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**special-K** · 04-02-2007, 10:39 AM

I had this guy come look at my Highlander and Sierra one day.It was word of mouth through a friend,I don`t have signs on or an ad.He`s definately ready to buy one and he knows mine are priced right.He said he`d be back on that Saturday to look better and test-drive.Well,it snowed so the weekend passed w/o a call.The next Friday evening he called about coming the next morning.I had already arranged to travel 1 1/2 hrs to get the last set of Kelly Safari AWRs ($98@) in 255/85x16 available for my work truck and I had a job the next week 1/1/2 hours in the other direction with bald rubber out back.He acted like I should change my plans since he coached his son`s little league team in the afternoon and Sunday he always does paperwork in the morning and watches the races and drinks beer in the afternoon.I said,"Sorry,I`ll meet you anytime,But,I need these tires."He said he`d call.Well,the next Friday I hadn`t heard from him,so I arranged to haul the shortbed I sold from my shop to the buyer`s house.This guy calls Saturday morning as I`m heading out and is all aggrevated that I can`t accomodate him.
Originally he came about the GMC.He had looked at another nearby (Custom K/2500) from Oregon a guy brought over and is flippin`for $6,800.I`ve looked at it and when I did,I rolled up in my Sierra K/2500 that I want $7,500 for.Mine is way nicer and I could tell that seller knew it..So,I know this guy would buy my Sierra.It`s been a few weeks now and spring is here.I have work coming up.I am thinking I want one to drive,since all I`ll have is the two complete projects which could take years.I`ve also decided in these few weeks that I want to sell my work truck and get something newer this year.I really should hang on to a driver for the transition.I`m thinking that would be the Highlander since I just did all this work before parking it for winter.It needs an exhaust manifold and I`m working on changing,now.I have brand new Headman Elites for it from before I felt the need to liquidate stuff.
Now,the guy calls and it`s the Highlander that he wants and I`m telling him I changed my mind.Now he`s acting like I ran him around.I mean,it`s been a few weeks,he knows I have guys here interested(waiting for pics I can`t take/no camera) and he hasn`t handed me a deposit or comitted himself.In fact,he had me hanging up two trucks until it was convenient for him to get by.

killer71 · 04-02-2007, 10:53 AM

there's special talking camera and pictures again. hehe! Yea I know what you mean. I've learned no one is serious unless they have money in hand!

va_tlc · 04-02-2007, 10:56 AM

i hear ya tim,some people just push an push huh, im sure theres others that would take it quick, you still have that short bed? good luck on whatever ya decide with that guy

**special-K** · 04-02-2007, 11:28 AM

They`re all tire kickers until the cash is swapped for the title,I guess.Yeah,still have the shortbed

manimal · 04-02-2007, 04:53 PM

Can't stand that at all. Dumb A$$ES don't know when they are in the wrong.
-Lance

70GMCer · 04-02-2007, 05:23 PM

Next time, tell him you sold it to your mother.......

**special-K** · 04-02-2007, 11:09 PM

His uncle goes to my neighbor`s.I`ll just say it`s the GMC or keep looking.That`s how it goes.The Highlander was a deal.And,three weeks ago he coulda had it.But good deals don`t wait for you.Sometimes it`s the seller that decides he wants it.I can sell it later to someone else,right?

04-02-2007, 10:39 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Talk About Tire Kickers... I had this guy come look at my Highlander and Sierra one day.It was word of mouth through a friend,I don`t have signs on or an ad.He`s definately ready to buy one and he knows mine are priced right.He said he`d be back on that Saturday to look better and test-drive.Well,it snowed so the weekend passed w/o a call.The next Friday evening he called about coming the next morning.I had already arranged to travel 1 1/2 hrs to get the last set of Kelly Safari AWRs ($98@) in 255/85x16 available for my work truck and I had a job the next week 1/1/2 hours in the other direction with bald rubber out back.He acted like I should change my plans since he coached his son`s little league team in the afternoon and Sunday he always does paperwork in the morning and watches the races and drinks beer in the afternoon.I said,"Sorry,I`ll meet you anytime,But,I need these tires."He said he`d call.Well,the next Friday I hadn`t heard from him,so I arranged to haul the shortbed I sold from my shop to the buyer`s house.This guy calls Saturday morning as I`m heading out and is all aggrevated that I can`t accomodate him. Originally he came about the GMC.He had looked at another nearby (Custom K/2500) from Oregon a guy brought over and is flippin`for $6,800.I`ve looked at it and when I did,I rolled up in my Sierra K/2500 that I want $7,500 for.Mine is way nicer and I could tell that seller knew it..So,I know this guy would buy my Sierra.It`s been a few weeks now and spring is here.I have work coming up.I am thinking I want one to drive,since all I`ll have is the two complete projects which could take years.I`ve also decided in these few weeks that I want to sell my work truck and get something newer this year.I really should hang on to a driver for the transition.I`m thinking that would be the Highlander since I just did all this work before parking it for winter.It needs an exhaust manifold and I`m working on changing,now.I have brand new Headman Elites for it from before I felt the need to liquidate stuff. Now,the guy calls and it`s the Highlander that he wants and I`m telling him I changed my mind.Now he`s acting like I ran him around.I mean,it`s been a few weeks,he knows I have guys here interested(waiting for pics I can`t take/no camera) and he hasn`t handed me a deposit or comitted himself.In fact,he had me hanging up two trucks until it was convenient for him to get by. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-02-2007 at 10:39 AM.

04-02-2007, 10:53 AM	#2
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... there's special talking camera and pictures again. hehe! Yea I know what you mean. I've learned no one is serious unless they have money in hand! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-02-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... i hear ya tim,some people just push an push huh, im sure theres others that would take it quick, you still have that short bed? good luck on whatever ya decide with that guy __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

04-02-2007, 11:28 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... They`re all tire kickers until the cash is swapped for the title,I guess.Yeah,still have the shortbed __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-02-2007, 04:53 PM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... Can't stand that at all. Dumb A$$ES don't know when they are in the wrong. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

04-02-2007, 05:23 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... Next time, tell him you sold it to your mother....... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

04-02-2007, 11:09 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Talk About Tire Kickers... His uncle goes to my neighbor`s.I`ll just say it`s the GMC or keep looking.That`s how it goes.The Highlander was a deal.And,three weeks ago he coulda had it.But good deals don`t wait for you.Sometimes it`s the seller that decides he wants it.I can sell it later to someone else,right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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