IMO: I don't text.
I hate calling, but I will do it only to touch base with you on setting up the pickup.
I prefer email. I can ask more info about the pin and sometimes to get better pictures.
I don't put money down and only pay in full on pickup.

I have a seller that has went dark on me (no email, no callback) wanted to sell the whole group and will give him a couple more days. But it's his loss as it would be yours if I was dealing with you and this happened. My money would only go to the next seller with a pin I'm interested in. Money is still warm in my pocket.

Price is never "Firm". Just give it enough time and it will come down. Have seen people relist with price is "Firm" again and I just smile on that one.

I've lost three pins over a $25.00 difference. Circus Super Star Roller Coaster Machines had no action on anybody buying them. Circus was bought by another pinsider. Super-Star dropped of CL and never relisted. Contacted him a few other times about it and would not go down the $25.00. Rollercoaster (not working) was finally sold after I checked back on it.

I kick but I buy on what needs to be fixed and assume there is something there besides what they say.