BST etiquette

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Flintboy

Had a card for sale with a listed price. A member asked for more detailed information on the condition of the card. I respond a short time later and the member asks if I will take “X” for it. When I log back in I get a message from another member stating he will take the card at full ask. I message the member stating the card sold at full ask.

The member gets a little upset stating that since he “was in negotiations for the card” I should have given him the chance to purchase it at the full ask.

I don’t understand that since it was listed with a price and he could have stated at any time I’ll take it at the asking price. If you wanted the card that bad pony up the extra $20 and just take it.

How does the majority see this? I’m sure it happens on occasion and I always try to do the right thing. I guess in the future I’ll have to phrase all my auctions like another member here with “I’ll take it trumps all other negotiations”. I thought that would be understandable but I guess not.

You done the correct thing. One person took the chance at trying to negotiate and it didn't work out this time.

There should be no hard feelings by anyone.

[Luke]

He's 100% wrong. First person to say that they will pay the list price gets to buy it. It's very simple. It's a learning experience for the guy. Don't make offers if you'd be bummed if someone claims it while you are trying to get a discount. I definitely learned that one a few times when I was new. If you'd be sad if you missed out on it, just pay the list price.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Luke

He's 100% wrong. First person to say that they will pay the list price gets to buy it. It's very simple. It's a learning experience for the guy. Don't make offers if you'd be bummed if someone claims it while you are trying to get a discount. I definitely learned that one a few times when I was new. If you'd be sad if you missed out on it, just pay the list price.

+1 agree the rule of First one that says they take does trump all negotiations

[Fred]

Perhaps statements like the following would clarify things: "anyone willing to pay the full asking price will trump any negotiations in progress".

However, if you already agreed to a negotiated price then that would be poor form to go back on your word for a higher offer.

If I'm in the middle of a negotiation and the seller says someone is going to pay full price, then I'd understand if the seller stops the negotiation and sells the card to someone willing to pay full price. And, I wouldn't turn around and tell the seller I'd be willing to pay full price because someone else was interested in it. That would just seem wrong. If I wanted it that bad, then I'd just pony up the cash right away.

[jiw98]

I agree that "I'll take it" trumps all negotiations. It should be a unwritten rule for all BST postings. JMO