Ghost Buyers
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As of Dec 9, 2013: ONLY BUYERS AND SELLERS directly involved with a transaction can post here. Do not post replies in any topic if you are not the buyer or seller in the transaction being discussed! If you believe you can help the buyer or seller, please use the Private Message system to communicate with them. NOTE: if you have been scammed by someone pretending to be a ham, please post in the Scammer Reports forum instead. See viewtopic.php?f=2&t=136 for additional rules.
Ghost Buyers
Received several offers to purchase items. After needed information is presented. They disappear. I suppose they have lost their purpose in life and enjoy watching people jump through hoops. Just wondering if others have experienced this?
Re: Ghost Buyers
Sell enough stuff here on QTH.com and you're bound to come across a few of these guys. Overall, a good experience buying and selling on QTH.com.
73, Ernie wb2imh
73, Ernie wb2imh
Re: Ghost Buyers
Should have a "Deadbeat" page for these people...Lots of them out there promise payment and then disappear.
Re: Ghost Buyers
I've experienced this sort of thing. Sometimes a buyer will give a reason for backing out of a deal akin to "My dog ate my homework." Often, however, they just go silent and won't respond to emails after saying they will buy an item. I simply make a note of these types of individuals who have proven they will not keep their word and refuse to buy/sell/trade with them after that (not worth the hassle). Mostly, though, folks on here have been really great to work with buying and selling ham gear.