Yes all these words.. but just be honest, you’re doing it for profit. And the pics you used/stole was for profit. What you’re doing takes the community out of this forum. But why should you care about that? Use eBay. A lot of us do. But when you snag hard to find knives then list buy it now for a big increase, don’t wonder why sellers aren’t selling to you on here.
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Yes all these words.. but just be honest, you’re doing it for profit. And the pics you used/stole was for profit. What you’re doing takes the community out of this forum. But why should you care about that? Use eBay. A lot of us do. But when you snag hard to find knives then list buy it now for a big increase, don’t wonder why sellers aren’t selling to you on here.
Actually the listing that sold in a few hours did have that info in it, I neglected to hit dsave when i added to description, buyer has already recd it and is extremely happy. Likes the polished look and planned on using it anyway, He got a free professional sharpening and blade polish. I'm not perfect and I do make mistakes, but none intended or for a few bucks. I doubt I make 30 a knife after fees. I just like to do it, it takes up my time and I love knives, and knife people. I sure din't mean to step on any toes, and if anyone sees an item I caught and you want it, just holler. I can't read minds, I don't know your desires, let me know I'll work with anybody, and money isn't everything. With my pension I don't have to work, I just like to work. The habits of a lifetime, Mac
Another mistake? How many “honest mistakes” are we suppose to brush off?
You listed new for profit: it’s all for profit. Just stop with the BS.
Listing a used knife for new is flat out lying. No ways around it.
1- you mistakenly stole pics for a an eBay flip for profit sale
2- you mistakenly called a used knife new in another eBay flip for profit sale
And I’ll continue to call you a liar as long as you keep lying.
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Mac:
I'm a very experienced eBay seller and have been on that Site for almost 18 years with currently well over 11,000 feedback which quite frankly would have easily been twice as much and then some, if everyone had left me a feedback. I am not sayin this to be boastful but just to let you know that when I claim that I understand eBay, I can back it up with eBay wherewithal (incidentally, I sell auto part as a vocation and not knives as my main staple, but I have sold a handful of knives there too because they didn't move on the Exchanges).
Most people do not understand that selling on eBay involves a much higher risk as eBay is heavily biased toward buyers so personally I have ZERO issues with someone who assumes the additional risk via their own markup, whether justified or not to elect to sell on eBay. Some people who constantly dwell on this Site tend to live in a bubble of their own community without realizing that there's a much larger market out there and most folks who are more casual and more pedestrian about their hobby or are just Intl. buyers do not tend to join BF.com, USN, etc...
But:
You had used the sellers photos! As someone who claims to know of eBay's own rules and the fact that you claim others have done it to you, do you not find it disingenuous and very wrong that you've done this to seller? If it is your kinda jam to assume the risks and make something like $80 gross over what you had paid, then more power to you but I can see as to why and how the seller is annoyed, miffed, etc - Some justified and some he ought to get over.
Where you lost me:
This whole thing about having served to defend our rights, etc. No need to conflate two very separate issues and to bring that sorta stuff in here to defend where you screwed up! Please let's not get into that because that sorta "defense" cheapens your own service in addition to the service of those who have served very faithfully and dutifully without even uttering a word about their service. Think about it!
I'm a very experienced eBay seller and have been on that Site for almost 18 years with currently well over 11,000 feedback which quite frankly would have easily been twice as much and then some, if everyone had left me a feedback. I am not sayin this to be boastful but just to let you know that when I claim that I understand eBay, I can back it up with eBay wherewithal (incidentally, I sell auto part as a vocation and not knives as my main staple, but I have sold a handful of knives there too because they didn't move on the Exchanges).
Most people do not understand that selling on eBay involves a much higher risk as eBay is heavily biased toward buyers so personally I have ZERO issues with someone who assumes the additional risk via their own markup, whether justified or not to elect to sell on eBay. Some people who constantly dwell on this Site tend to live in a bubble of their own community without realizing that there's a much larger market out there and most folks who are more casual and more pedestrian about their hobby or are just Intl. buyers do not tend to join BF.com, USN, etc...
But:
You had used the sellers photos! As someone who claims to know of eBay's own rules and the fact that you claim others have done it to you, do you not find it disingenuous and very wrong that you've done this to seller? If it is your kinda jam to assume the risks and make something like $80 gross over what you had paid, then more power to you but I can see as to why and how the seller is annoyed, miffed, etc - Some justified and some he ought to get over.
Where you lost me:
This whole thing about having served to defend our rights, etc. No need to conflate two very separate issues and to bring that sorta stuff in here to defend where you screwed up! Please let's not get into that because that sorta "defense" cheapens your own service in addition to the service of those who have served very faithfully and dutifully without even uttering a word about their service. Think about it!
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you assume facts not in evidence, 300 listings on ebay, 100 purchases here. Get your facts straight, you don't need a shovel, your mouth doing you a great job, but this bores me. You can say what you like, it doesn't affect me in the least, and I sleep very well. And my money spends everywhere, just wished you weren't so insecure, people can buile themselves up in two ways, self improvement and bashing others. Your path is evident. Mac
I think MP95B20 just admitted to being, or at least, acting like a Dealer (in BF language).
DEALER / MATERIALS PROVIDER - Dealers are defined as anyone who purchases at wholesale pricing, or purchases items with the intent to resell (flipping). Other terms for dealers include purveyor, broker, reseller, etc. Materials Providers offer raw materials such as steel, handle materials, or other items related to knifemaking in general as typical stock for sale to the forum members or to the general public via their own store front or website. We reserve the right to make the final determination as to what constitutes a "dealer".
Maybe a Mod can look into 'his business'? @knarfeng
Boru13The only time I have ever been bothered by a flipper is when that flipper lied to me to get a better price. He said he was a poor college student and messaged me a few times to really make it seem like he was super interested. I finally broke down and took pity on him. I was a poor college student once. I sold him a PM2 for $80, and I covered the shipping. A few days after he received it, he posted it for sale for $140 FIRM. Needless to say, I learned a lesson. I will never sell anything below market value, even if they come up with a good story.
Actually, someone trying to buy a knife as cheap as possible seems 100% consistent with being a poor college student, as does seeking a $60 gross profit on said knife. I believe a person who flips a knife for profit can be a college student. I really think that if you felt sympathy for him as a poor college student you can go back to feeling that way and it will all feel better overall.
Now, on the forums, huh, huh, whoo sunny morning,
Lies a post just oozin' life,
And someone's fightin' for their country
Could that someone be Mac the Knife?
The problem is that he doesn't appear to be flipping much here.I think MP95B20 just admitted to being, or at least, acting like a Dealer (in BF language).
DEALER / MATERIALS PROVIDER - Dealers are defined as anyone who purchases at wholesale pricing, or purchases items with the intent to resell (flipping). Other terms for dealers include purveyor, broker, reseller, etc. Materials Providers offer raw materials such as steel, handle materials, or other items related to knifemaking in general as typical stock for sale to the forum members or to the general public via their own store front or website. We reserve the right to make the final determination as to what constitutes a "dealer".
Maybe a Mod can look into 'his business'? @knarfeng
He has gained a certain negative reputation here though...
The rules don't really specify that he has to be selling here, just that a Dealer is anyone that purchases items with the intent to resell (flipping). I quoted the whole paragraph because it does say that it's up to the Mods to decide who's a dealer and who's not...
As for his reputation, bleah...
He's not breaking any BF's rules in my opinion... at least for now.
Nailed it.
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From a current ad on ebay:
New 060119 Wharncliffe smooth white bone Great Eastern Northfield Un XLD. 2 3/4" closed. Never used ,carried or sharpened .The Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield #06 Pemberton is a traditional classic with its "coke bottle" shape. At 2.75" long, it's a realatively small knife that is very easy to carry. It makes a great pocket knife for those small everyday cutting needs that come along. Made with pride in Titusville, PA. We are an authorized Great Eastern Cutlery Dealer and purchased this new knife direct from them.
New 060119 Wharncliffe smooth white bone Great Eastern Northfield Un XLD. 2 3/4" closed. Never used ,carried or sharpened .The Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield #06 Pemberton is a traditional classic with its "coke bottle" shape. At 2.75" long, it's a realatively small knife that is very easy to carry. It makes a great pocket knife for those small everyday cutting needs that come along. Made with pride in Titusville, PA. We are an authorized Great Eastern Cutlery Dealer and purchased this new knife direct from them.
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What is the significance of that ad to this thread? I presume there is something, but it isn't apparent from just reading the ad.
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