Would you SELL a dying fish to an unknowing buyer?

[Vince]

I've been victimized by this strategy so many times...I wonder if there are alot of people out there that is as sneaky as some sellers? SO, if you have a sickly, or dying fish, WOULD you sell it to an unknowing buyer?

For the buyer, what information do you need to know, if the fish was being purchased online? In person, at least you can see if the fish is eating, but online, all you have is the "word" of the seller. SO, buyer, how would you evade this practice?

So much money down the toilet. Most of it was my savings. Oh well...SO, would you sell a a fish you know is not eating, sick, or dying to an unknowing buyer? Like some I know, they would show a picture of a fish, but you get a different fish...the one in the picture looks nice and healthy, but the fish you get is thin, not eating, and sick.

I wouldn't because I don't want the same thing that happened to me, happen to someone else. Call it what you want, dumb, stupid, naive, or doormat, whatever. I would not do to someone I don't want done to me. WORD

 

[unknownuza13]

I would never do that to someone.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I doubt you will get a lot of "yes, I sure would" answers here. MFK and its members have pretty high ethical standards.

HarleyK

 

[Vince]

Howdy,

I doubt you will get a lot of "yes, I sure would" answers here. MFK and its members have pretty high ethical standards.

HarleyK

ssshhhhh! I might get the "smart" sellers to confess!!! just kidding. I know you are right, but I know some sellers don't really care. All they want is their money, and screw it if the guy that spends alot of money get's burned!!! I guess I am having a bad day, but not bad hair day..

 

[redtailfool]

Thats why you have to establish a good relationship with an online seller. Word of mouth
is very effective too..you have to ask the folks that have been buying for a long time and ask for their opinion.

Judging by what you posted, i think you now have a good idea on who is reliable and who isnt. But most of us have been down that road before... ive been disappointed several times in the past too.

 

[rumblesushi]

No I could not do that. Partly because I wouldn't want to rip someone off, and partly because I would want to try and save the fish rather than shipping it off and letting it die for some quick bucks.

I'm surprised you're saying this is a common practice to be honest. ****ers.

 

[gomezladdams]

Not a chance.
Ive recently started selling some fish and snails and Im not reserving breeding stock just yet so I select the best I have for buyers then I stress out whether they made the trip ok and if the buyer likes them as much as I do.
But then Im not a businessman Im a fishkeeper.

 

[rayman45]

this reminds me of anthony.. and those FRT.... that ****ing liar...

 

[Vince]

Believe me, the temptation to get that money is greater than moral issues. I just don't want it to happen to anyone else.

 

[Vince]

this reminds me of anthony.. and those FRT.... that ****ing liar...

I remember that one Zach...I think he is selling jewelry at the flea market nowadays...not sure if he is still selling fish...