So just wondering how many members here respond to these adds? If so what are your results, as for mine it is a waste of my time.
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I was responding to a member here looking for an item I have. There should be a thread or rather a post that reads just fishing. That way I would know better to respond.
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Ahhhh. I see. I thought you were the one looking for something. In your case, yea it’s normal for people to be flakey, non-responsive, and to present low-ball offers. That’s a part of selling used items, at least in my experience here. But some do take their time and shop around. Some may need to confer with their mate. They may eventually respond a day or three later.
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I have had good results from the classifieds. Saw a want to buy add for something I had on hand. Received my funds from the buyer and sent him a tracking number the next day. Pirate Ship is your friend! Great UPS shipping rates and fast shipping.
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WTB ads are a strange beast on any forum. It reverses the dynamic (who has the upper hand in the transaction) and many people are not mentally prepared to deal with that. What I mean is that the people posting the WTB ads are looking for a good deal—that's why they are posting WTB, they don't want to pay retail—but since they are the one initiating the transaction (usually it is the seller initiating for the more typical WTS ads) the person responding to the WTB ad gives a price that is higher than the person wants. And you really can't blame the respondent since they didn't initiate the transaction—they probably weren't even looking to sell until they saw the WTB ad.
Most WTB ads are a bit unnecessary in my opinion. It's just people being cheap, and this is often why the conversations don't go well. WTBs are best reserved for higher-priced items that are harder to find, and not things that are still widely available or lower in cost. Just as an example, I often see WTBs for moderators that are available everywhere and only cost $125 or so. But the person wants it for $50 and is too impatient to wait for one to come up for sale within a week (which it will) so they post the WTB which really just wastes time more than anything. Just go buy the mod...or wait for it to come up for sale when you then have the upper hand in the transaction.
Most WTB ads are a bit unnecessary in my opinion. It's just people being cheap, and this is often why the conversations don't go well. WTBs are best reserved for higher-priced items that are harder to find, and not things that are still widely available or lower in cost. Just as an example, I often see WTBs for moderators that are available everywhere and only cost $125 or so. But the person wants it for $50 and is too impatient to wait for one to come up for sale within a week (which it will) so they post the WTB which really just wastes time more than anything. Just go buy the mod...or wait for it to come up for sale when you then have the upper hand in the transaction.
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sounds like a very opinionated subject that is guaranteed to go south with. Bunch of people arguing their own opinions. I list both wts, and wtb, and get responses to both. If I’m looking for something, it’s either bc I don’t want to pay full retail, or it’s not available for sale any more.
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I have replied to wts as and also posted a web ad. All of them were good experiences so far.
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WTB ... have sold off stuff stashed away & forgotten about 
WTS ... state your price, if saying no low ball offers & someone does ? IGNORING them works wonders
WTS ... state your price, if saying no low ball offers & someone does ? IGNORING them works wonders
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I've often though about posting a WTB ad.
instead I ask the forum of reputable sources can be found. On occasion someone will say" hey I have that, would you like to buy/trade/etc. for it?"
But most often I find the actual manufacturer and buy from them bc of warranties and what not that come with directly supporting the company itself.
I've also responded to WTS ads and we were not able to meet on price, so I politely decline then thank them for their time and effort.
instead I ask the forum of reputable sources can be found. On occasion someone will say" hey I have that, would you like to buy/trade/etc. for it?"But most often I find the actual manufacturer and buy from them bc of warranties and what not that come with directly supporting the company itself.
I've also responded to WTS ads and we were not able to meet on price, so I politely decline then thank them for their time and effort.
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Pretty much a waste of time but I have time to waste...people looking for a steal...great deal...usually have excuses...just found one...just got something different...I like to call their bluff with good stuff but don't expect much out of want to buyers. I've had exceptionally good luck dealing with great members WTS...both ways...dealing with guys I know and been reading their posts for years!
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I have had good luck with the classifieds so far.
Do your homework and have a little faith. Most folks are basically honest.
The exceptions are pretty easy to spot. Common sense.
Be honest, and expect honesty in return.
Doc
Do your homework and have a little faith. Most folks are basically honest.
The exceptions are pretty easy to spot. Common sense.
Be honest, and expect honesty in return.
Doc
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You just have to watch for scammers, I've had several scammers try to scam me when I was trying to sell Items on the Classifieds, I check the list of known scammers and there they were, Check their status too, also who has dealt with them before, it's the same on any Classified ads, just need to be wary of who you're dealing with, deal with members that have good status and always get back to them as quickly as possible, most here are good people, but there are quite a few Scammers here too.
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I have had no bad experience's on this forum classified and these were all $800 to $1200 deals .
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i read the ads but need to make enough posts before i can message anyone in reply to them. i wanted to buy the used Hatsan Jet that was for sale a couple weeks back. the price seemed great.
on the other hand, i did see an fake EO Tech optic offered here for close to $1,000. Hopefully nobody fell for it. it was one of the $40-60 chinese knock off sights being sold as an authentic model.
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If it's the same one I'm thinking about, that person actually got it used and it had some issues with the lense and he sent it to EOTech for repairs.. so if it's the same, it's legit. I dont know the guy, but I remember reading the drama that came with it. Still above what I'd be willing to pay for one, though.
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that's the same one. i went to the EO Tech site and looked for their advice on how to identify fake sights. None of their official models were exactly like the one offered for sale. in retrospect, maybe it was an older or new model than the ones shown on the page dedicated to detecting fake sights?
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It could be.... and I very well could be wrong and it is a different one. I am far from an expert on EOTech sights. I just recalled that post and wasnt sure if that you had seen it. Just didnt want a fellers for sale ad to get mucked with if it was legit. For sure, we should all do our due diligence with detecting (and reporting) counterfeit items.
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