Testing Equipment Made Easier?
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Topic: Testing Equipment Made Easier?
Posted By: Mottaku
Subject: Testing Equipment Made Easier?
Date Posted: 12/02/2010 at 1:17am
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Hey guys, I just thought of something that could make the lives of table tennis equipment junkies a lot easier. I apologize if this was already posted or suggested, but I looked for something similar, and couldn't find any. When I visit the "for sale" section, I'm saddened by seeing how many members sell their recently purchased (almost new) equipment just because it "didn't suit their style". Even though reviews cover almost every aspects of the items reviewed, they are in the end subjective, and diverging opinions exist in most if not all of them. Wouldn't it be great if we were able to test the equipment we want before we actually buy it? How much time will be saved? You don't need to go around looking at 5 pages topics reviews to see if its right for you anymore! How much money will you save? You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to find the perfect rubber for your new blade anymore! Along with FS,FT, and LF, something new can be added. It can be called 'T' for testing! How it works is: 1- Post a topic about the equipment (i.e, T: TBS with tenergy). 2- Get a response from someone. 3- Agree on the "testing period". 4- Do the trade. 5- After the testing period is over, ship the equipment back. If this were to become something, it will require a much higher level of trust than the usual sales and trades require. As it can be easily used as a bad tool to deceive members and never give their equipment back. However, with the right intentions and the right people, it can be a very nice and useful tool. I'm not sure if this topic should be posted in "Equipments" or "General", if a moderator sees this, please move it to wherever you see is fit. Please write your responses below! ------------- Nittaku Acoustic DHS skyline 3 blue sponge- fh Tenergy 05- BH |
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Posted By: vutiendat1337
Date Posted: 12/03/2010 at 4:58am
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Hm, TT equipment for rent! sounds good)))) on the other hand, im afraid these "trades" will be conducted only among "old timers" here since they know each other quite well for some time. The risk of loosing, e.g. a blade to a beginner who joined the forum a month ago is too high. not to mention people who would join just for that purpose :) BUT YES!! It would save so much time, instead of hours goin through the reviews, etc. (like myself).the possibility of trying the blade/rubber out is so much more than reading !! ------------- bty petr korbel st fh: donic bluefire red bh: dawei iqul black USATT:1811 http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40320&title=feedbackvutiendat1337" rel="nofollow - Feedback me |
Posted By: chris.b40
Date Posted: 12/03/2010 at 4:43pm
| Take a look at the FS section and see how many people buy blades or rubbers from newbies (new members) the rating beginner with two or three posts to thei name who may have a decent blade for sale... in most cases that is a NO NO!. |
Posted By: jt99sf
Date Posted: 12/03/2010 at 4:48pm
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sometimes equipment needs an extended amount of time to get to know, adjust to...etc.
trust is key. -------------  Photino/Super Viscaria : H3 (FH)/Dr N pips(BH)林德成 HardBat:Hock 3-Ply /Dr Evil |
Posted By: arg0
Date Posted: 12/03/2010 at 4:53pm
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Sounds good, but what I usually do is to buy used equipment (mostly blades) in the forums and then, if it doesn't suit me, after some time, sell it again. If one doesn't damage it, they can usually sell it at a very similar price. Ok, there's always the risk that there will be no buyer, but on the other hand one can try the items out for as long as they like.
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Posted By: dabookerman
Date Posted: 12/20/2010 at 6:38pm
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I do the same thing as arg0. If you're desperate to try something post a LF message and you will be flooded with PMs.
------------- Photino FL Yasaka Rising Dragon Short Pips |
Posted By: rookies
Date Posted: 12/20/2010 at 6:43pm
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I don't want a nearly perfect blade come back with chips, dings, or others. ------------- Timo Boll Spirit FH: Hurricane 3 Neo BH: Coppa X1 Turbo http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36111&title=feedback-rookies" rel="nofollow - My Feedback |
Posted By: mon22
Date Posted: 12/20/2010 at 7:35pm
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i think ttpioneers used to have a program like that. ------------- I am a total Newb. Come at me! |
Posted By: hulkpens
Date Posted: 12/20/2010 at 11:41pm
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Sorry, doubt this will work. Too many shady people out there.
I think it would be better to just try out equipment at table tennis clubs. Or perhaps meet up with people around your area to try equipment. Or, just read reviews. Maybe we should have a section for set-ups that work well for specific styles of play. Also, rackets and rubbers are quite personal objects that most people will not want to loan out. Most would rather sell and you can go ahead and resell it. |
Posted By: bozbrisvegas
Date Posted: 12/21/2010 at 8:29pm
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It won't work. who in their right mind would give out a few hundred dollars to see if the other person likes it? Forget the second part where they might like it so much that you don't see it come back or gets worn or damaged.
Just buy after reading reviews and then sell it if it doesn't suit you is the default setting for a reason, it contains logic. ------------- Grubba Variant ALL fh: Hurricane 38 degrees MAX bh: tensor MAX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQgNPkpILsg&list=PL9V-XUSPJgk-loYl2zRhQZ29lsAK7tdLX" rel="nofollow - Watch me playing TT |
Posted By: icontek
Date Posted: 12/21/2010 at 9:59pm
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TT e-tailers and retailers rely on ITTF rule changes and EJ's to stay in business. If you could find the perfect blade, they would go out of business. I haven't switched blades since I tried a Virtuoso. I see no reason to ever need another blade. ------------- http://bit.ly/vLMhuB" rel="nofollow - - RC1042 . OSP Virtuoso AC: PK50 + R42 |
Posted By: 2wingloop
Date Posted: 12/22/2010 at 1:34am
Hey here s an way to make the idea work out...........
The one who is gonna "rent" out the blade should ask the person who is renting the blade to pay him the full amount of the blade initially ....... and then once he s done testing and returns the blade, the money can be reimbursed!
This way ,"not returning" the blade and damaging the blade wont be a problem !!
 If the blade s damaged, then the owner can deduct some money and pay back the rest.
And what more we can assk people to post the pictures of the blade before renting it and while they get it back..... and the forum members (the ones with real know-hows of the equipment) can judge as to how much damage has been done ,if any.
But then again its just my idea and it may be a stupid one for some reasons i might have overlooked!
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