POLL: Instant Dealbreakers on TB ads

[dbsfgyd1]

Local sale only/ will not ship, and the seller lives on some island in the south pacific....

 

[DOOOOOM]

I wouldn't say those are "dealbreakers" but they definitely get an eye roll and more scrutiny from me. That said, your phrasing is reminding me of a George Carlin bit

"Takes the cake". You know, they say “Boy, he really takes the cake”... Where? Where do you take a cake? To the movies? You know where I would take a cake, down to the bakery, to see the other cakes. And how come he takes the cake, how come he doesn’t take the pie? The pie is easier carrying then the cake. "Easy as pie!" Hey, wait. Cake is not too hard to carry either. "Piece of cake!"


Most things outside of price, bad mods, damage, or numerous bad feedback aren't dealbreakers for me. Though, I do loathe the cliche's, the "this is vintage because 2 of the tuners are from 1969, that'll be 4k please", bad pics, etc.

Not totally a deal breaker but the item has to be a must have for me otherwise those phrases send me on my way early. George Carlin gets it

 

[jpmcbride]

No strings on the bass. Instant deal-breaker.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

In those situations rarity of an item should dictate pricing.
if your heart is set on a perfect birth year bass in a particular color and you only (maybe) see one that meets your desires in a year of looking, what’s it worth to you?
Outside that, buying is an option as is selling. If a seller is motivated and their ad is not producing interest, they can adjust or not, and the only thing potential buyers can do is make an offer or look elsewhere. If someone has no real desire or means to buy something, why would they care what the asking price is?

Wealth Of Nations was far more succinct.

 

[DaveParker39]

F&F

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Agreed. "Feeler" + high price + listing that comes across like they think they are doing us a favor by posting an ad for gear they might decide not to sell.

Yeah, agreed. I can maybe see a Trade feeler. But either the item is for sale or it is not for sale. List or do not.

 

[james condino]

There is a guy right now trying to sell an amp that I like.

It is priced high plus he wants $50 shipping, even though I know it fits fine in a $14 priority mail flat rate box.

 

[IngloriousOz]

Local sale only/ will not ship, and the seller lives on some island in the south pacific....

haha absolutely!

 

[IngloriousOz]

There is a guy right now trying to sell an amp that I like.

It is priced high plus he wants $50 shipping, even though I know it fits fine in a $14 priority mail flat rate box.

That's a pretty small amp?

 

[IngloriousOz]

F&F

Terry Funk has no patience for transactions not covered by buyer protection!

 

[BargeOn]

F&F

I've never used it. Really don't know much about it. Why the red flag?

 

[Bikeguy57]

Friends and family payment only on a higher priced item. I am fine doing F&F below a certain price point and have done it for several pedals. Once we start talking about a higher priced item you are not friend or family if I only know you on the internet.

My stuff is always priced reasonably, so I'll be happy to adjust the price to compensate for the PayPal fee. Have done this twice, and everybody was happy!

 

[Guitalia]

"I know what I've got."

 

[DaveParker39]

I've never used it. Really don't know much about it. Why the red flag?

There's no buyer protection. Hence no fees. If you send money and get no object, paypal has no recourse for you. It's designed for friends and family to send each other money.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I've never used it. Really don't know much about it. Why the red flag?

You are sending them money with no legal strings attached. It’s basically a gift. People are doing it to avoid 1099-K reporting and PayPal fees.

 

[MrAB4003]

I voted for bare feet in the photo and photos that are grainy or of poor quality. That shows me the seller doesn't have attention to detail, which could make the buying process or ownership of the bass tricky.

Other deal breakers for me:
1) Poor grammar and spelling
2) Meaningless cliches (i.e. "It plays like butter", "modified", "rare")
3) Anything that looks like a scam to me
4) Misleading statements (i.e. "I need to pay the bills, but I will trade for a $3,000 Dingwall") - these beg the question "what else are you lying about or hiding?"
5) Attitude from the seller ("I will take this down or sell it locally if nobody buys it today!")

 

[MrAB4003]

How about:
My kid needs surgery or she'll die. Selling to raise money.
They're going to repossess the car.
Can't afford the divorce this bass cost me.
Lost my arm in a motorcycle accident.
etc.

Make no assumptions.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this way!

 

[jerry]

There is a guy right now trying to sell an amp that I like.

It is priced high plus he wants $50 shipping, even though I know it fits fine in a $14 priority mail flat rate box.

A pet peeve of mine as well, especially for pedals. It seems the ' if it fits, it ships' thing is elusive in some states.

 

[Stevorebob]

“Upgraded” — Maybe for you; maybe not for me.

“PayPal Friends and Family” — You’re probably neither. Please consider the fee in your price; I’ll happily pay more.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

How about:
My kid needs surgery or she'll die. Selling to raise money.
They're going to repossess the car.
Can't afford the divorce this bass cost me.
Lost my arm in a motorcycle accident.
etc.

Make no assumptions.

I'd be in a bit of trouble, then (But I do offer a photo to prove it [sent privately])!