Is It Just Me!
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
I agree 100% on larger items but for small items where it would be very difficult to see any imperfections, I have to disagree. I have sold many items here without pictures without negative feedback which I hope means something. If any item had an imperfection, I clearly stated it in my post. Guess we have to agree to disagree on this issue which is all good....
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Arden N.C.
I have trust issues which came from being a cop for 28 years but for some things, you have to trust the other person. I've been buying used items on line for over 7 years and don't recall ever being burned. Plus if you can see a tiny scratch on a chrome item from a picture, you must have Superman eyes. Sorry I opened up this can of worms.
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From: Billings,Mt.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Collegeville, PA
I know where HDV-Glide is coming from. Most of the time I see the need for a picture. Chrome accessories, painted parts, anything that is an appearance item and could be worn. However, I have sold a set of stock shocks, new take-offs, on here and had requests for pics??? They look like every other Harley shock on the planet. Black body, rubber boot, eyelets on each end. I've also seen guys selling cams and have people ask for pics. As said above, if you can discern the wear on a set of cams from an internet pic, your a better man than me.
I've bought and sold quite a few items onthe forums and over Ebay and really haven't been beat on any items. Come to think of it, the only time I was beat, there was a picture of the item and it was taken at just enough distance and just enough resolution to not show the pitting on the aluminum.
Let's face it, If someone really wanted to rip you off, they could just as easily doctor or fake a picture. That being said, I still provide pics whenever I sell something.
I've bought and sold quite a few items onthe forums and over Ebay and really haven't been beat on any items. Come to think of it, the only time I was beat, there was a picture of the item and it was taken at just enough distance and just enough resolution to not show the pitting on the aluminum.
Let's face it, If someone really wanted to rip you off, they could just as easily doctor or fake a picture. That being said, I still provide pics whenever I sell something.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Tennessee
Why didn't you start a thread about people who are using an electronic medium to sell their used parts, and don't have enough sense to include digital images? IMO, it's crazy to think you'll sell used items to strangers on the Internet based solely on "your good word". Besides, your idea of excellent condition may be different than mine! Keep sending the pics.
Or to answer the question posed in your thread title, "Yes, it's just you."
Or to answer the question posed in your thread title, "Yes, it's just you."
Last edited by rwt; Dec 8, 2011 at 08:46 AM. Reason: added comment
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
I have sold thousands of dollars worth of stuff here on the forums. I always use pictures.
The one time I didn't, I was selling an "amp and speakers from Biketronics" and just used a stock picture from their web site.
The buyer wanted real pictures of my items.
I believe that some people are nervous about buying over the internet to begin with and I just assumed the guy was worried that I even had the product.
I wasn't offended, I could understand his thinking.
It got me to thinking that I don't like to buy stuff either, that uses a stock picture. So many people on eBay are drop shippers and don't really have the product.
It's not so much they don't trust you. If you were dishonest you wouldn't show a picture of any damage anyway. So don't be offended they ask for pictures. Just consider that they are nervous to begin with.
The one time I didn't, I was selling an "amp and speakers from Biketronics" and just used a stock picture from their web site.
The buyer wanted real pictures of my items.
I believe that some people are nervous about buying over the internet to begin with and I just assumed the guy was worried that I even had the product.
I wasn't offended, I could understand his thinking.
It got me to thinking that I don't like to buy stuff either, that uses a stock picture. So many people on eBay are drop shippers and don't really have the product.
It's not so much they don't trust you. If you were dishonest you wouldn't show a picture of any damage anyway. So don't be offended they ask for pictures. Just consider that they are nervous to begin with.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Port Orange, Fl
Buying Harley parts online is about the worst of all. A good portion of these sellers are older guys that don't have that much internet savy so putting a pic up on a site actually is a bit difficult.
People opinions vary on condition. Pictures make it "look" like you took some time and that soothes the buyers mind a bit.
People opinions vary on condition. Pictures make it "look" like you took some time and that soothes the buyers mind a bit.