Saddened

suzublu · 19th June 2018, 20:37

Never thought I'd post something on this forum where I've been saddened & upset by another member taking advantage but, here we go
A few weeks ago, a new member was asking for a dvbtv unit for his d/din in his car. I had one, with aerial etc from a few years ago, which worked very well with my d/din, & also with my indoor tv. So, I said I'd post it to him, foc, & he could try it to see if it worked, if it did, he could send me a tenner to cover postage & cost of the unit, bearing in mind these digital tv things cost over £30

Since then, & after a pm asking if it worked or not, nothing

even after he'd sent me a pm admiring the gentlemanly way I conducted business

Obviously not reciprocal

Not, I hasten to add, my experience of the majority of the members here, but, just a wake up call to some

I shall now choose very carefully who I do business with

trikey · 19th June 2018, 20:46

Not good Ronnie, has said member been online since?

suzublu · 19th June 2018, 20:50

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Originally Posted by trikey

Not good Ronnie, has said member been online since?

He was Andy, looking for something else, which is why I thought it must have worked

Seems ethics mean naff all to some

It's not the money, it's the principle, as you know

trikey · 19th June 2018, 20:51

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Originally Posted by suzublu

He was Andy, looking for something else, which is why I thought it must have worked

Seems ethics mean naff all to some

It's not the money, it's the principle, as you know

Yep, surely do mate, not good at all.

bl52krz · 19th June 2018, 20:56

Hi Ronnie. I am afraid that there may be an excuse for not replying to let you know how he had got on with the item you sent him. Did you check before sending him the item, how many posts he had posted.? I have always liked to think I can judge people from afar, but I always like to give ME the benefit of the doubt. I hope if he still comes on line here that it might jog his memory if he see’s these posts. It would be nice to restore your faith in human nature, just don’t hold your breath, and take comfort that not everyone is a bit selfish.

mininuts · 19th June 2018, 21:00

Sorry to read this Ronnie.
Like you say, it is only the small minority but, even so, not good at all.

Hope you can resolve the matter.

P-Nut · 19th June 2018, 21:00

I sorry you feel let down, due to the amount of information you've provided is not hard to figure out who this is, perhaps you should reconsider this post and the ramifications of it unless it was your intended purpose to 'shame' this user.

suzublu · 19th June 2018, 21:01

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Ronnie. I am afraid that there may be an excuse for not replying to let you know how he had got on with the item you sent him. Did you check before sending him the item, how many posts he had posted.? I have always liked to think I can judge people from afar, but I always like to give ME the benefit of the doubt. I hope if he still comes on line here that it might jog his memory if he see’s these posts. It would be nice to restore your faith in human nature, just don’t hold your breath, and take comfort that not everyone is a bit selfish.

I've sent him a pm David asking if all was well, no reply

I will not let this one experience cloud my judgement of the usual membership here, of which I have the utmost respect trust.

suzublu · 19th June 2018, 21:05

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Originally Posted by P-Nut

I sorry you feel let down, due to the amount of information you've provided is not hard to figure out who this is, perhaps you should reconsider this post and the ramifications of it unless it was your intended purpose to 'shame' this user.

Not my intention to shame anyone

Just an observation of my own experience & to let people know the pitfalls of dealing with some members

slovcan · 20th June 2018, 05:29

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Originally Posted by P-Nut

I sorry you feel let down, due to the amount of information you've provided is not hard to figure out who this is, perhaps you should reconsider this post and the ramifications of it unless it was your intended purpose to 'shame' this user.

I am a firm believer in the "name & shame" approach IF the offending member has been given a chance to make good on their commitment and failed to do so. If there is a legitimate reason for not paying, let people know.

Honesty still counts.

Cheers,
Glenn

19th June 2018, 20:37	#1
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Saddened Never thought I'd post something on this forum where I've been saddened & upset by another member taking advantage but, here we go A few weeks ago, a new member was asking for a dvbtv unit for his d/din in his car. I had one, with aerial etc from a few years ago, which worked very well with my d/din, & also with my indoor tv. So, I said I'd post it to him, foc, & he could try it to see if it worked, if it did, he could send me a tenner to cover postage & cost of the unit, bearing in mind these digital tv things cost over £30 Since then, & after a pm asking if it worked or not, nothing even after he'd sent me a pm admiring the gentlemanly way I conducted business Obviously not reciprocal Not, I hasten to add, my experience of the majority of the members here, but, just a wake up call to some I shall now choose very carefully who I do business with

19th June 2018, 20:56	#5
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Ronnie. I am afraid that there may be an excuse for not replying to let you know how he had got on with the item you sent him. Did you check before sending him the item, how many posts he had posted.? I have always liked to think I can judge people from afar, but I always like to give ME the benefit of the doubt. I hope if he still comes on line here that it might jog his memory if he see’s these posts. It would be nice to restore your faith in human nature, just don’t hold your breath, and take comfort that not everyone is a bit selfish. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

19th June 2018, 21:00	#6
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Sorry to read this Ronnie. Like you say, it is only the small minority but, even so, not good at all. Hope you can resolve the matter. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

19th June 2018, 21:00	#7
P-Nut Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Shields Posts: 561 Thanks: 143 Thanked 170 Times in 103 Posts	I sorry you feel let down, due to the amount of information you've provided is not hard to figure out who this is, perhaps you should reconsider this post and the ramifications of it unless it was your intended purpose to 'shame' this user. __________________ Approved food eater

19th June 2018, 20:46	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Not good Ronnie, has said member been online since?