Can't we all just get along?!?!?

[poker]

Originally Posted by loki

some people aren't happy unless they're *****ing about something and ruining the fun for the rest of the people. Oh if anyone who did this is reading this....**** you

Although I understand, I dont think they're just whining or trying to ruin it for anyone. I tend to think it has more to do with them trying to conduct a business, and sometimes these group buys allow the organizer to sell something at a lower price point than the retailer can justify doing.

[loki]

Originally Posted by poker

Although I understand, I dont think they're just whining or trying to ruin it for anyone. I tend to think it has more to do with them trying to conduct a business, and sometimes these group buys allow the organizer to sell something at a lower price point than the retailer can justify doing.

which is the point of the group buy in the first place. The GB price isn't permanent, they almost always have an end date and have limited numbers to them. A retailer needs to shut up, suck it up and move on with life for a few weeks till the buy ends.

[poker]

Originally Posted by loki

which is the point of the group buy in the first place. The GB price isn't permanent, they almost always have an end date and have limited numbers to them. A retailer needs to shut up, suck it up and move on with life for a few weeks till the buy ends.

Trust me, I understand completely.

(it was a longer post 3 different times but I figured it would be better just to keep it simple)

[markem]

Originally Posted by poker

Although I understand, I dont think they're just whining or trying to ruin it for anyone. I tend to think it has more to do with them trying to conduct a business, and sometimes these group buys allow the organizer to sell something at a lower price point than the retailer can justify doing.

That may be true, but calling the vendor and complaining about a specific group buy really does seem like they are either trying to subvert the group buy (and possibly generate some business for themselves) or trying to use the GB as leverage to get a better price from the vendor. Shady dealings from anyone who hopes to foster good will at CA.

[bvilchez]

Remember everyone one can not say it is FOR SURE a vendor or retailer. For all we know it could have been a lurker who has never created an account and is seen as GUEST.

BTW I personally don't think it should get to the point where vendors/retailers can not see GB threads. I think it fosters a sense of competiveness and that's a part of business. But I'm not a Mod and they make the final decision on all matters in the Nuthouse.

Originally Posted by poker

Although I understand, I dont think they're just whining or trying to ruin it for anyone. I tend to think it has more to do with them trying to conduct a business, and sometimes these group buys allow the organizer to sell something at a lower price point than the retailer can justify doing.

I can understand trying to conduct a business...I really do. But if you really want to move merchandise and want to get your name out there why not start by doing a GB. It moves merchandise out of your inventory, it produces some revenue(maybe not what expected but more than it did sitting in inventory) and you start being recognized in the community AS LONG AS no shady business is pulled.

Originally Posted by loki

which is the point of the group buy in the first place. The GB price isn't permanent, they almost always have an end date and have limited numbers to them. A retailer needs to shut up, suck it up and move on with life for a few weeks till the buy ends.

Or they can set up a GB and be the total opposite of whining or complaining.

Originally Posted by hscmit

sorry to hear this happened
hope your group buy will be able to continue and those involved can still get a good deal

thank you for your work on behalf of the forum to organize and negotiate these past, present, and future

Thanks but this isn't going to stop me from doing a GB when possible for the BOTL and SOTL on here. I'm planning some other ones as well.

Originally Posted by markem

Shady dealings from anyone who hopes to foster good will at CA.

I agree with you 100%.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by bvilchez

Remember everyone one can not say it is FOR SURE a vendor or retailer. For all we know it could have been a lurker who has never created an account and is seen as GUEST.

Can the guest account even see the cigars in motion section or the GB sub-forum?

Aren't those restricted to active members which have been granted access? Or is that just the WTS & WTB sub-forums? (ToE question there)

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by T.G

Can the guest account even see the cigars in motion section or the GB sub-forum?

Aren't those restricted to active members which have been granted access? Or is that just the WTS & WTB sub-forums? (ToE question there)

I believe you are correct, Adam.

[sam a]

Originally Posted by T.G

Can the guest account even see the cigars in motion section or the GB sub-forum?

Aren't those restricted to active members which have been granted access? Or is that just the WTS & WTB sub-forums? (ToE question there)

i just joined here today and i cant see the GB subforum... so i would assume a guest could not