Is the WTB forum pointless?

[btnh6668]

I am just curious if anyone has actually had someone contact them from a WTB post?

 

[Radtekk]

It's a free way to look, so no harm there. I've both posted there and found potential buyers there, although have never personally completed a deal through it. So, pointless? No, I don't think so. Super useful? Nah...

 

[mousegunguy]

It’s worked for me on more than one occasion.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

I never think to look there. Thanks for reminding me.
You looking for something in particular?

 

[SKumar]

Works for me. What's the problem?

 

[slap shot]

Hmmm I would have said yes but if some folks above are saying no then it’s no

 

[edmxz2002]

It has worked for me.

 

[northny]

My first purchase off this forum was from a WTB. I don’t use a lot but am 2 for 2

 

[greencobra]

only posted once or twice, no replies. but oddly, i have noticed on more than a few occasions, that when something goes up for sale, in a few hours a wtb post pops up for the same thing. it happens often enough for me to take notice and wonder if it's coincidence or not, just someone trolling for a cheap buy from someone who wants to sell quickly and will offer to sell cheaper than advertised.

 

[Hustler One]

Skinflint city for long rifles.

Dope show for $800 glocks.

 

[zboys]

Yes I've gotten a few items after posting a WTB

1 item was almost a year after posting

 

[TomMontana]

It only works if you included "cash buyer" or "cash in hand". Apparently that separates you from the other buyers that pay with trinkets or sea shells.

 

[Picton]

I never look at those. If they had to include a ballpark as to what the buyer was expecting to pay, I might.

 

[LuvDog]

It’s worked for me here and on other forums

 

[TurboJeff]

I bought a numbers matching summer special Gen 4 G19 for a normal non-MA ass rape price on a WTB post in less than a day. Seems to work just fine.

 

[Leezway]

I bought a numbers matching summer special Gen 4 G19 for a normal non-MA ass rape price on a WTB post in less than a day. Seems to work just fine.

Same here! But it did take a few days, and I did not pay the mASS rape price for my G19 Gen 4.. I think the WTB forum works just fine..

 

[Penniepup1]

Worked for me also

 

[citoriguy]

I’ve posted 4-5 times in there and have made 3 purchases. It’s worked for me so far.

 

[Whiskeywon]

It only works if you included "cash buyer" or "cash in hand". Apparently that separates you from the other buyers that pay with trinkets or sea shells.

No kidding to this part. I'm not immediately opposed to a trade per se, only as firearms for firearms with cash on one side or the other. But when I sold my Hudson H9 I literally had a guy offer me a Makarov, 200 rounds of 9mm Largo and 4 rims/tires to 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
To answer the OP though, I have found a buyer through the WTB once (don't sell guns often, do a lot more of the buying) but I am 0 for 3 with my own personal WTB posts

 

[Grendizer138]

Skinflint city

They should just rename the WTB forum that.

 

[Artie]

Worked for me looking for a single stage press. I also put a copy of the link in my signature so it is seen wherever I post.

 

[not new guy]

It definitely works, even for relatively hard to get stuff.

 

[TurboJeff]

They should just rename the WTB forum that.

Somewhat accurate. The WTT/WTS section has it's laughable moments going in the other direction. $800+ Glocks, beat to hell pistols and rifles for more than new prices because they come with some random $30 accessory, etc... Both sections are still very useful.

 

[JonL]

Worked for me

 

[robjax]

I've seen posts appear in WTB and then suddenly an item appears in WTS. Seems to give those a nudge who are thinking about selling something to actually post it and sell it.

I have never posted in WTB but it seems a good tool if someone is looking for something specific.

 

[FancyPants]

It worked for me.

 

[AM13]

Worked for me with some tough to find mags.

 

[BUMPA01603]

I check them out once a week or so and the ads usually are vague, with the exception of the actual item the person is interested in. By "vague" I mean: no price range mentioned, no location mentioned, no payment method mentioned, etc.

While we're on the subject, I think that any and every classified ad on this site should include the city of town the item is located. Vague = North Shore, South Shore, the Cape, Metrowest, etc. some items aren't worth the drive! Vague = probably a hassle, so all those ads I disregard.

 

[Grendizer138]

I have never posted in WTB but it seems a good tool if someone is looking for something specific.

Definitely. Typically a WTB forum would be for people who can’t find something on the market; here it tends to be for people who just don’t want to pay market prices.

After my experiences there I won’t answer another WTB ad that doesn’t list a target price.

 

[namedpipes]

It only works if you included "cash buyer" or "cash in hand". Apparently that separates you from the other buyers that pay with trinkets or sea shells.

Racist! What's wrong with the color of my wampum?!

Is there a forum to find hoarders that want to acquire stuff that's too good (or too antique) to feel good about trashing but not really good enough (or useful enough) to keep in daily use? Because I have tons of stuff for you!