Hi All,
I’ve been scouring the market for a machine for about 6-12 month now. Most of my experiences have been positive however there have certainly been a few that I would rather forget.
I understand and appreciate that it’s very much a sellers market at the moment, however it would be great if people can follow a few simple guidelines. One recent experience with a member on here left me highly jaded and disappointed. I contacted the seller within an hour or so of him posting his ad on Pinside. I requested additional photos of the machine however the seller stated that he had unfortunately come across some bad luck: floods, fires and other personal issues, but assured me he would get back to me as soon as things were under control. Later today, I received a reply stating that he had a few people coming over to “have a look”. It’s not the end of the world and I appreciate that in the scheme of things it’s probably not a big deal. That said, I’m disappointed as I foolishly assumed that I would be given first preference to negotiate with the seller.
Just be mindful that when you’re dealing with a member off this forum (or any other forum) to respect their time. It’s certainly as valuable as yours. Put yourself in the other persons shoes and act accordingly. It’s great to be in possession of something that is sought after however acting with integrity goes a long way and provides a great environment and culture for people who want to be involved in this hobby and industry.