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Opening a 'Buy It Now' for one person
chris8X57
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I answered a want ad here in the forums, and through several emails reached a deal. I would like to be fair to GunBroker and do it through the auction site so they can get their percentage, but I dont wan't someone else to buy it before my buyer has a chance.
Can someone advise me how to do it ?
Thanks,
Chris
Can someone advise me how to do it ?
Thanks,
Chris
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In the end, it's all good; I wouldn't worry about it.
Neal
no description, other than words to the effect of "if you arent xxx, dont bid".
no pictures.
just the price.
anybody stupid enough to bid on it deserves to pay you for the privilege.
list the auction with the buyers name as the title.
no description, other than words to the effect of "if you arent xxx, dont bid".
no pictures.
just the price.
anybody stupid enough to bid on it deserves to pay you for the privilege.
Yep, either that or a unique word or number that only you and the buyer know. Then send them the link.
quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
list the auction with the buyers name as the title.
no description, other than words to the effect of "if you arent xxx, dont bid".
no pictures.
just the price.
anybody stupid enough to bid on it deserves to pay you for the privilege.
Yep, either that or a unique word or number that only you and the buyer know. Then send them the link.
You'd be pretty safe with all that, but for further assurance -- if you want -- be on the phone with your buyer the moment you list it.
quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
list the auction with the buyers name as the title.
no description, other than words to the effect of "if you arent xxx, dont bid".
no pictures.
just the price.
anybody stupid enough to bid on it deserves to pay you for the privilege.
Yep, either that or a unique word or number that only you and the buyer know. Then send them the link.
You'd be pretty safe with all that, but for further assurance -- if you want -- be on the phone with your buyer the moment you list it.
you could, but i dont think we need to treat an auction like a seal team incursion.
if i come across an auction as i have described, with the words if you arent competetone, dont bid on this auction, im going to by pass it.
perhaps it would be different if it were a real auction with pictures and a description and what not. then i might be inclined to bid if the item was under priced, sort of a test for the whole idea of the contract theory; but a blank auction? i have no idea what im bidding on. could be a goat. could be a dried up turd. could be a piece of paper that says you're an jerk on it. me personally, im just clicking back and moving on. as i said above, anybody stupid enough to bid on that auction deserves to send you some money...
quote:Originally posted by competentone
quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
list the auction with the buyers name as the title.
no description, other than words to the effect of "if you arent xxx, dont bid".
no pictures.
just the price.
anybody stupid enough to bid on it deserves to pay you for the privilege.
Yep, either that or a unique word or number that only you and the buyer know. Then send them the link.
You'd be pretty safe with all that, but for further assurance -- if you want -- be on the phone with your buyer the moment you list it.
you could, but i dont think we need to treat an auction like a seal team incursion.
if i come across an auction as i have described, with the words if you arent competetone, dont bid on this auction, im going to by pass it.
perhaps it would be different if it were a real auction with pictures and a description and what not. then i might be inclined to bid if the item was under priced, sort of a test for the whole idea of the contract theory; but a blank auction? i have no idea what im bidding on. could be a goat. could be a dried up turd. could be a piece of paper that says you're an jerk on it. me personally, im just clicking back and moving on. as i said above, anybody stupid enough to bid on that auction deserves to send you some money...
Per Security@GunBroker, goats are accepted in lieu of payment by American Express. I got the email this morning.
Original Message
From: Security [mailto:security@GunBroker.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:12 AM
To: 'BGHillbilly'
Subject: RE: Question regarding GunBroker.com Item 326958317
Goats.
From: BGHillbilly [mailto:user2user@GunBroker.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:58 AM
To: CaptFun
Subject: Question regarding GunBroker.com Item 326958317
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-- BEGIN MESSAGE FROM USER --
I don't have an American Express card, do you take any other forms of payment?
-- END MESSAGE FROM USER --
This message is regarding the following item:
Item Title:
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Item Number:
326958317
' buyer, with no description other than "if you are not
, do not bid".
I feel good, my buyer followed through and GunBroker gets their share.
Regards,
Chris