Classified Oath (rant)

Re: Classified Oath (Farfrhomdun)

I know this topic's been beaten over and over again but the main issue people here would like resolve to is security when purchasing. One idea I've thought of is for the current Mods to hire a new Mod who would do this idea I have cooked up on the side, for free, as a contribution to Vortex. Here goes:
Anyone who wishes to sell something can forward the Mod in charge a credit card number including all the information you would require to give a store if you were to purchase something. The card will then be charged $5 by Vortex. This $5 will go towards the site and can be used to pay for things such as new shirt designs, zeroforum fees, etc. This one time $5 charge will enable the seller to be a seller for life. So, let's say Joe Blow sends his card info in, has his card charged $5 by Vortex and his credit card information is now on file. I then want to buy an ABT spoiler from Joe Blow. Joe Blow and I both send emails to the Mod, the Mod replies that Joe Blow has a credit card on file, I send Joe Blow the money, I get my goods. If I don't get my goods, Vortex charges his card whatever price was noted on the email sent earlier. What do you think?
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[Modified by feeling_sinister, 1:04 AM 2-8-2002]

Re: Classified Oath (feeling_sinister)

good idea dood but sounds a little complicated, with leagality issues and all. i like that idea though.

Re: Classified Oath (feeling_sinister)

Farfrhomdun, I think you have touched a nerve. Feeling-sinister has a decent plan to guard against a complete rip off (never getting your goods) However most complaints about internet sales are about the condition and discription of the goods received. It seems people (not all) have a tendency to discribe what they are selling using words like . . . perfect . . . like new . . . These descriptions create very high expectations. Then the dispute begins.
I don't feel the people at Vortex will want to become the classified police. Would you want to take on the task of settling every dispute?, ie. "I paid $350 for this (whatever) and in its condition I think its only worth $250"Getting involved with this type of program would require many $$$ and lawyers. The cost alone could cause advertising (for tuners and parts suppliers)on the Vortex to spin upward and out of control. Think about it; if you were in charge of an advertising budget and your cost of doing business on vortex doubled or trippled, would you reconsider how you spend your money? Remember, someone has to pay the price . . . most of the time that falls on the advertisers, and they truly get nothing in the way of improved service for the extra cash. That type of litigation could financially crush the site.
The only answer is to follow some of TREKinFlorida's advise. I like to get as much info about a person as I can. Work and home phone numbers, home address . . . then call them and get a feel for them . . . should you get the correct answers to all your questions and you feel comfortable . . . go for it. You have to go with your gut feeling. No outside source is going to insure the success of your transaction.