Classified ads etiquette, tips and tricks

[Mikej]

"Email for pics" is code for "I can't post pics."
In that case, pay the neighbor kid $5.00 and he'll do it.

LOL Yeah.

I don't really care about feet. All the talk over it just makes me chuckle when I see 'em.

 

[cigars]

LOL Yeah.

I don't really care feet. All the talk over it just makes me chuckle when I see 'em.

If you're going to include feet in the pics at least make it interesting. Wear clown shoes or roller skates, mismatched socks or something. Sell the sizzle, not the steak!

 

[JohnnyMac]

And I'm not very smart!

 

[OldBroad44]

It might help if there was an explanation. I'm an older guy, and not tech savvy at all. I don't use a cell phone, and when I need to answer the wife's phone I have to look around for the answer button. And the hang-up! So if a seller said "Hey, sorry no pictures, I can't figure it out", would be different. We'd have to figure something out.

If you don't live too far from seller, you may need to substitute asking a few questions and just meeting to take a look without a firm committment. You may need to do this anyway when seller knows little about the type of gun he's selling. And evaluations of things such as trigger pull are very subjective. Most photos in NWFA arent good enough to reveal most problems anyway.

 

[Ops]

so glad 9mm is coming down to 20 cents a round now. I wont have to deal with locals anymore.

 

[titsonritz]

so glad 9mm is coming down to 20 cents a round now. I wont have to deal with locals anymore.

Locals or yokels?

 

[Ducati_Meister]

so glad 9mm is coming down to 20 cents a round now. I wont have to deal with locals anymore.

Some perhaps, as I noticed at a LGS near me, ball 9mm loads were still being charged about .60 a round.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Some perhaps, as I noticed at a LGS near me, ball 9mm loads were still being charged about .60 a round.

That's what I see on individual boxes.
Case price in the small stores seems almost back to normal. .30-.35 per round on ball 115 gr , for 500rds or more.

 

[Ducati_Meister]

That's what I see on individual boxes.
Case price in the small stores seems almost back to normal. .30-.35 per round on ball 115 gr , for 500rds or more.

True, just would be nice to buy ammo even in smaller amounts without getting gouged lol

 

[Mikej]

Some perhaps, as I noticed at a LGS near me, ball 9mm loads were still being charged about .60 a round.

"CABELA'S" Don't get there much because it's way on the other side of potland filth. When I do go there, I peruse the pretty much full ammo shelves, for a laugh.

 

[Flymph]

"CABELA'S" Don't get there much because it's way on the other side of potland filth. When I do go there, I peruse the pretty much full ammo shelves, for a laugh.

I take their term "gun library" literally, as I go there to find items in stock to hold and inspect before I buy online...

 

[Ops]

Seems like theres alot of flakes popping up on here. Its time to start posting negative feedback

 

[40Garand]

Seems like theres alot of flakes popping up on here. Its time to start posting negative feedback

If they're new (especially with zero or no feedback) and they post something ridiculous I just block them and move on.

 

[Mikej]

Seems like theres alot of flakes popping up on here. Its time to start posting negative feedback

You mean won't respond to your inquiry? If so, I'd want to leave a "Neutral" review saying "Seller didn't respond, be careful with this one".

Crap, that reminds me that I have an add up there forever. I should bump it or give up on it and just keep the .45ACP brass.

 

[Jay Walk]

Price is firm ($100 over retail)
Transfer fee on buyer

 

[Ops]

they respond , pretty much agree. they dont even respond with ive changed my mind So you hold it a few days missing anyone else looking.

just show a lack of honesty and respect. at least years ago people had their word and integrity. now they just are woke babies only thinking of themselves

 

[40Garand]

Price is firm ($100 over retail)
Transfer fee on buyer

Let me add to your comment. Item is used and $100 over retail. For example a 10-22.

 

[Kolat]

Seems like theres alot of flakes popping up on here. Its time to start posting negative feedback

I'm tempted after my experience yesterday, asked then when worked best for meeting up, they said Tuesday evening, I said I would contact them on Tuesday to let them know what time I'd make it over. Tried to arrange some other deals while I was making the trip and then Tuesday no replies to texts until I was already on that side of the mountains and then Tuesday no longer worked

 

[Mikej]

I'm tempted after my experience yesterday, asked then when worked best for meeting up, they said Tuesday evening, I said I would contact them on Tuesday to let them know what time I'd make it over. Tried to arrange some other deals while I was making the trip and then Tuesday no replies to texts until I was already on that side of the mountains and then Tuesday no longer worked

Here's the thing about that. People are GLUED to their "Devices". I hate calling people with cell phones. They don't answer most of the time. I get that they may doing something important at that minute, hour? But not hours. In your situation I would absolutely leave a neutral feedback. Just noting that this buyer/seller may ghost you, or not get back to you in a timely manner. And to be prepared. I would not hesitate to attempt biz with someone with that feedback though. But I'd quit them at the first hint of flakey and go with the next person in line, if that were the case.

 

[Kolat]

Here's the thing about that. People are GLUED to their "Devices". I hate calling people with cell phones. They don't answer most of the time. I get that they may doing something important at that minute, hour? But not hours. In your situation I would absolutely leave a neutral feedback. Just noting that this buyer/seller may ghost you, or not get back to you in a timely manner. And to be prepared. I would not hesitate to attempt biz with someone with that feedback though. But I'd quit them at the first hint of flakey and go with the next person in line, if that were the case.