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Why even bother?

I’ve been in the market for a specific speaker. Twice I’ve responded to ads.

The 1st one: We were agreed on price and that I would drive (about 6 hours each way) to get them. Just a matter of timing. They’ve been packed up for some time apparently. On April 27th, I emailed, simply asking if he’s run them lately just to make sure they are ok. As of today, May 10, no reply. This is even after a phone conversation a few weeks ago. Oddly, he has good feedback. The ad was on the "other" site but feedback here was good also.

The second was from just a few days ago. I responded to the as right after it was posted. I asked the usual questions (age..how many owners, etc.) No response. After a couple of days, I resent the questions. So far, nothing.

 

So....WHY do people go to the trouble of placing ads and then not responding? It’s really baffling.

secretguy
ozzy's avatar
ozzy
7,239 posts
 

I hear ya, I hate that.

But there are many reasons for someone not responding, including medical. Perhaps send one last message stating that you are reconsidering the purchase. If he doesn't respond in a couple days, I guess move on.

At least you didn't send payment and then no response. That's worse!

ozzy

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stereo5
6,275 posts
 

I have found that some people are just plain lazy and only respond to questions when they feel like it.  By then, I have lost interest in the equipment posted and do the same, reply when I feel like it.

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mahgister
12,907 posts
 

 Many people dont feel the moral duty pertaining to someone who sell something...

For most "moral duty" as a concept  had no more sense than biological sex, it is a free choice , no consequences for them...

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llg98ljk
148 posts
 

Perhaps he was unwilling to unpack them.

wolf_garcia
6,631 posts
 

Interesting that you resent the questions...or re-sent maybe? 

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