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Lame sellers
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Ant
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I'm sure plenty have seen the "Need it gone fast" ads on CL or FB marketplace. Those f**kers never respond, even if you tell them you'll pay exactly what they ask and pick it up.
missing linc
Loose nut behind the wheel
I have to agree with you on this. I was looking for a Bronco for a long time, kept finding ones that were complete rust buckets with stupid asking prices, but the pictures were very carefully taken to hide the rust issues. When I would ask for specific pictures, I always got the same answer, 'I don’t have the time, it's parked at my friend's house', blah blah blah.
I made 2 round trips one weekend, about 250 miles each, to look at 2 different Broncos, and both were grossly overpriced.
I sold my 1990 Bronco in September 2024 to a guy who restores them. He just randomly showed up at my house and made me a fair offer.
RustyRatRod
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Yeah like "today only" and the ad is still there three months later.
Why does FCBO get to keep theirs?
Fewer thin skinned, whiny beeotches on FCBO
I used to have a “shelf of shame” of parts that were boxed up, totals with shipping sent to members, and names and addresses on the box, only to be ghosted and never heard from again. It was an easy way to remember who not to sell to next time. I always thought it was funny when I finally unboxed the item and reposted it with different pictures and the same member would chime in with an “I’ll take it”. Umm, no, you won’t. And, some pretty long standing members of the site too!
4spdragtop
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I don't mind measuring/weighing for a ship quote. You should only have to do it once. Why would the dimensions change?? Only thing the changes is destination.
I'm not a perfect buyer/seller, and I realize people have had patience with me at times, but yeah jerk move to hear "I'll take it, get me a ship quote", then 2 months later(after excuses) to get a reply back, "I found one already".
Also, the "name changing" bs doesn't help to keep track of d-bags....
If mods/Joey changes a members name, the previous alias' should be listed.
I'm not a perfect buyer/seller, and I realize people have had patience with me at times, but yeah jerk move to hear "I'll take it, get me a ship quote", then 2 months later(after excuses) to get a reply back, "I found one already".
Also, the "name changing" bs doesn't help to keep track of d-bags....
If mods/Joey changes a members name, the previous alias' should be listed.
RustyRatRod
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They used to do that on ebay. If you changed your ebay username, they put a sunglasses logo next to your new name. You could click on that and see who they "used to be".
We do that here. Click on the member's screen name and there will be a small clock symbol after their name. That should tell you wat it was previously. I don't think the information goes back forever and possibly times out as well.
Same here. I have a very simple system: take as many pictures as possible, box it up, measure/weigh the package, then write those numbers on a sticky note and affix to the box (along with what's in the box to remind my forgetful ***). Only thing left to do is print a shipping label once sold. Too many sellers make it more complicated than it needs to be.
It's all part of the game. Hopefully you get more good than bad......But I expect bad sometimes, so it doesn't bother me at all. I've met some really good folks that way.
I am glad that I got most of my big dollar stuff years ago.....I would have abandoned my project if I was dealing with today's prices.
BTW....This time of year I love the rant threads so keep 'em coming
I am glad that I got most of my big dollar stuff years ago.....I would have abandoned my project if I was dealing with today's prices.
BTW....This time of year I love the rant threads so keep 'em coming
agreed
Ant
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The other type of sellers I see are the "Don't ask if it's still available or I will block you" **** heads. We are human, sometimes we forget about things, especially when the ad is THREE TO SIX MONTHS OLD WITH NO UPDATES AND IS NOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST.
Another I have seen is "Will not respond if your phone number is not from my area code". In a world where people have cellular phones with different area codes, this person is either setting up a challenge, or is f**king stupid.
Another I have seen is "Will not respond if your phone number is not from my area code". In a world where people have cellular phones with different area codes, this person is either setting up a challenge, or is f**king stupid.
Rest assured that I am here to help lighten your wallet with quality merchandise. My motto is, I am open 24/ 7/ 365 if you got the cash.
However customer service in today's world sadly isn't what it was when I was a kid.
Tom
However customer service in today's world sadly isn't what it was when I was a kid.
Tom
RustyRatRod
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Yeah or the ones that say "don't ask a bunch of questions" or some such. I just pass right on by.
RustyRatRod
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.....and I get it. I'll even admit, I'm a lame buyer. Money has never been our strong suit. Sometimes I see something I need and I'll ask what the rock bottom price, or ask if they can wait till I get paid. But I let them know that UP FRONT, so if they agree, then it's on them to honor that agreement and on me to pay when I say I can.....and I do.
If you ask me what my rock bottom price is (no dicker sticker) I will ask you what is the highest price you will pay 
Too many people ask what the rock bottom price is and then try and negotiate down from there. Just make an offer. If people's feelings get hurt too bad.
A buddy of mine always had trouble buying and selling. I've never seen a guy claim he got shafted so much. I can see why. He always had expectations that he never discussed with the other party.
Too many people ask what the rock bottom price is and then try and negotiate down from there. Just make an offer. If people's feelings get hurt too bad. A buddy of mine always had trouble buying and selling. I've never seen a guy claim he got shafted so much. I can see why. He always had expectations that he never discussed with the other party.
Trying to remember, but every thing I've bought and sold here on FABO has been an excellent transaction. Very fast payments, shipping. I sold two vehicles here and bought one vehicle, plus all the parts. And many times I walked away with a personal friend afterwards. Lucky I guess
Dartswinger70
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Eh... who is "Lame Sellers" ? 
RustyRatRod
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I've never been good at that, so if someone won't give a price when I ask, I just move on.If you ask me what my rock bottom price is (no dicker sticker) I will ask you what is the highest price you will pay
A buddy of mine always had trouble buying and selling. I've never seen a guy claim he got shafted so much. I can see why. He always had expectations that he never discussed with the other party.
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Agreed. In my books the seller has to state their price first. Whether I negotiate or not depends on how much the item is and whether or not the price is fair. I'm no good at low balling for the sake of getting a good deal.
Dartswinger70
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Had that happen on CL with a 66 Mustang coupe. Guy asked $4500 I'm like "Ok when can I come see it?" No response but watching the listing over a few days , the price gradually rose to about 7 grand. I figure the guy kept playing around till the responses stopped. They never got back to me.
RustyRatRod
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I have to do it out of necessity. We only have so much to spend on "out of budget" items each month. I don't ask on everything. If I can afford something, I just buy it. I hate even having to ask. It sucks. I love all yall on here, because without a bunch of you, I wouldn't even have Vixen. It's nice to have a little a body again.
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