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[street pilot]

What is it that compells people to post their opinions in the classifieds sections?

 

Its not just this board, its all of them. Its not just my threads, its every other one.

 

The rules of the forums state not to clutter the thread.

 

If someone wants to sell a damn escort for $49000 let them! Obviously if they think their car is worth that much, your opinion will not change their mind.

 

Why do these people assume the responsibility to chime in and share their thoughts on what you are selling, be it how it looks, price, whatever?

 

People are fucking ignorant. You know who you are.

 

<font size = +1>Please let me be a moderator for the classifieds section. Negative comments will result in banning, I promise. </font>

 

*edited to make my request more prominent.

 

[ 05. November 2004, 01:44 AM: Message edited by: Innocuous ]

[Guest 1SLOMOFO]

hahhaha I hear ya man, I was raised with the saying "If you've got nothing good to say dont' say it at all" but yeah I hate those internet nazis especially the ones that know you can try to act all friendly in person...

[street pilot]

ricochet, i am not talking about you, unless you do it on a regular basis...

 

As far as our recent situation, I am satisfied.

[Dave1647545494]

what thred? if I missed something a pm would have sufficed

[street pilot]

Ok, I pm'd you.

 

But this happens all the time, and I would like to hear what some of the morons have to say in defense.

[smokin5s]

I will post if I think people are charging waaaaaaaaaaay overprice and I know it because if I was a buyer I would like to know if a fellow CR member has seen it cheaper recently or knows of where to get it cheaper.... remember, it's not always about the seller but also about the buyer... now if someone is calling what you are selling a POS, then that's wrong.... but warning someone that it's over priced... I hate to break it to you man.. but it's not just CR... anywhere will do that...

 

here's an honest recomendation for you... sell whatever it is for what it's worth and you won't have to worry about it smile.gif

[street pilot]

Originally posted by Vaccum Leaking V6:

now if someone is calling what you are selling a POS, then that's wrong.... but warning someone that it's over priced... I hate to break it to you man.. but it's not just CR... anywhere will do that...

 

here's an honest recomendation for you... sell whatever it is for what it's worth and you won't have to worry about it smile.gif

My point exaclty. Everywhere does it. Lots of people do it. That is why I started this thread! These people are annoying, useless, and very disrespectful!

 

Think of it this way. Maybe your car is worth a lot more to you than it is to me. I wouldnt even come close to paying "book" value for a grand prix because I think they are junk. (this is all hypothetical)

 

Now, if you are selling your GP for book value, and I say its not worth it, I guess you better lower your price, right? Thats what I hear you saying. That is just ignorant. A vehicle is worth whatever someone will pay for it!

 

Dont get me started, but too many people think that kbb.com = worth. Its a shame.

 

Gas,Grass, or Ass, not to point fingers, but you being a moderator I would expect better.

http://www.columbusracing.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=000744#000009

 

lots of negativity in that thread. From 2 moderators at that. It is a perfect example. graemlins/nonono.gif

 

 

Here is one of my favorites:

http://www.columbusracing.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=001303

 

Apparently that car was worth the price to someone.

[Dr. Pomade]

Originally posted by Innocuous:

http://www.columbusracing.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=000744#000009

 

lots of negativity in that thread. From 2 moderators at that. It is a perfect example. graemlins/nonono.gif

 

Here is one of my favorites:

http://www.columbusracing.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=001303

I didn't find much wrong in either of these threads, and I was actively looking for things that would support your assertions. In fact, the only thing of note was Ricochet going out of his way to apologize to you when he wasn't even remotely obligated to.

[street pilot]

at that price is it a comp prep one?

 

It also has a wicked boost leak, holes in the drivers door, and needs a new rack, or at least it did when I test drove it a few years ago.

 

How Negotiable is the price? IMHO its not worth that much in the condition its in...

 

with the amount of work that thing needs to be road worthy. I wouldn't want to pay more than 5 or 600 for it. hope you get your asking price

 

I'd be interested in it if he would drop the price DRASTICALLY. Dave, you're a cheap bastard. If the car will make the drive back to my garage, I'd be willing to pay around $1000 for it.

 

I can't get over those head lights... they just don't look right on a Mustang.

 

Its just not worth the kind of money he is asking, you can pick them up for ~$2500 or so in the shape that one is in. It might be a 'rare' car, but its still just a mustang.

 

Sweet car, but I couldn't see paying that much for it.. mods mostly means depreciation. Good luck though.

 

Nice car...price is a little high though.

You dont see anything wrong with any of those statements? graemlins/wtf.gif

[Adam]

quit whining about it this even happens in real life

[Alex1647545498]

at that price is it a comp prep one?

That was a question.

 

It also has a wicked boost leak, holes in the drivers door, and needs a new rack, or at least it did when I test drove it a few years ago.

It was a personal expirence with the car in question. Didn't get it out of no where. Not an opinon.

 

How Negotiable is the price? IMHO its not worth that much in the condition its in...

A valid question for the seller. This person would like to know how negotiable the price is because he has an interest.

 

with the amount of work that thing needs to be road worthy. I wouldn't want to pay more than 5 or 600 for it. hope you get your asking price

Ok, this one is boarder line. Because it is opinon based but it was also backed by facts of what work it needed from the previous replies.

 

I'd be interested in it if he would drop the price DRASTICALLY. Dave, you're a cheap bastard. If the car will make the drive back to my garage, I'd be willing to pay around $1000 for it.

He is interested in the car and gave an offer to the seller.

 

I can't get over those head lights... they just don't look right on a Mustang.

Is not really that negative. Who cares about headlights?

 

Its just not worth the kind of money he is asking, you can pick them up for ~$2500 or so in the shape that one is in. It might be a 'rare' car, but its still just a mustang.

Is offering potential buyers information regarding current market value.

 

Sweet car, but I couldn't see paying that much for it.. mods mostly means depreciation. Good luck though.

Not really negative (boarder line). Said sweet car. Also based statement on market value.

 

Nice car...price is a little high though.

Not really negative either (boarder line). Also based statement on market value.

[Buckeye1647545503]

IF you had to pay to post a itiem for sale I could see you whining like a little princess. But since it is free, and it is posted on a free site, and is a car relaited site where we take an interest in those posts more than something else. I would say, Waaaa cange your panties and suck it up.

[street pilot]

wow, if you are that naive to the point of being able to sit there and defend all of those comments, saying they belong in a classified thread, then I am not going to take the time to break it down for you.

 

On a side note, those are the first two threads that popped up as i was skimming through to find an example. This post is not about those two threads specifically. graemlins/offtopic.gif

[COLD AIR]

WE are here to help each other dont try to fuck members on CR

[Mr. Jones]

So sorry that someone posted about your friends wicked azz race prepped weetec mobile

[smokin5s]

I'm the one who posted about the headlights... dude, re-read it... it seems like you're trying to dig for negativity there.... honestly, that wasn't meant negatively... I was saying that I couldn't get over the headlights... it was a comment... I have never seen mustang headlights like that and I was stating that it was just weird seeing it... how in the world could that be me dogging on the value of the car? Honestly, I think those mustangs are pretty cool.... the headlights just look weird cause I'm used to seeing it all flat.

[Alex1647545498]

Originally posted by Innocuous:

You dont see anything wrong with any of those statements? graemlins/wtf.gif

You asked, I answered. If there's something wrong with that then I hope no one would answer your questions ever again.

[street pilot]

Originally posted by The Reaper:

So sorry that someone posted about your friends wicked azz race prepped weetec mobile

Ok.. again... this thread was NOT started based on my friends civic that I recently posted... This is something that has bothered me since these message boards were created. The civic thread was just the last straw to set me off.

 

I think its sad that I cant post a car for sale without some jerkoff saying "holy wing batman" or some other ignorant reply. Escpecially since they are not even remotely interested. I didnt ask for opinions. Yes the wing is huge, and its definitely not my style, but its not my car, nor my place to point it out. I am pretty sure anyone looking at that car can see the wing is huge, unless they are next to blind.

 

Originally posted by A Car Enthusiast:

quit whining about it this even happens in real life

If you are leafing through an autotrader and see a car with a gay looking body kit, do you call them and say "your body kit is gay?" Do you run an ad underneath them that says "^^ body kit is gay?"

 

As far as me whining, its the kitchen, I am allowed. graemlins/finger.gif

 

Vaccum Leaking V6: I did re-read it, and I apologize. I suppose it would be more negative if the headlights were not stock. I honestly didnt take the time to check the headlights out or stop to consider exactly what you meant.

 

Mr. 2:

I just find it hard to believe you honestly dont see a problem with ANY of those comments. They would be welcomed if you were selling your car, huh? Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I guess yours and mine are just very different. redface.gif

 

In closing, treat others how you wish to be treated. Apparently I am in the minority here, so I guess if you can't beat em, join em. smile.gif

[street pilot]

One last thing, I think the corral, swap meet, and garage sale would be better suited if the topics were not able to be replied to, that way all interest goes through emails/pm, and all irrelavent posts are avoided (as per the rules).

[Alex1647545498]

Seriously, if I was selling a car and people told me my price is too high, I would acually do the research and see what market value is. If I'm priced about right then I would say so. I would acually do the research first before I post. Then, if someone told me my asking price is too high, I could tell them to look around to see the market value.

 

If someone saw a bunch of problems with the car I'm selling, and my asking price did not include the problems (after market value research), I would likely drop the price down. If not then I would tell them that I have done the market research and that for the problems the asking price is about right.

 

I would not have described the car I'm selling other then what it is. Would not care to even think of a cleaver way to "hype it up." Then I would not have people chuckling at my description.

 

I really don't think I would have as much of a problem with it as some others. Because I would have handled things differently. Different in estimating asking price, description, handling of questions... pretty much differently then you or anyone else. Because I'm me and not you.

[Guest Rane]

Innocuous- Just because you like/don't like a car doesn't make it worth more or less just to suit your needs.

 

Mr. 2 Is right, and if you actually wanted to sell a car thats worth 2,500 but you put it up for 5,000 whats the problem in someone saying "Yo, its not even worth 5,000$ with 0 miles on it maybe you sould drop the price if you wanna sell it?" If for nothing else then to warn off other people who don't know the exact price but are intrested in the car so they don't get ripped off buying it.

 

However, posting in the thread about not liking the car/how it looks IS pretty retarted. On the other hand, telling someone a queer aftermarket wing drops the value because of its gayness does have some truth behind it and could go either way.

 

BTW: Tell your friend to rip the wing off and I'll trade him a 240sx for it, I <3 gas mileage. And it only looks like its at $2,500 on ebay, Lol.