One Of The Many Reasons I Use Bass Resource *please Read*

[The Young Gun]

Hello Everyone,

 

I haven't been on BR in quite some time but I'd like to share a almost life changing story that included Bass Resource and my use of this forum.  I promise this read will be worth your time..

 

A few years ago for my Christmas present at the age of 15 I found a lot on here for 300$ that was something I felt I couldn't live without and I begged and prayed for my parents to get it for me. It was a whole lot to get me started, several rods reels baits ect. And One of the best parts about it was, if I bought this whole lot, the seller would throw in a Fenwick Elite Tech Rod for me. So eventually my parents gave in and purchased me this lot and the seller immediately notified me saying he couldn't find this bonus rod at the time but assured me I'd receive it. So I didn't think twice and just took his word. Weeks passed and the seller and me corresponded and he still was having a problem finding it, so I gave him to the following spring to find and ship me the rod. Then one day I messaged him 5 months later and he finally found the rod and sent me a picture of it about to be shipped and I was more than excited! But, I never received the rod. Two weeks passed and I never heard from the seller again. His account went non active, he didn't post, he didn't reply, I called him and his phone was disconnected. At this point I pretty much gave up and threw in the towel, and kissed my 150$ rod away.. Which being 16 at the time was more than I'd ever afford..

 

Two full years passed, I never reported or bashed the user I figured if he was to rip me off, karma would find his way. Then one day I logged back into this website after months of inactiveness and I saw a message, it was the seller from over two full years ago. He told me he lost his job, his wife, his home, tackle and much more. And right away did my stomach drop. I was immediately filled with forgiveness but the seller told me even though he may have lost a lot, he is still going to ship me two brand new Powell Rods and a box of baits for my patience and because he stated he is a true man of his word and would go to any lengths to make it right, even if it meant cutting into his paycheck.. Sure enough, I received everything as it was stated, two full years after a transaction.

 

This is something I find more than admirable. I'm only 17 now but I hope one day I'm a man of my word to this extent and I now learned this is a quality of a true man. I'm so thankful for this website and all the great people on it, I would say this forum has some of the best people on it filled with great knowledge and respect.

 

Thanks Bass Resource!

[F14A-B]

Cool.. A debt is a debt no matter how much time goes by. Glad he settled with you.

[d-camarena]

d**n what a man, props to who ever it was and congrats on the rods. Faith in humanity restored

[Oregon Native]

_{Keeping your word is truly an ol fashioned value.....awesome}

[the reel ess]

A man is only as good as his word. I've known a lot of people who excuse their actions by saying "That's not the real me". What you do and say is the real you.

 

Glad it all worked out.

[Mike L]

Respect is earned, Not given.

I respect you for not publicly bashing him, and I respect him for being a man of his word. And giving a lesson to all.

Mike

[Senko lover]

Great story, great man. Thanks for sharing. 

[TwoCan]

Momma always said you are only worth you're word. That man has value.

 

TC

[Catt]

Not only does this speak volumes about yours & his charater but it speaks loudly of your upbringing!

[Bladesmith,]

First; what Catt said. Second; life can throw many surprises at a person and things do not always happen as we expect. All that being said.... that still does not negate an obligation already assumed. No matter what happens the obligation remains until fulfilled. Kudos for the man that fulfilled his obligations, and kudos to you for your patience and understanding. I have been a member here for 8 or 9 years maybe 10 I don't know. I remember names that I don't see anymore on posts. I have observed kindness and a willingness to help and share info from this forum that is rare in today's world. There are some fine people here that make me proud to be a part of this forum. Kudos to Glenn and the Mods for keeping it that way. Just my .02. 

[GodfatherOfSeoul]

#Respect

[Robeng]

Need more people like that on this planet.

[buzzed bait]

nice story man....  hate to hear of his misfortunes, but nothing like someone delivering on a promise.

[Big C]

Awesome.  You don't see that enough these days.

[kingmotorboat]

I've met a few awesome people on here one specifically that went out of his way to gift me some tackle I never got to try and wanted nothing in return.I am nothing but thankful. He knows who he is and once again thank you and I was excited to put it to work this past weekend.

[S. Sass]

Kewl story.

[Turkey sandwich]

Awesome story! This is the kind of thing that helps keep faith in humanity, and makes me glad to have found this forum.

[Big Bait Fishing]

very nice story !! awesome outcome , the seller is a good guy !!!

 

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[Big Bait Fishing]

very nice story !! awesome outcome , the seller is a good guy !!!

 

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absolutely , Bass Resource is phenomenal !!!!

[Catch and Grease]

Lol good to hear, we're running outta people like that on earh

[Rhino68W]

Good Stuff! 

[bigbill]

Good guys and ladies here. We're a class act.