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PM Sent!

By CrazyLevi

2 years ago

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#1 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

11y 151K 35,080 1

So...does "PM SENT" ever actually work?

Like...what are the chances someone logs into pinside, doesn't realize they have mail sitting in their inbox, through either the mail icon bouncing around, or an email notification, goes into their for sale thread, notices someone declaring "PM SENT," and puts two and two together, and heads to their inbox to investigate?

Or is "PM SENT" more of a territorial mark, meant to ward off other would-be PM senders, thus increasing your chances of scoring the big deal and reducing the amount of other potential buyers?

Opinions appreciated. Please DO NOT send PMs.

#2 2 years ago

JON

bigehrl

Jackbar

New York, NY

12y 105K 3,967 81

I sent you a PM about this.

#3 2 years ago

KEN

radium

Pinside+ Frequent

Covington, LA

11y 93,550 4,186 12

I can help you with this, PM me

#4 2 years ago

Blackbeard

Pinside member

13y 106K 12,222 6 20

I think both, but moreso it's a figurative pissing on the for sale ad marking territory and spot in line.

#5 2 years ago

AMS

AMSNL

Pinside member

3y 82,050 1,089

In before the lock part 2

#6 2 years ago

---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

10y 241K 32,448 282 12

I assumed it was a mix between giving the OP a heads up and trying to ward off potential competition.

I've seen it happen on various platforms.

With facebook specifically, DMs from random people sometimes get buried in the "message requests" section, and the recipient would see the post notification first before a notification about the DM.

#7 2 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

11y 151K 35,080 1

Quoted from Blackbeard:
I think both, but moreso it's a figurative pissing on the for sale ad marking territory and spot in line.

I do think it's funny you see some FS threads with three guys saying "PM Sent!" and two weeks later the seller is bumping the thread.

Clearly "PM Sent!" doesn't mean "I'll take it!"

#8 2 years ago

EJS

Pinball Outpost

12y 235K 15,837

Not my kind of music but it reminded me of this.

#9 2 years ago

JID

jid

Pinside+ Frequent

Dunwoody, GA

12y 52,300 364 3 14

PM me for details…

#10 2 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 167K 49,664 18 31

OP
Quoted from CrazyLevi:
Clearly "PM Sent!" doesn't mean "I'll take it!"

"PM'd you a lowball."

#11 2 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

Mod Magic!

9y 166K 10,520 7 1

To far, Glws Levi!
Besides, waiting for the price bubble to burst.

#12 2 years ago

CAP

Craiger

Pinside member

Chesapeake Beach, MD

2y 40,550 119 3

It's the worst when the PMs randomly mention Christina Applegate for no reason.

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#13 2 years ago

BLY

MrBally

Pinside member

Paradise, NV

12y 146K 14,329 22

email sent.

#14 2 years ago

EDH

TigerLaw

Pinside Moderator

Jennings, LA

15y 229K 20,236 23 240 5

PM sent

#15 2 years ago

MDM

Black_Knight

Vertigo

Blue Ridge, GA

10y 119K 3,095 108 33

The post also ‘subscribes’ you to a thread that you have posted in. I use that filter button all the time.

I’ll PM you instructions on how to use it.

#16 2 years ago

6S3NC3

Pinside member

15y 74,400 1,292 26

Its the same guy who rings the doorbell first and then knocks on the door like he doesn't know if you heard the doorbell ring. These are the "Just in case" guys.

#17 2 years ago

III

TreyBo69

Pinside member

6y 155K 9,591 211

Smoke signal sent

#18 2 years ago

MSF

Nokoro

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 137K 5,552 18

They probably sent a PM to ask you what your lowest price would be without ever making you an offer.

#19 2 years ago

JRP

jp1985

Pinside member

7y 84,300 934 5 61

Pm sent.

#20 2 years ago

CJP

chris_p

Pinside+ Frequent

Cedar Grove, NC

3y 76,300 1,034

PM Sent, Lionman.

#21 2 years ago

???

frisbez

Pinside member

Kent, WA

8y 53,300 549 17

I'll post this on FB with "I'll take it" but only if I'll actually buy the game at the advertised price without many concerns. I do that only because some folks privacy settings won't make it immediately clear that they have a message from a non-friend.

On here I agree it's mostly just folks trying to mark their territory, often too late even. Does it matter if you wrote pm sent an hour after the ad went up and 3 other people already messaged? Haha.

#22 2 years ago

WOZ

PanzerFreak

Pinside+ Frequent

15y 128K 13,300 20

PM sent

#23 2 years ago

MAS

Swainer80

Pinside+ Frequent

Ballwin, MO

11y 88,800 924 32 28

I mean, if you were to buy a car on a forum you would also use PM sent. It is very similar to pinball.

#24 2 years ago

BWK

Krupps4

Pinside member

Minneapolis, MN

5y 95,050 2,106 2 12

Do a little research and try it for yourself. See how it works out.

#25 2 years ago

TAS

Foxxstone_80

Pinside member

3y 65,300 919

OP
Quoted from CrazyLevi:
Or is "PM SENT" more of a territorial mark, meant to ward off other would-be PM senders, thus increasing your chances of scoring the big deal and reducing the amount of other potential buyers?
Opinions appreciated. Please DO NOT send PMs.

This is always how I have viewed "PM sent". it's basically declaring this item is mine, so back off. You see it on facebook marketplace all the time. I've always thought it was a pretty stupid practice. Just send a PM, no need for the redundant public message.

#26 2 years ago

JAY

Jaybird815

Pinside member

Manhattan, IL

10y 126K 7,210 2

It’s a stupid practice if it’s a game you want, all your doing is bumping it up to the top so more people will see it.

#27 2 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 167K 49,664 18 31

Quoted from Foxxstone_80:
This is always how I have viewed "PM sent". it's basically declaring this item is mine, so back off.

The PM is sent asking a bunch of questions
Another PM comes in after saying they'll take it
OG PMer pissed they didn;t get first crack at it.

#28 2 years ago

EJS

Eric_S

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Oshkosh, WI

11y 133K 1,738

It is the pinside equivalent of putting a quarter at the top of the arcade game control panel.

#29 2 years ago

BOZ

ausretrogamer

8y 69,050 767 4 9

I find that a Carrier Pigeon works best - no one can miss those. CP sent.

#30 2 years ago

JEK

rosh

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11y 109K 3,627

I've used PM sent when someone is looking for help with one of our machines, to let others in the thread know, that this individual is getting support from us so no one else needs to be throwing out suggestions on how to solve their issue.

So reading this thread, a "PM sent" in a "need help" scenario is clearly different than in sales thread, where like others, I suspect it is more often than not a lame attempt to scare off other would be buyers. It probably does scare off a few, but doubt it is really that effective.

#31 2 years ago

GJM

gjm7777

Pinside member

7y 56,550 760 10

Wish I was closer

#32 2 years ago

WZL

DaWezl

Pinside member

Hartford, CT

8y 57,300 671 9

I never saw it as an attempt to scare off other buyers, but rather as a “Check your PMs now!” for the OP.

#33 2 years ago

PAT

Brewchap

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 72,800 1,591

Dude! I 'm still looking for my PM.....

#34 2 years ago

MPG

Catch86

Pinside member

10y 57,900 404 5

I’ve always looked at it as “Hey! I’m first guys! It’s me. It’s me.” I just smile and move on.

#35 2 years ago

???

curban

Pinside+ Frequent

Seven Valleys, PA

5y 85,300 1,296 39 16 1

I assume that “PM sent” means that there’s already 10+ PMs in OPs inbox and it’s a crapshoot for whom he decides to engage.

#36 2 years ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Crofton, MD

6y 220K 10,496 6 100 1

The "PM Sent" message is the douchiest move I know of in pinball purchasing on pinside. As a seller, I hate it and always respond back to bump my thread and note that all offers are still being considered and nothing is final with any PMs I have received. If I am going to do a PM sent message myself, I personally respond with something like, "Nice machine! I just sent you a PM with a trade offer of my Stern Stars for Your MMr Royal". That way others can at least see what the competition is and the seller gets a bump.

#37 2 years ago

???

Pinphila

Pinside+ Addict

12y 92,800 4,555

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:
The "PM Sent" message is the douchiest move I know of in pinball purchasing on pinside. As a seller, I hate it and always respond back to bump my thread and note that all offers are still being considered and nothing is final with any PMs I have received. If I am going to do a PM sent message myself, I personally respond with something like, "Nice machine! I just sent you a PM with a trade offer of my Stern Stars for Your MMr Royal". That way others can at least see what the competition is and the seller gets a bump.

I beg to differ, the phrase "cash on the glass" is the douchiest phrase ever.

#38 2 years ago

EVH

1963BSARGS

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#39 2 years ago

GHW

DerGoetz

Pinside member

Chapel Hill, NC

8y 85,800 1,026 15 1

Im ahead of the game. I have PMS.

#40 2 years ago

JWH

Shogun00

Pinside member

6y 64,050 1,028 62

Quoted from DaWezl:
I never saw it as an attempt to scare off other buyers, but rather as a “Check your PMs now!” for the OP.

Same here! I know a few in other forums, where they don't check their PMs often.

#41 2 years ago

HBS

herbertbsharp

Pinside+ Frequent

Ballston Spa, NY

13y 148K 6,140 19 24

Quoted from Pinphila:
I beg to differ, the phrase "cash on the glass" is the douchiest phrase ever.

Seriously, every time I read that I quietly mumble, "oh fuckin jerk me off"

#42 2 years ago

ROB

RCA1

Pinside+ Addict

St Joseph, MI

12y 133K 8,967 29 11

Quoted from herbertbsharp:
Seriously, every time I read that I quietly mumble, "oh fuckin jerk me off"

That's going to take quite a bit of cash on the glass.

#43 2 years ago

BUD

Bud

Pinside member

Indianapolis, IN

9y 97,600 1,719 7

Some people publicly announce PM sent because a response hasn’t been sent back. That’s what I do anyway. Not all posts have some hidden agenda.

#44 2 years ago

JJF

wolverinetuner

Pinside+ Frequent

Dearborn, MI

7y 94,800 3,008 17

I always thought it meant sending Boris Johnson or Justin Trudeau, you know, to make it official.

#45 2 years ago

GCH

dos_reboot

Pinside member

13y 95,300 880 80

Dude, did you not get my fax about my PM??

#46 2 years ago

LKD

Luckydogg420

Pinside member

Kitchener, ON

11y 116K 6,129 14

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This one is mine
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#47 2 years ago

DGV

The_Pump_House

The Pump House

Wood River, IL

3y 78,300 1,768 50 7

I like to post PM sent BEFORE I send the PM.

#48 2 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 32,096 16 13

I just say dibs. Works every time.

#49 2 years ago

MRM

mrm_4

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 126K 6,411 10

Quoted from Pinphila:
I beg to differ, the phrase "cash on the glass" is the douchiest phrase ever.

Does anyone actually count the cash on the glass in a sale? I’m always busy pulling the glass off to take the balls out and game apart to load.

The real method is handing a wad of cash to the seller and saying “HERE!…”

I swear to god if I have to read “cash is king” one more time….
And it’s always written to be read in some smug tone like the person saying it made the phrase up in that moment and no one has ever heard that concept before. Ughhh

#50 2 years ago

BCO

Bmanpin

Pinside+ Pro!

Rockford, MN

4y 90,800 1,248 7

A PM should be just that a private message.

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