Somethings really chap my hide!

Dewman · 11-13-2015, 02:20 PM

Sent four lenses to a guy, free of charge. All good, clean lenses. Went to the trouble of packaging them very securely and making the long drive into town to the post office. All I asked was for him to pay the shipping fees, which he promptly did. But, what really irks me is, I never got so much as a "Thank you" for all my trouble.

It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean?

bertwert · 11-13-2015, 02:22 PM

That's annoying

If you send me lenses, I'll thank you

When Dlanor Sekao sent me some lenses (free with free shipping) I was worried I would over-thank him

**csa** · 11-13-2015, 02:46 PM

That's very sad. It seems good manners and appreciation are getting more scarce. Just know that you are a great person for helping someone else, and that someone else; well, what goes around, comes around!

**jpzk** · 11-13-2015, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Sent four lenses to a guy, free of charge. All good, clean lenses. Went to the trouble of packaging them very securely and making the long drive into town to the post office. All I asked was for him to pay the shipping fees, which he promptly did. But, what really irks me is, I never got so much as a "Thank you" for all my trouble.

It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean?

Just make sure you memorize the name of this lucky but apparently inconsiderate person.
Next time you might do this: ask for a big Thank You before shipping (just as you would require a Paypal payment before shipping sold goods).

Cheers!

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-13-2015, 05:10 PM

Rather than deal with chiselers I advertised two free working photo enlargers on craigslist.
Several callers had the nerve to ask if I would deliver them, too!

Chris

**csa** · 11-13-2015, 05:15 PM

Wow! It's hard to believe the nerve of people, when they are getting something free!

Rupert · 11-13-2015, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean?

I sure do! Been there, done that, and didn't even get a T-shirt for it! They say virtue is its own reward, but it does seem pretty hollow at times.
Fortunately, there is Karma......and it works both ways!

Regards!

r0ckstarr · 11-13-2015, 05:53 PM

I gave someone a lens once to help them out with getting started in photography. They turned right around and sold it for the money.

Dewman · 11-13-2015, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

I gave someone a lens once to help them out with getting started in photography. They turned right around and sold it for the money.

Now THAT would REALLY chap my hide! I mean REALLY!

---------- Post added 11-13-15 at 09:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by jpzk

Just make sure you memorize the name of this lucky but apparently inconsiderate person.

Cheers!

Oh, rest assured, his name is imprinted on my mind. A relatively new "contributor" to the site. Hopefully, he will get some good use from them. It wasn't like I was wanting or expecting a boat load of praise, but I thought a simple "thank you" would have been in order. That was the way I was raised, but I guess others weren't as fortunate as I was.

Oh well, life goes on. Just because I had one less than optimum experience, it won't keep me from being of help if and when I have the opportunity. That in itself is it's own reward.

dansamy · 11-13-2015, 10:58 PM

It would have been polite had s/he sent a friendly email with "package arrived, lenses look great, thanks so much!"

noelpolar · 11-13-2015, 11:51 PM

I mailed someone a pristine K50/1.4 a month or two ago (free including postage to the US) and haven't heard anything either.... seems silence is the new thankyou.

r0ckstarr · 11-13-2015, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Oh, rest assured, his name is imprinted on my mind. A relatively new "contributor" to the site. Hopefully, he will get some good use from them. It wasn't like I was wanting or expecting a boat load of praise, but I thought a simple "thank you" would have been in order. That was the way I was raised, but I guess others weren't as fortunate as I was.

Oh well, life goes on. Just because I had one less than optimum experience, it won't keep me from being of help if and when I have the opportunity. That in itself is it's own reward.

How long has it been? Has it been long enough for them to receive the package yet?

11-13-2015, 02:20 PM	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Somethings really chap my hide! Sent four lenses to a guy, free of charge. All good, clean lenses. Went to the trouble of packaging them very securely and making the long drive into town to the post office. All I asked was for him to pay the shipping fees, which he promptly did. But, what really irks me is, I never got so much as a "Thank you" for all my trouble. It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean?

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11-13-2015, 02:22 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	That's annoying If you send me lenses, I'll thank you When Dlanor Sekao sent me some lenses (free with free shipping) I was worried I would over-thank him

11-13-2015, 02:46 PM	#3
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	That's very sad. It seems good manners and appreciation are getting more scarce. Just know that you are a great person for helping someone else, and that someone else; well, what goes around, comes around!

11-13-2015, 02:48 PM	#4
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Dewman Sent four lenses to a guy, free of charge. All good, clean lenses. Went to the trouble of packaging them very securely and making the long drive into town to the post office. All I asked was for him to pay the shipping fees, which he promptly did. But, what really irks me is, I never got so much as a "Thank you" for all my trouble. It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean? Just make sure you memorize the name of this lucky but apparently inconsiderate person. Next time you might do this: ask for a big Thank You before shipping (just as you would require a Paypal payment before shipping sold goods). Cheers!

11-13-2015, 05:10 PM	#5
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Rather than deal with chiselers I advertised two free working photo enlargers on craigslist. Several callers had the nerve to ask if I would deliver them, too! Chris

11-13-2015, 05:15 PM	#6
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Wow! It's hard to believe the nerve of people, when they are getting something free!

11-13-2015, 05:16 PM	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Dewman It won't keep me from being the person I am, but it sure makes it difficult at times..... know what I mean? I sure do! Been there, done that, and didn't even get a T-shirt for it! They say virtue is its own reward, but it does seem pretty hollow at times. Fortunately, there is Karma......and it works both ways! Regards!

11-13-2015, 05:53 PM	#8
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	I gave someone a lens once to help them out with getting started in photography. They turned right around and sold it for the money.

11-13-2015, 09:04 PM - 1 Like	#9
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by r0ckstarr I gave someone a lens once to help them out with getting started in photography. They turned right around and sold it for the money. Now THAT would REALLY chap my hide! I mean REALLY! ---------- Post added 11-13-15 at 09:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by jpzk Just make sure you memorize the name of this lucky but apparently inconsiderate person. Cheers! Oh, rest assured, his name is imprinted on my mind. A relatively new "contributor" to the site. Hopefully, he will get some good use from them. It wasn't like I was wanting or expecting a boat load of praise, but I thought a simple "thank you" would have been in order. That was the way I was raised, but I guess others weren't as fortunate as I was. Oh well, life goes on. Just because I had one less than optimum experience, it won't keep me from being of help if and when I have the opportunity. That in itself is it's own reward.

11-13-2015, 10:58 PM	#10
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	It would have been polite had s/he sent a friendly email with "package arrived, lenses look great, thanks so much!"

11-13-2015, 11:51 PM	#11
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I mailed someone a pristine K50/1.4 a month or two ago (free including postage to the US) and haven't heard anything either.... seems silence is the new thankyou.

11-13-2015, 11:54 PM	#12
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Dewman Oh, rest assured, his name is imprinted on my mind. A relatively new "contributor" to the site. Hopefully, he will get some good use from them. It wasn't like I was wanting or expecting a boat load of praise, but I thought a simple "thank you" would have been in order. That was the way I was raised, but I guess others weren't as fortunate as I was. Oh well, life goes on. Just because I had one less than optimum experience, it won't keep me from being of help if and when I have the opportunity. That in itself is it's own reward. How long has it been? Has it been long enough for them to receive the package yet?