Question for the Mod - CLOSED

[Hoser]

I feel that the person that declares they want it at full asking price in the thread is the rightful owner of "first" and then PM to arrange details.

It is, without a doubt, up to the person that posted his stuff for sale.

Maybe he doesn't like you, your avatar, or something else. Until the $$$ changes hands, it is still his.

If the seller does this often enough and turns out to be a turd, that is what the feedback forum is for. Eventually people wont want to buy his stuff because of him.

[Clint45]

If an unknown individual who just joined the forum and has no posts says they want an item I have for sale, I'll usually wait 24 hours to see if an established member with positive feedback wants it.

TWICE I've had new members say "I'll take it" but their PM said they wanted to pay less than my posted price and have me ship it out of state on my own dime.

I've had guys contact me on armslist who I'm fairly certain were bad guys, or at least mentally deficient. I don't even respond to emails full of misspellings and street slang. I only sell guns to responsible, law-abiding grown-ups who eat all their vegetables.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[md45krc]

I wish all the sellers were like you guys. Twice I posted I'll take it with no answer back. At least I'd like an answer and a reason my first posted offer was ignored. Once I step in too deep and have to sell. I'll probably experience everything you guys stated.