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Well, I have certainly done a terrible job of stating my opinion. Let me try and simplify my position and see if it clears up any misunderstanding on what I was trying to communicate, in order to correct my own error, so to speak.
My stating the OP may have done himself in by announcing the wood clamp pricing error on a woodworking forum, was not meant to discourage others from seeking out bargains. Or, for that matter telling others of their discoveries. It was merely a response to his declaration that in regard to the concept of it being a pricing error;
"I don't believe them and will not do business with them in the future".
My point was, his promoting the discount created such a flood of orders, it would be impossible for any company who was not running a sale, to not wonder what was causing the sudden interest in their product. The pricing would be the first thing to be examined. Hence, by creating such immediate demand, he essentially "did himself in". (At this point, it is important to point out that I also responded to the OP's thread and placed orders for incorrectly priced clamps, which at the time, I assumed was an inventory reduction flash sale). As it turns out, the pricing was a mistake. The company ultimately discovered it's error and corrected the price, then canceled the orders made with the incorrect pricing.
When the OP told me in another post;
"Anyhow, if the business had honored it's listed price, then there would have been plenty of happy people".
My thinking was yes, but what about the business itself who would actually suffer a real, and not imaginary loss (which is what anyone who placed an order and received a cancellation suffered).
I also found it confusing the OP would make the declaration ;
"I thought the purpose of the forums was to share information and help each other out".
Yes, normally that is the purpose of a forum, but in this case, one needs to ask, "at who's expense? I just find it inconsistent to fly the Forum Brotherhood Flag, while at the same time be willing to sacrifice the company that made the pricing error.
My final point is (and this is directed to the OP only) the basis for my now quoted statement;
"I am comfortable with my decision, and that is all that matters."
The difference between your position and mine on this matter, is that once I realized the pricing was an error, I proactively requested my order to be canceled because I personally don't believe it is right to take advantage of someone else's mistake, whereas you reacted with anger and condemnation for your imaginary loss, and were perfectly willing to let the company involved suffer a real one.
My stating the OP may have done himself in by announcing the wood clamp pricing error on a woodworking forum, was not meant to discourage others from seeking out bargains. Or, for that matter telling others of their discoveries. It was merely a response to his declaration that in regard to the concept of it being a pricing error;
"I don't believe them and will not do business with them in the future".
My point was, his promoting the discount created such a flood of orders, it would be impossible for any company who was not running a sale, to not wonder what was causing the sudden interest in their product. The pricing would be the first thing to be examined. Hence, by creating such immediate demand, he essentially "did himself in". (At this point, it is important to point out that I also responded to the OP's thread and placed orders for incorrectly priced clamps, which at the time, I assumed was an inventory reduction flash sale). As it turns out, the pricing was a mistake. The company ultimately discovered it's error and corrected the price, then canceled the orders made with the incorrect pricing.
When the OP told me in another post;
"Anyhow, if the business had honored it's listed price, then there would have been plenty of happy people".
My thinking was yes, but what about the business itself who would actually suffer a real, and not imaginary loss (which is what anyone who placed an order and received a cancellation suffered).
I also found it confusing the OP would make the declaration ;
"I thought the purpose of the forums was to share information and help each other out".
Yes, normally that is the purpose of a forum, but in this case, one needs to ask, "at who's expense? I just find it inconsistent to fly the Forum Brotherhood Flag, while at the same time be willing to sacrifice the company that made the pricing error.
My final point is (and this is directed to the OP only) the basis for my now quoted statement;
"I am comfortable with my decision, and that is all that matters."
The difference between your position and mine on this matter, is that once I realized the pricing was an error, I proactively requested my order to be canceled because I personally don't believe it is right to take advantage of someone else's mistake, whereas you reacted with anger and condemnation for your imaginary loss, and were perfectly willing to let the company involved suffer a real one.
