Why did no one bid my gun?

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CapnMac said:
The best diagnosis is to consider what you, yourself, would prefer to see when buying a similar firearm.

As a general rule, more photos are better. Using balanced light (indirect sunlight) is a good idea, too.

Spell checking and diction matter, too. This is a cruel reality of modern times. Our texting & emailing generations generally have left grammar and diction at the Old Folks Home, but, they matter. Getting a third party to read your ad copy is a very smart thing to do, as it can be the difference between a sale and no sale.

Having you payment and shipping options spelled out clearly is also a good thing. Also, if you are not offering things other sellers offer, having a good explanation can matter, too. Simple things, "My bank is a long drive, and only accepts [payment type}." can make the difference. You want the ad to read like one you'd buy from.
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Much like ‘you’ vs ‘your’. Just busting your chops. But yes, if something is full of grammatical errors, it’s difficult for me to take it seriously.
 
efeng9622 said:
I like to know if I can accept buyer pay me by Paypal or Zelle because I am not able to accept credit card payment. I think I am safe to use these two tools
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I use Zelle whenever I can and most banks and CUs have it now. Venmo is good too. I think checks are just too much of a risk because it has the account and routing number for people to use them nefariously. With Zelle and Venmo, people do not have each other's bank info. Again, I don't use GB to sell and I only buy from reputable people. I use GI, I like their system of verified buyer and how they require transactions. Done quite a few and never had a problem.
 
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Would you please tell me what is GI full name ? now I only allow buyer to use USPS Money Order, Money Order, Certified Check.
 
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efeng9622 said:
but I don't know why I can't search it to edit
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Trading Post postings get held for Moderation, basically an evaluation of rules compliance. This takes them out of user edit-able status while being reviewed.

Typically, you are sent a message (this forum software calls it a 'Conversation') if there is a problem or issue. If you have your email notifications on, you should be told there, as well.
 
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I called them yesterday , but the price he gave to me is really too low. thanks.
 
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CapnMac said:
The photos could be sharper, but, otherwise, it's a clear enough advertisement.
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I thought the same also. Photos looked like you used too large an aperture (if it was a SLR)

Just curious (no pressure) of why you excluded California (CA) in the states you are willing to ship to. Your gun is on the CA Safe Gun Roster and the CA firearm market is huge?
 
9mmepiphany said:
I thought the same also. Photos looked like you used too large an aperture (if it was a SLR)

Just curious (no pressure) of why you excluded California (CA) in the states you are willing to ship to. Your gun is on the CA Safe Gun Roster and the CA firearm market is huge?
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I am not sure because I saw a lot of same guns ad just excluded CA, maybe I can add put CA back.
 
efeng9622 said:
because I saw a lot of same guns ad just excluded CA, maybe I can add put CA back.
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Might want to phrase that as "Buyers in CA ought confirm with their FFL that they will accept the transfer."

Some of the CA FFL do not want to run afoul of CA laws on importing, and use excess caution, since the State basically makes them get another license atop their federal one.
 
CapnMac said:
Some of the CA FFL do not want to run afoul of CA laws on importing, and use excess caution, since the State basically makes them get another license atop their federal one.
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Not exactly

It isn't an additional step for the CA FFL, they can accept a gun transfer from any FFL without issue. The out of state FFL does have to go the extra step of registering their FFL with CA...I thought a member FFL once posted that it took him all of 10mins. What they are verifying is that the sending FFL is actually an FFL
 
efeng9622 said:
I posted an ad to sell a handgun in gunbroker 4 days ago, my starting price is $470.00 , no reserve price, I saw a same handgun already end of bid on 11/1 and the price was $504 .00 the bid history shows there are at lease three people who bided price high than $470.00 . but 4 days already passed , Why did no one to come to bid my gun or asked me question ?

thanks.
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Really; because the economy has driven people to sell and you're likely not alone. Those more desperate than you are selling for less.
 
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