Question for the Mod - CLOSED

[CMP_5.56]

I take the first person to post if I posted in the "pay it forward" thread. If I post in the normal sale forums I usually take the first PM. And I am not one to take a better offer after I have made a deal.

[IDFYF8]

Some people prefer to be a little more discreet I guess.

My thoughts exactly.

Besides, in the end it's the owners decision. I usually send a PM and then post "PM sent".

After that, its in the owner's hands.

[Akyla]

And I am not one to take a better offer after I have made a deal.

Agreed. On a number of occasions I've received a full price offer after agreeing to accept a lower priced one. I never go back on my word, unless of course the buyer doesn't seem legit. Same goes for buying an item. When I say I'll take something, I will take it. No bullshit unless the item isn't as described or the seller is sketchy.

[ray1970]

I usually send a PM and then post "PM sent".

After that, its in the owner's hands.

Same here. Sometimes my PM is because I want to purchase something, sometimes it is just a question.

Definitely up to the seller what he/she does.

[BPTactical]

Wholly at the discretion of the seller. It is their merchandise and they have the right to sell or not sell to whomever and under their terms.
Where the question lies is the integrity of the seller.
A seller with integrity will answer inquiries in the order received and proceed with the sale as they deem appropriate.
This is a free market system and typically it is first come, first serve.
Unless the seller post's a -"first to reply with a " I'll take it" a post denoting an inquiry really doesn't mean much and as much as you hate to hear it a "I'll take it" post doesn't always mean the item is yours.
I will post a "inquiry sent" or such as a courtesy to the others on the board, but they aren't generally a requirement.
The prospective purchaser has no way of knowing if pm's or e mails were sent prior to your contacting the seller.
That is where a purchaser has to hope they have a seller with integrity.

Now a seller with less moral fiber is a problem and typically get weeded out pretty efficiently.

[Colorado Luckydog]

Same goes for buying an item. When I say I'll take something, I will take it. No bullshit unless the item isn't as described or the seller is sketchy.

X2 I don't know how many times in the morning after a few cocktails the night before, I had to go buy something I really didn't want. But when you say you will take it, you have to take it. Unless, it is not as described.

[NitroxBoss]

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

Mark

[sniper7]

for me, on here the first one to say they will take it for my asking price or the first person that offers me a price that I agree to wins. either in a PM or a post.

that is on here.

on craigslist...i don't give a shit who you are. first one with cash...or with the most cash wins. i have pissed people off, i have been not called back, i have had people say they are on their way and not show up, people that say they want the item then show up to re-nig or offer a lowball price.

[Colorado Luckydog]

for me, on here the first one to say they will take it for my asking price or the first person that offers me a price that I agree to wins. either in a PM or a post.

that is on here.

on craigslist...i don't give a shit who you are. first one with cash...or with the most cash wins. i have pissed people off, i have been not called back, i have had people say they are on their way and not show up, people that say they want the item then show up to re-nig or offer a lowball price.

I'm not going to let the site that I am on determine my integrity. If I choose to advertise somthing there, I will treat the people the same as I would anyone here.

[SideShow Bob]

I've recently had an offer turned down, then the person contact me the next day to accept my offer as long as the deal could be done ASAP.
Sellers can be finicky and buyers can be down right strange.