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Since this is largely a vent thread, I will share my biggest classifieds pet peeve. It is the buyer's attitude that if the post "dibs" or "pm sent" that they have first right of refusal.
Sorry,buying and selling is a negotiation. This is why my ads always say no dibs, I will respond to emails (if people can't read and send a pm it is not my problem) in the order received and the first guy to pay gets it.
I do keep my word if I agree to hold something for whatever reason. I will quickly provide a shipping quote. But I do agree that the classifieds are loaded with sharks looking for chum.
I had a member talk to me about a Nardi I had with this whole story about how it was the final piece he needed for his restoration. Etc etc. I let it go for less than asking price because I thought I made a connection with a member and figured some things are more important than money.
I got worked. Dude was a flipper and had it up for sale at 40% more than he paid in less than a week. He also had several other wheels and horn buttons. Guess that was his market niche. I should have checked his post history more closely. Now I research all buyers when I do a deal. Flippers are scum, especially the ones who lie to you to make a deal.
/rant
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