I thought we were better than this.

[thorborg]

I've never been able to sell anything for profit. I've been told many times by a variety of folks "your too honest" always having to point out every flaw and blemish.
I really would starve, or be shortly fired if I ever had to get a salesman job.
Still, nobody has ever said to me that is way too cheap, here take some more money, I'll sleep better tonight.
Unless you are the widow woman that just lost her husband i think it is some sort of a right of passage. I doubt there is a circle of friends anywhere that sooner or later hasn't bragged about the "good deal" they just got.
It was probably from me

 

[Member 53328]

Here is a distillation of the first 3 pages, to the best of my understanding:

• Moral outrage that someone came on the forum and was ignorant, only to be subject to vultures looking for a good deal: Every episode of Pawn Stars for people who bought something unique at a garage sale…
• Someone justifies buying from an ignorant seller.
• Memes…
• "Hey, they screw us or we get to screw them."
• More justification: "I got screwed over for being stupid one time. It was just someone else's turn."
• "Could have been a shady sale. Buyer beware and sometimes the buyer scores!"
• "Sometimes you get screwed and sometimes someone warns you of getting screwed. Art of the deal. Live and learn."
• "I've bought high and sold low. Sometimes life sucks."
• "Bought cool guns for cheap that ended up being crap shooters."
• "Never correct a fool for failing to do research."
• "I normally take deals, but once in a while I have a heart and tell them what it's really worth."
• "I made a trade and got better in the deal, but the other guy really wanted what I had. No regrets."
• "Some people don't care about money. But be an adult and own your decision."
• "I tried to warn the seller. Other people tried too."
• "Deals a deal. I don't owe the 'community' a community bid!"
• "I'll pay the cheap price, but if asked about value, I won't lie about what it's worth."
• "I've over bid before because the seller didn't really know what they had, but sometimes you bid the price the fool is offering it for."
• "Being cheap is not a moral sin."
• "I've gotten good stuff for a cheap price before. But someday it will be someone else's when I die."
• "What comes around goes around. I ain't rich, but find good deals sometimes. My return value is being a good person in other ways."

None of us are perfect. We are biased, flawed individuals who will justify our indulgences like anyone else. And I'm not better than any of you. I am a shooter, a gun enthusiast and proud to be one of you scoundrels!

Great discussion!

False. I'm perfect.

 

[156256Hunter]

Perhaps someone else already said this, but if someone can post a for sale ad on here, they can probably also search the internet for sources to determine their item's "current value" (e.g., Gunbroker). Or they can post a general discussion first about the item, to ask if anyone knows its approximate "current value". If they don't research, or instead want to sell it for less because maybe that's all they have into it, or need a fast sale to pay some bills, then ok.

 

[sean michael]

"I sure hope my wife doesn't sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them"

 

[40Garand]

I'm disappointed and ashamed for some members here for not doing the right thing. A new member posted a Rossi lever action rifle for sale for $250 and instead of letting him know the real value of the gun they jumped on the "deal" like white on rice with numerous backup offers. The new member only joined in August and also listed a Dillon 550 package at another way below value amount.

I've sold many guns, related items, and ammo here for well under value. Where was your showing of concern and outrage then?

 

[Ruger Rich]

Most of the time, the only thing this community is a like mind of is that they like guns. Outside of that, this is probably the most diverse community possible. That is why I like it, anyway. Plus, guns....duh.

You smacked that nail on the head

 

[hongkong2]

I've sold many guns, related items, and ammo here for well under value. Where was your showing of concern and outrage then.

let me know when list next and I'll accommodate you

 

[40Garand]

let me know when list next and I'll accommodate you

Sorry that you lost interest by page 4 and played the dead horse card. Glad I could weigh in.

 

[hongkong2]

Still here, have at it.....

 

[Knobgoblin]

Sorry that you lost interest by page 4 and played the dead horse card. Glad I could weigh in.

If you want a thread locked, just start talking about selling ancient re-loads.

Lol

 

[albin25]

Just because someone somewhere over-pays for something, doesn't mean everyone must pay that high price going forward….
…. Unless it's a Government agency buying $600 toilet seats for the Airforce

 

[ob1]

Well after 90 some posts on this thread I have an observation.
Some pretty strong oppinions have been expressed here. Yet it's still here !
No post deletions, no threats to lock the thread.
The speak easy didn't get raided by the Thread Feds !

Could this mean we are getting doscle ?

Jose Jimenez says..
("Oh I hope not").
Term for the thread is constructive, not ignore button.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Well after 90 some posts on this thread I have an observation.
Some pretty strong oppinions have been expressed here. Yet it's still here !
No post deletions, no threats to lock the thread.
The speak easy didn't get raided by the Thread Feds !

Could this mean we are getting doscle ?

Jose Jimenez says..
("Oh I hope not").
Term for the thread is constructive, not ignore button.

No trolls present.

Yet.

 

[ob1]

Just because someone somewhere over-pays for something, doesn't mean everyone must pay that high price going forward….
…. Unless it's a Government agency buying $600 toilet seats for the Airforce

Hey now !
Toilet seats have a legitimate purpose.

 

[Certaindeaf]

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Sewing circles gonna Sewing circle.

Play with the coffee get the klatch!

 

[Knobgoblin]

Play with the coffee get the klatch!

Literally tried to create a " sewing circles gonna coffee klatch" post.

But no one would have understood. Except you, obviously.

 

[shoengine]

Well after 90 some posts on this thread I have an observation.
Some pretty strong oppinions have been expressed here. Yet it's still here !
No post deletions, no threats to lock the thread.
The speak easy didn't get raided by the Thread Feds !

Could this mean we are getting doscle ?

Jose Jimenez says..
("Oh I hope not").
Term for the thread is constructive, not ignore button.

Docile?

 

[Nosferatu]

I just checked all my pockets, I got no flucks to give.

I'm about to list half my collection for sale. Should I set everything at $1 and expect everyone to offer true market value for it?

 

[AK0perator47]

I just checked all my pockets, I got no flucks to give.

I'm about to list half my collection for sale. Should I set everything at $1 and expect everyone to offer true market value for it?

I give you $1.50 per item so what? Will a hundo cover it?

 

[Knobgoblin]

I give you $1.50 per item so what? Will a hundo cover it?

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