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New NR bidder???
babun
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I hope this question {or rather MY worry} is not against the posting rules. {But then again, some of the recent "waste of bandwidth" posts should be against the rules}.
I have a rifle on auction and the high bidder is new and NR. And I mean NEW !! He registered just 4 days ago. Please, I know everyone starts as a NR, But I just can't seem to think this auction will end well. Your thoughts, please. Explicitly from you sellers here. Thanks, Bob
I have a rifle on auction and the high bidder is new and NR. And I mean NEW !! He registered just 4 days ago. Please, I know everyone starts as a NR, But I just can't seem to think this auction will end well. Your thoughts, please. Explicitly from you sellers here. Thanks, Bob
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Everyone deserves a chance...let the person prove themselves..
Like previously stated, we all have to start some time.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=220603853
Thanks for the encouraging posts....but I just "KNOW" he's 17 years old and lives in NYC !![:0][:0][:0] {or NJ...}
...or Libya. [:D]
Instead of burning an ulser about it by worrying how about you contact the potential buyer and thank him/her for bidding and find out their story.
Be proactive not reactive.
plenty of people dont register until they find something they like, or find something they like shortly after registering. the time between registration and first bid is positively irrelevant.
Thanks for the encouraging posts....but I just "KNOW" he's 17 years old and lives in NYC !! {or NJ...}
Hmmm...after that post, I am beginning to think this was just a plug for his rifle...[}:)][}:)]
I had this one for about 6 years and now I'm moving away from collecting WW2 stuff and need money and room for the new addiction.[:D]
imo...[:)]
quote:Originally posted by babun
Thanks for the encouraging posts....but I just "KNOW" he's 17 years old and lives in NYC !![:0][:0][:0] {or NJ...}
...or Libya. [:D]
I see it coming........"I mistakenly sent you a M.O. for $6,200. Please send the extra money back to me by western union"...........[;)]
with it [:(] thats why you placed it on GB TO SELL[;)]
Seriously, don't worry about it. If he just registered and already bidding it probably means he just got his tax return and found something to spend his money on after just a little bit of looking. Good for you, he choose to spend it with you.[:)]
I've had nothing but good luck with NR auction winners. Most are excited about winning their first auction, want to ask questions about the best way to pay and handle things; "Just tell me what to do and I'll do it!" and all of them want to see that first A+ in their feedback.
you just described me on my first buy to a t
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Only auction trouble I had here was a NR seller who refused to sell at the final bid price.
If they are eligible to bid then it will just take it's course. I looked for something for weeks but didn't register until I was ready to buy something. So I was a NR bidder on for 1 day. A business like this doesn't run if only dealers are selling to dealers. It takes new blood.
Will this new bidder follow through, maybe you will find out. My guess is the odds are in your favor, but occasionally the odds catch us.
quote:Hey we all had to start somewhere. Probably just excited to jump in and get in on the action . My money is on the buyer and all goes well !!
I'll agree with MFI .
she did a buy it now and asked me for some instructions on how to do the procedure properly
NO WAY IT CAN COME HERE
DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOUR GUN
just food for thought.
If concerned, try to contact him. Don't cost much to send an E-mail.
Just where does a seller get info about a NR bidder that just signed on????? Doesn't GB prevent emails and telephone numbers from being available till the auction is ended?? {and rightfully so...it prevents "side deals"} Thanks for the many good posts from the sellers here.
I believe YOU were a NR rated seller once too.
Yes and a NR buyer too. But my first sale and first purchase was not for a gun that is not allowed in many areas.[;)]
For me...Every item I lost out to an NR bidder was on high dollar items. Around $2,000 and up. For some reason...I'm bidding on an item and with in the last hour and down to minutes. A (NR) bidder pops in...bids it up against me... and wins. It has happened many times. I have a hard time believing its not a coincidence! How can you loose out to last minute (NR) bidders multiple times? I'm not saying I'm the only one and people are against me. I'm saying there has to be more members having similar issues. Has only started within the past couple years.
How is it possible that someone who joined the forum 18 minutes ago could locate a 10 year old thread, while yours truly, an administrator whose been here for 18 years, can't get the search function to find a thread from 10 days ago?
Some people sign up because they want to bid on a particular item, that item got their attention and it's something they want. High end auction items are more likely to have this happen.
For all of you that are responding to a post from the year 2011, please go buy the thread a birthday card, go stand in your driveway, and sing happy birthday to the thread. A cake is optional but appropriate.
I was about to say...............................THIS is a necro thread.
I understand the thread is old. But think, moderators are frequently mentioning redundant threads and the search option. A new member researched a thread and asked a new question related to the thread. I considered it respectful to give him an answer rather than make fun, he's new and may want to stick around if he's treated decent.
I agree with SCOUT5 because his understanding is correct. We do suggest doing searches for some questions simply because there is a wealth of information already in print here on the forums. I also find it amazing that new members are able to find some of the posts made so long ago.😁
The only suggestion I can add is to be sure that the information you find is current and up to date as some guidelines such as labeling have changed recently.
Best.
If a new member has such a thin skin that he (or she) can't tolerate some minor teasing, he (or she) won't last long in this forum, particularly the Politics Forum were Type IV (Armor Piercing Rifle) body armor is the NIJ minimum allowed for entry.
In any case, your comments have been noted 😈.