Common Courtesy

[Keefer]

Mr. Zimmerman,
  I had to re-read your post again and forgive me all cause I thought you were having trouble posting pics! I now see you were referring to people not having the "Commen Courtesy" to just let you know they got them and didn't want the bow...You did post pics in your ad and sent extras to those that asked and I agree people who are interested in whatever is being sold/ traded shouldn't just kick tires so to speak...We need to respect each other and have "Common Courtesy" ...Even a simple "I'll pass" on a trade or sale will be a help...<><

[Mudd]

Since the rules still apply!

If "We" enforce them(the rules).. it will stay as good as it was... if we get lax and let some slide by outside the rules that are there to protect us,, then who will we have to blame but ourselves.

My two cents worth.

God bless,Mudd

[Whip]

I'm sure this is not the excuse in most cases, but do keep in mind that anything you send by email may or may not be received by the recipient.  Especially when you are attaching items (like pictures) in the email.  

Spam filters often send emails from unknown senders, especially those with attachments, into the garbage can.  The recipient may have never seen your email.  I use a couple of different spam filters for my email accounts.  Because of my business I am careful about checking for junk mail regularly, but still occasionally miss a few.  

If the person you are sending to is not diligent about checking junk mail filters that just might be where your message sits.

The best thing you can do to help yourself sell items is to post the pictures in the ad.  It does take some effort to learn, but will generate far more interest than if everyone has to request pictures just to satisfy their curiousity.

[Al Dean]

Imposing a certain definition of common courtesy on folks, be they bow dreamers or not, is a bit arrogant.

[Arwin]

No response is my pet peeve. You can see when your pm has been read and then waiting for a reply and not getting one is a little frustrating.  It only happens once in a great while.

 Over all everyone I've talked with have been awesome!  

[Keith Zimmerman]

I agree Whip.  But when a person posts "All pics sent, emails replied to, etc", that person asking should look out for them.  And if they get filtered out, try asking again.  Obviously they didn't go thru.

Al, not sure what you mean.  Are you saying that asking for confirmation is wrong going either way?

[Mike Vines]

Learn how to post pics on this site, and it will get rid of that problem for you.  Plus free up time for you to do other things.  Not to mention, put you in a better mood.

[LongStick64]

Keep in mind sometimes at work I can't control on how well the imternet connection is running or how locked down they make it. Also when the ad doesn't contain pictures one persons definition of mint isn't always well represented.

[Friend]

Changing the world would be a monumentous if not impossible task.

Your continued example of retaining your own hi level of courtesy will be noticed and picked up by a few, retained and spread to others.

Remain the foundation!

[Keith Zimmerman]

Why do people keep going back to posting pics?  I have had pics posted before for stuff I have sold.  I think that has nothing to do with common courtesy of acknowleging pics sent.

Boy, this thread is a lot like others.  It got turned around from the main point.  I am sorry I posted.  I will continue to acknowledge when I get pics sent to me.  I hope others will continue to do so.  And others will start.

Have a good holiday guys.  Be safe.  And shoot straight.

[cahaba]

I dont mind sending extra pics to anyone who is really interested. Some you send photos to never intended on purchasing the bow for one reason or another and thats rude IMO.

[vtmtnman]

I don't understand why everyone can't have an account with an online hosting site and post pics in any classifieds ads.It's so easy to do.Should be a requirement for all ads.Would take care of alot of the tire kicking here for sure.Seems like alot more hassle to have to email pics then post pics sent and this and that.

JMHO

[cacciatore]

I always want to let know if I have received a mail and I give an answer, anyway.I appreciate the people that act this way too.Most real TGangers are this way.

[OBXarcher]

All in all great people on here.

I always post pics just to keep the "bow porn" guys happy

[Barney]

Just my opinion.....

I agree on the reply courtesy.

I know how to post pictures, I usually don't but have. I have emailed a bunch of pictures upon request and don't mind at all.

Why I usually don't is because through Photo Bucket on my computer which is a 1940's model, I think, it takes about 10 minutes or more  because of how fast my computer isn't.

To email a picture takes about 30 seconds. I always note "Please let me know if you get these"
sometimes I get a reply, sometimes I don't.

[Rob DiStefano]

had i seen this thread earlier i would have pulled it.  as it is now, i'll close it.

negativity does nothing to get to the root of a problem or solve it, nor does trad gang allow such topic and posts.  the real question is whether or not the op's topic has merit ... or not.

y'all bashed it up a bit and the bottom line is that trad gang is a slice o' life and there are all kinds of peoples out there.  

experiencing no return replies after sending out images of something you have to sell is nothing new and will continue forever.  

you don't hear back within a reasonable period of time, that person is history.  just that simple.  

is it rude not to reply after receiving a seller's bow images on request?  perhaps, depends, but i see no clear cut reason why someone hasta reply to receiving images, but i do see the potential buyer wanting to reply if the images never arrived.  

this is really all nitpicking - selling and buying bows is business, pure and simple.  and now here we are making a public issue of someone venting.  not.

please, no public venting.

you feel the need to vent, you have my pm and email address, no problem!

thanx for your understanding.