Post by: WilSurf on June 08, 2018, 09:18:20 PM
If I am selling something on a forum and one member post questions and pm me regarding what I have for sale.
That person says that he will come back to me.
A few hours later another member post on the forum that he had pmd me.
Now the question.
Which person has the first choice to buy the item?
1. The one who contacted me first or
2. the one who contacted me secondly telling me in a pm that he will come by and take it.
Post by: tryagain on June 08, 2018, 09:27:21 PM
Post by: plusnq on June 08, 2018, 09:28:10 PM
Post by: JCOJ on June 08, 2018, 09:33:59 PM
Plenty of people say 'they're gunna' but I wouldn't be relying on that. Is someone makes the effort to come and view it and then says yes then that's your buyer.
Post by: xcvator on June 08, 2018, 09:36:38 PM
Post by: BaseCamp on June 08, 2018, 10:17:37 PM
"I'll take it"!!!
But sometimes they are just trying to sound positive/keep you in a holding pattern....
Keep positive and polite to all comers.. mention to them all that you have had some calls about it already... so the "I'll take it caller" is welcome to put deposit in your account.... "up to you"?
Then the first one to actually walk through your gate with the right cash - GONE!!
Money talks - BS walks...
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Post by: nab on June 08, 2018, 10:18:29 PM
Post by: Bird on June 09, 2018, 12:31:47 AM
I believe its first one to say I'll take it.. but as mentioned that doesn't mean you'll ever hear back from them and others will buy elsewhere.
If someone says I'll take it they have first dibs... but give them bank details - and tell them 24 hrs if the cash aint there, next in line gets it.
Post by: ibrew09 on June 09, 2018, 07:30:16 AM
Not the one who says I am interested and is still researching the item in question
Post by: D4D on June 09, 2018, 07:35:59 AM
The first that turns up and hands you the cash.
x2
Cash talks, bullsh!t walks
Post by: GBC on June 09, 2018, 11:34:30 AM
Post by: Bird on June 09, 2018, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: JCOJ
The first that turns up and hands you the cash.so #1 has to drive 4 hours, and #2 drives 10 mins.. pretty ****y to say to #1 after hes had a 4 hour drive bad luck its gone.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 09, 2018, 04:24:47 PM
Nothing to stop the guy 4 hours away, getting ya bank details and bunging the money in the account.
Take a pic of the transaction completed and send it to the Seller.
Post by: Bird on June 09, 2018, 04:39:05 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers
Well, what about some buyers etiquette?yea thats what I said in my first post, but apparently cash talks.
Nothing to stop the guy 4 hours away, getting ya bank details and bunging the money in the account.
Take a pic of the transaction completed and send it to the Seller.
Post by: D4D on June 09, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
so #1 has to drive 4 hours, and #2 drives 10 mins.. pretty ****y to say to #1 after hes had a 4 hour drive bad luck its gone.
That's the way it used to be in the old 'Trading Post' days, first to arrive with cash owns it. Don't see why that needs to change.
You just need to watch the local BSS pages, too many tyre kickers out there.
Post by: Rumpig on June 09, 2018, 05:19:56 PM
Post by: rockrat on June 09, 2018, 06:06:56 PM
But above all, just be honest and don't mislead anyone.
Post by: Nomad on June 09, 2018, 06:19:37 PM
Post by: KevG on June 11, 2018, 08:04:11 AM
If the first person who contacts me first is doing the I'll get back to you thing, I tell them that it is still on the market and I'll let them know if someone else has come up with the cash and also wants it.
The chance of missing out is often a pretty good motivator.
Post by: Rodt on June 11, 2018, 08:31:58 AM
Would be a different view though if the first had committed.
Post by: Beachman on June 11, 2018, 11:49:36 AM
I was upfront and honest with the 2nd guy and told him I’ve already got someone coming the next day but if he don’t want it I would call him back. He did say he would have a bank cheque to secure the deal. I resisted and said I’ve already given my word so happy to wait.
Next day the first guy turns up and a really nice bloke and after the test drive is happy to buy it, but then says he needs to approach the bank and organise a loan. I think he was legit but just wasn’t thinking ahead. I told him I’m worried that the loan could take a week to arrange and no guarantee the bank will approve the loan. I then told him about the 2nd guy who is also keen and he could have a bank cheque the next day so I’m going to give him the opportunity to look at it. First guy was a little disappointed but understood.
Phone the 2nd guy back who was still interested and the next day he also drives 5 hours and looked at the car and within 30 minutes I had a bank cheque in my hand and he drove away with the car.
Phoned the first guy back and again understood, but turns out both guys actually knew each other but neither had spoken to each other about the car.
Post by: rotare on June 12, 2018, 09:35:44 AM
If someone isn't willing to give me a deposit that's fine, but I politely advise any interested parties that it's sold to the first person that lays down some cash.
Been jerked around too many times in the past by people who are quick to tell you "I'll take it - sold", then drag their heels paying or just become total no shows.