For sale shenanigans

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There are times when we all have had to change our mind….for whatever reason. The fact that he did notify the seller in just 9 minutes is a plus and in his favor, I think. The knife did sell just a few hours later, so no harm no foul.

Paul
 
sheathmaker said:
There are times when we all have had to change our mind….for whatever reason. The fact that he did notify the seller in just 9 minutes is a plus and in his favor, I think. The knife did sell just a few hours later, so no harm no foul.

Paul
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Agreed. It happens. Compulsion sometimes gets the best of us.....

He should have cancelled in a more discreet way, IMHO.
 
People can't change their mind? It's not like the poster held up the sale or remotely caused any harm. How many times have we changed our minds and returned things we've bought, or tried things on to check fit or see how it looks, or fondled and meticulously inspected something; what if we were financially obligated for these items? not really "fair" is it.
 
Agreed we have the right to change are minds dont we? Also agreed maybe the buyer should have emailed or pm'd the seller that he changed his mind but no big deal. In any case I think you should mind your own business... not trying to be rude but what were you hoping for a pile on bash the guy who got compulsive and changed his mind? And how should we not put up with the "shenanigans"? Infract or ban people who change there mind... honest questions
 
On one hand, when you commit to do something, you should follow though. That speaks to integrity. If something happens that prevents said commitment from being from being met, it it falls on that person to communicate that information quickly and efficiently. That speaks to responsibility, that was done here. He did well for a new guy.
 
First two rules for buyers-
"Buyers/Buying -
Be 100% sure that you can financially afford to purchase the item before offering to do so. If you cannot commit 100% to buying the item, then move along. Be responsible and use your best judgement.
Ask any questions needed before the deal is agreed upon, make sure you want the item being sold and that the price is affordable to you."


Whether the sale is affected or not, a person's word should be their bond. Good reasons for backing out should be a hell of a lot more dire than that.
I've certainly agreed to buy things here and regretted it but I sure wouldn't go back on my word.
It isn't about the money or even queering the deal. The issue is one of integrity. I hate to single one guy out but I agree this sort of behavior should not be tolerated.
 
Of course you shouldn't commit to a purchase will he nil he, but it certainly doesn't constitute a contractual agreement to purchase the knife. If your knife is in demand and the price is competitive someone else will buy it.
 
Sorry, he made up a bull snot excuse. In full disclosure, I have retracted on two "I'll take it" posts. I apologized to the seller. If I had been put on the spot I would have bought the knife because I said I would. That is what "I'll take it" means. Luckily the sellers were gracious and as a noob, let me move along. I was obligated to pay for those knives though.

What I didn't do was make up a stupid reason for doing so and then post it in the for sales thread.

Anyway, no need for folks to get bent out of shape on this. I just thought the excuse was great. Chances are his friend did give him that knife 9 minutes later, which would make this thread irrelevant.

Gave me a good laugh this morning so I thought I would share!
 
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So the guy changed is mind, big deal. I'm willing to bet everyone that has posted to this thread has changed their mind one time or other.
 
knifehunt said:
So the guy changed is mind, big deal. I'm willing to bet everyone that has posted to this thread has changed their mind one time or other.
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I certainly would change my mind if my friend gave me the knife I committed to buy 9 minutes earlier! Wish my luck was that good!
 
If you say youll take it then be commited to buying it! If your friend was that willing to give you one then why did he ket you purchase the other one? Or better yet if he was willing to just give it to you, then why not of offered him money previous to sayin youll take the one off here?

I much rather offer money to someone that has it in hand and I can have it 9min later.
 
That is why I always put in my sale threads to please have at least 5 positives here on BF,any less please email me.

works perfectly.
 
The scenario is plausible to me.

"Hey, I just snagged a spyderco on BF"
"Really, which one?" "Resillience"
"Dude, I have one I'll give you"
"Really!?! Sweet! I need to let this guy know so he can sell it to someone else"

Works for me. If it didn't sell subsequently, there may be an issue, but I think most of us are doing our best. I know I have retracted a few times because I didn't read the listing thoroughly but as long as it isn't a habit, I think it is excusable.
 
I have never retracted an "I'll take it"

If I say that, I feel obligated to do what I said.

I have backed out from a sale, after the buyer told me I needed to fib on the customs form about the value. He had already paid by paypal. I refunded him. He tried to give me a 10%+ inconvenience fee, which I also refunded.

The buyer was pleasant as can be, and I would not hesitate to buy something from him. The terms did just not work out.

I agree, you should honor your word, but as said above, at least he did it quick, so the sale could go on.
 
When you post and "I'll take it" it is verbal contract to purchase the item.
If you cannot commit to following thru with integrity on items you've spoken for, you possibly should be thinking thing thru more thoroughly before posting.
I think anyone here can forgive one instance of backing out of a deal for good reason. If it becomes a habit and a problem. Then there will be infractions issued for malicious buying behavior.
 
I'm inclined to agree with the "stick to your commitment" side rather than the "lets all forgive people for flip flopping, it's not a big deal" side of things. If you don't have the self control to not have a spaz out and put your hand up keep out of the auction house. It's that simple. IMO, that was a poor show and should not just be brushed off. There is also a lie in there as well. That is not cool at all in any way. I don't care if he's a noob with 14 posts, he should be spanked and told flatly not to do that sort of thing again.


RevDevil said:
On one hand, when you commit to do something, you should follow though. That speaks to integrity. If something happens that prevents said commitment from being from being met, it it falls on that person to communicate that information quickly and efficiently. That speaks to responsibility, that was done here. He did well for a new guy.
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Never back out of a "I'll take it".I agree with the OP that serious buyers need only apply.
 
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