Made a Mistake today.

Adam · 03-03-2004, 10:21 PM

hello Everyone, Just want to share a moment of my day with everyone. This morning, I was bidding on some items on eBay. I had been outbid on a few items at the last minute by snipers, and noticed on one item that one person was bidding against me quite often (total coincidence) but I let my anger get the best of me. I emailed the person without knowing who they were and was slightly rude, not to mention stupid)

I still lost the auction and later calmed down and forgot about my uncalled-for outburst. Well about an hour ago I was checking my emails and- you guessed it, I had a reply from the other bidder! Well, I must say I was embarassed to find out that the bidder was someone who I greaty admire and respect here on the forum, someone who had defended my position and some of my opinions. Now not only was I embarassed, but greatly saddened to learn that I had made a fool of myself in front of someone I looked up to. I tried to write him a heartfelt letter of apology, but considering my people skills, I dont know how it really turned out sounding. So, I came here to publicly say "I am Sorry" to John Sabato." I hope I can earn back your respect, no matter how long it takes."

Edward Tinker · 03-03-2004, 10:44 PM

I have had my share of anger. For e-mail use, I try to write my "nasty" note and then never send it...

Ed

ToggleTop · 03-03-2004, 10:49 PM

Hello Adam,

Sometimes we let our emotions get the best of us. I have a policy, I never contact a fellow bidder on Ebay. I contact sellers to ask questions but I feel like it is none of by business what another bidder is doing. I either bid on the item or let it go. I have learned one thing on Ebay, you will probably get another opportunity at the same item if you look long enough. The other thing I have learned is I can't buy everything I see!

03-03-2004, 10:21 PM	#1
Adam User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greeneville TN, USA Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Made a Mistake today. hello Everyone, Just want to share a moment of my day with everyone. This morning, I was bidding on some items on eBay. I had been outbid on a few items at the last minute by snipers, and noticed on one item that one person was bidding against me quite often (total coincidence) but I let my anger get the best of me. I emailed the person without knowing who they were and was slightly rude, not to mention stupid) I still lost the auction and later calmed down and forgot about my uncalled-for outburst. Well about an hour ago I was checking my emails and- you guessed it, I had a reply from the other bidder! Well, I must say I was embarassed to find out that the bidder was someone who I greaty admire and respect here on the forum, someone who had defended my position and some of my opinions. Now not only was I embarassed, but greatly saddened to learn that I had made a fool of myself in front of someone I looked up to. I tried to write him a heartfelt letter of apology, but considering my people skills, I dont know how it really turned out sounding. So, I came here to publicly say "I am Sorry" to John Sabato." I hope I can earn back your respect, no matter how long it takes."

03-03-2004, 10:44 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I have had my share of anger. For e-mail use, I try to write my "nasty" note and then never send it... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-03-2004, 10:49 PM	#3
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Adam, Sometimes we let our emotions get the best of us. I have a policy, I never contact a fellow bidder on Ebay. I contact sellers to ask questions but I feel like it is none of by business what another bidder is doing. I either bid on the item or let it go. I have learned one thing on Ebay, you will probably get another opportunity at the same item if you look long enough. The other thing I have learned is I can't buy everything I see! __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************