I have to say I have done this before. I thought I wanted to sell a game and when it came down to it I could not let it go. It is a shitty thing to do and I felt horrible. I just simply told the guy that I didn't want to let the game go anymore but I would sell it if he insisted but I would really like to keep it. He wasn't happy as he was on his way to get it but he said OK. When I finally sold it years later I regretted it.

I don't know, I think that's bs. And if it's someone I know, sorry, but it's still bs in my opinion.

I know a few times I've listed a game and had second thoughts, then told the potential buyer before any meet up time/address is made, and it's usually pretty cool.

Once you give the address and arrange to meet, it's done. You can hold firm, but the choice to buy it is there's.

Don't really understand what happened, you hung out at his place for 2 hours? Or you left, and two hours later said, hey I want the game? If you left his house, well, not quite as lame. If he changed his mind while you are at his place, yeah that's pretty weak.

I do think you probably should have just paid his asking price. If I drive 3 hours to pick up a game, I'm willing to pay the asking price/agreed upon price unless I show up and there are obvious surprises (outgassing DMDs, things like that). Will never make a stink over stuff that needs minor adjustments.

I've already rented a van, taken the time, etc., why risk blowing up a deal over a little cabbage?

That bites. One thing across town, but 2 1/2 hours each way?? I'd be pissed.........

Crappy thing to do especially since you did the 2.5 hr haul. He could have paid for your gas.

This is a very odd story! I can tell you that if this happened to me, it would have ended very differently. Hopefully this guy will post in this thread and explain his side of the story.

Shouldn't try to take a second bite at the apple unless you're willing to walk away, if you're 2.5 hours from home.

What kind of man wastes someone's time and money?? Answer: A douche bag. He would have been a nice guy if he had second thoughts and at least paid for your gas!

Epic fail! That's horrible. If you're not sure don't post an ad! Seems like some OCD going on there.

We've all sold games that we really didn't want to part with....it's part of the hobby. No excuse to do that to you

Glad he offered the gas and tolls but TOTAL D move. You don't pull that if someone shows up to buy. That's just a D move. wow.

who is it?

You have every right to be pissed and I can't believe anyone would do that to someone. I'd have no problem calling the seller out on here if it were me. What a Dick move!

Did he yell at you when you ran over his mailbox while doing a few donuts on the front lawn as you left?

edit: cause guys yell at me when I do that.

I commend you for not making a scene. I might have, unless there were kids around.

I would never do that to anyone.

There's nothing wrong with changing your mind once you put up an ad. Just don't change your mind with the guy standing in front of you, trying to pick up the game.

A "nice enough guy" doesn't make you make a rainy drive to his place on a holiday and then change his mind after you get there. That's sociopathic behavior. And $70 doesn't even begin to cover your wasted holiday.

If he's so nice he should chime in here to own up to it and publicly apologize, and warn the rest of us never to do business with him. Sorry OP, that's a real bummer.

My time is valuable. When I have to spend it on a problem, my employees, or some other bullshit it pisses me off to no end. To have someone waste five hours of my day and jerk me around, I would've been livid. Hell, one time a guy pulled something like that with me on business deal and I had my lawyer fire off an invoice for a bunch of money explaining why he was being billed. He never paid, but he did have to hire a lawyer to respond to us. I'm older now and probably would be a little more cool, but nothing fires me up more than someone wasting my time.

AD!

What pin was it? or did I miss it somewhere in this thread?

I think the seller needs to give you the game or should be disclosed here so others don't have to deal with that nonsense.

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So you hung out, and then he decided not to sell at his asking price?

Yeah, that sucks.

The $70 is a good gesture and I don't understand the people still calling for blood and asking you to rat him out. He did the right thing, all things considered.

If it were me (and we were in NY state where a verbal agreement is valid) I would have very nicely discussed his emotional connection to the machine, what it means for him to let it go, reiterated that he desires to let it go since he listed it for sale, explained he agreed to the transaction by letting me drive there, that I've met his terms and that I'm not leaving without the item.

It's totally fine to back out of a sale before the trip, but not after.

Hopefully you'll find something equally as good or better and get reimbursed for your expenses.

Thanks for sharing.

What's the game?

In my mind, if the buyer shows up to your house, the game is sold, unless they offer something unreasonable.

Am I the only one feverishly searching the archives for a game that is no longer for sale within a two-and-a-half-hour radius of Milltown?

wouldn't know, if you don't say

A PRISTINE Nip It. In fabulous working order. Complete with leds.

It's got to be that Flash. You know everyone has to have one.

Bride of Pinbot

Wow, your right Grayman...
PM me, if you don't want to say.

OK, I just looked up where Palmer, Mass is - and it's 2 hours from my house. Please name this guy, so people won't think I'm the d-bag... LOL

Milltown stated:

You, Wdennie have only 13 pins so it makes since that it has to be one of those. I picked the oldest and most sold SS I do believe around here. Sherlock Holmes has nothing on me.

ADDED:Sorry I just checked he has a Flash already.