why cant ask for prices

[moneyshot11]

Are we permitted to ask in ballpark figures how much certain things cost? I have a source but think he is ripping me off....can anybody help?

[Pumpdogg]

We do not price check on this board. So to answer your question..... No:)

PD

[hitmansb]

Re: why cant ask for prices

Originally posted by moneyshot11
Are we permitted to ask in ballpark figures how much certain things cost? I have a source but think he is ripping me off....can anybody help?

First of all, getting into specifics of cost might constitute the intent of making a transaction in LEs eyes, drawing unwanted attention to the board.

Secondly, it invites scammers to send you their 'list', which is sure to be filled with great prices far undercutting what you've posted in an attempt to get you to part with your money.

Besides all that though, there's really very little benefit to finding out what others are paying on the local scene in their area or from a net source different from your own, as the markets can be very different. It doesn't matter that member X in town Y is paying price Z for something; if your guy has a monopoly in your gym....or it's a net source, he's going to charge what he wants to charge and tell you to go screw yourself if you don't want to pay his price.

[moneyshot11]

thanks for explaining it

[ROCKETW19]

Re: Re: why cant ask for prices

Originally posted by hitmansb
First of all, getting into specifics of cost might constitute the intent of making a transaction in LEs eyes, drawing unwanted attention to the board.

Secondly, it invites scammers to send you their 'list', which is sure to be filled with great prices far undercutting what you've posted in an attempt to get you to part with your money.

Besides all that though, there's really very little benefit to finding out what others are paying on the local scene in their area or from a net source different from your own, as the markets can be very different. It doesn't matter that member X in town Y is paying price Z for something; if your guy has a monopoly in your gym....or it's a net source, he's going to charge what he wants to charge and tell you to go screw yourself if you don't want to pay his price.

good post

[Pumpdogg]

Hitmansb that was laid out perfectly, instead of my simple no. Very good post

PD

[giveitup]

No

while I could put on my legal hat and provide you with a long dissertation... the answer has been well articulated... NO ...

[twizzbeats]

One thing I noticed is the more you pay, it might mean your getting it from someone who is getting it from someone else, who is getting it from the supplier. So it's either a Quality thing or alot of guys are making a buck off it cause your last in line.

So double check what u get here to make sure it's all good.

[shortz]

Re: Re: why cant ask for prices

Originally posted by hitmansb
First of all, getting into specifics of cost might constitute the intent of making a transaction in LEs eyes, drawing unwanted attention to the board.

Secondly, it invites scammers to send you their 'list', which is sure to be filled with great prices far undercutting what you've posted in an attempt to get you to part with your money.

Besides all that though, there's really very little benefit to finding out what others are paying on the local scene in their area or from a net source different from your own, as the markets can be very different. It doesn't matter that member X in town Y is paying price Z for something; if your guy has a monopoly in your gym....or it's a net source, he's going to charge what he wants to charge and tell you to go screw yourself if you don't want to pay his price.

Very nice answer