Need an opinion on an ongoing trade with a Minor.

[jenarelJAM]

I think that the seller (oddball) is legit, just new, and young. He didn't know what third party trading was, and since his parents didn't know either, they told him he had to get the money before he shipped. This sounds exactly like what my parents would say around 2 years ago, before they understood that I knew what I was doing better than they .

Oddball, now that you know about third party transactions, you won't confuse the buyer when you try to get him to send the money first. Since you don't have feedback, you probably won't find someone to send the money first. However, you can offer third party trade, and most likely the buyer will have to pay for it, if you're selling for a good price.

Good luck with the trading guys.

[Stealthed_Banana]

This thread wasn't made for you and I go to back and forth on what happened, thats what PMS are for.
I did talk to youlast night about this.
You messeged me while I was away and firmly told me, NO Third party trading, and that I'm to ship first.
I refuse to deal with people like that.

Have a nice day.


To Everyone else: Thank you for your feedback and input.

[Oddball91]

thanks, i thought that if he talked to my parents he would be able to trust us but he didn't want to do that.

[50 cal]

This is exactly why I never deal on paintball boards anymore. A minor can not, repeat, can not enter into a contract. If a minor decides to screw you over, you have no recourse.
Deal through and with a dealer or buy new through a shop or online dealer.

I tried to deal with a kid in Michigan over an RT body. I had to get help from an AO'er near him to get my goods.

[DeVioSiTY]

A minor can screw you over and get nailed. It's still called mail fraud! Especially if you mailed the check. While minors may not enter into a contract, they still can break the law.

[ttink]

A minor can not, repeat, can not enter into a contract.

I disagree. I am 15 years old and have had many smooth deals with numerous buyers and sellers. Its just some cannot handel being mature and ruin it for the rest of us.

[thefool]

I disagree. I am 15 years old and have had many smooth deals with numerous buyers and sellers. Its just some cannot handel being mature and ruin it for the rest of us.

same

[LinearGoose]

I disagree. I am 15 years old and have had many smooth deals with numerous buyers and sellers. Its just some cannot handel being mature and ruin it for the rest of us.

I agree to.
P.S. Its handle not handel. Dont want to be the spelling police but just trying to help you out.

[mobsterboy]

This is exactly why I never deal on paintball boards anymore. A minor can not, repeat, can not enter into a contract. If a minor decides to screw you over, you have no recourse.
Deal through and with a dealer or buy new through a shop or online dealer.

I tried to deal with a kid in Michigan over an RT body. I had to get help from an AO'er near him to get my goods.

K, but if prosecuted, the legal guardian can be tried FOR the minor. So technically, they do not have a loophole if they are a minor.

[topazpaintball]

I disagree. I am 15 years old and have had many smooth deals with numerous buyers and sellers. Its just some cannot handel being mature and ruin it for the rest of us.

I think he meant a legal contract. But I agree with you that not all minors are ignorant traders that tyep lkie dis. thefool and I have many smooth transactions under my our belts, ranging everywhere from grips to Racegun packages, and never once have either of us ever made the other party feel that they would need a third party. Clear, concise communication and means of backing up everything you say (pics, anyone to put in a good word, phone calls, etc) will make everyone a lot more comfortable.

[knightlord]

you can fidn better deals out there also.. i don't know what that all comes with.. i have seen used A5 with n2 tanks and the works go for that

[-Delete-]

I agree to.
P.S. Its handle not handel. Dont want to be the spelling police but just trying to help you out.

P.S. It's 'too', not 'to'. I Don't want to be the spelling police, but I'm just trying to help you out.

[LinearGoose]

P.S. It's 'too', not 'to'. I Don't want to be the spelling police, but I'm just trying to help you out.

Thanks Delete.I never caught that because I never could remember that rule.
EDIT: Also tthink or anyone dont want you guys to get offended about the handle comment I made,but I just had to point that out since everyone was dissing on oddballs spelling.

[Lohman446]

This is exactly why I never deal on paintball boards anymore. A minor can not, repeat, can not enter into a contract. If a minor decides to screw you over, you have no recourse.
Deal through and with a dealer or buy new through a shop or online dealer.

I tried to deal with a kid in Michigan over an RT body. I had to get help from an AO'er near him to get my goods.

Thats actually on a very technical note, wrong. A minor can enter into a contract, it just is not at all binding.

[magsRus]

I dont think this kid was trying to stiff you. He was just trying to handle the situation but he had no idea how to handle it. I really dont think he was going to intentionally screw you, he's just learning how to do business without any tips or any advice.