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Offline MK14

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2017, 02:14:41 pm »
Actually, when all are gentlemen there are no problems.
I love doing business on a handshake, but these days a handshake often doesn't mean what it used to.
I've recently started wondering how legally binding a handshake can be considered. I know there is a problem with possible ambiguity, but at the same time I consider "shaking on it" while looking someone in the eye much more profound than signing a contract. That's just a formality.

I don't know (much as regards this) about other countries, and I'm not an expert (on law), but in the UK, I think it would be called a "Verbal Contract", and would be reasonably binding in UK law.
There have been (many I think), court cases, where people have been held to these "Verbal Contacts".

Where it gets complicated, is where someone sells you a car and verbally says (it is PERFECT, NO FAULTS, etc). You then give them a cheque for the deposit (hence it is somewhat provable), and give them £cash for the rest of the money.
On arriving home with your car, you find out it has got lots of major (expensive) faults, and is practically worthless. You can take them to court (generally, businesses are often held to account if selling dodgy vehicles, but if sold privately, it is often "sold as seen", even if that is NOT explicitly stated) if necessary, because of all their (verbal contract) claims about how good/reliable the car was going to be.

Cars are a bad example here, because cars (when sold privately), are generally accepted to be sold "as seen". I.e. buyer beware. So I should have thought up a better example.
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2017, 03:05:43 pm »
One of my greatest regrets in life is that I chose my brother to be best man at my wedding instead of TopLoser. Maybe next time.

But, joking aside, I agree with all the positive comments above, I've also found him a great guy to deal with.

 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2017, 09:59:05 am »
I'm another soo happy buyer from TopLoser. I got so good scope from him today. It looks perfect and Ian send me few gifts for free too. 
So TopLoser is a highly recommended seller!
THANK YOU!
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2017, 10:53:55 am »
Mak's you wonder (well at least I do) why he choose this alias !?

TBH the "Loser" suffix doesn't have a super positive ring to it, or does it  :-[? :-)

Would you buy form "Bakery Old" or "Garage Rust"  :-DD ?

So TL, if you read this, please, if you like 'whats the story about your alias'?

I think it should be TOPSELLER IMHO  ;)
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2017, 01:30:11 pm »
Can't know what you don't love. St. Augustine
Can't love what you don't know. Zucca
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #30 on: October 25, 2017, 08:40:57 pm »
Mak's you wonder (well at least I do) why he choose this alias !?

TBH the "Loser" suffix doesn't have a super positive ring to it, or does it  :-[? :-)

Would you buy form "Bakery Old" or "Garage Rust"  :-DD ?

So TL, if you read this, please, if you like 'whats the story about your alias'?

I think it should be TOPSELLER IMHO  ;)

Try registering the domain name topseller or topwinner... even 20 years ago when I registered toploser!

Simple as that, plus toploser is never taken as a username on any site.

Plus it manages customer expectations - they chose to buy from a guy with a username toploser...

Plus you don’t forget it.
« Last Edit: October 25, 2017, 08:48:58 pm by TopLoser »
 
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #31 on: October 25, 2017, 08:51:02 pm »
Mak's you wonder (well at least I do) why he choose this alias !?

TBH the "Loser" suffix doesn't have a super positive ring to it, or does it  :-[? :-)

Would you buy form "Bakery Old" or "Garage Rust"  :-DD ?

So TL, if you read this, please, if you like 'whats the story about your alias'?

I think it should be TOPSELLER IMHO  ;)

Try registering the domain name topseller or topwinner... even 20 years ago when I registered toploser!

Simple as that, plus toploser is never taken as a username on any site.

Plus it manages customer expectations - they chose to buy from a guy with a username toploser...

Plus you don’t forget it.
Check, check, check and check!

Thanks for clearing that up!  ;)

 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #32 on: September 15, 2020, 10:48:02 am »
I hope he is doing well, I miss him.
Can't know what you don't love. St. Augustine
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2020, 11:00:27 am »
I was thinking recently that one thing that would have improved lockdown was some bargain electronics from TopLoser.
 
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #34 on: September 15, 2020, 05:31:41 pm »
Yep, could do with a bunch of bargain RPi4s returned by people who put the SD card in upside down...  ;D
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2020, 07:17:21 am »
This is pretty funny since everyday I come to the forum the first thing I check is buy/sell, scan down the list for a thread by toploser and some bargains. And then I saw this one, well I hope all is well too, I have had some great deals in the past hoping for more.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #36 on: September 28, 2020, 07:03:06 am »
Another thumbs up from me too. A couple of power supply’s, ultrasonic cleaner and more. Excellent
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #37 on: November 07, 2020, 02:32:46 pm »
He's still alive, but he watched too many episodes of 'Escape to the Chateau' on tv during lockdown. Ended up buying a 17th century manor house in the South of France, right on the edge of the Pyrenees National Park near Lourdes. Moved here permanently a few months ago, container full of crap/bargains is still back in the Uk till I figure out how to get it here.

Working in Spain quite a bit recently, incredible drive to work each day through the Pyrenees (see pic).
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #38 on: November 07, 2020, 03:06:49 pm »
He's still alive, but he watched too many episodes of 'Escape to the Chateau' on tv during lockdown. Ended up buying a 17th century manor house in the South of France, right on the edge of the Pyrenees National Park near Lourdes. Moved here permanently a few months ago, container full of crap/bargains is still back in the Uk till I figure out how to get it here.

Working in Spain quite a bit recently, incredible drive to work each day through the Pyrenees (see pic).
The story keeps getting better!
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #39 on: November 07, 2020, 03:26:28 pm »
At least I have a bit more space now...

3 floors, 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, living room, banquet hall, laundry, pigsty, woodshed, 10m pool and utility room... still keep discovering hidden bits. Some of the rooms are > 60m2 floor space - I could fit my entire previous house in just one of the rooms.

All furnished and just needs a massive amount of cosmetic work. plus a total rewire because the French don't understand wires!! Or plumbing, but that's another story...

Only £159K
 
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #40 on: November 07, 2020, 03:38:28 pm »
Just to rub it in you get blue skies as well!

Good to see you back, and great to know you are doing well  :-+
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #41 on: November 07, 2020, 03:41:09 pm »
You need an assistant?
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #42 on: November 07, 2020, 04:16:15 pm »
Re: House

WOW!   :o

Well done!!
(grumble, grumble...  you lucky bastard...   :D )
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #43 on: November 07, 2020, 04:27:08 pm »
WOW indeed!

But the seller tricked you, it's not 17th century. Clearly says "depuis 1950" on the label...  ;)
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #44 on: November 07, 2020, 04:46:03 pm »
House looks great but... How is the internet?  >:D
There are small lies, big lies and then there is what is on the screen of your oscilloscope.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #45 on: November 07, 2020, 04:51:44 pm »
House looks great but... How is the internet?  >:D

South of France... you just have to have patience!!

Barely connected by the worlds slowest Orange wifi hotspot located at the local post office. Phone line will take weeks to get installed once I get a French bank account, but to get a French bank account I need a utility bill, and to get a utility bill... well you know where this is going!!
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #46 on: November 07, 2020, 04:54:19 pm »
WOW indeed!

But the seller tricked you, it's not 17th century. Clearly says "depuis 1950" on the label...  ;)

Looks like new, only been used once... I know how it works  ;)
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #47 on: November 07, 2020, 05:00:51 pm »
Get rid of the vines, it holds moisture which is bad for bricks and gives path to the roof to all sort of wild life.
Facebook-free life and Rigol-free shack.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #48 on: November 07, 2020, 05:12:49 pm »
Tres bien!

Don't worry about the UK stuff... just give us an address and we will sort it out for you.  ;)
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #49 on: November 07, 2020, 06:01:15 pm »
@TOPLOSER

WB to EU  ;)  :scared:  :-DD

/Bingo
« Last Edit: November 07, 2020, 06:03:18 pm by bingo600 »
 
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