If you saw my post on the recent (now-locked) Hilsen-for-sale thread, it's
clear that "Caveat Emptor" is an approach I endorse.
That has never _not_ been the case in this group and on the internet.
However, assuming ill-will just because someone didn't want to reveal their
exact location
Jim,
On Cuddle Bears' FS post thread they decline to reveal their location, say
they won't reveal their name, and don't address their use of someone else's
photos in their FS thread. That thread also marks the first post by Cuddle
Bears (perhaps they are a regular poster under another name,
Until augmented reality gets good enough within the next 5 years, I urge
people to jump on a video call with an unknown seller for any big ticket
items.
If a seller is unwilling to do that for a bike frame, that's a red flag for
me.
Al in SF
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:42:39 AM UTC-7 Bill
There are also ways to include a proxy service in between. These can be
informal or professional. You just agree on a third party that both sides
decide to trust. For example, if I wanted to buy a bike from Seller X, I
could nominate Joe Bernard as my proxy. I give Joe Bernard my money, and
My concern is FS posts from folks with no history of posting here. My
advice to all is skip it.
Joe "been around a while" Bernard
Clearlake CA
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:44:42 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> If you are worried that the poster does not have possession of a specific
>
If you are worried that the poster does not have possession of a specific
item, it's pretty simple to ask for verification with an updated image.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:40:20 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> Max -
> I realize you have been in this group for a while, but unless you have
Max -
I realize you have been in this group for a while, but unless you have
something concrete to offer, I'd ask that you refrain from posting
commentary like this. It's exceedingly vague. If you are an injured party
in a specific transaction, that's different. But it did not seem that way
