ornary sellers?!?

[jzucker]

Why do folks list stuff and then cop an attitude when you ask them about the weight, balance, specifications, action, etc?!?

Then they're mystified when their stuff doesn't sell...

Oy...

 

[Michedelic]

Why do folks list stuff and then cop an attitude when you ask them about the weight, balance, specifications, action, etc?!?

Then they're mystified when their stuff doesn't sell...

Oy...

 

[Gorn]

Ask them.

 

[jeffb28451]

Maybe it’s because alleged “ buyers” ( and many of them) don’t do any work, and I mean ANY, to look up basic specs and some sites don’t allow the seller to post links to those sites. I just listed a stereo amp with tons of reviews, spec listings, on line pics, etc., and was asked about dimensions, weight, power output, types of inputs, and on and on… it took like .00003 seconds with Google search to find this info.

I’ve been selling since 2006 and was in retail before that: if I have to spoon feed an ignorant and lazy buyer, guess who will be the first to complain…go ahead, just guess.

 

[MattZilla]

weight

“it doesn’t matter”

balance

“it doesn’t matter”

specifications

“you can find it yourself!”

action

“that can be adjusted, so it doesn’t matter”

These guys post their own threads at least once every five months complaining about people asking them these questions which they refuse to take the hint to just put in an organized, easily read format in the original ad.

They seem to think they’re doing the world a huge favor by just posting their basses or other equipment for sale at all and they’re bending over so far backwards that they’re facing forward again just by having posted -a- picture.

It reminds me of the attitude I’ve run into no place else except the few times I’ve been curious about what I may find in a pawn shop. I think it’s a reasonable bet that these sellers are just pawn shop owners/workers.

 

[mongo2]

If a seller can't be bothered provide the information in their ad that I require to decide on a purchase, I'll buy from someone who will.

 

[jzucker]

If a seller can't be bothered provide the information in their ad that I require to decide on a purchase, I'll buy for someone who will.

Yep

 

[jzucker]

Maybe it’s because alleged “ buyers” ( and many of them) don’t do any work, and I mean ANY, to look up basic specs and some sites don’t allow the seller to post links to those sites. I just listed a stereo amp with tons of reviews, spec listings, on line pics, etc., and was asked about dimensions, weight, power output, types of inputs, and on and on… it took like .00003 seconds with Google search to find this info.

I’ve been selling since 2006 and was in retail before that: if I have to spoon feed an ignorant and lazy buyer, guess who will be the first to complain…go ahead, just guess.

If the seller thinks of potential buyers as ignorant, it's not a seller i want to deal with. Buyers aren't required to do research. Research is not going to tell a buyer about weight, setup, etc. And many manufacturers regularly use different woods, pickups, preamps...

 

[Killing Floor]

No idea. Why does a seller say “mint” when it’s used? Why do they say their Velcro is “professionally” applied?
Why do people list used but currently available pedals for more than list price?
Why do people list items for sale that they don’t really want to part with?
Why would anyone in a selling position be curt to anyone in a buying position?
Why can’t we arrest people who wear socks with sandals?

Just don’t strike a deal with a seller you don’t want to do business with. It’s that easy.

 

[TheReceder]

The answer...
I'm convinced the vast majority of people are convinced they're smart enough to be in that minority that consider themselves to be a genius.

Sure bugs those of us that really are...

 

[bolophonic]

I was interested in an amplifier that was selling for pretty cheap on eBay and then I noticed that the seller specified a 6-12 week turnaround. When I asked him if that was correct, I received a snarling response that he didn’t relish the hassle of shipping it, so he would get around to packing it whenever he damn well felt like it and then added a vague threat of physical violence if I asked any more questions. I’m not sure how he planned to track me down, but I definitely passed on the amp (Hartke 3500 head that sold for ~$100).

 

[Justinian]

Why do folks list stuff and then cop an attitude when you ask them about the weight, balance, specifications, action, etc?!?

Then they're mystified when their stuff doesn't sell...

Oy...

I wouldn’t sell a bass without listing weight. I bought a $9 digital scale for many purposes, and it’s served me well for the last three years.

There are no excuses for getting an attitude about a potential buyer wanting specifics.

Personally I’d move on.

 

[Staccato]

Lemme guess:
A. They don't have the answers.
B. They're lazy.
C. All of the above.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Why do folks list stuff and then cop an attitude when you ask them about the weight, balance, specifications, action, etc?!?

Then they're mystified when their stuff doesn't sell...

Oy...

Or maybe people are too danged cantankerous and way too sensitive for their own good….there is ZERO need to behave this way. And I’ll bet I just offended somebody and count on a cantankerous reply (s).

 

[Watchootognbout]

 

[Nev375]

People are weird.

Don't try to understand them unless you are a licensed psychiatrist.
You'll just get a headache and probably end up needing your own psychiatrist.

 

[jza57]

Being lazy about disclosing specs and google searching can go both ways. I will never buy or sell from anyone with a bad attitude.

 

[jzucker]

this guy private messaged me saying he'd check the action if I was going to make an offer after he did it...

 

[roller]

I usually have issues with ornery BUYERS, especially on Craigslist which is almost always a poopshow. A few have lashed out at me when they try to "negotiate" a price.

I've become familiar with the bad eggs... and now put their e-mails straight in the trash when they reach out.

 

[Plain Old Barry]

Maybe it’s because alleged “ buyers” ( and many of them) don’t do any work, and I mean ANY, to look up basic specs and some sites don’t allow the seller to post links to those sites. I just listed a stereo amp with tons of reviews, spec listings, on line pics, etc., and was asked about dimensions, weight, power output, types of inputs, and on and on… it took like .00003 seconds with Google search to find this info.

Personally, I'd just put that easily found info in my ad.