Proper etiquette when selling fish

[Lydia]

I think that comes from experience. I've learned that alot of people selling fish don't have the experience under their belt yet of learning proper etiquette for selling. So if you are dealing with someone new that you haven't established a history with, haven't seen their fishkeeping habits, etc... it is prudent to exercise wisdom without being rude and cover all your bases for the prospective buy upfront.

I think it's safe to say that we all prefer to see the fish IN the tank to observe them before I purchase for many reasons - and especially tropheus! Experienced keepers KNOW that and act accordingly. So if someone pulled them into a bucket before I got there it would send up a red flag. In that event, I would assess whether it was a mistake from inexperience or not and then take appropriate actions to remedy situation. If not newbie I'd backup and re-evaluate the situation.

Regardless, any special situations should always be discussed beforehand.

[moganman]

And believe it or not, some of the "best" people don't frequent the forums, especially this one.

[moganman]

Even the experienced people sell u things u didn't ask for. Happened to me from the list u mentioned Geral.

[mnemenoi]

I can say that I prefer to deal with folks we have met and know. Having a history with folks eases your mind, even if you are unable to see the fish in question that they will do the right thing if something were to be wrong when you got them home. On most occasions, the deal was so cheap it covers quite a bit of smaller issues. When we deal with other folks the price is trivial compared to the deal you recieve in the livestock. I try and keep an open mind when it comes to newer folks that I have not personnally met before, but once I have a bad exp. we just avoid ever dealing with that person again. We do try and allow them a chance to make it right, but after that we will never deal with them again. We avoid posting up issues, just to avoid any silly arguments. It was our mistake for not saying no and was our lesson learned. If a situation seems amiss, it will always seem weird so we always try and be open and honest. I'd prefer to give away something then have someone feel they were taken advantage of and I expect that from those I deal with. Choosing to use the Buy/Sell/Trade area is a choice. Those are my feelings and I can say there are some terrific folk on here to meet and deal with and there are a few that I avoid like a plague ridden corpse.

[Geral]

That's one reason I go only with people that I know they have keep trophs for a log time , I have buy before stress fish that was sick and learn from that, and they guy that sold u those have buy. From me , i let them fast for one day prior pick up, to ensure healthy transfer let them see it in my tank and how I put my hand and all go crazy , only few people in here sell stock like that I would stick to my best exp have been with people. Like darth coqui ,sunny, thai ,John , you Justin ,TNT , miggy, ,tim etc new people just scare me lol

[moganman]

Well I was wrong about that.

[armthehomeless]

Re: Proper etiquette when selling fish

Ordering online through PayPal provides enough insurance for the lack of assurance.

https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/ma...0for%20Sellers.

[jhenry]

Actually it does not. Paypal does not insure livestock. Only ensures that you receive a package, not the condition of what's in it when it comes to livestock.

Though I think it changed to where livestock is not covered at all now though.

I believe you are correct

[eklikewhoa]

Ordering online through PayPal provides enough insurance for the lack of assurance.

Actually it does not. Paypal does not insure livestock. Only ensures that you receive a package, not the condition of what's in it when it comes to livestock.

Though I think it changed to where livestock is not covered at all now though.

[eklikewhoa]

What I think is stupid is knowing that something could go wrong, having a bad feeling about the deal and then going ahead with the deal.

No one is to blame other than yourself.

If you don't like the terms then there's always the option to deny or retract from the transaction. It's local and as mentioned local transaction are given that option.

[moganman]

Ordering online through PayPal provides enough insurance for the lack of assurance.

[New_Cichlid11]

[eklikewhoa]

I had a feeling it was an opprotunity for a cheap shot.

[New_Cichlid11]

I agree with you Justin, but the comment of stupid is bc they have history between each other of bickering. Anyways that same guy owes me a bucket.. who comes to buy fish without a bucket.. WHATTT

[eklikewhoa]

there's so many reasons as to why that would not be similar to your reasons as to why not, I don't see how that makes a person "Stupid".