Just thought I would like to share a situation that occurred, which I would like your opinion(s), whether I am justified to award a negative rep in this case. :)
I put up one of my phones, a Motorola AURA on sale for $850 quite some time back. I'm not in a hurry to sell it off actually until a reasonable quote is made for it, hence, the AURA is still on sale at the moment.
As per my ads and my usual practice, I do not entertain sms/whatsapp queries, preferring to converse over the phone for deal arrangements. And so it was on last month, (17 November to be exact) that a person called to express his interest in the AURA. I would like to clarify that this isn't a query but an expression of interest to purchase the phone from me, but at the price of $750. I have no issues with the price, and so we come to the dealing arrangements.
According to him, he claims he would only be able to purchase the AURA from me after 12th December when he gets his bonus (he is a teacher). We had a long conversation discussing about the phone and other topics of interest. He assured me twice that he does not play people out and he is sincere in buying the phone from me. However, he also stated that should anyone offer a higher price in the meantime before he gets his bonus, I am in no obligation to reserve the phone for him.
After our conversation, he dropped me an SMS stating the following: "Hi ... I am XXXXX here.. The guy that is interested in your Motorola Aura.. Great phone.. Nice to to know you !!. " My reply: " Sure, thanks for calling. i'll hear from you again soon. ;) "
That was our last point of contact. It was until last Saturday, when I msged him asking him when would he be free during this month to view the set. There was no response from him for the past week up till now. The buyer had gone MIA. At this point, I doubt the buyer would honor his words to purchase the set from me.
It was then I did a check on his number and realized he actually has an active VR Forum account. Personally, I am giving him the benefit of doubt up till 17th December.
Which brings me to ask, is it justified for me to award this buyer with a negative rep if he really goes MIA completely without honoring his words ? Thanks :)
I put up one of my phones, a Motorola AURA on sale for $850 quite some time back. I'm not in a hurry to sell it off actually until a reasonable quote is made for it, hence, the AURA is still on sale at the moment.
As per my ads and my usual practice, I do not entertain sms/whatsapp queries, preferring to converse over the phone for deal arrangements. And so it was on last month, (17 November to be exact) that a person called to express his interest in the AURA. I would like to clarify that this isn't a query but an expression of interest to purchase the phone from me, but at the price of $750. I have no issues with the price, and so we come to the dealing arrangements.
According to him, he claims he would only be able to purchase the AURA from me after 12th December when he gets his bonus (he is a teacher). We had a long conversation discussing about the phone and other topics of interest. He assured me twice that he does not play people out and he is sincere in buying the phone from me. However, he also stated that should anyone offer a higher price in the meantime before he gets his bonus, I am in no obligation to reserve the phone for him.
After our conversation, he dropped me an SMS stating the following: "Hi ... I am XXXXX here.. The guy that is interested in your Motorola Aura.. Great phone.. Nice to to know you !!. " My reply: " Sure, thanks for calling. i'll hear from you again soon. ;) "
That was our last point of contact. It was until last Saturday, when I msged him asking him when would he be free during this month to view the set. There was no response from him for the past week up till now. The buyer had gone MIA. At this point, I doubt the buyer would honor his words to purchase the set from me.
It was then I did a check on his number and realized he actually has an active VR Forum account. Personally, I am giving him the benefit of doubt up till 17th December.
Which brings me to ask, is it justified for me to award this buyer with a negative rep if he really goes MIA completely without honoring his words ? Thanks :)
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