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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.
kevziek
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Ucmgr- You've nailed it, IMO. Just a part of life and esp. doing business on the web.
garfish
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I've had over 30 transactions, both buying and selling here on Audiogon, and in general am very pleased with the results. Yes, I've had to put up with some "tire kickers" the "low-ballers", and sometimes many questions, but by far the majority of my transactions have been quick, smooth, and pleasant. Most Audiogon members are class people, and I certainly appreciate the buy/sell services such as Agon provides. I've also had excellent results using Ebay-- over 30 transactions there too.

I live out in the boondocks relatively speaking, and to me on-line buying and selling is the greatest thing that ever happened to my stero system and my associated obsession. It works for me. Cheers. Craig
lancer
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If you're talking about people asking questions, that's not a big deal. Looky-loos are part of the game. But if you're talking about someone reneging on a verbal commitment to buy, personally I would find that bothersome. I would be very difficult for me to tell someone I am buying something and not do so. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. Anyway, in these times, I would tend to roll with the punches rather than feel any anger toward the person. Just my two cents.
jvia
195 posts
 
But now at least all of us in this thread know 7 people that would not do that to you. Good luck
sharri
98 posts
 
Interesting topic, as this has bothered me a bit too. Nothing against a little bargaining. It's the way of business in most of the world. However, it's easy to gauge a market price for an item here just by looking at what others are asking. I then find it offensive to be offered 60%. And many other people must feel oblidged to offer a little less, as if that small amount will make or break them.
Of course it also depends on the item for sale and its demand.
Communication is really the key whether buying or selling, and lots of it.
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