I've only done a couple trades here, always scared, and really I don't sell PJ items, I keep them. But I did just do a very smooth transaction with member Ample Jar, went great, I got Kenyan Hall poster and he got my ITW vinyl. Was crazy, I mailed on Saturday he got Monday!!
I did also look at amount of posts, and read many before doing trade, always worried.
I got this guy some Vedder tickets for the 1st Toronto show.
Probably could have sold them for a few bucks but I thought I would do someone a favor ....
Anyways he is gone now and his mailbox is full ...hmmmm ...
Its been a while so I thought I would post this so no one else gets screwed.
Not really about the cash .... Just about honesty.
lockedinthetrunk, by the way his name Kyle ....
I am not a big enough Jerk to give his full name and address ...but who knows ????
M
this is another one!!! :eek:
i would only trust
a) people i've met and from the UK as then i can hunt them down
and
b) people with shitloads of posts and have a good track record with other people
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
i traded my Kenyon Hall for a DC '06 with BenInTacoma.I was very nervous because i'm not a very trusting person and this was a major trade but it went smooth and we both held up our end of the deal. so while there are dickheads out there you can't let them turn you bitter because there are so many cool PJ fans that they out number the assholes.
i am in the midst of negotiating a trade as we speak and am quite nervous. someone finally contacted me with a Binaural LP and is interested in my Ames Hawaii 06' i recently acquired from the mystery sale. we'll see what happens.
I have done a couple of deals around here - I have also left myself pretty exposed and went on faith once sending out tickets. Happy to say it all went well and I sincerely believe the vast majority of regulars around here are solid people. Obviously you need to be aware who you are dealing with. It is a great idea to check someone's posts out and see what kind of person they appear to be. The post history can be very telling...
It's true that there are some jerks here -- and everywhere else -- who will be dishonest when it comes to trades.
But, most people on here -- regardless of the number of posts on the board -- are very trustworthy.
I've traded away a number of different things of a wide range of values (everything from posters to vinyl to boots) to people with lots of posts and people with very few posts and have never been screwed once.
I think the bottom line is that when you decide to engage in an informal sale or trade with someone you have never met before, it's going to be a risk no matter what. If the thing you are trading/saling is of great value to you, then make sure you take necessary precautions first -- like asking the other person to send first, or requesting a delivery confirmation/insurance number, or even drawing up an agreement in writing before sending out your item.
And I would be in favor of creating a "good trader" list here, but only if it is accompanied by a "bad trader" list. It would be blacklisting a number of honest people who just haven't been here long enough to pull a trade list to assume anyone not on a "good trader" list shouldn't be traded with.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
do not post his name or personal info
that aint cool man
ok to say so and so burned me in a deal, but posting personal info is a no no
Theres nothing wrong with posting his name. Its not like that is private info that someone can use. If the guy wants to screw someone over then he should realize his name could be attached to his actions. Is it better to just never say anything and pretend it didn't happen? Hell let's not even post the username of someone who srews another person over then.
Theres nothing wrong with posting his name. Its not like that is private info that someone can use. If the guy wants to screw someone over then he should realize his name could be attached to his actions. Is it better to just never say anything and pretend it didn't happen? Hell let's not even post the username of someone who srews another person over then.
It is private info-I just dont think its right to post someones real name here.
Never said that we shouldnt be made aware that someone got burned or that someone is an untrustworthy trader etc.
I sort of have a little problem with the number of posts reflecting the character or honesty of the person behind the screen name.
I dont have a ton of posts but most of them are more than the word "bump".
I read a ton of shit on here and respond to a very small portion, thus my post count does not accurately reflect my "time investment" on the pit.
I have had a number of transactions with a handful of different pit members, and have never had even a small snag. From requesting merch, both in the states and from the Euro tour, getting posters to peeps that were shut out, b&P (mostly at the site next door), selling posters from the too extensive to frame collection... Never once have I had a bad experience.
I just hope that the keeper of the Karma Meter doesnt overlook me by my timidity to post.
I sort of have a little problem with the number of posts reflecting the character or honesty of the person behind the screen name.
I dont have a ton of posts but most of them are more than the word "bump".
I read a ton of shit on here and respond to a very small portion, thus my post count does not accurately reflect my "time investment" on the pit.
I have had a number of transactions with a handful of different pit members, and have never had even a small snag. From requesting merch, both in the states and from the Euro tour, getting posters to peeps that were shut out, b&P (mostly at the site next door), selling posters from the too extensive to frame collection... Never once have I had a bad experience.
I just hope that the keeper of the Karma Meter doesnt overlook me by my timidity to post.
i sent off my Kenyon Hall to a guy with way less posts than you and he was an upstanding guy.so the # of posts someone has doesn't really mean much.
Interesting looking at his profile. He registered around the time Eddie's tour was announced and disappeared pretty much immediately after the Massey Hall shows.
He made several requests for tickets online, checked out whether he could bring "party favors" to MSG, had a strong opinion that scalping is okay, made fun of someone who didn't like somebody selling bootleg shirts on Ebay, called board members geeks when no one would trade Kenyon Hall for Batman, had his wallet "stolen" so could only pay cash, and PMed two board members who were looking for tickets to Toronto after requesting tickets himself, then asked for tickets again after PMing the others who were looking. I think it all adds up to a scalper or a "broker" who ultimately brokered tickets to see multiple shows at other peoples expense. Unfortunately, he used the board to get prime seats and sell them for a mint, probably back to board members.
Interesting looking at his profile. He registered around the time Eddie's tour was announced and disappeared pretty much immediately after the Massey Hall shows.
He made several requests for tickets online, checked out whether he could bring "party favors" to MSG, had a strong opinion that scalping is okay, made fun of someone who didn't like somebody selling bootleg shirts on Ebay, called board members geeks when no one would trade Kenyon Hall for Batman, had his wallet "stolen" so could only pay cash, and PMed two board members who were looking for tickets to Toronto after requesting tickets himself, then asked for tickets again after PMing the others who were looking. I think it all adds up to a scalper or a "broker" who ultimately brokered tickets to see multiple shows at other peoples expense. Unfortunately, he used the board to get prime seats and sell them for a mint, probably back to board members.
Interesting looking at his profile. He registered around the time Eddie's tour was announced and disappeared pretty much immediately after the Massey Hall shows.
He made several requests for tickets online, checked out whether he could bring "party favors" to MSG, had a strong opinion that scalping is okay, made fun of someone who didn't like somebody selling bootleg shirts on Ebay, called board members geeks when no one would trade Kenyon Hall for Batman, had his wallet "stolen" so could only pay cash, and PMed two board members who were looking for tickets to Toronto after requesting tickets himself, then asked for tickets again after PMing the others who were looking. I think it all adds up to a scalper or a "broker" who ultimately brokered tickets to see multiple shows at other peoples expense. Unfortunately, he used the board to get prime seats and sell them for a mint, probably back to board members.
Yea i did look at that before...
seemed like a good guy...but what do you do,
I have met so many good people on here so I guess I was just thinking he would be another good person ...
what can you do ....
M
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03-05-30 Vanc;05-09-08 Wpg
05-09-07 Sask Sk;05-09-04 Calg
05-09-05 Edm Alb;05-09-02 Vanc
06-07-02/ 03 Denver 1 + 2;06-10-21/22 Bridge 1 +2
4/3 + 4/2/08 Vanc Vedder ; 6/24+25 MSG /Toronto 09/buffalo 10/EV Chic 1-2
Yea i did look at that before...
seemed like a good guy...but what do you do,
I have met so many good people on here so I guess I was just thinking he would be another good person ...
what can you do ....
M
that sucks muddy, sounds like you got robbed.
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I almost got fucked by a pit member...bought a poster, it was destroyed and possibly a fake...used paypal though and was able to get my money back...there should be some type of feedback system since the honor system is worth shit...
Interesting looking at his profile. He registered around the time Eddie's tour was announced and disappeared pretty much immediately after the Massey Hall shows.
He made several requests for tickets online, checked out whether he could bring "party favors" to MSG, had a strong opinion that scalping is okay, made fun of someone who didn't like somebody selling bootleg shirts on Ebay, called board members geeks when no one would trade Kenyon Hall for Batman, had his wallet "stolen" so could only pay cash, and PMed two board members who were looking for tickets to Toronto after requesting tickets himself, then asked for tickets again after PMing the others who were looking. I think it all adds up to a scalper or a "broker" who ultimately brokered tickets to see multiple shows at other peoples expense. Unfortunately, he used the board to get prime seats and sell them for a mint, probably back to board members.
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Lets hope he gets the message ...
Thanks again
M
"OH Canada...You are so Beautiful when you are Drunk." Eddie
1993-08-14 Gimli Mb Motorsport Park
03-05-30 Vanc;05-09-08 Wpg
05-09-07 Sask Sk;05-09-04 Calg
05-09-05 Edm Alb;05-09-02 Vanc
06-07-02/ 03 Denver 1 + 2;06-10-21/22 Bridge 1 +2
4/3 + 4/2/08 Vanc Vedder ; 6/24+25 MSG /Toronto 09/buffalo 10/EV Chic 1-2
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I did also look at amount of posts, and read many before doing trade, always worried.
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this is another one!!! :eek:
i would only trust
a) people i've met and from the UK as then i can hunt them down
and
b) people with shitloads of posts and have a good track record with other people
If nothing is everything, I'll have it all
Hard to Imagine: http://lightyourpillow.blogspot.com
there is some truth to that but not total truth.
I may come off as abrasive in some posts
There are two kinds of women in this world....one that will give you strength....the other will take it away.....
I admit that there appear to be exceptions
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
But, most people on here -- regardless of the number of posts on the board -- are very trustworthy.
I've traded away a number of different things of a wide range of values (everything from posters to vinyl to boots) to people with lots of posts and people with very few posts and have never been screwed once.
I think the bottom line is that when you decide to engage in an informal sale or trade with someone you have never met before, it's going to be a risk no matter what. If the thing you are trading/saling is of great value to you, then make sure you take necessary precautions first -- like asking the other person to send first, or requesting a delivery confirmation/insurance number, or even drawing up an agreement in writing before sending out your item.
And I would be in favor of creating a "good trader" list here, but only if it is accompanied by a "bad trader" list. It would be blacklisting a number of honest people who just haven't been here long enough to pull a trade list to assume anyone not on a "good trader" list shouldn't be traded with.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
that aint cool man
ok to say so and so burned me in a deal, but posting personal info is a no no
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2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
It is private info-I just dont think its right to post someones real name here.
Never said that we shouldnt be made aware that someone got burned or that someone is an untrustworthy trader etc.
I dont have a ton of posts but most of them are more than the word "bump".
I read a ton of shit on here and respond to a very small portion, thus my post count does not accurately reflect my "time investment" on the pit.
I have had a number of transactions with a handful of different pit members, and have never had even a small snag. From requesting merch, both in the states and from the Euro tour, getting posters to peeps that were shut out, b&P (mostly at the site next door), selling posters from the too extensive to frame collection... Never once have I had a bad experience.
I just hope that the keeper of the Karma Meter doesnt overlook me by my timidity to post.
if he is a scumbag and ripped you off, print his shit so no one else deals with him in the future!
i sent off my Kenyon Hall to a guy with way less posts than you and he was an upstanding guy.so the # of posts someone has doesn't really mean much.
He made several requests for tickets online, checked out whether he could bring "party favors" to MSG, had a strong opinion that scalping is okay, made fun of someone who didn't like somebody selling bootleg shirts on Ebay, called board members geeks when no one would trade Kenyon Hall for Batman, had his wallet "stolen" so could only pay cash, and PMed two board members who were looking for tickets to Toronto after requesting tickets himself, then asked for tickets again after PMing the others who were looking. I think it all adds up to a scalper or a "broker" who ultimately brokered tickets to see multiple shows at other peoples expense. Unfortunately, he used the board to get prime seats and sell them for a mint, probably back to board members.
Here's his profile.
http://forums.pearljam.com/member.php?u=71747
2003-05-30 - Vancouver, BC, General Motors Place
2005-09-04 - Calgary, AB, Pengrowth Saddledome
2005-09-05 - Edmonton, AB, Rexall Place
2009-08-08 - Calgary, AB, Canada Olympic Park
2009-09-21 - Seattle, WA, Key Arena
2009-09-22 - Seattle, WA, Key Arena
2011-09-23 - Edmonton, AB, Rexall Place
2013-11-30 - Spokane, WA, Spokane Arena
wow! good effort!
all said i would totally post the dude's name address etc...especially after reading your post. no excuses.
Yea i did look at that before...
seemed like a good guy...but what do you do,
I have met so many good people on here so I guess I was just thinking he would be another good person ...
what can you do ....
M
"OH Canada...You are so Beautiful when you are Drunk." Eddie
1993-08-14 Gimli Mb Motorsport Park
03-05-30 Vanc;05-09-08 Wpg
05-09-07 Sask Sk;05-09-04 Calg
05-09-05 Edm Alb;05-09-02 Vanc
06-07-02/ 03 Denver 1 + 2;06-10-21/22 Bridge 1 +2
4/3 + 4/2/08 Vanc Vedder ; 6/24+25 MSG /Toronto 09/buffalo 10/EV Chic 1-2
that sucks muddy, sounds like you got robbed.
If nothing is everything, I'll have it all
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If nothing is everything, I'll have it all
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LOL!!
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08-12-08 (EV)
Scott from Boston here..
just wanted to point out this is not me...
(similar user name)
"Locked In the Trunk of a Car" is a dark, demonic Tragically Hip song about a serial killer..
It happens to be my favorite Hip song and was easy to remember ..so I abreviated mine to "locked" as it appears on the Hip's setlists ...
ruins the reputation of a great band and a great song...
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
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