Hannah Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 How long do you give a buyer to pay before passing the item to the person next in line? I advertised 2nd hand books for sale on a local homeschooling board over the weekend. I reserve books as the request for them comes through and normally people pay within a day or two (or if there's a delay they'll get back to me on when they'll pay). There was a lady who requested a number of books on Saturday and since then I have not heard back from her. I've had two other requests for the same items. I sent her a mail today asking whether she still wants the items, but I haven't yet heard from her. How long is reasonable to give her to reply before I can sell to the next person who asked for the items? Regards, Hanni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 It depends. If there are no other inquiries, I will wait a few days-I've had unexpected internet outages or emergencies, myself! But if there are many potential buyers, I try to give 12-24 hours from inquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I'd pass on her. In my experience serious buyers get back with you quickly. If you have to hunt them down, it's usually not worth the trouble. I have been appreciative of a few sellers who didn't follow this when I've been flakey, thOugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I give it a couple hours. If it's on the FS board, I want to sell it, not talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I'd pass on her too. If there was something holding her up then she could just e-mail to let you know. But if she doesn't even respond? Nah. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REv1053 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Pass. She has had plenty of time to contact you for payment. Sell them to someone who will pay you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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