Ghostbear
21 Nov 06, 10:00 AM
Ok, I had hoped that it would never come to this point. But, it has become a problem.
In the world of airsoft, it is easy for anyone to open up their own store or repair shop. We have seen it time and time again. This is nothing new. You can look at the thread asking for who works on guns, and see that there are quite a few of us that do work on them.
But, their membership in the WAA does NOT constitute that they represent the WAA in ANY WAY The WAA does not dictate NOR mandate NOR condone NOR promote ANY of the businesses that the membership may or may not decide to build for themselves.
This is not the start of a public discussion on this.
The actions of any individual in the case of sales or repair of goods, constitutes a contract between you and them. NOT the WAA.
Their actions are not a reflection of the WAA, nor should they be. The WAA does not have an official armorer nor does it mandate repair to be given to any individual.
IF an individual decided to conduct business in the airsoft community and is a WAA member or forum member, that does not put any more or less requirement on your part to solidify your contract or relationship with that individual PRIOR to handing your AEG over to them.
We do not screen or restrict the businesses of the membership or forum contributors (aside from spammers), but we also do not research nor conduct the due-diligence you should complete prior to transacting with the person either.
In short, buyer beware.
This may be common knowledge to you or is what you always use when conducting business, but, for some it is not the case and some have made remarks to the point that the actions of members of the WAA in the case of sales and service are, in fact, being related to the association itself as if the WAA is in some way responsible for the actions of individual members. As this is not the case, I had wanted to make that painfully clear to all of you as members of the WAA and forum contributors. I believe I have.
Thank you,
Brad B
Ghostbear
President
In the world of airsoft, it is easy for anyone to open up their own store or repair shop. We have seen it time and time again. This is nothing new. You can look at the thread asking for who works on guns, and see that there are quite a few of us that do work on them.
But, their membership in the WAA does NOT constitute that they represent the WAA in ANY WAY The WAA does not dictate NOR mandate NOR condone NOR promote ANY of the businesses that the membership may or may not decide to build for themselves.
This is not the start of a public discussion on this.
The actions of any individual in the case of sales or repair of goods, constitutes a contract between you and them. NOT the WAA.
Their actions are not a reflection of the WAA, nor should they be. The WAA does not have an official armorer nor does it mandate repair to be given to any individual.
IF an individual decided to conduct business in the airsoft community and is a WAA member or forum member, that does not put any more or less requirement on your part to solidify your contract or relationship with that individual PRIOR to handing your AEG over to them.
We do not screen or restrict the businesses of the membership or forum contributors (aside from spammers), but we also do not research nor conduct the due-diligence you should complete prior to transacting with the person either.
In short, buyer beware.
This may be common knowledge to you or is what you always use when conducting business, but, for some it is not the case and some have made remarks to the point that the actions of members of the WAA in the case of sales and service are, in fact, being related to the association itself as if the WAA is in some way responsible for the actions of individual members. As this is not the case, I had wanted to make that painfully clear to all of you as members of the WAA and forum contributors. I believe I have.
Thank you,
Brad B
Ghostbear
President