I'm my own worst enemy sometimes - probably due to the fact that I have an inherent trust that mankind will do the right thing, without repeated prodding. Mankind really likes to push my buttons from time-to-time. Case in point: I put my '81 Sunburst/Rosewood T-40 up for sale and a guy responded via the Peavey Bass page that he really wanted it, but would be short the funds until the end of the month (this was July). I really wanted to sell it locally, but I don't mind shipping to a fellow US-Peavey fan, and he seemed like he really wanted it.
I told him that he can try it out and if he liked it, he can pay me in installments or in one lump at the end of next month (August) - just to make it a bit easier on him financially. I packed it up in its case, shipped it to him the next day. He gets it, posts a few pictures with statements about how great it is and gigs with it that weekend. Comes back to say that it's what he's been missing, he loves it and that it's a keeper.
At that point, he knows he has the bass and that he hasn't paid for it - there should be no reason for me to send reminders, so I don't.
Fast forward 2 months to this week - still no email or messages about payment. I send him an email asking him if he'd like to pay for it now and he responds that he can't keep it and he'll send it back next week. This bugs the shite right outta me.
These kind of things won't change the way I function, but I will never understand why some people feel the need to be selfish 'holes. I mean, it's only $450, but the point is that when someone goes out of their way for a complete stranger, there should be a mutual trust bond created.
OK, I'm done - I usually type out this kind of stuff and then erase it - it usually makes me feel better. Sorry for using your forum to vent.
