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I'm curious if this has happened to very many others here at the forum and what the general thoughts are regarding agreements that are made.
I've done several deals with many people and this is the first time where my deal was sold to another person. I did have a previous deal where I'd asked the seller to hold until I was in the area and he agreed and then after getting numerous requests for the item, I was contacted by that seller and was informed of these requests (and additional cash being offered). He wasn't asking for me to offer more money but wanted me to come earlier than I had planned. I was unable to make a quick trip to purchase item and told the seller that I would release my claim to the item and he was free to sell it. To me this was perfectly normal and acceptable behavior.
Recently, however, I had my first issue with what I thought was a deal. The item had a price, I was the first person to say "I'll take it" and asked if I could pickup in a few days. This was accepted and some vague arrangements were made asking that I come near to where he lived. I was OK with that and said so and asked for what time they would be available for meeting. I heard nothing in return within a short period of time. I asked again the next morning about time for meeting and the response was "It sold this morning. Had ton of people interested so first person who met and paid got it". My theory is (no proof of this) that the seller was offered more money for the item.
Here are snapshots of the PM (with incriminating details removed):
I've done several deals with many people and this is the first time where my deal was sold to another person. I did have a previous deal where I'd asked the seller to hold until I was in the area and he agreed and then after getting numerous requests for the item, I was contacted by that seller and was informed of these requests (and additional cash being offered). He wasn't asking for me to offer more money but wanted me to come earlier than I had planned. I was unable to make a quick trip to purchase item and told the seller that I would release my claim to the item and he was free to sell it. To me this was perfectly normal and acceptable behavior.
Recently, however, I had my first issue with what I thought was a deal. The item had a price, I was the first person to say "I'll take it" and asked if I could pickup in a few days. This was accepted and some vague arrangements were made asking that I come near to where he lived. I was OK with that and said so and asked for what time they would be available for meeting. I heard nothing in return within a short period of time. I asked again the next morning about time for meeting and the response was "It sold this morning. Had ton of people interested so first person who met and paid got it". My theory is (no proof of this) that the seller was offered more money for the item.
Here are snapshots of the PM (with incriminating details removed):