As a BST seller, how long are you obligated…
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to “hold” an item when someone says they want it, but then disappears? I have been getting a lot of people asking what my pp addy is acting as if they want the item, and then they disappear.
How much time should be allowed for someone who acts/pretends that they are actually going to pay but never does, without having to hear the wrath of that one that just might get back with you after say, 2 days?
I understand it’s the Holidays and we can get pulled in many directions this time of year, but I’m really getting tired of deadbeats, and some are very well known profiles.
I’m asking this here because a similar thread got locked when posted on the BST Forum
How much time should be allowed for someone who acts/pretends that they are actually going to pay but never does, without having to hear the wrath of that one that just might get back with you after say, 2 days?
I understand it’s the Holidays and we can get pulled in many directions this time of year, but I’m really getting tired of deadbeats, and some are very well known profiles.
I’m asking this here because a similar thread got locked when posted on the BST Forum
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It's really not rocket science.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Actually, whenever I am negotiating with a buyer, I advise the potential purchaser that the offer is good until (put in a specific date, maybe three days).
Missed a coin on eBay this afternoon by not hitting the BIN fast enough same has happened on the BST many times.
Kind of a delicate line to walk.
Anyway, thanks again.
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Ex:
I sell something on BST...buyer has not yet paid me, or even if the buyer did pay me...can I go into that thread and delete everything in it immediately or should I out of courtesy leave everything in that thread until the buyer has received the item(s)?
I guess what I'm asking is why is it a secret what you sold and doesn't the buyer deserve the courtesy of being able to see everything in the thread, unedited in any way?
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<< <i>Got another question. Is it accepteable for the seller to edit the thread that they were selling something in immediately to show nothing in that thread?
Ex:
I sell something on BST...buyer has not yet paid me, or even if the buyer did pay me...can I go into that thread and delete everything in it immediately or should I out of courtesy leave everything in that thread until the buyer has received the item(s)?
I guess what I'm asking is why is it a secret what you sold and doesn't the buyer deserve the courtesy of being able to see everything in the thread, unedited in any way? >>
To me, these are silly questions.
Common sense and just thinking about things.
In this case, what courtesy are you doing by having the buyer "able to see everything in the thread, unedited in any way"?
For me, I just put SOLD but some folks have reasons they don't want to leave prices up.
I do like it when I can go back and see the thread as I may buy something on Saturday and not prepare to send money (I don't do paypal on my smartphone, but I may read a thread and buy from the smartphone) until later, or, in the case of a check, not prepare it until Sunday night/Monday morning. In that case, I may not remember whether it was $XXX shipped or $XXX + $y shipped. So, leaving it in the thread is helpful and saves me from asking in a PM and waiting for a reply.
Also, I like to go back and get the pics which I may not have done originally.
If the buyer backs out, or returns the item, it is much easier to just bump the thread and have everything there rather than retype it all. Of course, some folks don't do that as they think it makes the item look "damaged"; having been refused. With coins though, to me, there are too many different ways to view them and not everyone enjoys the same thing. So, what one may like, another may not...no harm, no foul.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
if they are at their computer to search, find and buy it - they are there to pay for it as well.
On the other side, as to the poster who made inquiry/offers and never heard back from BST seller, I'd give it a second shot; if still no response, I'd move on with the unhappy recognition that for whatever reason, the seller has decided they don't want to do business with me. I'd prefer if the seller would PM me with a reason/explanation...but if they're too shy to do so...I'm not going to knock myself out trying to figure out why. Lots of other places to spend my money. I've seen a .338 Lapua single shot upper made by Zel Custom Mfg. that will fit on my AR-15 lower. I'd like to give that a try too if I can't get a dealer to sell me coins.
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<< <i>i would think 24-48h to make a final decision. Final payment date and delivery date negotiable. >>
Wrong......if you want 24-48 hours to "make up your mind", then sit there and think about it for 2 days BEFORE you tell the seller you want the item! Once you say "i'll take it".....then send the payment. We are adults, not children. Make a decision then act on it.
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<< <i>i would think 24-48h to make a final decision. Final payment date and delivery date negotiable. >>
Wrong......if you want 24-48 hours to "make up your mind", then sit there and think about it for 2 days BEFORE you tell the seller you want the item! Once you say "i'll take it".....then send the payment. We are adults, not children. Make a decision then act on it. >>
Agree. Make up your mind before you contact the seller. Either commit to buy it at his price or make a firm offer.
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Ex:
I sell something on BST...buyer has not yet paid me, or even if the buyer did pay me...can I go into that thread and delete everything in it immediately or should I out of courtesy leave everything in that thread until the buyer has received the item(s)?
I guess what I'm asking is why is it a secret what you sold and doesn't the buyer deserve the courtesy of being able to see everything in the thread, unedited in any way? >>
To me, these are silly questions.
Common sense and just thinking about things.
In this case, what courtesy are you doing by having the buyer "able to see everything in the thread, unedited in any way"?
For me, I just put SOLD but some folks have reasons they don't want to leave prices up.
I do like it when I can go back and see the thread as I may buy something on Saturday and not prepare to send money (I don't do paypal on my smartphone, but I may read a thread and buy from the smartphone) until later, or, in the case of a check, not prepare it until Sunday night/Monday morning. In that case, I may not remember whether it was $XXX shipped or $XXX + $y shipped. So, leaving it in the thread is helpful and saves me from asking in a PM and waiting for a reply.
Also, I like to go back and get the pics which I may not have done originally.
If the buyer backs out, or returns the item, it is much easier to just bump the thread and have everything there rather than retype it all. Of course, some folks don't do that as they think it makes the item look "damaged"; having been refused. With coins though, to me, there are too many different ways to view them and not everyone enjoys the same thing. So, what one may like, another may not...no harm, no foul.
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<< <i>i would think 24-48h to make a final decision. Final payment date and delivery date negotiable. >>
Wrong......if you want 24-48 hours to "make up your mind", then sit there and think about it for 2 days BEFORE you tell the seller you want the item! Once you say "i'll take it".....then send the payment. We are adults, not children. Make a decision then act on it. >>
I agree 100 %.
1. A detailed PM outlining the item(s) and the price as well as payment type and s/i agreement.
2. Buyer sending a PM when payment is sent. ( Either by mail or Paypal )
3. Seller sending PM when payment is received and when item is mailed. ( Include tracking # )
4. Buyer sending PM when item is received.
Works for me.
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<< <i>If we all start using common sense, there is no telling what horrible
situation the world will find itself in.
Oh no a free thinker get him get him.. Well nothing to fear alot of people in this world dont possess common sense so no reason to believe it will ever catch on with the general public.
I would say 72 hrs with a follow up saying you have untill end of the week or its going back on the BTS as active. if that happens make a statement on the post that once both parties agree on price payment within 48 hrs unless otherwise agreed upon.