Can you sell a 98 with only four pics
- Thread starter Bob in OHIO
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heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
Of course Mike's right about that. First thing I thought of was "is this you or one of the human crime waves selling on Gunbonker?"
That said I think those 4 very clean photos give enough of an idea about the metal finish and that the wood is intact. I'd probably give it a shot based on price of course.
Absolut
Senior Member
Warrior1354
ax - hole
I have bought rifles with only four or five pictures from auctions but it's always a gamble. But buying from somebody like Mike usually starts with a phone call and I most likely send him a case of beer with a check lol.
M1903A3
Keeper of the Def's Head
This. If I know the seller then that’s different. From those four pictures though, I wouldn’t buy that rifle no.
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Winchester Cowboy
Senior Member
I've bought many rifles over the phone with no pics before and asked for a 3 day inspection.
Sometimes the rifle description and condition is on a hand written letter. Some excellent deals and no problems so far.
Not all people are computer or cell phone literate.
Some people have to get their kids and grandkids to post ads.
Some people are too busy with work to post pics and a description is all you get.
Your mileage may vary so be careful.
Sometimes the rifle description and condition is on a hand written letter. Some excellent deals and no problems so far.
Not all people are computer or cell phone literate.
Some people have to get their kids and grandkids to post ads.
Some people are too busy with work to post pics and a description is all you get.
Your mileage may vary so be careful.
Winchester Cowboy
Senior Member
phillynick
Senior Member
Price, reputation, and return policy. They can be as important as the pictures.
sturmgrenadier
Senior Member
All this talk of selling Bob, how much...
Bob in OHIO
Senior Member
Lol.... my point is, it doesn’t take 140 pics to reveal what you have as some try on GB. So what is the minimum number of pics with an honest/ accurate description. If the rifle was as mentioned (matched and not dicked with), can 4 pics be enough? I’d think yes... heck, ‘farb will buy with 0.0 pics. If the rifle is 100% correct, and the price is in the zone, and the rifle is as shown, what’s the issue? And, this one went east several years ago
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NathanLM
Senior Member
I would buy from several people on the forum with no pictures. The necessary number of pics for unknown people is going to depend on the rifle for sale (early v. Late). A byf45 might be adequately represented with 6-9 pictures, a byf43 maybe 12-18 and anything earlier than 42 might need 30 or more pictures.
tsmgguy
Senior Member
Right, it just kinda depends. As stated above, reputable seller? Typical return policy, maybe answered a question or two? Sure, why not. A few years back a seller listed a 98K on GB with very little description and one poorly lit, fuzzy full length photo. I took a chance that wasn't really very dangerous, and netted a factory fresh 1941 Portuguese contract 98K for the opening bid. You just never know.
phillynick
Senior Member
Yes! Paralysis by analysis. Show you something exciting with the left hand so you ignore what is happening with the right hand.
