Selling rules

[Natural Light Kid]

I want to pose a question because I'm obviously don't get it. If you have something for sale, and you agree to sell it to someone for an agreed upon price, what do you do if someone else walks up in the meantime with more money?

[southern151]

Give the first purchaser the opportunity to get it....Many don't do that though.

During the evil black gun crisis, I had a good many AR's for sale and, had em all spoken for at pre-"crisis" prices. Man, I coulda went back on those folks and, DOUBLED my money but, I opted to take the high road.

That said, my utilities are about to get cut off, can someone loan me some money?! LOL

[eman]

Originally Posted by southern151

Give the first purchaser the opportunity to get it....Many don't do that though.

During the evil black gun crisis, I had a good many AR's for sale and, had em all spoken for at pre-"crisis" prices. Man, I coulda went back on those folks and, DOUBLED my money but, I opted to take the high road.

That said, my utilities are about to get cut off, can someone loan me some money?! LOL

How much ya need?

[southern151]

Originally Posted by eman

How much ya need?

Joking, really. Taking the high road may have cost me a few dollars here and, there but, I've established a great rapport with most people I've ever come across and, still paid the bills.

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by southern151

Joking, really. Taking the high road may have cost me a few dollars here and, there but, I've established a great rapport with most people I've ever come across and, still paid the bills.

Are you loaning then?

Glad everything is working out for you.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Are you loaning then?

Glad everything is working out for you.

HAHA!

I've been told that business and, life isn't a "one size fits all" deal so, to each their own.

[eman]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Are you loaning then?

Glad everything is working out for you.

How did it work in the plants on monday ? Guys go home on fri w/ 1k+ check and to broke to buy lunch on Monday. Borrow money for the week Dollar on a Dollar.

[weedeater]

I have always sold it for my original asking price to the person that made the first offer or attempt to buy the item. I have lost a few sells like this but have always sold the item in the end and came out feeling like I was fair to all parties....

[Slidellkid]

If you already agreed to sell it to someone for an agreed price you should keep your word and sell it to that person, regardless of the offer to pay a higher price.

I had the same thing happen to me when I was selling a truck. I sold it on Boo Coo and then a guy offered me a couple hundred dollars more. I told him I couldn't sell it to him as I had already given my word to another person that he could have it.

[Sightwindow]

If you make an offer to buy, you should have the money to buy right then, correct? Whether it's paypal, wire transfer, whatever. It's 2013.

If you don't have the money, it's an intent to buy, not a purchase. Who's to say the buyer will come through?

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by Sightwindow

If you make an offer to buy, you should have the money to buy right then, correct? Whether it's paypal, wire transfer, whatever. It's 2013.

If you don't have the money, it's an intent to buy, not a purchase. Who's to say the buyer will come through?

Then why agree to sell it? Maybe tell potential buyer, "I'll sell it to you for that price, but if someone shows up before you with more money, then I'm selling it." Why tell the buyer you will sell it for that price and not actually do it. I'm talking about on the way to bring the boy cash and get a call saying someone showed up with more money. Don't accept the offer if your not ready to honor it. I think sellers need to bite their tongue and not agree to a price if they are not ready to stick to it. This has happened to me twice in the last 2 weeks on 2 seperate items. Hate to say it but one was with a Salty Cajun member.

[Sightwindow]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Then why agree to sell it? Maybe tell potential buyer, "I'll sell it to you for that price, but if someone shows up before you with more money, then I'm selling it." Why tell the buyer you will sell it for that price and not actually do it. I'm talking about on the way to bring the boy cash and get a call saying someone showed up with more money. Don't accept the offer if your not ready to honor it. I think sellers need to bite their tongue and not agree to a price if they are not ready to stick to it. This has happened to me twice in the last 2 weeks on 2 seperate items. Hate to say it but one was with a Salty Cajun member.

This is what I always do. Agree that you'll accept the offer upon seeing the cash. For those who think I'm being harsh, all you have to do is get screwed a few times to change your tune.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by Sightwindow

If you make an offer to buy, you should have the money to buy right then, correct? Whether it's paypal, wire transfer, whatever. It's 2013.

If you don't have the money, it's an intent to buy, not a purchase. Who's to say the buyer will come through?

But, if I have to drive from a distance to get there and, am en route, a guy beats me there, does he get it still?

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by southern151

But, if I have to drive from a distance to get there and, am en route, a guy beats me there, does he get it still?

That depends on what the seller told u. If I was the seller then yes, if someone beat u and paid me then he gets it. But u would know that's the case up front

[Sightwindow]

Originally Posted by southern151

But, if I have to drive from a distance to get there and, am en route, a guy beats me there, does he get it still?

Yep, he gets it. I wouldn't dare tell you "it's yours" and I would dare advise you whether it's worth it to take a chance and drive out. That's for you to decide.

[wacotiger]

You man up and honor your commitment. You walk away knowing that you did the right thing and treated someone the way that you would have liked to be treated if the shoe was on the other foot.

[Speck Attack]

Originally Posted by wacotiger

You man up and honor your commitment. You walk away knowing that you did the right thing and treated someone the way that you would have liked to be treated if the shoe was on the other foot.

Exactly...do the right thing....Be a Man of your Words....

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by wacotiger

You man up and honor your commitment. You walk away knowing that you did the right thing and treated someone the way that you would have liked to be treated if the shoe was on the other foot.

SO what if that person does not end up following thru with his sale and the other person who wanted to buy it (regardless of paying more or not) ends up finding something else because you told him you promised it to someone already??? I had that happen to a buddy of mine and it took him another 6 weeks to sell his 4 wheeler...

[Sightwindow]

Originally Posted by all star rod

SO what if that person does not end up following thru with his sale and the other person who wanted to buy it (regardless of paying more or not) ends up finding something else because you told him you promised it to someone already??? I had that happen to a buddy of mine and it took him another 6 weeks to sell his 4 wheeler...

Yep...

[Feesherman]

Dey are selling wrong. When I sell something I tell every potential buyer that the first person to show up and pay me gets said item. I don't hold the item for anyone because u, the seller, ends up getting screwed.