is it wrong to withold a source?

02-17-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Okay...you *sell* quite a few cigars,why I don't know or care.
What I wonder is,has giving up a source ever soured one of your sales,and is that why you're asking our opinion?

Disclaimer:barbourjay's sales are top notch.

never has soured one of my sales. i try my best to fill WTB's and do box splits (like the tatuaje monster one i did which is half my feedback).

i was asking peoples opinion to see what the proper way to address this situation is.

68TriShield · 02-17-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

never has soured one of my sales. i try my best to fill WTB's and do box splits (like the tatuaje monster one i did which is half my feedback).

i was asking peoples opinion to see what the proper way to address this situation in.

Bottom line is,you know who your friends are.Not to be callous but they are all that matters

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 05:31 PM

I see, the one source you used to get reasonable prices on and then pad the price and sell them, so this guy took money out of your hand. and you rather not have your supplemental income cut even smaller.

68TriShield · 02-17-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I see, the one source you used to get reasonable prices on and then pad the price and sell them, so this guy took money out of your hand. and you rather not have your supplemental income cut even smaller.

I don't think so Perry,not at all.

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I don't think so Perry,not at all.

I see I worded it craptasticly

02-17-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I see, the one source you used to get reasonable prices on and then pad the price and sell them, so this guy took money out of your hand. and you rather not have your supplemental income cut even smaller.

that's a pretty big accusation. i don't pad pricing and i don't sell cigars as supplemental income. if i did there would be tons upon tons of for sale threads by me. ask some of the people who have herfed and met with me and seen my collection. assumptions are just awesome.

but whatever, i did bring up the subject but it was you who decide to run your mouth trying to stir up something (and i add this isn't the fist time i've seen it on this board).

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

that's a pretty big accusation. i don't pad pricing and i don't sell cigars as supplemental income. if i did there would be tons upon tons of for sale threads by me. ask some of the people who have herfed and met with me and seen my collection. assumptions are just awesome.

but whatever, i did bring up the subject but it was you who decide to run your mouth trying to stir up something (and i add this isn't the fist time i've seen it on this board).

It sounded harsher then I meant, I could see not wanting to give out a source due to losing money either with sales or because someone will pay the higher price. You did state that about the earlier source.

pnoon · 02-17-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

that's a pretty big accusation. i don't pad pricing and i don't sell cigars as supplemental income. if i did there would be tons upon tons of for sale threads by me. ask some of the people who have herfed and met with me and seen my collection. assumptions are just awesome.

but whatever, i did bring up the subject but it was you who decide to run your mouth trying to stir up something (and i add this isn't the fist time i've seen it on this board).

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

It sounded harsher then I meant, I could see not wanting to give out a source due to losing money either with sales or because someone will pay the higher price. You did state that about the earlier source.

I'm going to step in here and say, that at times, Perry can be . . . well, Perry.

Jeremy, I can certainly see how you read his post but I honestly believe it was not meant as a slam against you but support for you not wanting to divulge sources.

Group hug !

Genetic Defect · 02-17-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I'm going to step in here and say, that at times, Perry can be . . . well, Perry.

Jeremy, I can certainly see how you read his post but I honestly believe it was not meant as a slam against you but support for you not wanting to divulge sources.

Group hug !

I pmd Jeremy with an apology. You are right Peter, and sometimes it sucks being a blockhead.

again Sorry Jeremy.

02-17-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

It sounded harsher then I meant, I could see not wanting to give out a source due to losing money either with sales or because someone will pay the higher price. You did state that about the earlier source.

yup but it's not about losing the money as i said before. it's about not wanting to pay 20$ for a robusto because someone else who is selling for a profit is willing to go that high. there is a line to be drawn and i feel 1-2$ above msrp on somethings is reasonable. double to triple is not.

02-17-2009, 05:51 PM

I know its a little late, but from the other side of the fence (the guy with no sources of any kind) I still agree with everyone here. If you know someone is trustworthy then sharing sources is fine but there is no need to risk shooting yourself in the foot with a complete stranger.

If you want to help out a stranger, then offer to pick up a few sticks and sell them to him at the price you paid. He gets the sticks for a good price and you keep your sources safe. Everyone wins.

02-17-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Bottom line is,you know who your friends are.Not to be callous but they are all that matters

word, i don't think there is a person i've met on here who i wouldn't call trustworthy. those people tend not to stick around.

pnoon · 02-17-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

never has soured one of my sales. i try my best to fill WTB's and do box splits (like the tatuaje monster one i did which is half my feedback).

i was asking peoples opinion to see what the proper way to address this situation in.

You have received pretty much a consensus here. And I agree.

So to answer your question, use a phrase made well-known by D.A.R.E.

Just say No.

And if they don't like it, coin another phrase I use often (and is a favorite of LasciviousXXX's):

Tough Noogies !

02-17-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
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02-17-2009, 05:51 PM	#11
fuubar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is it wrong to withold a source? I know its a little late, but from the other side of the fence (the guy with no sources of any kind) I still agree with everyone here. If you know someone is trustworthy then sharing sources is fine but there is no need to risk shooting yourself in the foot with a complete stranger. If you want to help out a stranger, then offer to pick up a few sticks and sell them to him at the price you paid. He gets the sticks for a good price and you keep your sources safe. Everyone wins.