Frustrated Old timmer

Come on fella's. How about a little help here. All I want to do is "CONTACT" a seller trying to sell his car. I followed your tutorial and still can't reach him. I tried a different avenue to reach him and I get this email from some Moriarity person [who ever in the world he is] with his message to respond to him only on the HAMB. Where on the HAMB do I respond to you Moriarity ?? Where?? How about a little guidance.
In my misdirected e-mail [where I said sorry for making a mistake if I made one] I told you I just joined and DON'T know how to navigate your web site. So how about a little compassion and kindness to start the new year and help an old time Hot Rodder figure this out.
Thanks for listening
"Frustrated"

 

Lets not forget the required introduction post

 

Oh the intro badgering... Isn't anyone gonna freak out about not including his location? (that's another common one)

 

I have to say am not a fan of this rule. As a seller on the H.A.M.B. I don't really care abut the number of post someone has.

I don't want to miss a sale because it was someone's first day on the H.A.M.B. and they don't have any posts.

If someone has the money and I find them to be a trustworthy person I am going to sell them the part.
That's why I always include my phone number in my ads I will not sell or buy from anyone who is not willing to talk on the phone.

You can get a read on someone by tone of voice, if there are long pauses, or they can't answer questions about the parts.

 

Its NOT required.....unless something has changed recently.........

 

I just checked the rules to see if that is in there. I heard that it was a requirement but I couldn’t find anything.
What I did find is that the 10 post rule is stated in the cars for sale part (#3) but it is not in the parts for sale section nor the antiquated section. They only go to 2. Could this be part of the problem why people don’t seem to get it? I know most don’t read it unfortunately but even if you do.......it’s not in that section.
I also noticed most of the deer in the headlight posts involved parts.
Maybe I missed it.

 

Really? Unfortunately some people are not as astute as you seem to be. Maybe they are blinded by the rare part score or the super deal but it really doesn’t matter. If a few people can be saved from being ripped off it’s worth it. Who knows it might save you one day down the road when your Spider Senses aren’t tingling.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...-using-this-forum-read-before-posting.327192/
paragraph 6, last sentence.
You should read these.
Everybody should

 

I am not saying I don't understand it, but as I say I won't do business with anyone who won't talk to me on the phone even on a $25.00 sale, I am shocked that people are willing to make multi-thousand dollar deals via Email and text.

I am naturally skeptical.

-I don't trust anyone who won't give a full name in their ad or when they contact me.
-Won't give a phone number.
-Just wants text or E mail


-I have sold several parts to non H.A.M.B. members because I give my phone number in my adds.
-I walked away from a deal with a long time H.A.M.B.er because he would only do business though a P.M.
-I have walked away form a couple deals from long time H.A.M.B. because of their actions on the phone.

 

I admit that I missed that. I was talking about the big stop signs at the top of each classified section. Please read them and see if my earlier post makes sense about the 10 post rule. I do have weak eye sight and a short attention span though.

 

Are you referring to this??

YOUR AD MUST INCLUDE THE CITY AND STATE.
Yes, we realize that your profile may include it but it also may not. This is an attempt for us to cut down on spammers and protect YOU. We don't want to have to check each ad to see if it's in the profile so fill out the little box and save us all some grief.

 

Well...I'm not freaking out about it, but it definitely helps out to know where people are located if they're asking for help out on the forums. It is also considerate. And finally, all of the "top secret, I'm chickenshit to tell anyone where I live, spy bullshit" gets tiring...

 

No not that.
This. Last sentence.

Every item for sale must be listed and every item listed must have a price. If you are parting out a car you must list the big items, with prices. You should request that interested parties Private Message (PM) or EMAIL you with other parts requests. If your email is disabled your ad will be deleted. New users must introduce themselves in the intro forum.

 

Well admittedly I was not aware of that. I have never looked at the classified rules.....don't really go there. It does contradict the main rules.....this will really put the intro police in a tail spin!

4. While we don't require "introductions," some members do appreciate them so it might be a good idea for you to do one here. Just introduce yourself and let folks know what you are all about.

 

What's a timmer?

 

There's probably many reasons people don't wish to share such information. "chicken shit", and paranoia are probably quite low on the list... Lol

 

A person who follows the teachings of Tim.

 

There is a tempest in this teapot, and i may drown in a hot toddy.




Oh, and thanks for what you are doing Ryan.

 

Bottom line is HOW DO YOU POST?

 

Please how do you build your "post" ?

 

I too am new so how do you post?

 

Hey Gordon, you are posting. We can all see your last seven posts. What exactly are you having trouble with?

 

Please step by step help to an old timer too _why all the snippy remarks for misspellled words