glrnet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Oh what a sheltered life you have lead TB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I would say it should be done by the PM, as what most people state on the thread is PM'd which means they have already sent a PM offering to buy the item. Posting 'dibs' on to the thread doesn't say you are taking the item, just shows you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 What are 'dibs'? Here you go http://www.escouts.o...734-Dib-Dib-Dib Some of our modern day language also leaves me bemused - rather like when my sons used to come home and say that was "real bad" when it was actually very good which in more recent times has seemed to have the meaning its which nowadays (I think) it can also be "hot" "Dibs" I thought in recent times meant first refusal please, but seems from some of the comments "its mine so get your hands off" Hence why a pm with an offer as far I am concerned will always be my first choice whether buying of selling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you. My time as a boy scout is far behind me now so that must be why I have er, forgotten the meaning of the word I sort of knew what it meant but I think we used to use a different dialect word in Leicestershire to mean the same thing, namely 'baggsy' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Oh Dibs, not Dip's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Oh Dibs, not Dip's? Should be Oct's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Surely its more open if you post in the thread then follow with a PM confirming Otherwise nobody knows what is going on which in turn causes arguments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Neither. It's whoever the seller wants to sell to. I'd sell to the person who offered me more, or the person I feel is more likely to pay. For example, I'd rather sell to you Ian than random bloke, even if they technically got there first. If you must have an answer out of me, all else being equal then I'd sell to the person who actually PM'd first. I thought we were all forum members and not just randoms but least i know where i stand being a new member Also thoughtt it was a for sale section and not an auction . Feel a little disappointed with the " I'd much rather sell to you remark " TBH as that just harks to PMs between mates even if some " random " has got there first . Most of us are 'members' of Ebay as well..........doesn't stop people putting a block on you bidding if you don't have more than X feedback. In saying that just because you have 5000 posts doens't mean you aren't a complete ***** who'd screw someone over at a moments notice........just horses for courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I sort of knew what it meant but I think we used to use a different dialect word in Leicestershire to mean the same thing, namely 'baggsy' Yeah, the very similar word "baggs" was used around here too and in Cheshire/Merseyside. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Blimey, looks like I shouldn't have said anything! It's the real world kids, let's not pretend otherwise. If random bloke offers to buy something off you but your best mate offers exactly the same thing, who are you going to go with? Exactly. Same thing here, I make no apologies for saying otherwise. That said, when I sold all the various bits off my Zed they went to the first people to put hard cash in my account (figuratively speaking), not just mates on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So, how are you guys? All good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 When I come to sell my bits it will be a free for all You're thinking of selling your bits ! Dibs on your liver since you're teetotal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Blimey, looks like I shouldn't have said anything! It's the real world kids, let's not pretend otherwise. If random bloke offers to buy something off you but your best mate offers exactly the same thing, who are you going to go with? Exactly. Same thing here, I make no apologies for saying otherwise. That said, when I sold all the various bits off my Zed they went to the first people to put hard cash in my account (figuratively speaking), not just mates on here. Didn't actually think this was the real world but I'm an old git if i sell to a mate i text/PM/ email or talk to him personally. If i sell on buy in an open forum i expect first come first served . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 If I was the seller in this scenario, with two people PM'ing/posting their interest to buy at pretty much the same time, I'd flip a coin to decide the winner and explain the situation to both the winner and loser. Of course if one of them lived local and could collect to save the faff of postage then I'd more than likely give them preference. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You see a sale thread, you like the item, you call dibs...baggsy whatever, seller logs on see's interest either checks pm or sends pm saying are you still interested. Yes no. If yes item sells job done if no it goes to next on the list. That is the big open visible list on the forum. Personally I don't give a flying fk as I wasn't trying to buy it. People only care if they are the one who didn't get it. I'm happy as long as no one breaks the rule of shotgun .... that is all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Am I still safe to come to Wales 2013 now since everybody hates me, starting with HaydnH for stealing the Amuse R1 Titanium exhaust from under his nose and finishing with I4N for a silly strut bar? :stir: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Am I still safe to come to Wales 2013 now since everybody hates me, starting with HaydnH for stealing the Amuse R1 Titanium exhaust from under his nose and finishing with I4N for a silly strut bar? :stir: Let's just hope when you get out from the bar on the evening all the vinyl is still on your car and its not been peeled like a banana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Now there's a thought, it's evil but hey........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Peelings hard work, big tub of liquid solvent cement and that stuff would roll off like melted cheese from a toastie. But I'd never do that, as it is someones pride and joy, and I'd never wish that on anyone. At the end of the day Adrian got there first. Its called life, and sometimes it deals you aces, and others it deals a crap shoot. Well done Adrian on getting in quick. Looks like the first round at the bar is on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I think you're right Rich, your round Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You know what, I hate you all, since you made such a big fuss and started a proper thread because I bought something here, I had to spend time on my350z in US instead! Because of that I ended up buying SPL outer tie rods SPL rear traction links SPL rear camber links SPL front and rear end links But then again, they will work nicely with the SPL front camber arms that are arriving tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Awwwww, poor you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm happy as long as no one breaks the LAW of shotgun .... that is all Fixed that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm not going to Wales and I didn't want the strut brace So you're safe mate. From me anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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