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  • hobbesTZ
    :dodgy:
    • Aug 2002
    • 2219

    #1

    If there was anything to keep from my being a gun whore, it's this...

    PEOPLE. I could go on and on with this subject. I can't list anything without stupid offers. If the offer isn't just stupid, it's from someone with zero intention of actually going through with the deal and even if they did agree with it they would just lead me on and eventually drop all contact. To make matters worse, people jump all over you the second you make a mistake to ridicule you and make themselves look e-cool. I even get people trying to make me look like I'm trying to rip everyone off. It's only going to get worse as far as I can see. Atleast at AO I get better offers, but that's no doubt because it has less users and apparently less pricks.
  • WARPED1
    I'm a pirate, ARRRRRRRRRR!
    • Nov 2001
    • 7458

    #2
    Did someone piss ya off mate?
    [Something Cool is Here]

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    • hobbesTZ
      :dodgy:
      • Aug 2002
      • 2219

      #3
      Actually it was a collection of users all at once, I just needed to vent. I have to watch my threads constantly so I can spread out the lunacy.

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      • TMAXXKING1
        ROGUE HAS THE GOOD STUFF
        • Aug 2004
        • 1325

        #4
        ahh

        ahh i see you went over to the dark side .. looking for good offer's on trades ....

        it doesnt really matter what forum you are on there are pud pullers every where you go ..

        but i myself use this forum way more then anything i use .. people around here are just nice ..

        the dealers have what i am looking for ..
        i have made some really good freinds on here .. it's nice when you have delt with one person more then once gives you that damn i am good feeling ..

        right now selling is dead every where you go .. from what i hear at the end of the month thing will start moveing on every forum and even good old ebay .


        good luck with what ever you are tradeing ..
        My Automags.org Feedback

        www.themagsmith.com


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        • Glickman
          *Insert Witty Phrase*
          • Sep 2003
          • 2673

          #5

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          • mark_1791
            Yeah...what he said.
            • Jan 2005
            • 363

            #6
            Glickman, I don't get it...
            Automag RT Pro
            ULE Body
            RT Valve w/ LvL 10
            AM/MM Rail
            Intelliframe
            Custom Products Matrix barrel
            CP small drop
            Black

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            • tyrion2323
              Euroball=goodness
              • Dec 2002
              • 1654

              #7
              Originally posted by hobbesTZ
              PEOPLE. I could go on and on with this subject. I can't list anything without stupid offers. If the offer isn't just stupid, it's from someone with zero intention of actually going through with the deal and even if they did agree with it they would just lead me on and eventually drop all contact. To make matters worse, people jump all over you the second you make a mistake to ridicule you and make themselves look e-cool. I even get people trying to make me look like I'm trying to rip everyone off. It's only going to get worse as far as I can see. Atleast at AO I get better offers, but that's no doubt because it has less users and apparently less pricks.
              I understand what you're saying. I get 10-15 emails and Instant Messages per week about the product I offer, and the majority of them are from kids who either have no intention on going through with the deal, or who offer me some moronic trade:

              "uhh, I have a Spyder Fenix with mega ups + a 24oz tank + $100 for an Intimidator. kthxbye"


              And that's an example with improved spelling comprehension!
              I can completely sympathize with you!
              My AIM Intimidator is better than your Automag. Get over it.
              Hobart Paintball AIM Paintball

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              • Beemer
                I could tell you but then.

                • Oct 2003
                • 3250

                #8
                Originally posted by hobbesTZ
                I just needed to vent. I have to watch my threads constantly so I can spread out the lunacy.


                Thats great..........spread out the lunacy :rofl: :rofl: I can relate, keeps me off the meds. Can I sig that???????

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                I have to watch my threads constantly so I can spread out the lunacy.

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                • Skoad
                  Registered User
                  • Feb 2002
                  • 3265

                  #9
                  I know what you mean. It seems paintball players are either super indecisive, jump ahead, or are looking for the deal of the century.

                  I've had numerous deals where the guy will "definately take it" "i'll paypal you the money tomorrow" then its either, never hear from them again, they pop on a few days later saying they bought it from someone else for cheaper, or out of nowhere they had to "pay a large cell phone bill" "had family emergency" "had to pay for a tournament" (those are probably my most often used excuses, maybe 5% of the time they are actually true)

                  But even though I hate it, I've done it myself.... I try not too but I'll see some good deal on the boards and get all excited. Pm or IM the guy saying I'll send him the money tomorrow, then as I'm sleeping on it realize I don't really need it or rather spend the $ on something else - but i always tell the person I'm out.

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                  • tyrion2323
                    Euroball=goodness
                    • Dec 2002
                    • 1654

                    #10
                    I hate to mention the age thing, but I am convinced that it matters. Youngsters view the world very differently from those of us who are a bit more mature, and my guess is that they're acting from their impulsivity more than their rationality. I know that I get tempted sometimes by many markers - mostly XMags - but when I think about it, I realize that I LOVE my timmy, and that I'd rather not take the chance of making a bad trade.

                    My hypothesis is that many (not all, of course!) youngsters simply don't think through the consequences of their actions. In fact, many of the ones who contact me haven't even read the thread to know what I'm offering. It's a matter of respect for both parties. If you engage someone by saying, "I'm definitely going to buy, I'll paypal you later, blahblah", you create a tentative verbal commitment to that person. Now, there are a few ways to "get out" of that situation:

                    (1) You can say, "Listen man, I have really looked at my financial situation, and unfortunately I can't afford to purchase your marker. I'm sorry for the inconvenience."

                    (2) Or you can say, "uhh, my car broke down..."

                    (3) or you can just terminate contact...which is the most annoying of them all. It leaves dealers with the expectation that something was supposed to happen.

                    So, a message to all of you youngsters - please don't offer deals, trade or purchases without serious intent to follow through with them!
                    My AIM Intimidator is better than your Automag. Get over it.
                    Hobart Paintball AIM Paintball

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                    • CrimsonGhost
                      Distracted

                      • Jan 2004
                      • 478

                      #11
                      I tend go with the "Put up or shut up" thinking.
                      You can say you will buy it in a day or 2, but if someone comes along and HAS the $$$ or deal ready to ship....They win.

                      This has reduced my issues to the 85% range....so its livable.

                      Money talks,b.s. walks .....etc etc.

                      " Remember what the door mouse said..."

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                      • Paintchucker

                        #12
                        Originally posted by CrimsonGhost
                        I tend go with the "Put up or shut up" thinking.
                        You can say you will buy it in a day or 2, but if someone comes along and HAS the $$$ or deal ready to ship....They win.

                        This has reduced my issues to the 85% range....so its livable.

                        Money talks,b.s. walks .....etc etc.


                        Yes, the whole DIBS thing is rediculous. We paid good $$ for it, it should goto the highest bidder because you never get but about half your money back out. On the original topic, all I can say is stay away from PbNation! ROFL... There is a difference between being a mature seasoned player and a poser... Problem is the POSERS are in self denial and have hyper inflated egos... And if one "E-cool" guy flames, they all jump in like a pack of E-FOOLS...

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                        • Spacemanvic
                          Pennsyltuckian
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 184

                          #13
                          E-Gads!

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                          • SCpoloRicker
                            HA HA I'm custom!!1
                            • Jan 2004
                            • 4375

                            #14
                            E-dieinafire
                            God....I guess I was probably returning videotapes.

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                            • SummaryJudgement
                              Selling stuff, good stuff.
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 1944

                              #15
                              At least Glickman's pic got me laughing out loud at work

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