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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 8, 2015 3:25:58 GMT
There's an ad on Craiglist for an item of furniture. In the ad, seller says they won't deliver, hold it, negotiate on price, etc. Kind of "I've been burned, so if you're going to ask, don't bother". Just wanting a fair sale with a good buyer. Email, call or text.
Buyer A emails and says, I would love to get this, I can pick it up tonight or tomorrow, just let me know what's good. I have been looking for something just like this and will be happy to pick it up when it fits in your schedule.
Seller replies and says, Great! Here's my number, call me and we can work out a time.
Buyer B then emails and says they're interested, what would be a good time?. Same deal, call me and we can work out a time.
Buyer B calls first, then Buyer A.
All this happens in the space of less than 10 minutes.
Who should get it?
Buyer A?
Buyer B?
Whoever shows up first with cash?
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 8, 2015 3:26:56 GMT
Whomever can get there earliest.
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Post by flanz on Nov 8, 2015 3:27:40 GMT
hmm... I think I would go with A
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Post by scrapperal on Nov 8, 2015 3:30:00 GMT
I think Buyer A is still first in line, but I could see why some would think Buyer B is now first.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 3:32:46 GMT
Buyer A unless the haven't called the seller in a timely manner.
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Post by blue tulip on Nov 8, 2015 3:34:05 GMT
I think buyer B. I say that because I've had people do the "really interested" line, and I give them my number and never hear from them. so, first to call and set up a time, and follow thru, gets it.
FWIW I've also been buyer A and it sucks, but I understand.
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Post by 3dcrafter on Nov 8, 2015 3:33:50 GMT
Buyer A
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Post by myshelly on Nov 8, 2015 3:35:41 GMT
Whoever gets there first.
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Post by blue tulip on Nov 8, 2015 3:36:45 GMT
curious- if you know he has no holds, why would buyer A be expected to get it? for that to happen, seller would've had to tell buyer B that they were going to wait to see if they hear anything from buyer A.. which is basically a hold.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 8, 2015 3:37:59 GMT
As long as Buyer A knows there is a competition, it should go to whomever gets there first.
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 8, 2015 3:40:21 GMT
Whomever shows up first with the cash.
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Post by littlemama on Nov 8, 2015 3:42:33 GMT
Buyer A. Buyer B should be told that he already has someone buying the item but if it falls through, he will get in touch with B.
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 8, 2015 3:43:36 GMT
Thanks. I'm buyer A in this situation.
I've been trying to find a dresser and nightstand to refinish for my guest room. Who knew there was such a demand?? I found a dresser on Craigslist that would work perfectly so emailed the guy right away (he's clearing out his dad's house.) I then called DH to come over and see it, and to visualize it in white to match the bed. Then I called the guy.
In that EIGHT MINUTES, someone else called and said they'd be there at 10 a.m. tomorrow. I said, well, I can come right now, and I did email saying I'm ready. He said, no, he already told the person on the phone they have a time, and if they don't show up in the morning he'll let me know. Whoever CALLED first gets it.
Well, just, fuck. There's nothing I can do about that but hope that person flakes, or that I can still find something that I like. I have a headache and I'm crabby today, so I wasn't sure if I was just being whiny, or if I should have been the one with first dibs.
Thanks everyone.
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Post by alexa11 on Nov 8, 2015 3:50:14 GMT
First-come, first-served
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Post by disneypal on Nov 8, 2015 3:52:51 GMT
Buyer A
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Post by mlynn on Nov 8, 2015 4:03:50 GMT
Sellers choice.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2015 4:14:04 GMT
Buyer A. They had already started the sale.
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Post by moveablefeast on Nov 8, 2015 4:19:56 GMT
When I am selling on CL, my assumption is that the first person who contacted me has technically come to me first and therefore has the right of refusal on "first come first served". If it becomes evident that the deal won't happen in a timely way, or if the second contact can pick up earlier, then I would tell the first person what's going on so they can speed up their timetable if it's really important to them.
Sometimes "I need to ask my husband" means "I'm not sure about this and not ready to commit" though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 4:22:04 GMT
Seller A should get it. In most of the sale groups in my area, the first person who responds has 24 hours to get item and if they don't, you can move on. Skipping gets you kicked out quick.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Nov 8, 2015 5:06:34 GMT
I have sold almost all of my appliances and furniture in CL. As well as a bunch of things in XH's shop and our camper.
I have had only good results from showing people courtesy. The house is out in the country, and several of my buyers had to arrange to borrow or rent trailers or trucks to pick up.
If someone said they were definitely coming I held it for them and I haven't been burned yet. One buyer was so happy with the washer I held for him he called me back and offered to buy my fridge. I asked if he could pick it up the day before the bank takes the house over and he agreed. This way I have the use of it but am guaranteed a sale win/win.
I would have told buyer B I had s sake pending but would contact him if that fell through.
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Post by leftturnonly on Nov 8, 2015 6:01:45 GMT
Thanks. I'm buyer A in this situation. I've been trying to find a dresser and nightstand to refinish for my guest room. Who knew there was such a demand?? I found a dresser on Craigslist that would work perfectly so emailed the guy right away (he's clearing out his dad's house.) I then called DH to come over and see it, and to visualize it in white to match the bed. Then I called the guy. In that EIGHT MINUTES, someone else called and said they'd be there at 10 a.m. tomorrow. I said, well, I can come right now, and I did email saying I'm ready. He said, no, he already told the person on the phone they have a time, and if they don't show up in the morning he'll let me know. Whoever CALLED first gets it. Well, just, fuck. There's nothing I can do about that but hope that person flakes, or that I can still find something that I like. I have a headache and I'm crabby today, so I wasn't sure if I was just being whiny, or if I should have been the one with first dibs. Thanks everyone. :-( I don't think there's a right or wrong here, but I feel bad for you. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Nov 8, 2015 6:03:58 GMT
Seller A should get it. In most of the sale groups in my area, the first person who responds has 24 hours to get item and if they don't, you can move on. Skipping gets you kicked out quick. Oh, good point! |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 8, 2015 6:09:51 GMT
There is no way in hell I'd tell one person they could have it, then turn around and sell it to someone else without giving the first person a fair chance.
What a putz.
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Post by 3girlsmomma on Nov 8, 2015 9:45:50 GMT
Buyer A. If they do not get there by the agreed time, Buyer B becomes eligible.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Nov 8, 2015 11:22:32 GMT
I suppose what he said in his ad matters, whether phone or email is preferred. People don't always check email, so if I have a choice on an ad, I always call.
From his perspective, the other person contacted him first. I hope you end up with it.
Please try to keep in mind his task at hand. He is cleaning out dad's house. Dad may have passed or is at least in a different living situation. This guy may be grieving, may be overwhelmed by it all, etc. He probably does not care that much about the order of calls and emails. I do hope you get it.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Nov 8, 2015 11:29:30 GMT
We've seen the no-show type thing from Craigslist so I totally get the i'm going with the first person type thing. But what that means to me is that you give the first person a fair chance to get the item. First person said they could do tonight or tomorrow...perfectly acceptable in my opinion. I'd have worked with that and even given a cutoff time on tomorrow IF I really needed it out of my way quick. I'd have emailed the 2nd person and said if first deal falls through i'll let you know.
So at this point in the game, i'd give emailer #1 the chance to get the item as they were the technically the first contact.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 8, 2015 11:49:46 GMT
It should have gone to you. You were ready, willing and able.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 13:32:06 GMT
If I were the seller, I would have considered your person B to the first. B was the first person to call with a firm time for pick up.
You may have been the first to call to get my contact number but I would have no way of knowing if you would be calling back with a definite time for pick up or if you would just disappear. Even though it was just 8 minutes it could have been 8 days for all the seller knew when B called.
If you want an item don't wait to consult with your hubby.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 8, 2015 13:41:20 GMT
From a buyer's standpoint, I'd probably feel a little cheated as you do. But from a seller's standpoint, I'd be looking for the best commitment to get my item sold and gone. Bottom line is there's always a risk on those type of sites of losing out on either side of the transaction until cash has changed hands.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Nov 8, 2015 14:30:10 GMT
I can kind of see why the first person to set up a firm time is getting the item. I couldn't even count the number of emails I get with people SO interested in my item and swearing they want to come out right away. And then I never hear from them again.
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