PM with intent - is that really needed?

[luv2flyjrn 6]

I tried search and got lots of sales results so I thought I would pose the question here.

 

Why bother with PM with intent? I get the idea that you are really excited about the watch but there are other buyers out there with equal excitement. I my mind I don't think a sale is done until either agreed or funds sent. The PM with intent is basically doing the kids game of calling dibs and putting the onus on the seller to hold an item with no real collateral and the real possibility of loosing out of other sales.

 

I could be off on this, it could be because of my sales background, but I just feel it is unfair to sellers to do the PM with intent thing. What do you guys think?

 

FYI - this is going to be a post and run for about an hour until I get to work then I will check replies and respond.

[narikaa 129]

Frankly I think its on a par with the boogey man, fairy stories, etc

 

 

it only means as much as you allow it to

 

 

 

 

In these days of 'click to pay' simplicity, a few minutes is all that's needed to show sincere 'intent'

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Lagger 160]

Frankly I think its on a par with the boogey man, fairy stories, etc

 

 

it only means as much as you allow it to

 

 

 

 

In these days of 'click to pay' simplicity, a few minutes is all that's needed to show sincere 'intent'

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unless your using western union and that shows true determination

[Venomous 0]

PM'ed with intent to discuss further.

 

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[Hornet 1]

Pm sent without intent.....

 

 

 

 

 

....and GLWS.

 

[Mattcas 0]

Its just as bad as "Pulled the trigger on.." i noticed that its something that alot of people say along with the pm thing and then new people pick it up an start saying it. You aren't pulling any trigger on anything tut

[elp 26]

Frankly I think its on a par with the boogey man, fairy stories, etc

 

 

it only means as much as you allow it to

 

 

 

 

In these days of 'click to pay' simplicity, a few minutes is all that's needed to show sincere 'intent'

 

 

 

 

 

 

.

 

 

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Unless your using western union and that shows true determination

 

and grit

 

 

Sounds better than "PM'd for the fuck of it, it's a slow day in the office"?

[RUSH2112 11]

It's slightly less necessary than this thread.

[Hornet 1]

You never see anyone saying "Pm'd with lowball offer".....

[RUSH2112 11]

I always PM with no intention of buying.

[BadPickle 2,748]

It's to let the op know you have sent them a personal message with an intention of purchasing the item, if the said item is still for sale, they're more likely to be hovering around the sales thread than their in box.

 

Seems the op is another one of those who's been a member for 5 mins and thinks he (or indeed she) can change how the game is played here........if you don't like it......

[Piccolo 674]

Also a way of marking the thread so that you can follow it yourself if the seller doesn't take your offer... makes it easier to find in 'Your Content'

[WatchDog21 3,345]

You never see anyone saying "Pm'd with lowball offer".....

 

:rofl:

[Chiquita Fanjita 1,782]

Sounds better than "PM'd for the fuck of it, it's a slow day in the office"?

 

It's to let the op know you have sent them a personal message with an intention of purchasing the item, if the said item is still for sale, they're more likely to be hovering around the sales thread than their in box.

 

Seems the op is another one of those who's been a member for 5 mins and thinks he (or indeed she) can change how the game is played here........if you don't like it......

Love your straight to the point Stu, no fucking about

[kennycoder 97]

[repvar 1]

I kinda like it, it shows you whether or not someone else had an interest in a watch before you...so you can lower your expectations about actually getting it

[stevok2305 1]

PM'd without a tent (I bloody hate camping!!!!!)

[elp 26]

Jokes aside (briefly), sometimes you PM to ask for extra pics, clarifications, a comment about the price, etc. as opposed to a "buying" PM, hence PM with intent (to buy)

 

Just remember, better to send the PM (assuming you intend buying) first, then post in the thread just to avoid getting gazumped.

 

Back to the pointless posts

 

[mostling 40]

PM with intent = PM with low ball offer..

[griffon22 44]

I sometimes use it , as an additional way to draw the attention of the seller if i am pressed for time and seriousely interested in a purchase , some of us (myself included) often do not notice we have a PM and forget to periodically check anyway .

if its late and i intend to go offline soon , I use that statement to increase my chance of "drawing" the Sellers attention. i do not allway use it tho, may be "PM'ed" If I want to add a question , "PM'ed with intent, If i have left a PM with the intention of a purchase , and once (only once) i used "PM'ed with "extreme prejudice" that was my impatient way of saying " where the fook are you , i am waiting here" but in a nice way (you understand)

conclusion , of course its nessessary.

[Robeng 0]

In caravan much more comfortable than intent..

Less condensation.

[Robeng 0]

In hotel gets my vote.

[BentleySharp 0]

uhmmmm... I'm going with yes. Final answer.

 

Otherwise, how would we know what their intentions are?

 

 

 

 

...Wait, can I change my answer?

 

I'd like to buy a vowel, please.

[Hornet 1]

uhmmmm... I'm going with yes. Final answer.

 

Otherwise, how would we know what their intentions are?

 

 

 

 

...Wait, can I change my answer?

 

I'd like to buy a vowel, please.

 

PM me with intent and I'll sell you a vowel....

 

[dfq23 131]

I did do it at the weekend on a watch on m2m. Kinda like pissing to mark my territory.