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Brian J E
I have in the past asked questions on an item before I bid. Now it seems I can not do this. When I click on ask seller a question it reads you "Error" You must be allowed to bid to send a message. What the H is this. I know my account is good I checked it and even won another auction the day before.
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  • Spider7115
    It sounds like the seller has blocked you. Ask GB support for clarification.
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  • Brian J E
    I tried researching the FAQ last night but I could not find the actual link where to contact GB.
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  • MANDO50
    go here:
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Brian J E
    I tried researching the FAQ last night but I could not find the actual link where to contact GB.


    Simply click on the "Help" link at the top of the GB home page or any auction page or use MAND050's link.
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  • Brian J E
    Thanks to all I have already contacted GB, got a response and a fix. Great support here.
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  • melkor
    I have a long list of blocked people. 99 % Great people on GB, have been really impressed, but the other 1% get block with a single stupid comment.

    For example. "Has the mags ever been put in the Pistol ? " BLOCKED ! " Oh I can get the pistol for cheaper ? " BLOCKED !

    I don't even bother with the answers anymore. For example, how should I know if the factory ever inserted the mag in the pistol ? And if U can get the Pistol cheaper than why in the world are U asking someone selling it for higher to come down ! BUT THE CHEAPER ONE ! There are endless other silly questions.

    p.s If they ask for a bunch of pictures they are shoppers or they will be that one nit picky guy that will take a microscope to the finish and claim its 99.6 not 99.8 condition. I no longer offer any other pics, and if there is more than 5 questions in 1 email they a BLOCKED ! [:D]

    DO NOT TAKE ANY personal or business or credit card checks.

    Do not do layaways

    Send stuff out after it clears YOUR BANK, and then wait 1 day.

    Offer Free Shipping for those that buy more than 3 items
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  • He Dog
    Not way in to customer service are you?
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  • melkor
    HA ! [:p] Sure I am, send me the money and a ffl and U recieve what was listed. DONE DEAL. Don't need to make friends, or talk or chat, and don't have the time for excuses. Here are a few .....

    Oh I am a NR NON RATED BIDDER , I didn't know that ?

    Oh I hit the BUY IT NOW by accident ?

    Oh I saw it for less, can U give me the lower price ?

    Oh let me tell U my life story, because I'm buying $20 of snap caps from U. [V]

    Like I said 99% are great, the 1% are beyond hope. JUST BLOCK THEM.
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  • givette
    If the deal, for any reason, doesn't feel right, I'll ask for one additional photo [of a specific area].

    Saves the hassle of sending money off to a scammer who took the photos from stock footage somewhere.

    But, hey, that's just me, looking out for lil ol me!

    Anything for sale? Post the link!

    Joe
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  • melkor
    I understand BUYER caution, particularly when stock photos are used, I take my own 3 mg pic. And I used to send extra pics all the time, for I usualy take 8 or so and only use the 4 best. However over time, if they ask for a picture, they are shopping.

    I have found 100% of the time I bid on something and won , I recieved the item, may not of been exactly as described , but no real complaints. For it's buyers beware, and on one expensive pistol $900 WAS UNAWARE BY THE PICS THAT THE FINISH WAS NOT CORRECT. THere was no mention of the finish, but if I KNEW what to look for it was obvious. But no biggy, I shot it , and sold it, but listed it with the incorrect finish so the next person knew what they were getting.
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  • 75l82
    I treat everybody as a possible buyer, you never know who the next buyer will be.
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  • Herschel
    I am not just a tire kicker as I have bought a $1,000 and a $1,500 rifle on the internet auctions in the last 6 months. I have learned from experience to ask questions. "Slick"** knows how to post pictures of what he has for sale to minimize the appearance of dings and defects. Some even post a picture of one side only. I will always ask for more photos if several good clear photos are not included with the listing. Posting a picture of an item different from the one for sale is right down there with fraud in my opinion. I am one who has learned some expensive lessons from buying on the internet auctions.

    ** "Slick" is a reference to the shyster seller in general with no particular one in mind.
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