I've now issue with 'is it available?' it's a pretty valid question. No point launching into a 'where can I see it, blah, blah' if the one just goes. Sorry it's sold. It's basically the same as people saying they can't be bothered to answer people who ask that question as it's a waste of time. Look, it takes no time to just go, 'yup it's for sale and maybe let them know where you're based. Literally it take a couple of moments and way less than having read through this thread. It also might get the thing sold sooner and people aren't going to waste your time asking you more questions in the future. It costs nothing to be polite. I can't get the mind set of wanting to sell something then acting like it's the biggest ball ache ever. You wanted to sell it. If it's a hassle then don't.
My world doesn't crumble if someone doesn't come back to me after I tell them that it is for sale. I'm not expecting a big 'thanks so much for taking timeout of your day to answer me' reply. It's not something I've ever thought of 'how do we stop this transgression'.
Obviously people saying they'll buy it then disappearing, or people not turning up to view (or not dropping a line to say they aren't coming) is a different matter. Much like guys who say commit to the sale and then try to get you in a bidding war or sell to some else.
End of the day, 'is it available' is a fine icebreaker and a perfectly nice enquiry in a world where ALOT of items aren't still for sale and people don't pull those down / mark as sold / pending etc. Not like the guys have opened up with a 'hey D8ckhead, what do you think this piece of k&k is that you're trying to pass off as a world class item. I wouldn't pay that if I was the last clown on earth. Hope you slip and fall into a vat of rabid guinea pigs all wearing masks with your moms face on, you fetid, lycra wearing, knob jockey '.
