majicmike;223696 said:
Well, it's not just him. I have had 4 deals that did not (let's say) live up to the standards I expect from MASC members, from frags that I got WAY over charged for to driving 1 1/2 hours to buy something that was NOT what I was told it was. Very disappointing.
On the other hand, Aquamart was a great time!
The MASC meeting was great.
We just got back from Gonzo's and, as always, he was a first class guy!
Yeah, when you ask someone a specific question about what they're selling, you should get an accurate answer. Personally, I believe in full disclosure ahead of time, before the question is even asked, but that's just me. However, if you know the person is driving an hour and a half one way to come buy something from you, lying to them about what you're selling is unacceptable. We asked some fellow reefers to help load and unload, and they graciously agreed to clear their schedules to help out, so it wasn't just our time that was wasted. I was not just disappointed that the item was not as described, but thoroughly disgusted and angered by what happened.
That said, I don't blame the club, just the member who lied. I knew it was a possibility that it wasn't in as good a condition as described, and it was a risk I was willing to take because the person was a member of the club. I doubt I will be willing to drive down to the Springs for any kind of deal anytime soon, however.