I just purchased some engines off a guy on OSO. Now you get a sense of comfort dealing with people from this site, however there is still a feelign of uneasyness sending some one a big check for stuff especially when you read about all the ebay scams and what not.

So I go to thinking (not much else to do while I am uploading programs in a persons house) Wouldn't it be great if there was a way for some one or even OSO to have a thing like Ebay has were people can rate you as to how transactions have gone. I know it would make people a lot more at ease. Anyone have any ideas how something like that could be done?

Jon

Yes I agree.

I sent a guy on this Site a company check for $8000.00. (probrobly less then you have out) Then left on a cruise wondering if my blowers would arrive at the dealership. One week lator old Dominion truck showed up. The fact I couldnt pick up the phone to call back home helped considerably.

I would do the same again.
I have bought and sold several things on this site and knock on wood
all have been to the T.

Good Luck
Gerry

Thats a great idea ....I vote yes ...one other thought is where ever the motors are comming from ...Anyone on this site that could take a look ? At least you would have another opinon ...Although looking at a motor dont mean much ...In my opinon the survey I got for my boat was a waste of money ...If you get a unfavorable survey then its prob money well spent... My guy gave mine a 9 outa 10 and there is no way it is .. having said that I just bought a set of exhaust and Pipes ( 2 sets ) from Shawn Smith In NJ and they are very nice .... So Start the list with Him .....mike

I've had good luck buying from Oso members.

Same here,never had a problem.

I have bought four engines and dozens of other parts on this board. Each and every one has been satisfactorily completed. No problems. It is great there is a place where you can have faith in your fellow man. It's certainly not infallible though.
Spread the faith- maybe send him half the money as a deposit and the rest on delivery??? It worked for me once on engines.
Good Luck!!

Bought a set of trim tabs, from OSO member, he sent them to me just so i could see them in person. I bought them.

Now thats class act ....

I have sold many items on Ebay and I allways got one or two individuals that "claimed" that something was wrong with the "as is" used item that they received. You can't please all the people all the time and there are people on both ends trying to pull scams. Now I prefer to have people come and see what I have for sale so they know what they are buying before they pay. It eliminates most of the hassle. I agree that it is a good idea to have another OSO member who is nearby take a look. I just sold a pair of bolsters to an OSO member from Ft. Myers. I had received many emails of people who wanted to buy, but it was much better to sell to someone who could see them firsthand.

E.S.

So have I Cuda but it has been mostly small stuff. Never anything of substantial amount and I always figured if I loose I will be pissed but it will not kill me.... This will not kill me either but I sure would be on the hunt
I Just figure that that if there was a easy way to make a list like this that it would really make people feel a lot more at easy. In my case after I found out that the guy purchased a drive from another member and the transaction went smooth it made me a lot more at easy......

Jon