eth2 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Ive had three bad experiences trying to sell audio equipment in the past three weeks. Three times, I’ve been told that the writer would buy the piece. Once he didn’t show up and twice the purchaser claimed they couldn’t come up with the money. This last time I pulled my system apart, spent two hours packaging the piece, only to be told they were sorry but couldn’t come up with the money. It’s just tiring. Twice I was able to sell to another buyer, but come on! Please be considerate of sellers. If you don’t have the money, don’t offer to buy. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I’ve had generally good luck but have had a few no-shows over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I haven't had any bad experiences here on the forum, but trying to sell on Marketplace is terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, The Dude said: I haven't had any bad experiences here on the forum, but trying to sell on Marketplace is terrible. Definitely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 You’ve been posting some good stuff at fair prices. It’s just the luck of the draw you’ve gotten the bad apples. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I'm not very good at selling either. If I had a $1000.00 bag of gold coins and somebody offered me $100.00 I would say OK, it's yours. When I sell it's gone before it's gone. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Shakeydeal said: You’ve been posting some good stuff at fair prices. It’s just the luck of the draw you’ve gotten the bad apples. I was just going to say the same thing. …cue Frank Zappa “Flakes” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Khorns Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I avoid those problems by not selling anything (I have almost every piece of audio equipment I have ever purchased) ... only problem with that is I had to buy another house. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 8 hours ago, JJkizak said: I'm not very good at selling either. If I had a $1000.00 bag of gold coins and somebody offered me $100.00 I would say OK, it's yours. When I sell it's gone before it's gone. JJK I'm making myself a reminder to follow all your for sale ads…😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr881 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) I haven't had any bad experiences, but trying to sell on Marketplace is terrible. Regards from https://apkworlds.com Edited April 3, 2023 by chr881 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I rarely sell things. I keep them until they're worn out and no one wants them. I take a lot of time when I purchase so I get what I want. Took me almost two years to find my Heresy. And they're not going anywhere. Might sell the Topping PA3s not sure yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'm selling La Scalas right now. Spent 3 hours giving a demo to a buyer and they walked. I've now got a second guy wanting to demo. I have fun demoing, but I can't keep doing this. I've decided I'm no longer going to sell things under $100. It ALWAYS requires more time than you expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, tragusa3 said: I've decided I'm no longer going to sell things under $100 If you are selling your Lascalas for under $100, I will come get them, no demo needed. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Some people make it easy to not sell to them. I’ve had a guy sending snide emails because he thinks I should have posted more pictures. If he had simply said, please send pictures of…, fine. But to make a nasty comment and then expect to buy? Nah! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassell Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 16 hours ago, eth2 said: Some people make it easy to not sell to them. I’ve had a guy sending snide emails because he thinks I should have posted more pictures. If he had simply said, please send pictures of…, fine. But to make a nasty comment and then expect to buy? Nah! Sold a AVR on CL a while back. Guy emails and asks what I would take for it. Told him price is in the ad, but he's welcome to make an offer. He returns a blistering email about how overpriced it is and what an a**hole I am for not giving him a better price. Did he really think this strategy was going to result in a price reduction? Of course, I didn't respond and, in fact, sold the AVR to someone else for my very reasonable asking price. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 23 hours ago, eth2 said: Some people make it easy to not sell to them. I’ve had a guy sending snide emails because he thinks I should have posted more pictures. If he had simply said, please send pictures of…, fine. But to make a nasty comment and then expect to buy? Nah! Close threads if need be, but why delete them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 "Did he really think this strategy was going to result in a price reduction? Of course, I didn't respond and, in fact, sold the AVR to someone else for my very reasonable asking price." Some folks can be real stool samples..just miserable. You handled that perfectly🤝 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 9:33 AM, tragusa3 said: I'm selling La Scalas right now. Spent 3 hours giving a demo to a buyer and they walked. I've now got a second guy wanting to demo. I have fun demoing, but I can't keep doing this. I've decided I'm no longer going to sell things under $100. It ALWAYS requires more time than you expect. Screw him. I verify that all drivers work, check overall condition and then listen for a song or two if even. Once in a while you meet someone you like and are having fun, but make the deal first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Yes, just one of those things. Good prices man. Remember you Klipsch road tripped before or so. Those Quick may already be gone. Nice to have some action E... ☮️🍻2🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 My approach is this .. As it has been replaced by something else, I have it boxed if appropriate. I set a Time with the Buyer And make it clear that I will be there 1/2 hour before 1/2 hour later than the designated time .. No Show ...Too Bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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