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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2891725, member: 36230"]And what about the person who, even know they know little to nothing about cars and refuses to request the help of someone that does, decides to buy grandma's car only driven to church on Sundays, simply because they think they can get it at a price better than the competition, or because they think they can flip it for a profit? Should someone else have to shoulder the burden for them too, or should they accept responsibility for their choices/stupidity? </p><p><br /></p><p>You're right regarding how people can enjoy their hobby as they see fit, and such people have every opportunity to search out a reliable, truly knowledgeable, and trustworthy dealer to assist them, but instead they're making the decision to use the world's largest yard sale, expecting the same as they would if dealing with an independent professional. Perhaps you'll disagree, sir, but I see a problem with this. Surely you could find someone other than your qualified local mechanic to work on your car cheaper, but would it be wise to expect the same results?</p><p><br /></p><p>Please don't get me wrong here; I don't condone what this seller has done in any way, shape, or form, but I also refuse to place all blame on him when the bidders made a conscious decision to chase after what they clearly do not understand. If the bidder was simply new, ignorant, and didn't know any better, then yes.... I believe they deserve an out. However, there are simply too many today who use eBay as a crutch, who know that they don't have to be responsible, and that they can often make the other guy pay for their mistakes. I'm sorry, but this is bad for the health and future of this hobby, but will continue as long as there are those who are willing to give them a pass. To put in simply: there's plenty of guilt to go around with this one.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2891725, member: 36230"]And what about the person who, even know they know little to nothing about cars and refuses to request the help of someone that does, decides to buy grandma's car only driven to church on Sundays, simply because they think they can get it at a price better than the competition, or because they think they can flip it for a profit? Should someone else have to shoulder the burden for them too, or should they accept responsibility for their choices/stupidity? You're right regarding how people can enjoy their hobby as they see fit, and such people have every opportunity to search out a reliable, truly knowledgeable, and trustworthy dealer to assist them, but instead they're making the decision to use the world's largest yard sale, expecting the same as they would if dealing with an independent professional. Perhaps you'll disagree, sir, but I see a problem with this. Surely you could find someone other than your qualified local mechanic to work on your car cheaper, but would it be wise to expect the same results? Please don't get me wrong here; I don't condone what this seller has done in any way, shape, or form, but I also refuse to place all blame on him when the bidders made a conscious decision to chase after what they clearly do not understand. If the bidder was simply new, ignorant, and didn't know any better, then yes.... I believe they deserve an out. However, there are simply too many today who use eBay as a crutch, who know that they don't have to be responsible, and that they can often make the other guy pay for their mistakes. I'm sorry, but this is bad for the health and future of this hobby, but will continue as long as there are those who are willing to give them a pass. To put in simply: there's plenty of guilt to go around with this one.[/QUOTE]
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