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Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - hal - 04-20-2009
if he's pissed off, I wouldn't care.
that's such a shocking response, I'd never want to have anything to do with that guy. How would he respond in a situation where a REAL friend is needed? Best to learn about him in THIS situation than a serious one...
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - testcase - 04-20-2009
DavidC, the problem is not on your end (unless you count the fact that you associate with morons like this
).When he does come back, the price should be $50 higher than the original quote just because he wasted your time. I expect you've already found another buyer who will give that Mini 9 a good home
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Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - Racer X - 04-20-2009
DaviDC. wrote:ask if you can borrow his wife for the weekend.
The most recent Dell mini 9 was gotten for a guy I used to work with. He watched me install the new SSD & OS X & was so excited about this little computer. Earlier today he tells me he can't afford to buy it but wants to borrow it for a trip he's taking this weekend. WTF? I told him no & now he's pissed off. Too f@$king bad.
"Well, let me borrow yours then."
"No way."
"Aw man; you're just being selfish."
Perhaps I am being selfish. Tough $hit. The nerve of some people astounds me.
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - N-OS X-tasy! - 04-20-2009
I stopped caring some years ago whether other people think I'm nice. Makes life a lot easier.
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - Marc Anthony - 04-20-2009
He reneged on a deal, then wanted to borrow the merchandise, then had the audacity to question your behavior?! People can be sued for breach of promise. I hope you, at least, informed this person of his tackiness and how his actions have put you out.
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - testcase - 04-21-2009
"ask if you can borrow his wife for the weekend."
I wouldn't recommend doing that. He might agree and then call: "No backsies"!
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - Black - 04-21-2009
Only one side of the story here.
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - RAMd®d - 04-21-2009
Only one side of the story here.
So, since this isn't a court of law, let's base our comments on the information at hand, after making an assessment of it's accuracy. Since it *seems* to me, with what we've been told, that this is a reasonably accurate account of the situation. So I stand by my post.
If the other guy shows up to tell his side, I'll reassess the situation and see if my position changes.
Even if he does, that just a "He Said/He Said" situation with no proof of who's correct.
Lack of proof not withstanding, it was clear to me that OJ killed Brown and Goldman based on his body language, even though he claimed to be innocent.
DaviDC could be telling a bald face lie to garner sympathy and attention. He could be giving a distorted, misremembered account because of a neurological condition.
But I think he's giving a reasonably accurate account. Maybe the "other guy's" post would change my thinking. But I'm thinking- "not so much".
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - DaviDC. - 04-21-2009
There are 3 sides to every story, yours, mine, & the truth.
I'll forward this thread to him & see where it goes. This could get interesting, but it probably wont.
Re: Often it doesn't pay to be 'nice.' - Black - 04-21-2009
Would need more details about the arrangement between DDC and this guy. Is there some sort of profit involved? Has DDC been bragging about how many Dells he's bought, leading the other guy to believe he's rolling in dough? Was there a clear arrangement made before DDC's purchase of the Dell creating an oblication on the part of this other guy?
Hey David, do you have a source for Leopard purchased cheaper in bulk? Or have you been paying full retail each time? Does your buyer get the full retail package along with the mini-9 so they could sell it and recoup some of that extra expense if they decide to go with a different OS?