♛ AlphaOmega ♛ Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So recently, I've noticed that trading etiquette has dropped a lot. Admittedly, i had retired about 2 months back, but I really didn't think it would go down the crap hole THAT fast. Let me show you a typical chat with someone with less than 300 hours of gameplay: Me: Hi Me: how can i help you? Trader: Can you link me your outpost? Me: ...Okay. (Link) Trader is offline. Okay. Nothing too bad, but you could have at least TOLD me you didn't need anything anymore. here is 500ish: Me: Hi Me: How can I help ya? Trader: your (item). I'll pay (offer). No more no less. Take it or leave it. Me: I'll pass. Trader: Haha. I offered you a great deal. Idiot. Trader is offline. So these are obviously some low end examples. It get's worse as either A) backpack size is bigger or has around 800 hours. These are my personal experiences. Now what I really wanted to talk about: How you do you greet traders? I always start with hi and how can i help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RozeEagle Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Never tell your password to anyone.RozeEagle: Hello there sirRozeEagle: How can I assist you today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrafterofGenius Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I always start with "Hello, need something?" I get loads of +rep from people for a polite attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cares Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If I'm buying an item from someone I usually say "Hi, [item name]?". It's clear and to the point. Since I personally strongly prefer trade offers I don't like to chat more than necessary. If someone approached me, I just say hi. No need to get fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas :3 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhuocheng Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 i hate people who added me and before i say hello, they trade me right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonbonbon Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If someone adds me, I always start with "Hello there How can I help ya?" If I add someone I go "Hi there I'm interested in buying your (item) if it's still available" or "Hi there Are you still selling your (item) for (price listed on their trade)?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gent♥ Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I usually send up going 'Ahoy hoy!' or something and then cringing at what an idiot I sound like XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Brace Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When added "Hello, how may I help you?" When adding "Hello, could I buy your {item} please?" If I know why they added me, just "Hello" I act different depending on what they act like. I have a tendency to not say a word and just let the trade offer expire if they send a request before a word is even spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1r3 Bu113ts Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When I get added usually I say "Yeah?" or "What?" I'm so impolite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klappar Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm always saying "hi, how i can help you" And when someone adds me i'm saying that i want to buy [item] for [price]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelated Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Whenever someone adds me, I say "Hello!" and after I see that they send a message back, or are typing a message, I'll say "How can I help you?". I wait until then, in case they miss my first message, so I have something else to say to notify them that I accepted their add if they don't notice after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbro_51 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 random add: Hey, may I help you? when I add: Hello, I'm interested in buying your (item name) people I know: Hey. raffle winners: Hello fellow it appears that you have won my raffle. (I use TF2R, no profit raffles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Brace Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Perfect example here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingLollipop Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I like to lead with "whats your scam today" "please be quick, so I can block you and move on to the next phisher" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePug Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The most annoying thing is when someone adds you then removes you right after you greet them. At least have the courtesy to say "don't need anymore thx anyways" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommissarDennis Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Hay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lois Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If someone adds me, I always start with "Hello there How can I help ya?" If I add someone I go "Hi there I'm interested in buying your (item) if it's still available" or "Hi there Are you still selling your (item) for (price listed on their trade)?" Exactly like you cotton. The most annoying thing is when someone just lost his reason when having an argument and removes you... Or maybe when someone makes a deal that involves buying 200 weapons, accepting the price, and when I finally collect all the 200 weapons removes me and refuses the trade offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugeisno1 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 "Hi, How may I help you." is my go to greeting for selling. It works quite well ^^"Hi, I'd like to buy/ I'd like to purchase your ....." for buying.*EditI always end a successful trade with "Thank you for the trade." "Have a nice day"Even if the trade doesn't happen. Be it from rudeness or an overestimation of a killstreak's worth I still conclude with "Have a nice day." *Edit EndIn general a bit of politeness goes a long way in a trade. I must say I've refused to trade before when their attitude was particularly grueling.It's a shame to see traders not being more courteous with one other. Although I do understand it's a bit hard when one's grasp of english isn't up to the task. Or those random adders who try to sell you a list of hats that he has (Which you never put a trade up for nor wanted)Also those COMPLETELY random adds tend to get annoying. I've had someone add me in an attempt to sell some Steam Greenlight games as an "Investment". His price went down from 1 key per game to 1 refined per game in the time it took me to check out the game's store page :/ . Telemarketers have arrived in tf2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aearsears Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Hey, How can I help you? two hours later You there? Phishing link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erazorize Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When being added: "Hello. How may I help you?" When adding: "Hello. You're selling [item] for [price], yes? I'd like to buy it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapjack0576 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I think a positive attitude creates the right atmosphere and I think it is just laziness to type the extra nice words and arrogance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixλr900 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When i was selling a strange bonk , allmost every single add i got this happened: Never tell your password to anyone. pixar900: hello, how may i help you? Adder: My friend cant add you due to steam erro- pixar900: of course...... *removes from friends list* Adder is now offline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoㅤ Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 me when selling something: hi me when buying something: hi i dont need to be fancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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