question about how long to wait before moving to the next person for a sale - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nightmare** · 11-14-2003, 07:21 PM

like the title says. any thoughts?

cdowns · 11-14-2003, 08:27 PM

if you haven't recieved payment 7-10days from when he comitted to the sale moveon

nu2-72 · 11-14-2003, 08:54 PM

Send a final PM, give 24 hrs and move on. Give me 48. LOL

TEXAS 68 · 11-14-2003, 09:53 PM

money talks

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-14-2003, 10:01 PM

I am with cdowns> 7-10 days no money move on

*rage'nrat638* · 11-14-2003, 10:14 PM

i have got payment in 3-4 days.from the other coast

*Gee_Emm* · 11-14-2003, 10:24 PM

There should be a rule here that you have to let the seller know if you are no longer interested, otherwise its a waste of time. If I don't hear from them in a week I move on.

Dan72cst · 11-15-2003, 12:09 AM

I've you're asking, its been long enough.

Definately be fair about it, but your time is worth a lot too.

JJR · 11-15-2003, 12:08 PM

I am glad you asked this question because I was getting ready to. I posted an item for sale and someone wanted it and I sent a PM and responed to the post that he could have it but I have never heard anything in almost a week. I have another person ready to buy but I wanted to give the first guy a fair shot at it (I know some peoples schedules don't allow them to check the board daily). I told the second guy I would sell to him if I did not here from the first guy by Monday. I think that would be a fair enough amount of time for the first guy to get back to me don't you.

*Gee_Emm* · 11-15-2003, 12:52 PM

You can also to message tracking with PM's It will tell you if they have read the message or not, it will speed things up in deciding to move on or not.

nu2-72 · 11-15-2003, 01:47 PM

I have had a board member ask a question and with my reply, it took a few days to play the tag game with each other. Another member demanded the item when I explained that I was waiting on the first person. Member two was told to bite me. I will decide who and when my items are sold.
I have also had a member jump on the thread and say they want it. Then I have to wait to be sure.
My suggestion is this and this is how I now do my transactions. If I have a question, I ask and ask to be notified if I am first. I then make a decision as quickly as possible and reply to the person. If I say I will take it, I notify the person when payment is sent so that they can have an idea of the time frame to receive payment. If it does not arrive I would hope they contact me for a trace. I try to give all info in my conformation also. MO #, my address and board name if through email.
Please send your board name if you send emails. It helps.

70ChevyLongbed · 11-15-2003, 02:16 PM

Night,

My $0.02 -> I think communication is the key, and that goes for sellers and buyers. Posting a more descriptive reply with; level of interest, serious purchaser/ just looking around, times you can be reached, when you expect to get back to the board and answer, setting a deadline to hear back from someone. These things, and dozens of other little things to consider adding to a post, help create a fair selling and buying situation for each interested member.

I realize it doesn’t always happen, but we can all hope to deal with honest, considerate people. Especially when what we all have in common, we all feel so passionate about.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-15-2003, 06:40 PM

I think nightmares talking about me, I thought my truck was heading that way next week but turns out it's going to Michigan. Sorry for the delay on answering and thanks for the extra pictures! It's a great roof and will hopefully keep a cab from the scrape pile for somebody.

teeitup · 11-15-2003, 06:41 PM

Its no fun waiting on a reply, I had a board member say he wanted this truck I have, said he had to check his schedule, that was over 2 weeks ago and I've never heard back from him, I've pm'd him alot too. BUYERS NEED TO LET THE SELLERS KNOW IF YOU DON'T WANT PARTS, DON'T LEAVE THEM HANGING!!! It happens alot unfortunately. Good luck, Randy

**nightmare** · 11-15-2003, 07:19 PM

thanks for all the replies. mothertruckers, i wasn't actually trying to single anyone out, this is the first time that i've tried to sell anything on the board. i was actually just trying to get an estimate for future reference.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-15-2003, 08:22 PM

nightmare No problem, let me know if your other customer bows out and i'll send you a check but we can't pick it up for a couple of weeks.

nu2-72 · 11-15-2003, 11:42 PM

nightmare , were you the one selling the cab roof?
I take it that Mothertruckers is interested in it. Is there a market for these? I just cut a cab below the back window and across the firewall. All dash and pillars are intact. It is an air cab and had a headliner and cargo light. What might it be worth?

**nightmare** · 11-16-2003, 12:21 PM

yep, that was me. i had cut right above the dash though. as far as there being a market for that, i'm not sure. i know that the areas around the rain gutters do become rusty, and that, according to what i've seen, there aren't any aftermarket patch panels for the outside of the roof or the top part of the door jam. what it might be worth? i couldn't begin to tell ya. from what i remember, there is a patch panel for the inside part of the roof, where the sunvisors and mirror goes, but i'm not sure as to what the price would be on that part alone. the rain gutters themselves cost around $120 or so for the set, but since there aren't any patch panels for them to mount to if that part is rusted through, someone could use the whole top part of the cab. ultimately though, it would be up to you to decide what it would be worth.

dubie · 11-16-2003, 12:33 PM

In my world, money talks and bull**** walks, so the first one with the cash, gets the goods

**Already Gone** · 11-16-2003, 02:12 PM

Hi all... I'm new to the board but did spend 25 years in the automoble business. I've heard every promise and story twice in my years. My philosophy is when you sell something the first one with the money takes the item. In this day & age you can , send money orders cashiers checks etc overnite literally around the world. So I guess the bottom line is if you havent received any money in a week then they aren't buying it. Basically I'm saying...Money Talks and Bullsh.. Walks"

11-14-2003, 08:27 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if you haven't recieved payment 7-10days from when he comitted to the sale moveon __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-14-2003, 08:54 PM	#3
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Send a final PM, give 24 hrs and move on. Give me 48. LOL __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-14-2003, 09:53 PM	#4
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	money talks __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-15-2003, 12:09 AM	#8
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	I've you're asking, its been long enough. Definately be fair about it, but your time is worth a lot too. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

11-15-2003, 12:08 PM	#9
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	I am glad you asked this question because I was getting ready to. I posted an item for sale and someone wanted it and I sent a PM and responed to the post that he could have it but I have never heard anything in almost a week. I have another person ready to buy but I wanted to give the first guy a fair shot at it (I know some peoples schedules don't allow them to check the board daily). I told the second guy I would sell to him if I did not here from the first guy by Monday. I think that would be a fair enough amount of time for the first guy to get back to me don't you. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

11-14-2003, 10:01 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I am with cdowns> 7-10 days no money move on

11-14-2003, 10:14 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	i have got payment in 3-4 days.from the other coast

11-14-2003, 10:24 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	There should be a rule here that you have to let the seller know if you are no longer interested, otherwise its a waste of time. If I don't hear from them in a week I move on.

11-15-2003, 12:52 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	You can also to message tracking with PM's It will tell you if they have read the message or not, it will speed things up in deciding to move on or not.

11-15-2003, 01:47 PM	#11
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have had a board member ask a question and with my reply, it took a few days to play the tag game with each other. Another member demanded the item when I explained that I was waiting on the first person. Member two was told to bite me. I will decide who and when my items are sold. I have also had a member jump on the thread and say they want it. Then I have to wait to be sure. My suggestion is this and this is how I now do my transactions. If I have a question, I ask and ask to be notified if I am first. I then make a decision as quickly as possible and reply to the person. If I say I will take it, I notify the person when payment is sent so that they can have an idea of the time frame to receive payment. If it does not arrive I would hope they contact me for a trace. I try to give all info in my conformation also. MO #, my address and board name if through email. Please send your board name if you send emails. It helps. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-15-2003, 02:16 PM	#12
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Night, My $0.02 -> I think communication is the key, and that goes for sellers and buyers. Posting a more descriptive reply with; level of interest, serious purchaser/ just looking around, times you can be reached, when you expect to get back to the board and answer, setting a deadline to hear back from someone. These things, and dozens of other little things to consider adding to a post, help create a fair selling and buying situation for each interested member. I realize it doesn’t always happen, but we can all hope to deal with honest, considerate people. Especially when what we all have in common, we all feel so passionate about. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

11-15-2003, 06:40 PM	#13
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I think nightmares talking about me, I thought my truck was heading that way next week but turns out it's going to Michigan. Sorry for the delay on answering and thanks for the extra pictures! It's a great roof and will hopefully keep a cab from the scrape pile for somebody. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-15-2003, 06:41 PM	#14
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Its no fun waiting on a reply, I had a board member say he wanted this truck I have, said he had to check his schedule, that was over 2 weeks ago and I've never heard back from him, I've pm'd him alot too. BUYERS NEED TO LET THE SELLERS KNOW IF YOU DON'T WANT PARTS, DON'T LEAVE THEM HANGING!!! It happens alot unfortunately. Good luck, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-15-2003, 08:22 PM	#16
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	nightmare No problem, let me know if your other customer bows out and i'll send you a check but we can't pick it up for a couple of weeks. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-15-2003, 11:42 PM	#17
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	nightmare , were you the one selling the cab roof? I take it that Mothertruckers is interested in it. Is there a market for these? I just cut a cab below the back window and across the firewall. All dash and pillars are intact. It is an air cab and had a headliner and cargo light. What might it be worth? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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11-16-2003, 12:33 PM	#19
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11-16-2003, 02:12 PM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	The First One Hi all... I'm new to the board but did spend 25 years in the automoble business. I've heard every promise and story twice in my years. My philosophy is when you sell something the first one with the money takes the item. In this day & age you can , send money orders cashiers checks etc overnite literally around the world. So I guess the bottom line is if you havent received any money in a week then they aren't buying it. Basically I'm saying...Money Talks and Bullsh.. Walks"

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