Rather than delete the post, I’m simply locking it.

Both parties have learned lessons over this and hopefully all is resolved.  The biggest learning here is if there are disputes, then get with each other first to settle them before airing any dirty laundry to the world.

Ted, YBF Moderator.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Like someone said before, lets just delete this post and move on, this is not the HAMB.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Rick, doing what you've suggested has got to avoid problems! No one wants to go through what has been related in this thread!



Regards,

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Hi Y-guys......



Just a thought about buying and selling "stuff" to people you don't really know.





I have bought and sold a lot of stuff on Ebay, Craigslist etc. It's only stuff that I have laying around and I have never been in the business of selling ANYTHING. BUT I HATE TO THROW ANYTHING AWAY!



A few simple "rules" really help when you're selling anything.



1. TAKE at least 4 pictures. They MUST be IN FOCUS, different views and clear enough to identify the part and any problems it might have



2. Describe in detail every aspect of the part. ( including any problems.....leave nothing out)



3. Don't price it like it's "gold-plated"!!



4. If you're selling it and the buyer is paying the shipping, get it boxed, weighed and the shipping price before you try to sell it or even give it away so that you can give the recipient the shipping price BEFORE he/she makes a decision.



5. Always have a return policy. even if it will cost you.

I have never had anything come back. BUT if I sell something and the person is not happy with it, (because I am not in any sort of "bottom-line" business), I would probably just send them a refund if they weren't happy and tell them to keep it!!! So far it's never happened!



6. COMMUNICATE....... promptly! either by phone or email (or both) with a followup. Don't EVER leave anyone "hanging"!!







Cheers,





Rick
















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I'm quite sure "birdman" has had an eyefull. He is a younger fellow that ended up with his dad's collection of parts after he passed away. One of the key ingredients in this would be intent.
I am sure there was no intent to defraud or scam anyone. One suggestion is that situation like this be resolved via EMAIL or private message. Then when things are settled you don't have to read all of our comments. Take life a bit slower its not worth the hurry. Chuck

Actually now that this situation has been resolved perhaps the thread would be better served if deleted? Jim/Ted?

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Sometimes I have trouble understanding people. You get something basicly for free( cost of shipping) and then complain like you paid a lot of money for it. There is an old saying that some people would complain if you gave them a free funeral. Guess it still is true. When I die there is a lot of my stuff that my wife and kids will consder to be junk. My advice to everyone is to make sure your family knows what your "junk" is worth, and how to dispose of it to people will appreciate it. I, for one, would rather have my "junk" given to someone that would appreciate it rather than trash it. I would also hope that whoever they gave it to would not complain about the quality of free "junk". As I have gotten older I am in the habit of labeling my "junk" and puting a value on it so my family will have some idea of what is there and what it actualy is. None of us will get out of here alive so we may as well try to make things a little easier for those who have to clean up the mess that we leave. No matter how well we plan there will be somewhat of a mess.

@ Birdman55

I happen to be the one that was contacting your dad and your mother when your dad was going through his bout with cancer. I am a preacher and pastor, and had made plans to visit your father on my next trip to NC. All of my relatives live either in Walkertown or Mt Airy... I do visit on occasion. From what I know of your father (his name was Earl, right?), he was a great man, and one to be respected. When you began posting here, you shared the same sentiments with us on this website. Please don't let something like this misunderstanding allow you to blow your top to your father's buddies on this site. If you're my age or younger, you know about all of the other forums and blogs that are out there that contain "user bashing" almost on a daily basis. Frankly, I get tired of that. This is a site where it is RARE to see that happen, if at all. Throwing away the things that connected your father to his life and his memories just ain't good sense, pardon my English. Come on, let's honor your father here.

And no, I have no stake in any of your parts nor am I after making money off of your dad's belongings.

@ Ron

Reminds me of what happened to me about 2 years ago when someone else began posting publicly a little too soon. The internet at times can be a place where the "gentleman's agreement" is forgotten and people post quickly per their emotions. The fella that posted quite a bit about me eventually deleted the thread after I contacted him privately to rectify any situation. Most of us know who you are on this site anyway and further know that your reputation has not been damaged. Maybe Birdman will lend an ear?

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

How old are you "Birdman" cause you are kind of a snot nose. You come to this site for help then you insult people WAY out of line

Thanks Guys...I appreciate your understanding and support.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I have sold parts to Rono and he is one of the many fine upstanding y's guys.  As for your less than thoughtful disposal of late father's estate items, wow .

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.