only thing worse than that is the anxious/insecure/greedy and/or confused seller who makes a firm deal, then sells the item out from under that buyer (for more money or not). they usually have some lame excuse like "i tried to contact you and couldn't so i assumed you were no longer interested" - when the so-called attempt is an email that isn't answered within a short time - of course there's no phone call made instead because somebody might answer the phone!
On Nov 18, 2007, at 12:21 PM, john robles wrote: > I have, many many times, found that people who say "I'm interested" > are people who DON'T buy... > > "Loran T. Hughes" <[email protected]> wrote: On Nov 18, 2007, at > 10:05 AM, [email protected] wrote: > >> On a list such as this, it's all the more important to let the >> seller know in no uncertain terms that "I'll take it." It shouldn't >> be the seller's responsibility to decide who really wants it.? We're >> all grownups here, and decisive action is sometimes called for, even >> if it's phrased, "I'll take it on approval - OK?" I'm sure we all >> appreciate the opportunity to buy items on this list for set prices >> without going through eBay. In return, we should be prepared to act >> quickly and clearly on those items we want. If we request a photo >> and someone else meantime says, "I'll take it," I would suggest that >> the seller let the first responder know that a second responder will >> take it if he doesn't want it. This would be especially true when >> buying machines, and photos are called for. And there's an important >> distinction: are we talking about a $20 book, or a $2500 phonograph? >> Both the buyer and seller need to adjust accordingly.? Just my >> opinion... > > > Spot on! I couldn't have said it better. > > Regards, > Loran > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
