[Funracer]

I’ve only been here three years. Many of you have been here 10 years or more and can offer historical perspective.

I love the Pelican classifieds and buy from it regularly. Never been burned and had all good transactions with sellers thus far.

Comments:

First, if you are selling used parts, please check the price of unused, brand new, never installed parts first before posting a price. Sellers will claim the part was installed for “only one year” or “only 100 miles”. That means it is used. Please don’t expect to recoup your entire cost after something has been installed, torqued down, heated up, or had fuel, oil or electricity run through it. Even for 10 minutes or 10 miles. After that its used and should be priced that way. Worst examples I have seen recently are wheels and suspension parts used for a short time and priced equal to or above new parts.

Second, what exactly is the protocol for who gets the chance to complete the purchase after the item is posted in the Classifieds? Seen three instances recently where parts were sold to someone that did not ever appear in the sellers thread. Has the tradition here been to sell to whoever answers the post first (assuming they pay asking price), then second and third etc? This seems transparent and fair. Or whoever PMs first which has no transparency?

Lastly, why should the buyer pay the 3% PP fee if not using F&F? We both benefit from PP Business protections and the instant transfer of dollars from my account to yours. No one wants to go back to putting checks in the mail. Once the money is sent the buyer is taking the risk that the part is as described and will be packaged and shipped properly and timely. If you don’t feel you can absorb 3% then at least offer to split the fee with the buyer.

Thoughts?