Made me ill!

[SEEGERMANY]

Good on you dude! Sometimes it doesn't hurt to be honest and help people...

Being in the medical profession (physical therapy), I honestly help people daily. But when it comes to sales events, if a person doesn't want to put forth a little effort to research the value of an item, whose shoulder does the fault lie on? I guess what I'm trying to say is

1) I don't try and con the person.

2) I don't dictate the price listed on the item.

3) I'm not forcing them to sell the item.

The End

Mr G

aka Honest Abe

[khabibissell]

Being in the medical profession (physical therapy), I honestly help people daily. But when it comes to sales events, if a person doesn't want to put forth a little effort to research the value of an item, whose shoulder does the fault lie on? I guess what I'm trying to say is

1) I don't try and con the person.

2) I don't dictate the price listed on the item.

3) I'm not forcing them to sell the item.

The End

Mr G

aka Honest Abe

Do you really think an older lady (let's say late 60's +) has the means, knowledge, or time to research the worth of a particular item? Especially if there was a death in the family and bills were mounting? Apparently, you're not as honest as you think you are.

Now, when it comes to dealing with pawn shops or music stores, that is a different story. They are in business and it is of their best interest to find out what their inventory is worth. Not only that, both places have a reputation for taking advantage of unwitting customers. If I saw something valuable for sale in either of those establishments I would jump on it.

...Well then again, a few years ago, I was in a local music store. On my way out, they had a case open on the counter. I looked inside and they had an old (I'm guessing mid-late 80's from the Jackson logo) Kelly with black/white tiger stripe graphic on it. It was mint. I asked how much they wanted for it. The answer was $600... Now at the time, that guitar could've gotten $1000+ on Ebay. Instead of jumping on it and flipping it for profit, I told them that they should do some research on it before selling it for that price. Apparently, they weren't aware that the pointy Jacksons were worth anything (they deal mostly in high end Gibson, Fender, etc...). I don't know what they sold it for, but every time I buy anything from them they hook me up, so they must've done well.

Like I said, it doesn't hurt to help people. What goes around comes around.

[SEEGERMANY]

This isn't 1920. Information is everywhere, including at your fingertips. Hell, even my 83 year old father knows how to use the Internet. Even if he didn't, he has the common sense "to ask."

Also, most, if not all, estate sales in this region are actually operated by a "third party" auction firm. They are contacted by an individual wanting to sell items without the hassle of being at the event all day long. The firm will ask the owners how much they expect to make on items and you can bet your life, they scoop up the valuable items long before the general public sees them. That's not always the case, but it does happen.

I applaud your mindset. Matter of fact, I probably said the same things you did 25 years ago.

[jtr]

I was looking for a Les Paul and found a add in a local paper. The add said Sunburst Les Paul 61 $175 . Needless to say I called the number until I got a answer . He told me someone else had just called and was coming over ,well I told him to give me his address anyways. When I got there (in the snow ) there were no other tracks other then into the garage. (I had gotten there first) When he open the case it was a 71 Custom but for $175! Then the doorbell rang and I gave him $180 not wanting to get in a bidding war with the person at the door. My other best deal was in the same paper For sale Gibson Es355 $500. I called they said that it was like a 335 but it was'nt there and I could come over in 2 days when they picked it up. A tough 2 days,when they open the case a 63 Cherry sunburst 355 I was the only one who called .

[Robert Burns]

I was looking for a Les Paul and found a add in a local paper. The add said Sunburst Les Paul 61 $175 . Needless to say I called the number until I got a answer . He told me someone else had just called and was coming over ,well I told him to give me his address anyways. When I got there (in the snow ) there were no other tracks other then into the garage. (I had gotten there first) When he open the case it was a 71 Custom but for $175! Then the doorbell rang and I gave him $180 not wanting to get in a bidding war with the person at the door. My other best deal was in the same paper For sale Gibson Es355 $500. I called they said that it was like a 335 but it was'nt there and I could come over in 2 days when they picked it up. A tough 2 days,when they open the case a 63 Cherry sunburst 355 I was the only one who called .

Man...your blessed! Those are 2 smokin deals! I need to read the
paper more...