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Subject: Buying and Selling for Dummies

MacMahoooon

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Nov 12 2009
3:19:00PM

So the buying and selling process on here seems to be getting too complicated for people on here lately. While this (http://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/459093/) is pretty much the definitive how to thread for dealing on here, I thought I would simplify it for those of you having trouble.

Step 1: Own an item you want to sell
- If you don't have an item then don't sell it

Step 2: Post a thread on NS
- include as many details as possible
- be honest about any damage or imperfections
- POST PICTURES
- include a Price that you want for the item. when was the last time you went to a store with no price tags, it really just makes the whole process a pain for everyone

Step 3: Communicate with buyer/seller
- ignoring people doesn't help the process
- if you don't have time to actually handle the complete buying/selling transaction now, wait until you do
- agree on a final price, payment method, and exchange All Contact Information

Step 4: Buyer pays for item
- yeah...do this

Step 5: SEND THE ITEM NOW
- once you get the money, take said item, place in box, bag, kangaroo pouch whatever, secure it
- write or print CLEARLY the address of the recipient on the package, as well as your return address
- BONUS POINTS to whoever does this but it may need to be done: Take a picture of the package and address label and send to the buyer to make sure it is correct
- Take the item to the post office, or shipping store ASAP. Don't forget, don't ignore. See Step 3: "If you don't have time to complete the transaction don't start it"
- Pay the extra $1-2 dollars and get a Tracking Number. I wish it could be made mandatory, and I would encourage buyers to refuse to deal with anyone who won't ship with tracking.
- Send the buyer an email Right Away with shipping date, method and Tracking Number

Step 6: Enjoy your purchase

Step 6a: If your item does not show up or is not in the expected condition, Step 3 should have gotten you a multitude of contact information options, call or email the seller and work things out.

**While we hope people can act as a community and hook each other up with gear deals without complications, we will not be responsible for any transactions on the site in any way**

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Nov 12 2009
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FIRST! Jokes this is good

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Nov 12 2009
4:44:54PM

good stuff. sometimes a tracking number is way more expensive than 1-2 dollars though. when i shipped my helmet i think it cost me 12 to ship but with a tracking number it wouldve been almost double. and i was selling the helmet for 30.

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Nov 12 2009
6:32:32PM

Good call on this Mac. It amazes me that sometimes people will try to skip several of these steps and then expect a perfect transaction.

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Nov 13 2009
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amen. this is how you do it.

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Nov 13 2009
4:53:41PM

damn god thread.

Do i get bonus points since i take pictures of the package AND reciept of shipping?

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Nov 13 2009
6:01:01PM

In future, I'm probably going to delete Sale threads without pics, prices and sufficient info

A sale thread which reads: "Yo, selling new Full Tilts BB Pro size 26 brand new - make offer kthxbye" doesn't deserve our bandwidth.

Thanks Chris

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Nov 14 2009
7:44:33PM

The referenced post has been removed.

In fact, please DO get your parents involved. They're much more trustworthy then a random 13 year old over NS.

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Nov 15 2009
1:20:30AM

good stuff fur sure

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Nov 15 2009
2:15:29PM

I don't understand why some people can do this.

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Nov 18 2009
2:22:03PM

that's like CLIFFSOK.

never seen my money ...

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Dec 14 2009
4:29:53PM

Over half the population on NS doesnt do this. Such a shame.

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Jan 4 2010
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recently shipped with out tracking or delivery conformation because i upgraded to priority shipping instead. well the shit didnt show. now i look like a douche, so ..... yea

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Jan 7 2010
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bump

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Jan 11 2010
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Heres a great example of how a B/S/T thread should end up if everything is done correctly...

http://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/513216/

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Feb 1 2010
11:12:23PM

pics

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Feb 4 2010
7:17:32PM

please for the love of Ullr.

if you dont have pictures, dont make a sale thread with "pics will be up soon" just make it once you have pics...

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Mar 3 2010
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Quoting Ben. from Feb 4 2010 7:17:32:
please for the love of Ullr.

if you dont have pictures, dont make a sale thread with "pics will be up soon" just make it once you have pics...

this^^

this gets frustrating when every other thread says "ill post pics later"

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Mar 3 2010
8:14:16PM

what does the whole bump thing mean

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Mar 21 2010
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Quoting edogger from Mar 3 2010 8:14:16:
what does the whole bump thing mean

Bring Up My Thread. it technically means when your thread is starting to die or is on the second page or something ppl write that so it is a more recent thread again and ppl or more likely to see it.

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Mar 27 2010
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What's a feeler thread?

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Apr 7 2010
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Quoting Uncle.Badness from Mar 27 2010 6:15:10:
What's a feeler thread?

a thread were your not sure if you want to sell, you just want to see what you can get for it

ahh.. my new ski bag

it rocks, it rocks and it's only five bucks

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May 20 2010
10:47:07AM

thank you this helps a lot.

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Aug 21 2010
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thanks this helped me

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Sep 18 2010
4:31:08PM

Mmmmkay, now what does bump mean?

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Oct 4 2010
6:54:38PM

Quoting MacMahoooon

from Nov 12 2009 3:19:00PM:
- include a Price that you want for the item. when was the last time you went to a store with no price tags, it really just makes the whole process a pain for everyone

Nothing gets me more annoyed then people who say offer or I don't really know? Everyone has a price they want to get so say it! Also people who are claiming that the high offer is way higher then normal for a used jacket, but really they have 0 offers piss me off. They just want to get more money and rip you off.

Just include a price for everything... please.

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Oct 18 2010
11:45:40PM

The letters are to small (GRIN) Just joking.

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Nov 17 2010
5:23:15AM

Thanks

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Nov 18 2010
4:44:57PM

im looking to buy from jstrathern. is he legit? and is paying by check safe for me. im new to buying on ns

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Nov 21 2010
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bumpppp

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Dec 12 2010
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double bump

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double bump

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Dec 16 2010
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bumpp

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Dec 26 2010
12:25:24PM

HOW DO YOU POST PICS WITH THE THREAD? I CANT FIGURE IT OUT!!!

BOI I GRIND

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Jan 3 2011
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real helpful

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Jan 11 2011
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bump, three bumps, four bumps in a square

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Jan 18 2011
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very helpful, thanks

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Jan 23 2011
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Good info, thanks!

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Mar 19 2011
9:36:27PM

Quoting iShred1527 from Dec 26 2010 12:25:24:
HOW DO YOU POST PICS WITH THE THREAD? I CANT FIGURE IT OUT!!!

I can't even figure out how to post pics at all. Someone help pleasseee??? mad +k

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Apr 1 2011
4:43:04PM

Quoting *steeze_is_good$ from Nov 12 2009 3:57:15:
FIRST! Jokes this is good

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Apr 28 2011
12:32:23PM

If you live in Europe, please put it in the tittle!
There are a lot of Europeans on NS, lets make it possible for us to B/S/T stuff on here since there is no other place!

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Apr 30 2011
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NEW to newschoolers :P someone rate me or somthing haha

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May 19 2011
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Oct 28 2011
7:33:38PM

When an ad says for example : "90 dollars shipped" does that mean the buyer or seller is paying the shipping?

What is more common? The buyer or seller covering the shipping?

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Nov 4 2011
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Quoting Greenberger from Oct 28 2011 7:33:38:
When an ad says for example : "90 dollars shipped" does that mean the buyer or seller is paying the shipping? What is more common? The buyer or seller covering the shipping?

90 dollars shipped means the seller is covering shipping

I would say it is more common that a price is agreed upon "shipped" because it simplifies the process - but at the same time keep in mind that this means the buyer is most of the time covering at least some of the shipping costs, if not all

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Nov 11 2011
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Quoting powday from Jan 11 2010 2:58:11:
Heres a great example of how a B/S/T thread should end up if everything is done correctly...http://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/513216/

Haha that's perfect

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Dec 6 2011
9:11:19PM

For buyers: Read the thread first!!!!!

If the description discusses size, condition, and fit....and your PMs are nothing but questions regarding size, condition, and fit.....chances are people like me who aren't in any rush to haggle for an extra $5 are simply going to ignore you! If you prove you're incapable of picking up those simple details right off the bat, why would I or any seller want to risk doing business with you and getting themselves caught up in a mess?!!???!?

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Feb 16 2012
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Quoting Dustin.

from Dec 6 2011 9:11:19:
For buyers: Read the thread first!!!!! If the description discusses size, condition, and fit....and your PMs are nothing but questions regarding size, condition, and fit.....chances are people like me who aren't in any rush to haggle for an extra $5 are simply going to ignore you! If you prove you're incapable of picking up those simple details right off the bat, why would I or any seller want to risk doing business with you and getting themselves caught up in a mess?!!???!?

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