I can't even abstract a use for it's abstractnessIt's not even a paperweight, and literally anything can be used for that.
Useless.
I can't even abstract a use for it's abstractnessIt's not even a paperweight, and literally anything can be used for that.
Useless.
Sorry but that is just wrong (don't take this personal).Are you implying that Jim IS a part of this community? Sure, he’s a vendor here, so he is technically part of the community. But when’s the last time he commented on one of your pron posts? Or gave his opinion on a strategy thread? Or posted anywhere outside one of his sale threads?
I’m not bashing the guy at all, but let’s be realistic - he sells us chips literally millions of chips, and he occasionally tosses Tommy some giveaways for the community, and that’s it.
I certainly would, if I were Jim.
But as a member of the community? Meh. It’s just another example of how money is continuing to take over the hobby. And I’m over it.
A “perfect” 2,000 chip order costs something like $5500. I’m gonna go ahead and make the assumption that $5500 is a lot more than the majority of people on this site are willing to spend. And so, if the majority of people are already priced out of the first two thousand, why should I care if somebody or somebodies double or triple dip on a second or third 2,000?
I dunno. I’ve gotten cynical.
it’s funny the cheering that happens when someone tricks paulson or some unsuspecting person that doesn’t know the value of their chips, but then outrage at this. Pretty sure the mantra is “anything goes as long as you get chips”.
Go ahead and correct me if I’m wrong, please. I know he’s been in this community a hell of a lot longer than me. And I’ve had nothing but positive experience dealing with him as a vendor - 100%. I’m just saying what I see, and all I see him doing is selling. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.Sorry but that is just wrong (don't take this personal).
If you took the time to contact Jim @TheChipRoom with something else then...'hey can I buy this or that'...then you would quickly notice that he is a genuine member & vendor but like many (these days) prefers to fly under the radar.
And you want to talk active ?
@dennis63 is one of the (if not the) most active vendors on this forum...and he is rewarded with contests & thread that get 8 posts average and almost no pr0n.
Some people always want vendors to be active when we are talking deals, special pricing, sales, golden tickets,...the works...but when there is no 'what's in it for me' they don't bother to post.
Decide for yourself I guess. I’m just asking questions and saying what I’ve seen.Are individuals whose primary activity is in the Classifieds not members of the community, either?
I’m offended that there was no mention of goals and baskets as well as any defence.How about that local sports team! They do a great job making homeruns and touchdowns!
I'm offended by the way you spell defense!I’m offended that there was no mention of goals and baskets as well as any defence.
A good public shaming and corresponding "chip karma" seems appropriate
If the rules involved 1 order per household with quantity limits, and someone had multiple addresses, this is a loophole, not a scam.
That analogy would only work if these multiple addresses stole the chips.“Your Honor, I know the law says we’re not supposed to steal. But that liquor store had its champagne cabinet unlocked and there was no one looking when I put three bottles in my overcoat. The store had a loophole!”
Could setting the same type of limits just on the rare/high demand chips while also pricing them close/at market rates (we all knew new snappers would be going for +2x sale prices at least) accomplish the same goal while also no longer requiring people to buy a large quantity of chips they don’t have a use for? Like you said we don’t know for sure why he chose this format but it seems like there’s alternatives that would create less hurdles for your avg/true buyer if it’s just to make sure certain chips end up with people who need them.Just guessing here, as I have no direct knowledge as to why Jim put these limits on his sales, but...
Setting limits would prevent a very small number of people from buying all the available chips and flipping them for much higher profits. As we saw with some boat chips, this causes much anguish, bad blood and hurt feelings here on the forum, and the chips involved become synonymous with all that negativity.
Setting some limits also ensures that buyers will more likely buy and use playable sets, rather than buy the rare chips and sit on them to inflate their price before flipping. In a way, the vendor is saying, "I want this puppy to go to a good home."
It could. But then who would buy all those extra ones and twenty-fives?Could setting the same type of limits just on the rare/high demand chips while also pricing them close/at market rates (we all knew new snappers would be going for +2x sale prices at least) accomplish the same goal while also no longer requiring people to buy a large quantity of chips they don’t have a use for? Like you said we don’t know for sure why he chose this format but it seems like there’s alternatives that would create less hurdles for your avg/true buyer if it’s just to make sure certain chips end up with people who need them.
Could setting the same type of limits just on the rare/high demand chips while also pricing them close/at market rates (we all knew new snappers would be going for +2x sale prices at least) accomplish the same goal while also no longer requiring people to buy a large quantity of chips they don’t have a use for? Like you said we don’t know for sure why he chose this format but it seems like there’s alternatives that would create less hurdles for your avg/true buyer if it’s just to make sure certain chips end up with people who need them.