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A question of protocol

A brief question on the protocol of selling is this group.

I placed a FS ad and had two responses, both of whom now want to but the product. I agreed to sell to the first person who specifically stated they wanted to buy it, but had another email later from someone, who responded to my post first, with the same request.

Which leads to my question, Is there a generally agreed upon protocol for selling here? Do you sell to the first person to clearly state they want to buy the product or wait for those who might have replied to the post earlier have an opportunity to buy?

I have a couple more pieces I will probably sell, so I want to be fair to any people who might responed.

TIA
[721 byte] By [macaddicted] at [2007-11-9 13:13:34]
# 1 Re: A question of protocol
I'd say that common practice would be to sell to the first person who made an offer to buy, whether by PM, email, or Post.

In your case, you should sell to the person who made you a "Real Offer to buy" first, rather then someone who simply expressed interest first but later decided to buy.
noryen at 2007-11-15 18:22:52 >
# 2 Re: A question of protocol
I think your moral scruples do you credit.
Jackonicko at 2007-11-15 18:23:52 >
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