Opinion.. When is "Neutral" feedback warranted?

[4x401]

I recently had a most pleasant marketplace transaction with a local member here.

During our conversation, this gentleman expressed frustration regarding other (a half dozen) members setting up meets and then not showing up. I've personally never experienced this.

I had to cancel a meet for a firearm a few years back after being rear-ended in transit..I at leaat called the gentleman I was meeting to let him know. So I understand "thing's" happen.

But to no-show / no-call is rude, and really bad form IMO.

Regardless of making the "sale" or receiving your purchase, everyone's time is valuable.

I believe such behavior warrants at least neutral feedback.

Opinions?

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[roseburger]

I recently had a most pleasant marketplace transaction with a local member here.

During our conversation, this gentleman expressed frustration regarding other (a half dozen) members setting up meets and then not showing up. I've personally never experienced this.

I had to cancel a meet for a firearm a few years back after being rear-ended in transit..I at leaat called the gentleman I was meeting to let him know. So I understand "thing's" happen.

But to no-show / no-call is rude, and really bad form IMO.

Regardless of making the "sale" or receiving your purchase, everyone's time is valuable.

I believe such behavior warrants at least neutral feedback.

Opinions?

That would get a negative from me.

 

[CountryGent]

If it was an actual no-show flake, that would be a negative from me. One of the few things I have no tolerance for is flake-dom on any type of meet. Granted, if there really was extenuating circumstances and I was given some heads up, no worries, because caca happens. But a radio silence no-show? Yah, that is totally disrespectful and a time waste.

 

[Mikej]

"No -Call, No-Show" = Negative feedback. For me, that would be enough. No lengthy explanation. And hopefully, anyone else the guy had done that to would do the same. If i saw 2-3 of those, I'd pass on any biz with that dude.

 

[1775usmc]

I don't normally leave negative or neutral feedback. I just make a mental note to never deal with that person again.

Luckily most of my transactions here have been positive. I've had a few poor ones and I still remember who those members are.

 

[roseburger]

I don't think I've ever had a negative experience. My previous login had 20+. I even bought guns sight unseen and had them shipped to Hawaii.

 

[Nosferatu]

All feedback scores should be negative. Nobody's perfect.

 

[Mikej]

I don't normally leave negative or neutral feedback. I just make a mental note to never deal with that person again.

Luckily most of my transactions here have been positive. I've had a few poor ones and I still temper who those members are.

This reminded me of a member 3-4 years ago that got to RANTING about the horrible nasty conservatives! I left his shop, got in the the car, started it and left. The whole while he was ranting loudly, and I could still hear him as I turned out of the driveway of his business! I didn't leave a negative, but there was NOT any talk of a great meeting or any pleasure from the meeting! WOOF!!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

This reminded me of a member 3-4 years ago that got to RANTING about the horrible nasty conservatives! I left his shop, got in the the car, started it and left. The whole while he was ranting loudly, and I could still hear him as I turned out of the driveway of his business! I didn't leave a negative, but there was NOT any talk of a great meeting or any pleasure from the meeting! WOOF!!

I got cussed at meeting to sell an accessory when I disagreed on a topic that most of you would likely agree with, and in both cases I feel like those opinions could have been left in the car
I'm meeting to swap guns and gun accessories, if you want to rant in either direction set something up in the Den

 

[Bobbygun]

My previous login

Your "previous login"??? What kinda games are you playing? Sounds like someone to avoid for sure!

 

[roseburger]

Your "previous login"??? What kinda games are you playing. Sounds like someone to avoid for sure!

I'm the one your mom warned you about.

 

[Joe13]

If there is a deal, time and place to meet and the seller or buyer ghosts then I'll leave negative feedback.

If someone says I'll hold it for you for 2 days and when I try to connect with them and they haven't told me they already sold it etc then that's when I'll leave a neutral.

I plan my expenses pretty tight and if I say I'll do something the I do it.

I did have to back out of a deal that I just couldn't make it to and told them as soon as I was able which was well before the day of planned ish day.

I guess it's a buy or sell at your risk these days..

I had a Regional Manager go so far as to set up the final in person "just to meet and make sure I was a good fit" interview ghost me because she couldn't call, text or email me that she had hired somebody else and had to get ahold of the recruiter a week later thinking she had a huge dumpster fire happen and just couldn't get around to me to find out what had happened - and this lady ran multiple states.

 

[monkeybutler]

I'm the one your mom warned you about.

The good thing is that Chlamydia is easily resolved.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A no show...and no call.....
A negative feedback for sure.

I understand things happen...and I have called deals off.
However...the key here is....communication ....call and let the other person know you can't follow through....
Of if you are running late....
People can be understanding...if you take the time to communicate .
Andy

 

[roseburger]

The good thing is that Chlamydia is easily resolved.

She says "hi" by the way.

 

[TTSX]

I can't think of many reasons I'd leave neutral feedback. Either things went well or they didn't. I mean, if they never said hi and just stared at you until you gave them money, then left but the gun was exactly as described, I suppose that's... Neutral?

 

[aasbra]

I've had good interactions a for the most part over the years on this forum. Met some good people with common interests in the hobby. Communication is the key as several others noted. And reviewing prior feedback.

I had a person a few years ago that I had agreed to meet at a FFL to purchase a rifle they were selling. I showed up a bit early, waited for a while, they did not show. Sent them a message on the forum, sent them a text, called the number they provided. Don't know what happened on their end? No timely communication as to the lapse.

I should have left negative or neutral feedback on that one. But I instead just filed it away as someone I won't trade with in the future. They weren't an overly active member and didn't have much in the way of feedback. And when setting up the deal, the communication was spotty and fragmented. Two red flags from the start.

 

[monkeybutler]

I can't think of many reasons I'd leave neutral feedback. Either things went well or they didn't. I mean, if they never said hi and just stared at you until you gave them money, then left but the gun was exactly as described, I suppose that's... Neutral?

 

[orygun]

If it was an actual no-show flake, that would be a negative from me. One of the few things I have no tolerance for is flake-dom on any type of meet.

A few years ago I had a guy flake at least twice. Later he would text with nothing but lame excuses. After the last time I left negative feedback, of course the other member did, too. Then he complained that I was the one that cause the meetups to not happen. I don't think he's around here anymore.
Some people suck, that's just life.
As far as leaving a neutral, I left one for a guy that eventually showed up and then was kind of a prick. I got what I wanted at the price he said, but it wasn't a pleasant experience like it usually is when dealing with a NWFA member.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I can't think of many reasons I'd leave neutral feedback. Either things went well or they didn't. I mean, if they never said hi and just stared at you until you gave them money, then left but the gun was exactly as described, I suppose that's... Neutral?

You're just missing the hidden meaning of the neutral " grhey # ".

Sometimes, in this rough and tumble world, a magical connection is made between buyer and seller. Selling guns out the trunk in Arby's parking lot pays the bills, sure....But what about love? Manly love?



Many of the membership is simply unaware of the coded language that has always existed here. It's rich cultural SIGnificance.

Know this, the little gray number in the middle indicates that something truly special was part of the deal that day. Which is why it's so rarely seen.

Keep your powder dry fellas.

And remember. The difference between ordinary, and extraordinary....is that little extra.