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September 25, 2012, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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Is there a mechanism for reporting unpleasant sellers on gunbroker?
I can't really leave feedback, as the guy was a jerk in the Q&A process, so I did not buy his pistol.
But is there a way to let the admins know a seller is a jerk? (Example, when I pointed out a piece of info I wanted was not listed in the ad description, as he said it was, he told me to go s--w myself.) |
September 25, 2012, 09:04 PM | #2 |
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Not really... at least not a way that a Gunbroker buyer can find your comments easily. Contacting customer service... stays with customer service, and they won't do anything at all unless a policy is blatantly abused. The Gunbroker "maze" can be difficult at best, and as you didn't buy, you have no access to feedback... other than to the GB forums, and a complaint there would get yanked pretty fast.
If you belong to any social networks where you have your very own page and can say anything you want without reprisal... I suppose that'd be a way to go, but someone would have to be searching for the seller outside of the GB search engine. I know it's a bit raw right now... but I'd respectfully offer the suggestion that you consider this for awhile. I've been on both sides of that fence, and after a time, a cooler head tends to be smarter more thoughtful head... even with those we'd just as soon strangle at the time. Cheers, C
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September 25, 2012, 11:06 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the advice.
Actually, I simply wanted to see if such mechanism existed, in case the seller decided to continue in unpleasant mode. Assuming he lets things lie, the question is academic. |
September 26, 2012, 09:19 AM | #4 |
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Actually, I had the reverse problem when I was selling a gun on gunbroker (but i never told the guy to s---w himself). I had the specifics of the sale in the ad, but the old guy didn't follow any of them (no PO Box, Postal MO only, etc.). He sent me a PO box address, and a bank money order. I worked with him and we got the deal settled, but it was frustrating. He said I was the most fussy seller he ever dealt with (at least I'm not a jerk though). I came very close to the s---w yourself answer but I contained myself. He didn't leave feedback, so I didn't have to contact gunbroker.
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September 26, 2012, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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you could go to gunbrokerdotcom/ and lodge a complaint.., you would most likely be told to "GO TO HELL"
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September 26, 2012, 10:18 AM | #6 |
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In my case, I asked if a 1911 were series 70 or 80. Answer: I've got no clue.
So next, I said, What is the serial number, so I can find out? Answer: It's in the ad description (plus some snarky comments about X meaning a number in each of the last three digits). Problem: SN was not in description or title, and could not be seen in photo. Based on some other characteristics, and after asking a gunsmith friend, I determined it was a Series 80. I emailed the seller to let him know what he was selling, and I let him know that his style of communication was not encouraging a sale. He went off. I let him know that if he wished to spew insults, I would just forward his email chain to GB support. Haven't heard a peep, since. I have a fair number of GB transactions, all with A+ feedback. I have had a few transactions on TFL, all with positive feedback. I try to communicate in a courteous manner. This guy was the first jerk I have dealt with, as potential transactions go. But like I said, so long as I hear no more from this guy, the support question is academic. |
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September 26, 2012, 02:59 PM | #8 |
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noelf2, you may be correct.
Like I said, though, I have never received such answers to queries about a potential purchase. Part of me probably did want to make a statement. Part of me actually thought it might really help the guy to know 1) that it was a series 80, should the question come up again; and 2) that the way in which questions are answered may very much affect a sale, for good or ill. I have been asked questions to which I had no answer. In such cases, I have let the potential buyer know that I would try to check, and then answered once I found the answer. In one case, I could not find a definitive answer, and told the buyer that I could only make an educated guess; I then sent him more pictures so he could try to make his own determination. Maybe I am unreasonable, but I think courtesy should be the norm, and not an occasional, pleasant surprise. Edit: noelf2 - with regard to expectations, an apology for the sarcasm the guy threw my way about reading a serial number, when in fact he had not put it in the ad, would have been in order. |
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