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JohnTRourke
09-09-2011, 15:52
here, there, everywhere.
1. Seriously, "USPS money order only" for a $40 item?????? c'mon, who cares? (for a gun, totally acceptable or a couple hundred dollar scope, totally acceptable but for some piddly little thing???? thanks for making me spend 30 minutes and 10 bucks worth of gas. )
2. If you put LNIB in your ad, you actually have to have the box.
3. No pictures, no sale. It's not rocket science, it's 2011, LEARN!
4. Sellers who would rather spend $20 in gas to sell a $50 item FTF than eat $3 in shipping to a same state sale. (not a gun obviously)
brokenscout
09-09-2011, 15:57
Or someone who asks you for gas money after the deal deal is done,you know who you are.[Stooge]
Or someone who asks you for gas money after the deal deal is done,you know who you are.[Stooge]
You gotta be kidding.....somebody actually did that?
Zundfolge
09-09-2011, 16:04
I'm currently trying to sell a car, but the idiots I've delt with are amazing.
Who on earth allows a total stranger to make payments on a used car? Seriously, the last 3 cars I've sold I'll have some idiot ask about a payment plan (they usually sound like a ghetto rat on the phone or type like this in email: "Yo, U take paymenz?").
People that say "Sure, I'll come by and look at the car at 6pm" and then never show up, never call, never email ... unless its to email two weeks later asking if you still have the car for sale.
Then there's the guy in [insert shit-hole 3rd world country] that honestly thinks you're going to ship the car and the extra cash to his cousin in Florida after he sends you a 3rd party check for twice the amount ... really? That works?
brokenscout
09-09-2011, 16:10
You gotta be kidding.....somebody actually did that?
And they were short like $40 to begin with. There not on the forum anymore[Coffee]. I'm suprised he didn't try and wash my windows. It was funny at the time
Bailey Guns
09-09-2011, 16:21
Or someone who asks you for gas money after the deal deal is done,you know who you are.[Stooge]
C'mon, man. I wasn't asking for a lot of gas money. It's not like I needed to fill up a 747. Sheesh!
Byte Stryke
09-09-2011, 16:26
And they were short like $40 to begin with. There not on the forum anymore[Coffee]. I'm suprised he didn't try and wash my windows. It was funny at the time
well I did come back...
I would have washed your windows.
times are hard man.
Yep, it's time for the weekly rant about the FS section.
:D
Byte Stryke
09-09-2011, 17:27
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
Dude, why you gotta out me like dat?
Kidding. I wont drive anywhere without an "ill take it.
this implies you are agreeing to the price and package as advertised.
even then, I'm not leaving Thornton/Northglenn.
Mick-Boy
09-09-2011, 17:49
Or when you have "prices firm" clearly in the add and people still want to haggle.
Or when you have "no trades" or "only listed trades" and people want to offer you whatever they have tucked in the back of the closet.
Or when you are discussing the trade of two comparable guns, a glock and an M&P for instance and for whatever reason the other party thinks their gun is worth more used than it sells for new and your gun should go for half price.
And they were short like $40 to begin with. There not on the forum anymore[Coffee]. I'm suprised he didn't try and wash my windows. It was funny at the timecorrection - he is still here, he is just on his fifth screen name . but im not one to gossip so you didnt hear it from me [Tooth]
kidicarus13
09-09-2011, 17:55
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
Isn't this the exact reason we have a feedback forum? Post that $hite up!
Byte Stryke
09-09-2011, 18:06
Isn't this the exact reason we have a feedback forum? Post that $hite up!
doesn't work when his name changes faster than the days of the week....
brokenscout
09-09-2011, 18:08
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
I had a guy do that on RMGO, but it was only $50.
here, there, everywhere.
1. Seriously, "USPS money order only" for a $40 item?????? c'mon, who cares? (for a gun, totally acceptable or a couple hundred dollar scope, totally acceptable but for some piddly little thing???? thanks for making me spend 30 minutes and 10 bucks worth of gas. )
2. If you put LNIB in your ad, you actually have to have the box.
3. No pictures, no sale. It's not rocket science, it's 2011, LEARN!
4. Sellers who would rather spend $20 in gas to sell a $50 item FTF than eat $3 in shipping to a same state sale. (not a gun obviously)
Wow, hit this one right on the head. Man this is perfect
kidicarus13
09-09-2011, 18:13
doesn't work when his name changes faster than the days of the week....
Oh, one of those guys. Forum flaw IMHO.
DANGERTASTIC!
09-09-2011, 18:26
well I did come back...
I would have washed your windows.
times are hard man.
Yo! You want some Cheeseburgers! Come on man! [ROFL1]
Scanker19
09-09-2011, 18:30
USPS MO is a good way to ensure that the money is good immediately. If you pay for something I do not want to sit on it for 10+days waiting for a personal check to clear.
Lesser price items I can tolerate circle K MOs or cashiers checks, but I'm going to the Post Office anyways so one less stop to make before shipping.
Byte Stryke
09-09-2011, 18:37
I love the sellers:
I Have this beat-ass run-out gun and a sweaty-ass holster for sale for more than MSRP
act now and I will throw in an old-ass half box of ammunition!
[ROFL1]
SideShow Bob
09-09-2011, 18:45
act now and I will throw in an old-ass half box of ammunition!
[ROFL1]
Reloads from the Dufus down the street. I think his name is SideShow Bob...
Byte Stryke
09-09-2011, 18:46
Reloads from the Dufus down the street.
I get nervous enough with MY reloads!
[ROFL1]
Mobat555
09-09-2011, 20:33
And they were short like $40 to begin with. There not on the forum anymore[Coffee]. I'm suprised he didn't try and wash my windows. It was funny at the time
Yea I got that "Oh I thought we agreed on less..." [Bang]
JohnTRourke
09-09-2011, 20:35
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
sorry, BIG minus 1 feedback you should give IMO (to the guy)
big negative.
JohnTRourke
09-09-2011, 20:38
USPS MO is a good way to ensure that the money is good immediately. If you pay for something I do not want to sit on it for 10+days waiting for a personal check to clear.
checks clear in 1 day almost always.
and honestly
writing a bad check is a felony. How many gun people write bad checks?????
Even for my business doing 6 figures a year (totally not gun related) 95% of my money is in checks, I've had 3 checks bounce in 8 years in business, both were made up within a day.
Seriously, for $50, who cares??????
jerrymrc
09-09-2011, 21:04
correction - he is still here, he is just on his fifth screen name . but im not one to gossip so you didnt hear it from me [Tooth]
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
doesn't work when his name changes faster than the days of the week....
I will put this out there. We are not perfect but we try and do the best we can.
Please PM me with the details. If it is what I think it is we will deal with it. The entire staff is tired of this crap.[Bang] You help us and we will help you.[Flower]
Great-Kazoo
09-09-2011, 21:13
I love the sellers:
I Have this beat-ass run-out gun and a sweaty-ass holster for sale for more than MSRP
act now and I will throw in an old-ass half box of ammunition!
[ROFL1]
what caliber?
Byte Stryke
09-10-2011, 06:32
I will put this out there. We are not perfect but we try and do the best we can.
Please PM me with the details. If it is what I think it is we will deal with it. The entire staff is tired of this crap.[Bang] You help us and we will help you.[Flower]
yeah Im not saying or doing anything to for or against anyone...
I Still have bruises
here, there, everywhere.
1. Seriously, "USPS money order only" for a $40 item?????? c'mon, who cares? (for a gun, totally acceptable or a couple hundred dollar scope, totally acceptable but for some piddly little thing???? thanks for making me spend 30 minutes and 10 bucks worth of gas. )
2. If you put LNIB in your ad, you actually have to have the box.
3. No pictures, no sale. It's not rocket science, it's 2011, LEARN!
4. Sellers who would rather spend $20 in gas to sell a $50 item FTF than eat $3 in shipping to a same state sale. (not a gun obviously)
Just felt like bumpin these.... [Coffee]
funkfool
09-11-2011, 08:16
what caliber?
Caliber?
Who cares....
They're BLACK TALONS dude.
[Pepsi]
Or when you have "prices firm" clearly in the add and people still want to haggle.
Or when you have "no trades" or "only listed trades" and people want to offer you whatever they have tucked in the back of the closet.
Or when you are discussing the trade of two comparable guns, a glock and an M&P for instance and for whatever reason the other party thinks their gun is worth more used than it sells for new and your gun should go for half price.
That is no joke right there. I see that often here. I have access to purchase new Glocks through Neve's Police Supply at the LE discount (which is $425 out the door with stock sights & 3 mags), so there is NO WAY I am going to buy a used Glock here for $500. Fortunately I have had great experiences here when I have traded/sold/bought something. [Beer]
here, there, everywhere.
1. Seriously, "USPS money order only" for a $40 item?????? c'mon, who cares? (for a gun, totally acceptable or a couple hundred dollar scope, totally acceptable but for some piddly little thing???? thanks for making me spend 30 minutes and 10 bucks worth of gas. )
2. If you put LNIB in your ad, you actually have to have the box.
3. No pictures, no sale. It's not rocket science, it's 2011, LEARN!
4. Sellers who would rather spend $20 in gas to sell a $50 item FTF than eat $3 in shipping to a same state sale. (not a gun obviously)
Just felt like bumpin these.... [Coffee]
I don't get it. [Luck]
...and put you damn shipping addy in the PayPal transfer! [Peep]
That is no joke right there. I see that often here. I have access to purchase new Glocks through Neve's Police Supply at the LE discount (which is $425 out the door with stock sights & 3 mags), so there is NO WAY I am going to buy a used Glock here for $500. Fortunately I have had great experiences here when I have traded/sold/bought something. [Beer]
Don't you know that Glocks appreciate when used? Used glock accessories retain full retail value no matter the condition.. They're that awesome! [UZI]
I don't get it. [Luck]
...and put you damn shipping addy in the PayPal transfer! [Peep]
Hehe, [Awesom]
Great-Kazoo
09-11-2011, 12:06
Don't you know that Glocks appreciate when used? Used glock accessories retain full retail value no matter the condition.. They're that awesome! [UZI]
then they ask for a BOS
AND a copy of or the info off your DL, that is not happening
then they ask for a BOS
AND a copy of or the info off your DL, that is not happening
Yeah if a seller wants a BOS thats his/her perogative but that is something that HAS to be disclosed in the original thread. I bought a lower from someone on here a couple years ago and after 8 or 10 emails back and forth with no mention of a BOS I drove to Colorado Springs only to find out this douche wanted a BOS
SA Friday
09-11-2011, 13:17
And with that, this has morphed into another "I have sand in my VJ about a BOS" thread...
DD977GM2
09-11-2011, 13:49
then they ask for a BOS
AND a copy of or the info off your DL, that is not happening
This, I hate that people are "ok" with this practice.
And with that, this has morphed into another "I have sand in my VJ about a BOS" thread...
I dont think so, if you look at how I started my reply I stressed that it is the sellers perogative to ask for one or not. If thats what they want fine, but that needs to be disclosed up front.
Still just a rant of selling and buying
Byte Stryke
09-11-2011, 19:41
I dont think so, if you look at how I started my reply I stressed that it is the sellers perogative to ask for one or not. If thats what they want fine, but that needs to be disclosed up front.
Still just a rant of selling and buying
+1
I Don't care if you want a BOS and a note from my mom... tell me before hand so I have time to think of some REALLY colorful adjectives!
Bailey Guns
09-11-2011, 19:45
Mom might write the note...you probably won't like what she has to say.
I think instead of a BOS I am just going to start requiring a DNA sample instead. No name, no DL#, just a strand of hair or some blood. [Coffee]
Even if I am just selling a couple of magazines or some ammo. [Coffee]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-11-2011, 20:23
I think instead of a BOS I am just going to start requiring a DNA sample instead. No name, no DL#, just a strand of hair or some blood. [Coffee]
Even if I am just selling a couple of magazines or some ammo. [Coffee]
As long as you're not asking for a sperm sample you should be OK!!???[Tooth]
As long as you're not asking for a sperm sample you should be OK!!???[Tooth]
I think there is seriously something wrong with you. Just saying. [ROFL1] [Coffee]
alan0269
09-11-2011, 20:31
How about lowballing?
Had someone on this site PM about a gun I was selling. Drove 50 miles to save him some $$$ and time. Met him and after he wasted 10 minutes looking at the LNIB gun he offered $100 LESS than we agreed PMing. Mentioned price being too high and "Gunbroker" selling price lower than mine. Pissed, I told him to pound sand and left without sale. He PMed me that night, apologized, and wanted to meet again. Yeah, right. Won't mention his name here but...see him posting fairly often!!!
I've had something similar to that happen to me recently. Don't set up a meeting with the premise that you are buying an item for sale and then offer less after wasting ten minutes of my time - especially if the item is better than described (by this person's admission). If you want to discuss a lower price, mention that prior to setting up a "I want to buy your ___. When can we meet?". This person was from another site, so I won't post any info on him.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-11-2011, 20:33
I think there is seriously something wrong with you. Just saying. [ROFL1] [Coffee]
Na!!! I just have a Very Worped sence of humor and then some!! After all I did grow up watching Beavis & Butthead!! Thier my boy's!!!!!!! [Beer]
Na!!! I just have a Very Worped sence of humor and then some!! After all I did grow up watching Beavis & Butthead!! Thier my boy's!!!!!!! [Beer]
Ow4SHYu2ZNE
alan0269
09-11-2011, 20:38
Or when you are discussing the trade of two comparable guns, a glock and an M&P for instance and for whatever reason the other party thinks their gun is worth more used than it sells for new and your gun should go for half price.
It's amazing how many people think they should be able to get full MSRP for their gun in a trade, but are only willing to give you trade value of what they saw one sell for "just like yours" recently somewhere. [Bang]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-11-2011, 20:44
Ow4SHYu2ZNE
Thats funny you picked that one! I have that ring back tone on my cell phone! [Tooth] And my Controller at work changed my greeting on my computer logon to "Welcome Cornholio!! " You may begin work now!! [ROFL1]
I had a newbie "low ball" me on an item I had listed for sale recently but he was at least polite about it. Asked if I would take (insert low amount here) for my item and I said "no thank you". He replied back and said he understood my not wanting to sell it at his offered price and said he hoped I wasn't offended by his offer. He wasn't trying to low ball me he just really wanted my item and that was all he had to offer. Can't blame a guy for trying to get something he wants can you?
Whats with the deal with people and trade values. Do you really think that your(already over priced) $500 cash price for your pistol is worth $600 trade.....
IMO the price of it is cash or trade.
patrick0685
09-11-2011, 21:06
I think instead of a BOS I am just going to start requiring a DNA sample instead. No name, no DL#, just a strand of hair or some blood. [Coffee]
i dont ask for one...i just take a strand of hair while they are not paying attention
Scanker19
09-11-2011, 21:17
checks clear in 1 day almost always.
and honestly
writing a bad check is a felony. How many gun people write bad checks?????
Even for my business doing 6 figures a year (totally not gun related) 95% of my money is in checks, I've had 3 checks bounce in 8 years in business, both were made up within a day.
Seriously, for $50, who cares??????
Can I have $50? [Beer]
"gun People"? I have no clue who half of you are. No offense but I do deal with newbies.
The issue isn't as bad here as it is on CMP where people are all over the country.
Businesses have more assets and time to go after check bouncers than my broke ass over a "$50" thingy.
SideShow Bob
09-11-2011, 21:29
i dont ask for one...i just take a strand of hair while they are not paying attention
Well you would be hard pressed to snatch a hair form my old bald head, unles you wanted one from my ass, they grow pretty wild down there...
And they were short like $40 to begin with. There not on the forum anymore[Coffee]. I'm suprised he didn't try and wash my windows. It was funny at the time
I definitely would have laughed in his face on that one. then walked away and drove off.
I always do USPS money orders and require them when I sell unless it is FTF cash or a very cheap item. never had any problems in hundreds of deals on several sites.
n8tive97
09-12-2011, 07:04
Don't you know that Glocks appreciate when used? Used glock accessories retain full retail value no matter the condition.. They're that awesome! [UZI]
Your Glock is poop, there is a whole thread dedicated to it. Good reading....[Coffee]
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 07:40
[ROFL1]
I definitely would have laughed in his face on that one. then walked away and drove off.
I think I was a little shocked. When he came up short ,ok. The gas money was just over the top.[Beer]
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 07:44
Whats with the deal with people and trade values. Do you really think that your(already over priced) $500 cash price for your pistol is worth $600 trade.....
IMO the price of it is cash or trade.
I hate when I offer stuff for sale on the cheap side, and they want full retail for there stuff. If I need the cash i'm usually will to take a little loss. I think every situation is diff. I hate when people quote you a price off Gunbroker, on an auction that has 5 days left and has not met reserve.
I hate when people quote you a price off Gunbroker, on an auction that has 5 days left and has not met reserve.
Haha, yep thats always a good one.
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 07:52
Haha, yep thats always a good one.
I thought they were serious. Or when people use the "Book Value" when it works for them, and the cheapest one 5 years ago for yours,[Coffee]
3. No pictures, no sale. It's not rocket science, it's 2011, LEARN!
This is hands down my biggest pet peeve, it is so easy and its free to host pics on Photobucket or any number of other sites. If I dont see a picture I hit the back button.
Oh, and a stock photo from the internet does not count
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 07:59
This is hands down my biggest pet peeve, it is so easy and its free to host pics on Photobucket or any number of other sites. If I dont see a picture I hit the back button.
Oh, and a stock photo from the internet does not count
Like Jordan said, I am a Scout. With no camera. But he is a good guy and puts them up for me.
Or people that include sales tax in there price," Its only 6 months old with 1,000 rounds threw it".
Mobat555
09-12-2011, 08:04
I hate when people quote you a price off Gunbroker, on an auction that has 5 days left and has not met reserve.
Just out of curiosity, for pricing I general google (http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS397US397&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=ruger+10%2F22#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS397US397&source=hp&q=site:armslist.com+ruger+10%2F22+&pbx=1&oq=site:armslist.com+ruger+10%2F22+&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=2621l3036l2l3532l4l3l0l0l0l2l297l717l0.1.2l 3l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&fp=e7169cfc39072be&biw=1280&bih=899):
site:armslist.com ruger 10/22
Look through 10-20 of them to depict if the price is on or not. Is this a good method?
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 08:07
Just out of curiosity, for pricing I general google (http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS397US397&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=ruger+10%2F22#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS397US397&source=hp&q=site:armslist.com+ruger+10%2F22+&pbx=1&oq=site:armslist.com+ruger+10%2F22+&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=2621l3036l2l3532l4l3l0l0l0l2l297l717l0.1.2l 3l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&fp=e7169cfc39072be&biw=1280&bih=899):
Look through 10-20 of them to depict if the price is on or not. Is this a good method?
Good place to start, some people just want to be cheap.
I hate when someone haggles you to death, and then tries to sell it the next day on the forum for retail
Mobat555
09-12-2011, 08:16
Good place to start, some people just want to be cheap.
I hate when someone haggles you to death, and then tries to sell it the next day on the forum for retail
Seriously?
I really hope you call them out on it. The few things I have bought and sold later on I contacted the sellers before hand and told them I would be doing so. But never for more then I bought it for.
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 08:18
Seriously?
I really hope you call them out on it. The few things I have bought and sold later on I contacted the sellers before hand and told them I would be doing so. But never for more then I bought it for.
Forum rules state you can not poo poo on someones thread. It is a free market? but it still sucks
Mobat555
09-12-2011, 08:22
Forum rules state you can not poo poo on someones thread. It is a free market? but it still sucks
Yea, but that shouldn't stop you from leaving colorful feedback for them. Its one thing to buy your item full price and attempt to re-sell for higher, but if you spend a week low balling just to re-sell it. Well that's a jerk move.
brokenscout
09-12-2011, 08:24
Yea, but that shouldn't stop you from leaving colorful feedback for them. Its one thing to buy your item full price and attempt to re-sell for higher, but if you spend a week low balling just to re-sell it. Well that's a jerk move.
Most members are great people. But some people change there names alot
SouthPaw
09-12-2011, 09:32
Whats with the deal with people and trade values. Do you really think that your(already over priced) $500 cash price for your pistol is worth $600 trade.....
IMO the price of it is cash or trade.
Very well put. I see ads stating cash price of $500 and trade value price $650.
No I am not willing to take off $150 on my end because we are doing a cash + trade deal, because at the end of the day your $650 trade value gun is still only worth $500 (if its not over priced already) no matter whether I sell it or trade it later down the road.
If I am going to look at Gunbroker or Colorado Gun Market for pricing, I look at the SOLD listings for the item in question, or buy-now pricing. Like I said before, if I buy a gun from someone, and there is the slightest possibility that they will want it back, I will give them option of first refusal before I post it up, even free sh!t like wheel weights...
SouthPaw
09-12-2011, 10:06
If I am going to look at Gunbroker or Colorado Gun Market for pricing, I look at the SOLD listings for the item in question, or buy-now pricing. Like I said before, if I buy a gun from someone, and there is the slightest possibility that they will want it back, I will give them option of first refusal before I post it up, even free sh!t like wheel weights...
Time to time I do use gunbroker to find a price on a firearm. When I quote a price I inlcuded the buy now NEW price, the shipping, and the transfer fee. When somone quotes me a GB price its auction USED price, shipping I guess is free, and they have a friend who does transfers for free...
DD977GM2
09-12-2011, 10:33
I had a newbie "low ball" me on an item I had listed for sale recently but he was at least polite about it. Asked if I would take (insert low amount here) for my item and I said "no thank you". He replied back and said he understood my not wanting to sell it at his offered price and said he hoped I wasn't offended by his offer. He wasn't trying to low ball me he just really wanted my item and that was all he had to offer. Can't blame a guy for trying to get something he wants can you?
That seems to be the premise of A LOT of offers lately. Way low but its all I have to offer. Its getting ridiculous.
Byte Stryke
09-12-2011, 10:53
That seems to be the premise of A LOT of offers lately. Way low but its all I have to offer. Its getting ridiculous.
Not really... some times that is actually the case.
Times are getting tight. So as long as they are polite about it and don't come back a day later with another "only slightly higher" offer, I would say its a credible but low offer. Take it or not.
SouthPaw
09-12-2011, 11:36
Not really... some times that is actually the case.
Times are getting tight. So as long as they are polite about it and don't come back a day later with another "only slightly higher" offer, I would say its a credible but low offer. Take it or not.
Agreed. It never hurts to ask as long as your polite about it.
Agreed. It never hurts to ask as long as your polite about it.couldn't agree more . every show i deal with tons of people that all want to haggle or want a deal of some sort . me id rather someone make a low offer then ask "whats the best you can do " [Bang]
theGinsue
09-12-2011, 12:27
Seriously, the last 3 cars I've sold I'll have some idiot ask about a payment plan (they usually sound like a ghetto rat on the phone or type like this in email: "Yo, U take paymenz?").
Yes I do - just 1 though.
Byte Stryke
09-12-2011, 15:18
Agreed. It never hurts to ask as long as your polite about it.
yeah Im going along with this.
"What da bottom Dolla yo."
as opposed to:
"Hey I know you are asking X, but I can only afford X- right now. I understand if you don't accept."
Mobat555
09-12-2011, 15:25
yeah Im going along with this.
"What da bottom Dolla yo."
as opposed to:
"Hey I know you are asking X, but I can only afford X- right now. I understand if you don't accept."
I am guessing if you did the Byte you would totally get away with it as we all know you fairly well.
I'm currently trying to sell a car, but the idiots I've delt with are amazing.
Who on earth allows a total stranger to make payments on a used car? Seriously, the last 3 cars I've sold I'll have some idiot ask about a payment plan (they usually sound like a ghetto rat on the phone or type like this in email: "Yo, U take paymenz?").
People that say "Sure, I'll come by and look at the car at 6pm" and then never show up, never call, never email ... unless its to email two weeks later asking if you still have the car for sale.
Then there's the guy in [insert shit-hole 3rd world country] that honestly thinks you're going to ship the car and the extra cash to his cousin in Florida after he sends you a 3rd party check for twice the amount ... really? That works?
I'm trying to BUY a car, and yea, most of them are 'American' but, bejeesus....
Did you replace the belts on it yet?
'Oh yea, my friend did that'
Uhm, well, do you have his name and number?
Oh, well, he was working at the shop, he gone now.
So, no receipts on servicing the vehicle? No mileage on the BELTS which MUST BE REPLACED EVERY (90,000) MILES OR IT COULD SCREW UP THE VALVES IF IT BREAKS??????[Stooge]
You can take a third worlder out of the third world, but you can't take the ....well, you know......
Like, 5-6 calls.
Yea, the 'white' yuppie guys: Oh, yes, I have ALL the receipts of when the belts, oil change, etc.....
Makes you wanna >>>>>>>>>> a libtard or 12 or ....100...
Zundfolge
09-12-2011, 16:20
yeah Im going along with this.
"What da bottom Dolla yo."
as opposed to:
"Hey I know you are asking X, but I can only afford X- right now. I understand if you don't accept."
Hell I don't mind the first one as long as you don't give your critique of my bottom dollar ... call me a thief or idiot or whatever.
If my bottom dollar quote is too high the only acceptable responses are "well my top dollar is X" or "Well, thank you for your time, goodbye".
SouthPaw
09-12-2011, 16:23
Another I can't stand to see is:
"No cash price but if you want to buy make an offer. Low ball offers will be ignored."
If you have something for sale put a price on it and if you don't want to be low-balled then put a price on it. This forum does a very well job of keeping up on it unlike others on armslist.
OneGuy67
09-12-2011, 17:22
4. Sellers who would rather spend $20 in gas to sell a $50 item FTF than eat $3 in shipping to a same state sale. (not a gun obviously)
Hmm...I can't help thinking this one was directed at me...
Have not read the whole thread so pardon me if this has been said already but DELETE SOLD THREADS, i see alot that just say sold but its just a pia to scroll through a couple page add to see its been sold. Also it would help the mods keep the house cleaning in the trade section down and it would stop any fng from buming 6-8mo old sale ads.
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