Items for sale
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:46 am
In the days of Exchange and Mart and other printed media an item would be advertised and a telephone number displayed. Those interested in whatever was for sale would use their telephone and speak to the seller. They would ask questions, some might need further information. Now we have the anonymity of email.
An item is advertised, someone sends an email asking questions about the item. Size, weight, markings etc etc. This is supplied and nothing further is heard. Why ask then. If it is disappointing to them or the item is unsuitable after all why not send another email thanking the seller and giving a reason why they won't be buying
I have an item on one website. Question yesterday asking if it's still for sale and shipping cost. Trek to workshop, weigh item on bathroom scales, use internet to establish cost and send information to enquirer. Nothing. If the person did not want said item why ask if it is for sale?
It seems there is very little basic courtesy on the internet. A few, very few, have asked questions, been given information and have replied with thanks to say that the item isn't suitable for their needs. It's wrong size, era etc. Fine
An item is advertised, someone sends an email asking questions about the item. Size, weight, markings etc etc. This is supplied and nothing further is heard. Why ask then. If it is disappointing to them or the item is unsuitable after all why not send another email thanking the seller and giving a reason why they won't be buying
I have an item on one website. Question yesterday asking if it's still for sale and shipping cost. Trek to workshop, weigh item on bathroom scales, use internet to establish cost and send information to enquirer. Nothing. If the person did not want said item why ask if it is for sale?
It seems there is very little basic courtesy on the internet. A few, very few, have asked questions, been given information and have replied with thanks to say that the item isn't suitable for their needs. It's wrong size, era etc. Fine