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Re-cycler
When I first posted the vote was 13-0 for keeping his word and not succumbing to greed.
Those who voted against it have their reasons none of which I agree with from a moral standpoint.
They are also the kind of people who feel the need to keep a lawyer's phone number handy and make an effort dress and drive better than others so they can make a few bucks more than the next guy.
These are not crimes or even bad attributes They are just not the way I choose to be when it comes to life, in and amongst my peers.
We all like to get a deal whether it is cheap or free.
The no votes are from what I have seen posted by them over the last couple years all businesses which understandably charge given rates for their services.
Some of the yes voters are at lower levels of service dealing at more of a personal level in much smaller quantities that can easily be squeezed out by the no voters who often roll in with cash in hand eliminating small competition immediately.
It's all just "Law of the jungle" the big eat the small,predator and prey etc etc.
I can say that lots of folks have walked up to my accounts trying to outbid me and failed because my clients/friends know, respect and trust me, hell some of them even like me.
Above all they know I don't hide anything from them.
I tell every one of them what the current prices are and where they can haul or send their scrap to get the best prices.
This thread and whole forum has told me clearly who I would not do business with or offer referrals to.
Wow. Obviously you think I am an immoral jerk. Let's take your argument point by point.
When I first posted the vote was 13-0 for keeping his word and not succumbing to greed.
He did what he said, paid shred value. I take issue with the words "succumbing to greed." Is it greedy of the restaurant not to give me a discount when I tell them "no toast" with my omelette?
Those who voted against it have their reasons none of which I agree with from a moral standpoint.
So we're immoral?
They are also the kind of people who feel the need to keep a lawyer's phone number handy and make an effort dress and drive better than others so they can make a few bucks more than the next guy.
None of that describes me in any way.
These are not crimes or even bad attributes
Well thanks for THAT acknowledgment at least!
They are just not the way I choose to be when it comes to life, in and amongst my peers.
A little "holier-than-thou" here, aren't we?
We all like to get a deal whether it is cheap or free.
Given.
The no votes are from what I have seen posted by them over the last couple years all businesses which understandably charge given rates for their services.
Whether you get this or not, you ARE a business!
Some of the yes voters are at lower levels of service dealing at more of a personal level
You think a business's dealings aren't personal? It's ALL personal.
in much smaller quantities that can easily be squeezed out by the no voters who often roll in with cash in hand eliminating small competition immediately.
You obviously haven't walked a mile in my shoes, or you'd know I went very much in debt this winter.
It's all just "Law of the jungle" the big eat the small,predator and prey etc etc.
No harm came to this customer. He got exactly the deal he had all along. If you re-read the OP you'll see that initially he was GIVING the poster his scrap.
I can say that lots of folks have walked up to my accounts trying to outbid me and failed because my clients/friends know, respect and trust me, hell some of them even like me.
No doubt.
Above all they know I don't hide anything from them.
No, they don't know that.
I tell every one of them what the current prices are and where they can haul or send their scrap to get the best prices.
This is foolish. You provide a service. Telling your customers how to cut you out of the equation may make you feel morally superior, but it just makes you a fool. Let them do their own research and sell their stuff themselves if they want to make money off it. They sell/give YOU their scrap because it works for them. They don't mind you making money off of the transaction. If they did, they would do the research and sell the stuff themselves.
This thread and whole forum has told me clearly who I would not do business with or offer referrals to.
And now you add insult. You know, you're not a bad guy. You know what else? Neither am I. We choose to do business differently. But I do take issue with you coming on here and talking smack about me like I am immoral.
End of rant.
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but, businesses often replace items after while that no longer suits their needs. ive gotten trailers, tire machines, tools and even a cummins diesel truck on a steal just because they know when it comes back around im going to treat them right.
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