how long to give a buyer?

[pickenup]

Friday?
We were supposed to meet Friday?
Was that morning, afternoon, or evening?
My wife erased all the messages on the phone.
My dog ate the computer.
I'll think of more excuses, just give me a little time.

Oh wait, IT WASN'T ME WHEW......

Sorry to hear you had this kind of experience.
I have met with a number of people from this board, and without exception, they have all been at the meeting place within 10-15 minutes, from the scheduled time. Great folks to deal with. Of course, there is always the exception, just glad I have not met him/her yet.

[twitchyfinger]

+1 on leaving feedback especially since it has happened to more than once in dealing with that person. I always check people's feedback well at least the one I don't already know.

Thanks for the head up!

[kpp80202]

I have to say, I have dealt with many people on this board, and I have really enjoyed meeting all of them. I have never had someone on this board disappear like this guy did. I've had deals go away for various reasons, but the buyers have always had the common courtesy to call or email and let me know the deal was off. Granted that's not ideal, but at least it is civilized. In the end, it all worked out just fime--I sold the gun to a good guy this morning, and didn't have to deal with the d-bag.

[Colorado Luckydog]

A guy should do what he says he's going to do. I understand things happen but you have to communicate. I've been sitting on the computer after having a few cocktails and committed to buying guns I didn't need or couldn't afford. Guess what, I bought them anyway because I said I would. I should not be allowed around a computer with a beer and a credit card!! It gets me in trouble every single time!!

[kpp80202]

Lucky--You said it. I have gotten up in the morning and thought, "why the hell did I agree to buy that last night?" And, you are right--you make the deal, you pay the price. Oh well.

[Irving]

I've said I'd like to buy something, and would get back to him for sure after vacation. Well, after vacation I found out that I'd have to start saving money immediately, so I immediately notified him that I would unfortunately not be able to make the purchase. I never heard anything back from him, and assume that he was upset (I was too, I REALLY wanted it!), but at least it was before we planned on anything.

[sabot_round]

I have aways followed through with all of my deals. Even if I was running a little late, I would call my contact and let him know about it. In my view, there is no excuse whatsoever. Everyone's got a cellphone these days.

[Wulf202]

Happened to me two weeks ago, showed up to the meet spot after talking to him on the phone and waited....

[7idl]

7, you hit a sore spot with me. Last time I shot at DM, some knob shot my target, and then after I called him on it, continued! WTF?@!?! I'm so happy I joined Frontier Sportsmens Club.

I had put my reactive (spinning) target out at the North range.. some guy walked up to the line w/o even introducing himself.. started shooting at things.. bored a 5.56mm hole through my target (for .22 LR only). that obviously torqued me and still bothers me a bit... A min or two with the MIG and it's ok now.. but still.. dang

[TS12000]

Happened to me two weeks ago, showed up to the meet spot after talking to him on the phone and waited....

That was me, I apologize I left late (my problem not yours) and thought I could still make it up there, ended up ~15min late. And despite sabot's comment not everyone has a cell. I will still make good on my offer if the other guy didn't want it.