A "hypothetical" situation; comments solicited

Stu · 11-08-2002, 08:50 AM

Ok, I'm keen on the hypothetical. The comments below are influenced by the 3 day versus 3 1/2 week timing issue you mention.

As to the magazine question; I believe that buyers have a due diligence responsibility when they're buying, ask questions before bidding, is a fair rule in my book. Similarly, if you have a 3 day inspection period people should use it or you lose it.

The suffix is more interesting; did the change in suffix affect the value of the piece or change the variation in some way ? Should the way the pistol is categorized from a collecting point of view change, I'd have a little more sympathy.

Buyers need to understand the conditions associated with a purchase and take responsibility. All to often nowadays it seems everything is someone elses problem and they're just a victim.

On the other hand, as a seller, I'd like people to receive the item they expected and if I make mistakes then I should put them right. What 'right' is varies on a case by case basis.

I suppose it all comes down to ones' moral perspective and if you feel you've dealt fairly.

Also a big factor is how the buyer approaches you. An aggressive stance always gets things off to the wrong start whereas if someone says 'well I thought the mag matched but it doesn't, do you have a better replacement or could we knock $50 from the price' or some other options I'd be more inclined to be flexible.

I hate selling things for exactly the points you raise ! I hope this thread generates a lively debate.

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11-08-2002, 08:50 AM	#1
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Ok, I'm keen on the hypothetical. The comments below are influenced by the 3 day versus 3 1/2 week timing issue you mention. As to the magazine question; I believe that buyers have a due diligence responsibility when they're buying, ask questions before bidding, is a fair rule in my book. Similarly, if you have a 3 day inspection period people should use it or you lose it. The suffix is more interesting; did the change in suffix affect the value of the piece or change the variation in some way ? Should the way the pistol is categorized from a collecting point of view change, I'd have a little more sympathy. Buyers need to understand the conditions associated with a purchase and take responsibility. All to often nowadays it seems everything is someone elses problem and they're just a victim. On the other hand, as a seller, I'd like people to receive the item they expected and if I make mistakes then I should put them right. What 'right' is varies on a case by case basis. I suppose it all comes down to ones' moral perspective and if you feel you've dealt fairly. Also a big factor is how the buyer approaches you. An aggressive stance always gets things off to the wrong start whereas if someone says 'well I thought the mag matched but it doesn't, do you have a better replacement or could we knock $50 from the price' or some other options I'd be more inclined to be flexible. I hate selling things for exactly the points you raise ! I hope this thread generates a lively debate.