Looking for a little feedback on my situation. A prospective buyer contacted me based on my USAM ad to sell my old subwoofer.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649865624-dayton-titanic-mk3-15-sub-driver-cabinet/It's been live for a really long time, with no real interest. When I listed it here on AC around the same time the USAM ad went live, I got feedback that it was too expensive for what it was and likely junk. The results of no real offers for six months seem to agree.
Except now I have this interested buyer. And he seems really interested - perhaps too interested. What are your reactions to the following email exchange?
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 9:17 AM <messages-2772126r-22210@in.canuckaudiomart.com> wrote:
You've received a new reply to your classified "Dayton Titanic Mk3 15" Sub Driver + Cabinet" in Subwoofers.
Good morning, my name is XXXX. That is a great DIY enclosure project by the way. Nice and clean. So the amp is fading in and out, okay that's fine, but the 15" driver is fine right???
By XXXXXX | 1 See details | member since Mar 20, 2021 | 1 item purchased
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 8:24 AM Ben Champion <genjamon@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, thanks for the interest. Yes, driver and cabinet are in great shape. The amp is the problem.
Ben
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 9:32 AM XXXXXXXX wrote:
I received a notification that your ad is about to expire right around 11-29-2022. Are you planning on re-listing the item??
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 8:34 AM Ben Champion <genjamon@gmail.com> wrote:
It’s been listed since May I think. It’s just sitting in my living room, serving as an amp stand at the moment. I didn’t even realize it was still listed. Just let me know if you’re interested.
Ben
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM XXXXXXXX wrote:
Okay. I'm going to keep your email saved. I should be ready to purchase in about 2 weeks. The shipping chart has my rate at $193.00 going thru FEDEX GROUND. When I'm ready, we will exchange payment information. I've got PayPal, CASH APP and VENMO. My cell number is XXXXXXXX, my name is XXXXXX, you can call or text me anytime after 5pm Central Time. I stay is Saint Louis,Missouri 63113
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 9:04 AM Ben Champion <genjamon@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi XXXXXX, I’m not interested in shipping it. I have no boxes or packing materials for it, and getting it to a FedEx center would be a hassle. That said, we will be driving through St Louis in our way to KC for Christmas, and it might be possible to make a brief exchange on Christmas Eve as we pass through. But I’d have to see if I could fit it in the trunk of my car with room to spare for luggage. Let me know if you’d be interested in exploring that option.
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 10:18 AM XXXXXXXX wrote:
Hey. I'm planning on purchasing it WAY before that time. Hey Ben, listen, I've got a much, much better idea, I do this all the time, you don't need to BOX, PACK or SHIP the unit at ALL SIR!!! I'm going to have all that arranged thru FED EX GROUND!!! The only thing that I will need from you is drop the unit off at your nearest FEDEX STORE, and they will take it from there!!!! I'm going to send you the money for your sub and the funds for boxing, packing and shipping from your location to mine. So, in about 2 weeks, I'm going to be notifying you so we can share info to make this happen my man👍👍!!!!
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 9:27 AM Ben Champion <genjamon@gmail.com> wrote:
Ok, but insurance and dealing with any shipping damage is completely between you and FedEx. I want no part of it. And I’m going to want payment via PayPal Friends/family, as I don’t want to deal with any PayPal disputes - I went through a helluva experience this summer with them and don’t trust them anymore.
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 10:43 AM XXXXXXXX wrote:
No problem, I understand. I will take FULL RESPONSIBILITY AS FAR AS SHIPPING AND DAMAGES, I always do!!! Also, we don't have to go thru PAYPAL, if you don't want to. I also have CASH APP and VENMO. Just throwing that out there as options. I'll be in touch with you buddy.