How come when I’m the first/only one to purchase something I’m told I got a deal going????

Yup, a lot of tire kickers.
I have sold things to people who never posted on the thread that they were interested.
They just PM'ed me and we closed the deal.
So as first in line, that is a hard call.
I don't mark pending because that closes the interest for most people.
And I mark mine sold when I get payment.