I had quite the experience this am.
Thought I had sold my Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380 to a collector.
When we meet he pointed out some "smudging/marks" on top of the slide, which I never even paid any attention to.
I would have taken pics of it so as not to have wasted my time or someone else's.
This is what I added to my ad:
Full disclosure: There are some "smudges" on top of the slide.
I took it to the range and they said it was not rust.
They said some of the metals used in late 80s were like that and it was normal.
Below is a pic of it.
I don't know whether a very light sanding would remove the "smudges" or not.
I don't know whether these are "carry" marks" from the little time I might have carried it (don't remember, it was 30 yrs. ago.
I have learned in life to leave well enough alone unless you know what you are doing.
I was really surprised.
He said I hadn't shown any pics of that, and I had not simply b/c I was so used to them (always been there that I remember) and they didn't register with me.
I didn't know whether he was just trying to find fault to renegotiate the price or what? (which is what I suspected from the time he picked up the gun and began his comments).
I told him that I realized that as a collector he would have wanted it in perfect condition and I should have looked at my gun with a more critical eye.
He said, "No," but that would be reflected in the price.
He offered $400.
I declined and drove away apologizing for wasting his time and told him I would immediately take pics of the top of the slide.
I have declined other offers and an interesting trade for a CZ: lesson learned.
Anyone who knows me (and here noone really does, of course), knows I would always disclose any fault and would never try to trick/swindle/deceive anyone over a money transaction: not in my DNA.
I have been told I am honest "to a fault" which doesn't make me a good salesman, but fortunately, I have a real job.
Thought I had sold my Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380 to a collector.
When we meet he pointed out some "smudging/marks" on top of the slide, which I never even paid any attention to.
I would have taken pics of it so as not to have wasted my time or someone else's.
This is what I added to my ad:
Full disclosure: There are some "smudges" on top of the slide.
I took it to the range and they said it was not rust.
They said some of the metals used in late 80s were like that and it was normal.
Below is a pic of it.
I don't know whether a very light sanding would remove the "smudges" or not.
I don't know whether these are "carry" marks" from the little time I might have carried it (don't remember, it was 30 yrs. ago.
I have learned in life to leave well enough alone unless you know what you are doing.
I was really surprised.
He said I hadn't shown any pics of that, and I had not simply b/c I was so used to them (always been there that I remember) and they didn't register with me.
I didn't know whether he was just trying to find fault to renegotiate the price or what? (which is what I suspected from the time he picked up the gun and began his comments).
I told him that I realized that as a collector he would have wanted it in perfect condition and I should have looked at my gun with a more critical eye.
He said, "No," but that would be reflected in the price.
He offered $400.
I declined and drove away apologizing for wasting his time and told him I would immediately take pics of the top of the slide.
I have declined other offers and an interesting trade for a CZ: lesson learned.
Anyone who knows me (and here noone really does, of course), knows I would always disclose any fault and would never try to trick/swindle/deceive anyone over a money transaction: not in my DNA.
I have been told I am honest "to a fault" which doesn't make me a good salesman, but fortunately, I have a real job.
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