sanmich
Veteran
It seems indeed that trust is the most valuable thing here.
I think the feedback system is not very active.
I have no real idea how to improve it, but a real, rich enough feedback would really do the trick in terms of knowing who you are dealing with.
For example, you could learn that a certain person is not extremely careful when examining the gear he sells, but is a perfect gentleman when it comes to solve the issue (happened to me more than once). You could chosoe to go further in your questions with such a seller, or chose not to take chances if it's international etc...
A detailed feedback with different parameters would really make the place safer and nicer IMHO.
And Michael, I'm sure the whole experience was not very pleasant, but freeing some steam over a forum is usually not very helpful and turns the whole atmosphere (if everyone feels free to call other by names and advise other on places to visit) into a boxing ring.
In my book, you have not complained about a problem or argue about it, but simply been rude and insulting to Tony and Akiva.
I think the feedback system is not very active.
I have no real idea how to improve it, but a real, rich enough feedback would really do the trick in terms of knowing who you are dealing with.
For example, you could learn that a certain person is not extremely careful when examining the gear he sells, but is a perfect gentleman when it comes to solve the issue (happened to me more than once). You could chosoe to go further in your questions with such a seller, or chose not to take chances if it's international etc...
A detailed feedback with different parameters would really make the place safer and nicer IMHO.
And Michael, I'm sure the whole experience was not very pleasant, but freeing some steam over a forum is usually not very helpful and turns the whole atmosphere (if everyone feels free to call other by names and advise other on places to visit) into a boxing ring.
In my book, you have not complained about a problem or argue about it, but simply been rude and insulting to Tony and Akiva.