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jazz62
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


I am not feigning naivety, but since I finally just joined this forum I wanted to be sure to trust my gut instincts.

I PM'd a member who is selling a camera I'd like. I also replied in his for sale thread with a simple "PM sent." He hasn't replied yet, but I did receive a PM from another member saying he had the same camera for sale, 10/10 condition, really great etc... And of course slightly less expensive.

Again, I am not overly innocent. I have been a member of the ADV motorcycle forum for many years. Have bought and sold dozens and dozens of items large and small, from a $1 bolt to a $6K motorcycle. The ADV forum is very effectively self-policing. It is very rare to hear about bad transactions and anyone caught running a scam receives a lifetime ban.

On ADV it would be considered very bad form to PM a member, trying to sell them something that the member had expressed interest in from another seller. I will also add that the member who PM'd me here on FM does not have his camera listed here for sale.



Feb 25, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


Tell the would be PM seller that you don't deal with highjackers or tell him to post his camera in an ad and you'll take a look at it. Some people will do that to get around paying the fee for joining the For Sale forum. That tactic is also used by scammers so it's best not to do business with those folks.


Feb 26, 2017 at 06:33 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


I agree with Mickey. If you did your "homework" on pricing, keep it. Let him justify his price with examples...legitimate examples.. I would even contact the buyers...if you think your price is out of line.
Dan



Feb 26, 2017 at 09:47 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


Mickey wrote:
Tell the would be PM seller that you don't deal with highjackers or tell him to post his camera in an ad and you'll take a look at it. Some people will do that to get around paying the fee for joining the For Sale forum. That tactic is also used by scammers so it's best not to do business with those folks.


I was very polite, but essentially told him he should post it for sale on the forum. I didn't occur to me that someone would do that to get around not paying the small amount of $. Thanks for your guidance.




Feb 26, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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jazz62 wrote:
I was very polite, but essentially told him he should post it for sale on the forum. I didn't occur to me that someone would do that to get around not paying the small amount of $. Thanks for your guidance.



It is a "mad, mad world" per Tears For Fears" Anyone will go to ANY length to "bait you".
Just stay focused and firm.
Dan




Feb 26, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


What Mickey and Dan said...


Feb 26, 2017 at 04:21 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Would this be "normal" or not permitted in Buy-Sell?


Fred Amico wrote:
What Mickey and Dan said...


+1



Feb 28, 2017 at 08:21 PM





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