good, that's just the way it is!!!
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