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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2904232, member: 36230"]I remember when you first started this venture and am not faulting you. Still, do be aware that if this is your store, and the burn took place under the name of your establishment, if this (or any) person later discovers they've been taken, it will be you they smear. Just friendly food for thought from someone who has seen it happen.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, I have to respectfully disagree on the playing it safe part, at least in this particular example. Generally speaking, I would wholeheartedly agree, but if this buyer fellow didn't know enough to confidently buy on the spot, was unwilling to do a little quick homework, or simply reason with the lady, openly telling her he needed to do so (believe it or not, this will work in your favor more often than not) it says a LOT about his character and true motivations.</p><p><br /></p><p>This can be somewhat of an odd business in that there's a very fine line to walk, especially today and if you wish to have any staying power. Money now is great, no doubt, but a hell of a lot more can be made in the long run, especially if able to read people well. In fact, over the years I came across a number of people who, upon seeing that they can trust you, only then bring out the truly good stuff, and this was after claiming not to have anything else. Even apparently foolish sellers are not as dumb as they initially come across as being. Just something to think about.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2904232, member: 36230"]I remember when you first started this venture and am not faulting you. Still, do be aware that if this is your store, and the burn took place under the name of your establishment, if this (or any) person later discovers they've been taken, it will be you they smear. Just friendly food for thought from someone who has seen it happen. That said, I have to respectfully disagree on the playing it safe part, at least in this particular example. Generally speaking, I would wholeheartedly agree, but if this buyer fellow didn't know enough to confidently buy on the spot, was unwilling to do a little quick homework, or simply reason with the lady, openly telling her he needed to do so (believe it or not, this will work in your favor more often than not) it says a LOT about his character and true motivations. This can be somewhat of an odd business in that there's a very fine line to walk, especially today and if you wish to have any staying power. Money now is great, no doubt, but a hell of a lot more can be made in the long run, especially if able to read people well. In fact, over the years I came across a number of people who, upon seeing that they can trust you, only then bring out the truly good stuff, and this was after claiming not to have anything else. Even apparently foolish sellers are not as dumb as they initially come across as being. Just something to think about.[/QUOTE]
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