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Am I being fair?

Recently I posted a add on Audiogon for a VAC amplifier, in the add I stated "preference given to local buyer", the amp is heavy and it's stressful sending gear across the US, even when it's insured. What happened, the first day of posting the add, I had many reposes, and a local gentleman was #10 of the people who were interested in the amp, he stopped by my house and bought it right away. When I informed some of the other e-mailers to the add, the amp was sold, some were upset, saying I should sell to the first person who contacted me. I never made any commitments to selling the amp to any of the e-mailers. Couple of the people are threatening to give me a negative feedback. Should we sell to the first person who responds to the add? Just wanted a opinion from other member if they have come across this situation also, thanks.
paulg805
ohlala
1,235 posts
 
Hdm - Because sellers can and often do handle the same policy so buyers don't complain.
kinsekd
252 posts
 
There's a couple of times that I WISHED that I had sold to a local buyer.

More power to ya!
noonen
10 posts
 
per audiogon guidelines feedback can only be given when a transaction has taken place- in this instance only the person that actually bought the amp can leave feedback. You have the right to sell to anyone you want to- if the first person to respond has negative feedback you are not obligated to sell to them, for example. The fact that you clearly stated in your ad preference given to local buyer should be self explanatory- I think you went out of your wat to be fair- I've made offers on gear for sale and never even received a response [not lowball offers, some for full asking price]. When you sell a popular item at a good price there will always be people who miss out- you can't please everybody. That's the long version- short answer to your question- yes, you are being fair. The people threatening to leave negative feedback are not being fair.
jameswei
883 posts
 
You get to define what is "local." (City, county, state, region, etc.) In this case, local was your front door.
tweak1
3,644 posts
 
I had 2 AGers recently agree to buy, only to change their minds within 24 hours. Don't let them lay a guilt trip on you.
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