rsw81
Keep it Kosher
Sorry bro, I only offered to Vegas because I've met him several times on group rides and know I can trust him. If I knew you, I'd be more than happy to extend the same offer, but alas I do not. Sorry again.
Watsen Flush GROUP BUY!
- Thread starter Coskie
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Sorry bro, I only offered to Vegas because I've met him several times on group rides and know I can trust him. If I knew you, I'd be more than happy to extend the same offer, but alas I do not. Sorry again.
Rob, are you still getting yours even after Big Bear?
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
Good point, COUNT ME OUT GUYS - Bikes in pieces now
Vegas, I'll still do the paypal thing for you if you want.
BigJoeG
Junior Member
Given the unpredictable turn this threat is taking, I am going to back out and possibly get the lights on my own. No offense to anyone, I just want to get my mods done while I still have the weather to enjoy them this year.
Thanks
Thanks
GTHappy
Junior Member
This pretty much sums up my feelings.
I'm going to give it another day and then back out as well.
Sorry.
Same here... No word by EOD tommorrow and I'm also out.... Thanks anyway!
COSKIE.........Junior Member = Junior Effort Huh
Also have to be cautious too, unless you've been a member for a while or you have actually met the members yourself so that you can get a feel on how the other members come across you as a person is critical. Perfect opportunity for a scam. Not saying that Coskie is a bad person, and probably is a great guy, but any future group buys should be initiated by a reputable member.
For example, although I was not involved with the Speedo Healer group buy, I have met Ben "Prayharder" personally and he is a great guy, with a lot of honesty and integrity. I'm sure you will agree by seeing how quickly and organized he was able to get that group deal sealed up and delivered.
Also have to be cautious too, unless you've been a member for a while or you have actually met the members yourself so that you can get a feel on how the other members come across you as a person is critical. Perfect opportunity for a scam. Not saying that Coskie is a bad person, and probably is a great guy, but any future group buys should be initiated by a reputable member.
For example, although I was not involved with the Speedo Healer group buy, I have met Ben "Prayharder" personally and he is a great guy, with a lot of honesty and integrity. I'm sure you will agree by seeing how quickly and organized he was able to get that group deal sealed up and delivered.
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I think those are wise words. I got to thinking about sending money to a stranger and thought - maybe that's not such a good idea. If there is some kind of group buy, there needs to be proof of credentials or something.
I can't and won't comment on the character of Coskie. All that I have to go upon is his attempt to set up this deal. Granted, it died on the vine, but without any contact from him, I don't know fully half of the story -- his half.
A good point has been raised about how to go about "vetting" the organizer of a group buy. I'm by no means a "senior" member of this forum, I've only been on this thing for a month or two. I've ponied up for the premium deal-io or membership, but I don't see that as some sort of automatic "good guy" stamp.
So the question remains, as to how, as a group, do we manage the arrangement of group buys -- without getting too ham-fisted or bureaucratic about it? Does the community do it or does the administrative structure propose/impose..?
This deal could be resurrected if there were someone who'd be willing to become a Watson distributor or dealer. That's just a bit more involved than I can, and want to, get involved with at the moment.
As it stands, unless someone else does step up, I'm likely to just place my order directly, too.
A good point has been raised about how to go about "vetting" the organizer of a group buy. I'm by no means a "senior" member of this forum, I've only been on this thing for a month or two. I've ponied up for the premium deal-io or membership, but I don't see that as some sort of automatic "good guy" stamp.
So the question remains, as to how, as a group, do we manage the arrangement of group buys -- without getting too ham-fisted or bureaucratic about it? Does the community do it or does the administrative structure propose/impose..?
This deal could be resurrected if there were someone who'd be willing to become a Watson distributor or dealer. That's just a bit more involved than I can, and want to, get involved with at the moment.
As it stands, unless someone else does step up, I'm likely to just place my order directly, too.
