Card buying protocol on the board?

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Usc1

Is there a card buying protocol on the boards?

The only reason I ask is because I PM'd a guy to buy his card and requested pictures. He acknowledged the PM and stated pictures would be sent. After waiting for pictures, I was told it was now sold?

I have not been on the forums for too long so I was wondering if there were unwritten rules? The first to send money?

Thanks.

Someone either got pictures of the card and immediately said, "I'll take it," or told the seller he'd buy it without actually seeing pics...all before you were able to get the requested pictures. That exact scenario happens quite often here. Cards move quickly when the deals are good. So, if your overall question is, "Did the seller do something wrong?," then the answer is a definite no. Like everyone said, an 'I'll take it' ends all other discussions and negotiations.

And welcome to the site! Don't let this speed bump bum you out.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Someone either got pictures of the card and immediately said, "I'll take it," or told the seller he'd buy it without actually seeing pics...all before you were able to get the requested pictures. That exact scenario happens quite often here. Cards move quickly when the deals are good. So, if your overall question is, "Did the seller do something wrong?," then the answer is a definite no. Like everyone said, an 'I'll take it' ends all other discussions and negotiations.

And welcome to the site! Don't let this speed bump bum you out.

I've been really pleased with the cards that I've bought from members. But I have noticed that things can go quickly, especially for hard to find cards/memorabilia.

[Kevin]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was wondering this very thing. What is the protocol of buying/committing here. Thanks for the answers...