Good one Albert!! As far as holding something--It depends on whom you're dealing with. Unknown buyer??- About 10 sec.is fine.--Lots of feedback buyer/seller?? Longer for sure.I've been promised a MO that never came--or a paypal that never was posted.(Both this year) I think the type of questions asked,and the time between communication tells me a lot. If there are 14 similar adds--expect lots static.If it's a unique item--first with the funds,is my buyer. My bank won't accept promises; for deposits. If it's an expensive item the lookers are easy to "see".I have twice returned a buyer's funds because they didn't send the money as soon as promised.--If I say I'll wait,I do--but it better be "as promised". I always ship the day the funds arrive;I expect if the buyer wants the item--they will be just as prompt. I use a case by case, logic. Many are similar / many are different.
How long do you hold an item?
When you have an ad and someone emails you and says they definately want it how long do you hold it before giving it to the next potential buyer?
If you really want something dont you check your email everyday? Is it wrong to sell something to someone else after not hearing from them for two days? Do you wait longer?
If you really want something dont you check your email everyday? Is it wrong to sell something to someone else after not hearing from them for two days? Do you wait longer?