What would you do?

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Exactly, he did the smart thing that you didn't think of and you're upset, I'm glad we're not friends.

We're not friends? I think you're my friend. 🙂

It depends, if you treat me like the person in your thread, the answer would be no[/], otherwise we're cool, just don't give me anything 😛

"like I treated him"...you mean give him stuff for free and the one time he makes out way ahead of me just ask that he say THANK YOU? I guess if that's the worst I ever do to someone I'm doing pretty good, I think.

i can see you really dont care what people are saying here and you just wanted to vent, not like venting is illegal or wrong though 🙂 have at it....vent away

edit: i dont know why this is bolded, i just hit reply

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Exactly, he did the smart thing that you didn't think of and you're upset, I'm glad we're not friends.

We're not friends? I think you're my friend. 🙂

It depends, if you treat me like the person in your thread, the answer would be no, otherwise we're cool, just don't give me anything 😛

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

He got it working by contacting Maxtor. I think this is what truly bothers you IMHO.

Actually, I'm bothered by the fact that we made a deal, and through some unforseen circumstances he came way out ahead, and won't even consider any kind of "thank you" to me. The original deal was "it's yours, but it may not work". He technically got it working by getting it RMA'd to Maxtor. That's fine. He DID then agree to that working drive as part of the trade for the 100GB.

and instead of patting him on the back and telling him he got a sweet deal, you try and haggle for the 120.

Actually, if you read what I said, I only asked for the $30 back. I said it would be nice if I could have the 120 but did not demand I get it. I even offered to buy it from him but he refused.

My point is why are you asking for anything back? Why are you even thinking of getting anything back? It's not like you suddenly lost more because maxtor upped his drive. Things looked fair enough when you got your 100 and he got your 80. Suddenly, you still have your 100 and he gets a 120 scot free and things have changed? Do you see where I am coming from? If it's not like that, feel free to say so, but that's what it looks like.

Yes and no. Yes, I was happy with the deal when it was the 80 and 40, because that's what it was, an 80 and 40. Now, it's an 80, 40, and 120 (which he never would have had without this deal). I never said I was "out" anything, but since he now has come out way ahead would it be outrageous for him to say "hey, since I just got basically $120 drive for free, how about I give you the $30 back"? I'm not begrudging him the fact that he got a good deal (from all sides), but if you got a deal like this, wouldn't you at least try to say "thank you"?

 

[SOSTrooper]

Why are you acting like its a competition? There should be no horse racing in a simple trade among people you know. This isnt an election, it's just a simple trade. If you acted like you didnt care and patted his back for receiving a gift from Maxtor then he wouldnt feel the urge to show off in front of you. Because you acted like you lost something in this deal, he used it to show you 'whos the man'.

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

He got it working by contacting Maxtor. I think this is what truly bothers you IMHO.

Actually, I'm bothered by the fact that we made a deal, and through some unforseen circumstances he came way out ahead, and won't even consider any kind of "thank you" to me. The original deal was "it's yours, but it may not work". He technically got it working by getting it RMA'd to Maxtor. That's fine. He DID then agree to that working drive as part of the trade for the 100GB.

and instead of patting him on the back and telling him he got a sweet deal, you try and haggle for the 120.

Actually, if you read what I said, I only asked for the $30 back. I said it would be nice if I could have the 120 but did not demand I get it. I even offered to buy it from him but he refused.

My point is why are you asking for anything back? Why are you even thinking of getting anything back? It's not like you suddenly lost more because maxtor upped his drive. Things looked fair enough when you got your 100 and he got your 80. Suddenly, you still have your 100 and he gets a 120 scot free and things have changed? Do you see where I am coming from? If it's not like that, feel free to say so, but that's what it looks like.

Yes and no. Yes, I was happy with the deal when it was the 80 and 40, because that's what it was, an 80 and 40. Now, it's an 80, 40, and 120 (which he never would have had without this deal). I never said I was "out" anything, but since he now has come out way ahead would it be outrageous for him to say "hey, since I just got basically $120 drive for free, how about I give you the $30 back"? I'm not begrudging him the fact that he got a good deal (from all sides), but if you got a deal like this, wouldn't you at least try to say "thank you"?

okay, even if he did it to tick you off, which isn't cool, the trade has been made. sorry man, but give it up. cut your losses and call it a day. look in hot deal forums for a better deal and ebay your existing hd to some idiot kid on ebay for an inflated price if that makes you feel better.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: yoda291
sounds like you're just trying to scam him out of his parts and leave him with your castoffs. stop trying to skeeve off the fattest drive.

 

[vetteguy]

This is why I hate trading. No matter what, someone always gets screwed. Back when I played Magic, everyone I knew or met when I was at a tournament always wanted to trade, and got mad when I wouldn't. But it was for this reason: no matter what trade you make, someone gets screwed and someone makes out like a bandit.

 

[SOSTrooper]

Originally posted by: vetteguy
This is why I hate trading. No matter what, someone always gets screwed. Back when I played Magic, everyone I knew or met when I was at a tournament always wanted to trade, and got mad when I wouldn't. But it was for this reason: no matter what trade you make, someone gets screwed and someone makes out like a bandit.

You didnt lose anything. You got a 100GB SE for $30+your 80GB. Like you said, you already 'gave' him the 40GB prior to this deal. He can do whatever he wants w/ the 40GB. He could trash it, make a million dollar out of it, whatever he wants. Of course, if he is courteous, he'll offer you something back. Even if he doesnt, you didn't lose anything. He only gained, you didnt lose. Stop thinking that you lost something, because this is exactly what us men like to do to other men to show one's superiority.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: SOSTrooper

Originally posted by: vetteguy
This is why I hate trading. No matter what, someone always gets screwed. Back when I played Magic, everyone I knew or met when I was at a tournament always wanted to trade, and got mad when I wouldn't. But it was for this reason: no matter what trade you make, someone gets screwed and someone makes out like a bandit.

You didnt lose anything. You got a 100GB SE for $30+your 80GB. Like you said, you already 'gave' him the 40GB prior to this deal. He can do whatever he wants w/ the 40GB. He could trash it, make a million dollar out of it, whatever he wants. Of course, if he is courteous, he'll offer you something back. Even if he doesnt, you didn't lose anything. He only gained, you didnt lose. Stop thinking that you lost something, because this is exactly what us men like to do to other men to show one's superiority.

No crap. Just go to the "hot deals topic" and make out like a bandit to make up for it you greedy so-and-so! It's not like you' didn't take advantage of the rebates and sales posted here, is it? Did the stores demand something more than your money when you paid those prices? Stop whining - you can be the gracious one for a change, it seems.

 

[yoda291]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: vetteguy

He got it working by contacting Maxtor. I think this is what truly bothers you IMHO.

Actually, I'm bothered by the fact that we made a deal, and through some unforseen circumstances he came way out ahead, and won't even consider any kind of "thank you" to me. The original deal was "it's yours, but it may not work". He technically got it working by getting it RMA'd to Maxtor. That's fine. He DID then agree to that working drive as part of the trade for the 100GB.

and instead of patting him on the back and telling him he got a sweet deal, you try and haggle for the 120.

Actually, if you read what I said, I only asked for the $30 back. I said it would be nice if I could have the 120 but did not demand I get it. I even offered to buy it from him but he refused.

My point is why are you asking for anything back? Why are you even thinking of getting anything back? It's not like you suddenly lost more because maxtor upped his drive. Things looked fair enough when you got your 100 and he got your 80. Suddenly, you still have your 100 and he gets a 120 scot free and things have changed? Do you see where I am coming from? If it's not like that, feel free to say so, but that's what it looks like.

Yes and no. Yes, I was happy with the deal when it was the 80 and 40, because that's what it was, an 80 and 40. Now, it's an 80, 40, and 120 (which he never would have had without this deal). I never said I was "out" anything, but since he now has come out way ahead would it be outrageous for him to say "hey, since I just got basically $120 drive for free, how about I give you the $30 back"? I'm not begrudging him the fact that he got a good deal (from all sides), but if you got a deal like this, wouldn't you at least try to say "thank you"?

Saying thank you and offering someone money are two very different things. It looks to me that you're more miffed about him getting great deals on your warranties than him not being properly grateful to you.

Does anyone else smell skoorb effect here tho?

 

[SpiderX]

The question here is, why the heck didn't you check into the warranty yourself first? If a drive goes bad on me thats the first thing I do.

 

[vetteguy]

Well I guess you all put me in my place. I'm not sure exactly how this turned from "do you think I'm entitled to anything back" to attacks on my character and telling me "what kind of person" I am, but thanks for all the suggestions. As I stated originally, I'm not going to do anything about it, but I guess I'll just sit now in silent indignation and from now on not sell anything to anyone, especially "friends".

 

[Azraele]

If I were in your situation, I'd probably be jealous, but recognize his right to it. Let him keep it, and try not to have hard feelings.