Yes, absolutely.Just a question (and I hope the answer(s are) is yes), did the person so accused have a chance to quietly / privately defend themselves before being run naked through the town?
Yes, absolutely.Just a question (and I hope the answer(s are) is yes), did the person so accused have a chance to quietly / privately defend themselves before being run naked through the town?
Good point. I wouldn't say my ratio is nearly that high....maybe 20-30% non-contributing. I do buy here, have many times over and will continue to do so. I guess when I price my stuff, I don't have the intent to make any money, regardless of who buys it. I just don't want to lose any. Unlike a new jacket that loses about half as soon as it leaves the rack, used stuff tightens that margin up and one could reasonably expect to re-coop all, or nearly all, their investment.Since I've nothing to add that I haven't already said, here's an interesting thing that I have learned throughout my dealings on TFL.
90% of all of my transactions were with people with few to zero posts. All very nice people, great to deal with, perfect transactions, etc. but vast majority were a non-contributing members of the forum - Something I have absolutely no issues with but what I'm genuinely curious to hear is how does everyone feel about this?
Does being a registered member of TFL automatically grants one immunity from mark-ups?
Of course I'm going to be perfectly honest re. all of my sales with any of the guys that I know & talk to, there's no debate there and I believe every one of us should be up-front about it. Literally all of you who know me can testify I've always told you what I've paid for whatever item you've shown interest in & warned you whenever I had listed it to make a profit.
But ten of us debating stuff here... We just don't buy anything. So what we're left with is randos, same as on eBay, Grailed, etc. So where does that leave us?
Does being a registered member of TFL automatically grants one immunity from mark-ups?
Good point. I wouldn't say my ratio is nearly that high....maybe 20-30% non-contributing
Just to set the record straight, I sold that Thedi to you for exactly what I paid for itI have never given this a single thought, and now I am asking myself wether or not I have actually been a bit naive.
The limited occasions I have bought from fellow members, I have paid without negotiating as I thought the price was ok.
Just to set the record straight, I sold that Thedi to you for exactly what I paid for it
Haha, hey that second post was not something I actually wanted to do. I swear to it. His message that I responded to was just so ridiculous that I felt like I had to clear my name by removing any doubt that he way the buyer.Haha. Now we all have to be mindful, what with Tek the Cyber Ninja unleashed.
This is very true. I remember when I first saw the Left Field x Vanson Commando I just didn’t like it. For months and months I had a chance to buy that jacket any time I wanted on their website and I passed.Certain brands, styles, etc. get hot around here and those tend to move quicker as a sort of frenzy develops. There could also be a dry spell of certain things or just an over supply. And those sit around and the price drops. All this is economics 101.
You are absolutely right with your price estimate. I passed the jacket on at the price I paid, but without considering the time-consuming lining made with fine materials. If I had done that, I would have been priced at what you are asking for the jacket today. As I said before, everyone is free to ask how much, it's a free market and if a potential buyer wants the jacket, then the asking price just has to be right for him, regardless of how much the jacket previously changed hands.... The Buco referenced above is another story though. Yes its more than I paid, its priced very near where I personally value it. I'm happy to keep it, but it will really just be on the rack like a trophy and that is a waste. Like the RL Barnstormer its ultimately not a style that really suits me. But I am not in a hurry to liquidate it, its like owning a rare old pickup truck, or a piece of artwork, a one of a kind.
Good manReflecting on what I wrote above, Ive decided that my price for the Buco should reflect closer to what I paid, as without this forum and market I would not have had the chance to own it in the first place. What is a waste is me hoarding it away becuae of some $$$. Time to pass on the trophy to someone else. Newly priced accordingly.
Much respect @Kunja.Reflecting on what I wrote above, Ive decided that my price for the Buco should reflect closer to what I paid, as without this forum and market I would not have had the chance to own it in the first place. What is a waste is me hoarding it away becuae of some $$$. Time to pass on the trophy to someone else. Newly priced accordingly.