qeustion about no reference.
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sqir ( 62 )
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qeustion about no reference.
So, I'm curious about how to resolve the fact that people don't always leave trade references. How does one resolve this particular issue.
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MagickalMemories ( 832 )
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Re: qeustion about no reference.
Well, it's not a requirement to leave a reference. Keep that in mind.
That said, there are a couple things you can do to help.
1) When discussing your trade, who will ship first, etc., make a note that, "At the end of the trade, we will exchange references" (or something similar). This puts it in the other person's mind that it's expected. Ask for an agreement on that point.
2) At the end of the trade, when both sides have their stuff, send a PM "All looks good on my end. Are we ready to exchange positive refefences? This is another reminder about them.
3) Leave your ref and, if they don't leave one for you, send a reminder after a week, and another after another week. If you still don't get one, let it drop. You're not going to.
That's how I handle it.
Eric
That said, there are a couple things you can do to help.
1) When discussing your trade, who will ship first, etc., make a note that, "At the end of the trade, we will exchange references" (or something similar). This puts it in the other person's mind that it's expected. Ask for an agreement on that point.
2) At the end of the trade, when both sides have their stuff, send a PM "All looks good on my end. Are we ready to exchange positive refefences? This is another reminder about them.
3) Leave your ref and, if they don't leave one for you, send a reminder after a week, and another after another week. If you still don't get one, let it drop. You're not going to.
That's how I handle it.
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
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To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
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Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
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sqir ( 62 )
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Re: qeustion about no reference.
Thank you, MM for the sage advice.
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Re: qeustion about no reference.
A lot of traders also keep a running list in their sig files about whom they owe refs to, or are owed refs..
and sometimes (depending on amount of trades) people just forget to leave em.. and the polite reminder is the definite way to go.
-P
and sometimes (depending on amount of trades) people just forget to leave em.. and the polite reminder is the definite way to go.
-P
2+2=5 for sufficiently large values of 2.
If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
I use the Unofficial Porkuslime Trading Guidelines - if you have way less refs.. you ship first.
Folks I am awaiting a ref from.. Zack
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If you don't have your Location listed in your User Control Panel, why not take a second and update it? It will let your trading partners know where you are from the beginning.
I use the Unofficial Porkuslime Trading Guidelines - if you have way less refs.. you ship first.
Folks I am awaiting a ref from.. Zack
USPS Mail Fraud
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.40korigins.com - Bringing 40k events to the Origins Game Fair!