Question about buying a machine on here(classifieds)

[Dirt Poor]

I have a 70, and I really like it. I sold an XLT for a friend of mine, so he could get an X-70. I posted a "WTB" on here, and had several replies, but none of the members seem to have any "history" on here, so my question is....Would you buy from someone who only has a few posts? I'm a little leary, because I've read about some horror stories, and halloween is over........

 

[7centsworth]

Personally I would not , I bought my x-terra 70 off of the classifieds with no problem I have also bought a few other things off of there also . I always click on their name and read alot of there post and try to get an idea of them. It is always good to try and get a phone number when buying a detector also , that is a big investment. I also check the feedback forum altough sometimes people do not put feedback on there for you after a good dealing. Just my opinion though hope this helps.

 

[Dirt Poor]

Thanks, Seven. Since the "for sale" classifieds are a little more guarded, I guess the WTB's may not be as safe. I've had a few really "good" prices thrown this way, but..........

 

[wayne_etc]

I posted a similar concern last year over on the feedback forum. My question involved trades, but the scenario is the same. If you have a good rep on the forum and the other person has no reputation, I would ask that they send the machine, and when you receive it you will pay for it.

The good folks on here are GOOD folks. I even had someone loan me a machine once (Tom E IL). He shipped his C$ to me to let me try out, no questions asked. I'll never forget kindness like that...

If you have a good rep, they should be willing to send the machine and let you pay for it when you get it.


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[Dirt Poor]

Thanks, Wayne. That's a good point!

 

[Treasurechic]

If your looking to buy or trade and you have gotten no reply from people with a respectable history on the forum I would try Richard at Backwoods detectors he gave me a great deal on a 505 and is super easy going, Highly recommended, and has great feedback!

 

[7centsworth]

I posted a wtb and that is how I got my detector , but he had a good rep.

 

[xwyokid]

I have made a few deals here and so far so good. I always check the seller out as much as possible and exchange phone calls first.

 

[drdetecto]

I've had only good luck. I have sent trades off, and have always been well satisfied with any purchases I've made here. I will only pay with Pay-Pal, and only take Pay-Pal if I were to sell. --- Try to deal with 1-- a sponsor on this site, 2- A well known name on this site, or 3,- Check out the sellers e-bay record. I always give my E-B ID to my buyers, and want to check out their history. A high feedback #, with 100% positive feedback, adds confidence to any deal. Also you can check out the Feedback forum at this site. Maybe I've been lucky, but all of my buys here have been A-1.............

 

[Dirt Poor]

Thanks to all of you for the replies. I will check with Richard, but I know he moves alot of machines, so he may not have a 70 or 705 at this time, but who knows?

 

[Goes4ever]

I have bought from Richard and can vouch for him, he is honest, and FAST

 

[Canewrap]

He had two 705 until recently, when I took one of his hands, but he might still have the other one. I know he'll shortly have a 70 that works just fine as I'm trading an almost new one back into him.