I do see the other side too. But you are paying at a discount vs new. If anyone have problems with used guns, just buy new from a retailer and pay the full price. We as members here buy at a discount cause it's used, we take the risk. Most issues with use guns are small leaks. Easy and cheap to repair. Mostly just changing a few o rings.
I’ll second that, if the gun leaks, just say it…there are plenty of shops and folks right here that can help fix the leak or that a leaky gun can be sent to them, same with scratches, it’s obviously not a deal breaker, but if it has them and you’re hiding it-brace for bad feedback lol
This right here. A phone call will often scare away a scammer or a person who is "window shopping". After the second phone conversation you should be comfortable sending funds. If not, walk away. No harm no foul.
Idk about that. With most scams it's from phone calls. I get them all the time. Example some guy called, sounded like he is India. Said something about calling from Microsoft and they notice I have some virus. He walked me through some stuff and said he can fix it if I paid him. I hang up lol. Another one, this scammer called Uber to pick up a package then called home owner to get money ready cause his grandson is in jail and need money for bail. The Uber drive goes to the house to pick up an item. Meet with the home owner who blew her head off. So imo, a phone call will not scared a scammer away. They actually loves phone calls to get you to trust me.
Yeah that's a good question. His message seem like he wanted me to send the gun to him first then he will pay. But no way lol.
I'm not defending anyone, but sometimes folks who are inexperienced in online classified transactions have a hard time understanding the buyer risk.
This is a concern of mine. I have been a member for awhile but I am not one to post things. I just search for information that I can use to fix something or solve a problem. I have kind of gotten out of shooting as much lately and have really nice airguns that I want to find new homes for. So now I'm working to get my 10 minimum "quality" posts so that it will let me pm folks and post classified ads. I worry people will think I'm sketchy when really I'm just not a posting type person and want to sell some of my stuff.
Well, I will say that the one thing that you have working for you. Is the fact that you've been a member for the past 2 years. So even if you don't have a whole lot of activity as long as you're somewhat active and you've been here and you don't have any negative or neutral reviews you should be fine. Somebody else mentioned speaking on the phone eases a lot of the members. I think I've only done that once, but I'm also pretty good at gaging who I want to make transactions with or not.
I’d say for every high $ item you sell in the classifieds you will have at least 10 people waist your time. I really like the guys that offer you more than you ask, and then they have their “friend” come pick it up….. lots of people out there trying to rip you off for sure. Unfortunately if you want to sell your stuff you have to put up with these people,
This, your selling, your rules. I've sold plenty on Exhange boards over the years, never got burnt. Apply the rule "If it seems too good to be true" and you will be fine.
The folks I've dealt with here on AN led the way to what I do overall. IMHO, its very important for members to post feedback on their dealings. That rating is important. I go by ratings and time as a forum member overall. The vast majority of my dealing as either a seller or buyer has been Zelle or PayPal Friends & Family. No, my experiences here have not been all perfect, but overall better than other platforms I've used to sell & buy items. I had one fellow try to con me out of a blue laminate springer by showing me an outdated picture with low price, then say he would buy anyways and I take PP FF, said he couldn't get (FF) to work and wanted to do the other route and could send payment asap. I explained to him how to do FF, never heard back from the fellow. New member and he disappeared not too long after appearing ... maybe a week or two, don't recall exactly. But, these types of stories of things going wrong are a small number compared to the huge majority of dealings gone super duper swell. I just don't think all those many good stories get the attention and folks find less ... interesting?
