I cant say I've ever backed out on a confirmed deal ... I've asked about availability and then declined to purchase for various reasons but in order to secure a good deal - you have to :
A. Watch like a hawk ... which I cant at work (7:30-5)
B. Jump to a confirmation right off the bat - I hate that. Ill take it!
Mostly because the Ebay hawks watch these sites and buy to resell - this is complete BS.
I like to introduce myself in a polite fashion and ask a few questions ... then agree or decline. I gave up on low balling because it's generally looked down on. I can say I have been burned TWICE by sellers who agreed to sell to me but took a Paypal transaction from someone else before I could confirm and send the money. That REALLY gets me going. I think if you are willing to take a money order you should at least give a day or two to Paypal the money. Dont email me and tell me I was too late after we made a deal Im still mad about it. Its that kind of behavior that spawns the Ebay kind of atmosphere that we all dont want to deal with.
I would advise sellers to be picky about buyers if you get multiple people offering to buy. Dont just take the first offer its your deal you can select WHO you want to sell to. Dont go high and negotiate down - as a lot of buyers like me gave up low-balling due to the sharp criticism in forums and on ads. I have passed up quite a few deals that where almost there. The sellers might have budged BUT I read time and time again that low-ballers are not welcome so I let them slide. Creating a fun environment for people who love audio equipment and like to play with toys requires BOTH buyers and sellers to develop ethical standards. Lets weed out the Ebay reseller element.
Just my two cents
A. Watch like a hawk ... which I cant at work (7:30-5)
B. Jump to a confirmation right off the bat - I hate that. Ill take it!
Mostly because the Ebay hawks watch these sites and buy to resell - this is complete BS.
I like to introduce myself in a polite fashion and ask a few questions ... then agree or decline. I gave up on low balling because it's generally looked down on. I can say I have been burned TWICE by sellers who agreed to sell to me but took a Paypal transaction from someone else before I could confirm and send the money. That REALLY gets me going. I think if you are willing to take a money order you should at least give a day or two to Paypal the money. Dont email me and tell me I was too late after we made a deal Im still mad about it. Its that kind of behavior that spawns the Ebay kind of atmosphere that we all dont want to deal with.
I would advise sellers to be picky about buyers if you get multiple people offering to buy. Dont just take the first offer its your deal you can select WHO you want to sell to. Dont go high and negotiate down - as a lot of buyers like me gave up low-balling due to the sharp criticism in forums and on ads. I have passed up quite a few deals that where almost there. The sellers might have budged BUT I read time and time again that low-ballers are not welcome so I let them slide. Creating a fun environment for people who love audio equipment and like to play with toys requires BOTH buyers and sellers to develop ethical standards. Lets weed out the Ebay reseller element.
Just my two cents