How long of a wait


I sent an e-mail to someone at 0803 today saying that I'd like to buy an item 'for sale'. I didn't ask them to budge on the price and I left my cell number. And I haven't heard from or gotten an e-mail.

How long do you guys/gals think is long enough before you just send an e-mail saying thanks, but, no thanks.

Thanks
steveallen
Steve not everyone checks mail every day & some are only online once a day, very early, very late etc. Unless you're in a big hurry & have found what you want elsewhere at a comparable price, I suggest waiting a day, or three.
I can't always check the e-mail box I use for this site every day and even then I have sometimes had problems with my e-mail software not sending replies promptly. Therefore, I think 24-48 hours would be a reasonable time period.
I agree with the above suggestions. If you haven't heard anything after 24 hours, send another email to confirm your interest and just to make sure that the message gets through. If you haven't heard anything after 3 days, consider it gone. You never know though, as i've had people get back to me up to two weeks later. Some people simply don't use the computer very often. Sean
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I'll echo the other responses and note that alot of folks take a business trip and need to wait to get emails when they get back home. Others may simply be on vacation or a long weekend somewhere.

Regards
Jim
Damn, patience dude! People have lives you know, they don't camp by the computer all day. Huh? OK, maybe some people do. Seriously, I know how it can be when you see something you gotta have, but don't hear back right away, it's happened to me a lot. But that doesn't make the seller a flake either. Try to be patient and keep your options open, look for another deal if available.