Gunnut Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Has anyone had the same experience, selling two guns on Gunwatch, had several inquiries, but they all seem to me to be timewasters, and in need of a chat, In my listings I mentioned only emails, but they still ring asking stupid questions and ramble on about more pictures, which I send, then they want more, more time spent on the phone, then the vanish. My latest foreign caller, wants to come round, but wont give me his name or address, although I have stipulated in my listing RFD to RFD. Just don't understand it, driving me up the wall, anyone else had this experience, or is it just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 what are the stupid questions??,if i couldn't see the actual gun then i would want to see plenty of pics!,because someone hasn't bought does not make them time wasters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I had someone enquire if he could send a courier for one of the shotguns I was selling. I had to explain the correct procedure for transfer of ownership. They sounded clueless. it seems to be a buyers market at the moment, so that might account for the increase in foolish enquiries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Unfortunately there are many FTW’s out there, a member on here called me about a Beretta auto I was selling about 6 yrs ago he told me he was going to call & see the gun on the following Saturday, I changed shifts @ work. Guess what no show & last I heard from him. I hope he reads this he knows who he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I had one ask me to send a semi auto 12 to a mate of his because hed had his licence revoked for violence! Yeah, no worries m8 just text me the address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Had one tramp come round with his daughter, the lady, knocking 40% off the asking price. He had no idea what it was worth, no research prior to the viewing. Found the bloke very entertaining, and funny, don't think he was very amused though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I had a private message about a 410. He asked if will I sell it off ticket. He hasn’t a sgc but will pay double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I would tell them were to get off and call the police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 6 hours ago, team tractor said: I had a private message about a 410. He asked if will I sell it off ticket. He hasn’t a sgc but will pay double. Should have given their details to Police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog1408 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Sold mine with no dramas. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 In still waiting for a reply to the guy who listed two Winchester 9410’s He hasn’t been back on the forum since listing them, shame as I had been looking for one for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: Should have given their details to Police I just blocked him. I doubt the police would care as he’d done nothing illegal at that point . I just thought he was a mongol for even trying. I mean what would I tell the feo it just went missing You can’t believe how stupid people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 14 hours ago, Gunnut said: Has anyone had the same experience, selling two guns on Gunwatch, had several inquiries, but they all seem to me to be timewasters, and in need of a chat, In my listings I mentioned only emails, but they still ring asking stupid questions and ramble on about more pictures, which I send, then they want more, more time spent on the phone, then the vanish. My latest foreign caller, wants to come round, but wont give me his name or address, although I have stipulated in my listing RFD to RFD. Just don't understand it, driving me up the wall, anyone else had this experience, or is it just me. Just out of curiosity, which guns were yours? Ive often found if something is well priced they don’t seem to hang around. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 12 hours ago, team tractor said: I had a private message about a 410. He asked if will I sell it off ticket. He hasn’t a sgc but will pay double. Double the asking price? You should have had his fingers off matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Sold a few without drama, the only real F/Wit was someone called "David" claimed to be an American Marine based in San Diego, a place I know quite well, when I asked a coupe of pertinent questions about the place including U.S.S. midway he went back under his stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, guzzicat said: Sold a few without drama, the only real F/Wit was someone called "David" claimed to be an American Marine based in San Diego, a place I know quite well, when I asked a coupe of pertinent questions about the place including U.S.S. midway he went back under his stone That scam has been doing the rounds for years, I wonder if any guns do get sold that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 26 minutes ago, Lord Geordie said: Double the asking price? You should have had his fingers off matey lower then a snakes belly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 12 hours ago, team tractor said: I had a private message about a 410. He asked if will I sell it off ticket. He hasn’t a sgc but will pay double. nobody thought it may have been the police checking folk out? Doubtful i know but?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mice! said: nobody thought it may have been the police checking folk out? Doubtful i know but?? You Sir have a very poor view of our Police, any way there aren't enough of them to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 not really, imagine TT had said yeah sure mate I'll double my money, boom old bill at the door. But like he said you couldn't anyway and you would think the police know that, wouldn't they?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, Mice! said: nobody thought it may have been the police checking folk out? Doubtful i know but?? The way things are at the minute it would more than likely be the media trying to show how easy a purchase is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Had an enquiry for a gun that I had to forward to admin on this site was very dodgy . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnut Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Has a follow up to my last thread in this forum, concerning time wasters, this foreign gentleman, has been ringing me for the last week, day and night, asking me questions ,some I will list below. I had blocked his number earlier, but rang on a different phone this morning, at 8 am. couldn't quite understand the lingo, but think Pakistani maybe. Hello boss, want to buy you gun, phoning for my father in law, want questions...his it for sporting or game.. how long is the rib on the barrel..can we meet half way between Essex and Droitwich..how heavy is it..must go, just put my ice cream van away, and have to pick up the kids, ring you back soon. No you won't mate cos that numbers been blocked to. Makes you wonder what's lurking out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Lord Geordie said: Double the asking price? You should have had his fingers off matey Lol 1 hour ago, Mice! said: nobody thought it may have been the police checking folk out? Doubtful i know but?? The profile etc was a lad with lurchers , terriers etc and I think a traveller. still could be tho I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, team tractor said: Lol The profile etc was a lad with lurchers , terriers etc and I think a traveller. still could be tho I guess. Thought they had plenty of off ticket firearms down Applebee horse fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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