Something that Driver said about requesting in-person pickup of an item & then never hearing from them again struck me......Usually when I'm buying a used component sight unseen I request the Serial# from the seller. That is so I can call the manufacturer & ask questions about the version, any upgrades, has that unit been in for repairs, etc. You'd be amazed what you can learn from doing that. But a certain # of sellers never respond again, or get really uptight, when I ask them for that info.....I wonder why? Would be like buying a used car without getting the VIN# first in order to obtain a Carfax report......
Why so many Flaky Buyers?
I have had multiple experiences of buyers who respond to ads for items I have for sale who do the following:
Say they want to "move on this sale", "I'm interested in buying it", and then never respond when I email them back, asking for confirmation of the deal.
I have had numerous 'buyers' who ask "Is is still available?" and then never email back.
Buyers who say in their initial email that they are very interested in the piece, then later say they are not sure what they want to do.
Buyers who insist on lowball offers on a piece advertised as firm, trying to shave hundreds of dollars off, and get free shipping as well.
I'm honest, straightforward, amiable & accommodating, so I see no reason for this.
I'm really sick of this, and wonder if this is a common experience others have.
Say they want to "move on this sale", "I'm interested in buying it", and then never respond when I email them back, asking for confirmation of the deal.
I have had numerous 'buyers' who ask "Is is still available?" and then never email back.
Buyers who say in their initial email that they are very interested in the piece, then later say they are not sure what they want to do.
Buyers who insist on lowball offers on a piece advertised as firm, trying to shave hundreds of dollars off, and get free shipping as well.
I'm honest, straightforward, amiable & accommodating, so I see no reason for this.
I'm really sick of this, and wonder if this is a common experience others have.
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