Courtesy to fellow basschatters

[RJB280]

A pet hate of mine, You place an item up for sale and get a response from Mr 'very interested' who asks various questions about said item and wants to know if its still available. You take the time to answer as fully and accurately as you can and ask Mr 'very interested' if he would like to view the item, and what happens next ? Absolutely nothing !! does this sound familiar to you ?
Now perhaps i am old fashioned, but all it takes is a few minutes to show fellow basschatters a bit of respect and courtesy even if the response is 'thanks but no thanks' at least it is a response and everyone can move on.
This is a great site and provides a great service to bass players everywhere, lets show courtesy and respect to fellow bass player cos we are all part of the same brotherhood.

There, now its off my chest and thank you for listening !

[Lozz196]

Yep, I`ve had enquiries from people, replied answering their questions, no further response. My feelings won`t be hurt if someone says they`re no longer interested in the item I`m selling now I`ve answered their questions but agree a bit of politeness wouldn`t take that long.

[SpaceChick]

This is good advice! A simple "no thanks" is better than keeping someone hanging on.

Although to my shame, I did get interested in some cabs on here about two/three years ago, told the guy I wanted them and then couldn't get the cash together meaning I'd messed him about for 2 days. I still feel guilty about that!

[gary mac]

There was a time when this really wound me up but I've now programmed myself not to worry about it.

[lojo]

If you want to sell something it's part of the cost , it might be a friendly community but you are not giving something away.

I agree a "thanks for info but it's not for me" is nice and I'd always attempt to do so, but I don't think it's a crime if you forget.

Of course if you feel someone is asking to many questions you have to decide who's worth entertaining, just like any business transaction.

[KevB]

Put it on hold for 31/2 hours then flog it to someone else.

[stingraybassman]

Nature of the beast these days! As a general point buyers seem much less reliable on here than 4/5 years ago.

Certainly a sweeping generalisation and only my experience of course

[Number6]

Yes it's a lovely bright and breezy day and i for one would like to extend courtesy and felicitations to all my BC Sisters and Brothers ☺

[TheGreek]

I agree with everything that's been said...courtesy costs nothing.

[Lw.]

Par for the course of selling things online or dealing with the public in general for that matter.

I assume you posting this has been prompted by a recent failed transaction on here? Have you talked it through with them via PM first?

[discreet]

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1427878271' post='2735253']
Put it on hold for 31/2 hours then flog it to someone else.
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[wateroftyne]

Until someone says they want to buy it, just assume they don't. Life's less stressful that way.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

I agree wholeheartedly. It happened to me .
Some people haven't got TIM!

[discreet]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1427900704' post='2735662']
Until someone says they want to buy it, just assume they don't. Life's less stressful that way.
[/quote]

+1 ...I don't register a sale until the cash is in my account.

[RJB280]

Ah, thanks to you all for your considered response and pleased I am not alone on this one.