Question: Good morning. I will be completing my current South bound run today(Tuesday) and am now scheduling pickups for my return run South, with final North bound deliveries expected within a week. (depending, of course, on how quickly I can fill a load) If this time frame could meet your needs on this, and there would be some assist with loading and unloading, I can get this delivered for you for 375, paid at pick up via PayPal(preferred). If you would be so considerate, please let me know either way as soon as possible, so I can know whether to persue this further with you, or focus my efforts elsewhere. Thanks, Howard. Please review my profile and feedback, as you should do with any bidder you may consider-it really does tell the history of the provider. Also. please note that I have NOT YET submitted the formal bid, but will await your reply before doing so. Again, Thank You (8/11/2009)
Response: Thanks for your response. I have had to modify the bid request for this shipment as items have been added. Please check to see if it meets your criteria. Thanks for your interest! (8/13/2009)
Question: I see you added some items to your listing. While I still have enough room for all these, my rate would have to increase to 650, same terms. If do-able, I would need to load up no later than Sunday morning(sooner the better though). (8/13/2009)
Response: That may be doable. I am finalizing the purchase tonite. Will you be revising your bid on here? (8/13/2009)
Response: I have not yet placed a formal bid. As I consider a bid placed as a promise to deliver your items..a promise to be kept as far as I am concerned and as such, so long as a bid from me is active, I must keep open the needed space..and I really don't like cancelling bids..even worse..matches. If and when you're ready to accept aq bid, just let me know and I'll submit right away. Thanks, Howard. (8/13/2009)
Response: Thanks, I will notify you as soon as things are finalized - should be later tonite. (8/13/2009)
Response: thanks..will await word. (8/13/2009)
Response: ok (8/13/2009)
Question: What price are you looking for to get this done? I can pick up tomorrow and have to you by Sunday. Thanks Ted (8/13/2009)
Response: I've modified this request and added a couple of items. Please check and see if it meets with your capabilities. I'm looking for around the $500 range. (8/13/2009)
Response: Placed bid before I got message. Right in line with what you were thinking. I will be there tomorrow to pick it up Thanks Ted (8/13/2009)
Response: I am finalizing the deal tonite - i will post you a message and/or do a bid acceptance as soon as i get it squared away (still have to get the exact pickup address and make sure the seller will have someone there). (8/13/2009)
Response: I could maybe have help if need be. Thanks Ted (8/13/2009)
Response: My seller is being a little flaky. He says we have a deal, but can't finalize until tomorrow @ 11 am. I'm not comfortable committing to anyone before I'm sure he's gonna follow through. I understand if that means I lose bids. (8/13/2009)
Response: I'll be in the area tomorrow. We can make it work. Whatever you need to make it happen . Thanks Ted (8/13/2009)
Response: Had contact with the seller late last night. We should be finalizing the details this morning. I have 2 other bidders under consideration. I will know this morning whether this is a "go" and I will take action on all active bids so everyone knows the status. Thanks to everyone who's expressed interest! (8/14/2009)
Response: Are the 20 units the baking pans? Thanks (8/14/2009)
Response: yup. 20 is a guess. i need several and he says he has several. they stack inside each other - should not be a big deal. (8/14/2009)
Response: Thanks and I'll take 50 more off. Ted (8/14/2009)
Response: thanks for your interest, Ted. (8/14/2009)
Question: can we make this a go this evening? Need to fill my load so can load up tomorrow if possible. (8/13/2009)
Response: Howard, I wanted to clarify that while I can provide help on the delivery end, I don't think there is help at the pickup. Don't know how much of a problem this is - would you have your own help?
Still waiting on call from seller. I have one other serious bid to consider. (8/13/2009)
Response: I'm a 1 man shop but I've found that since its a business, if one asks politely without coping an attitude, they're usually willing to assist in loading. I also have a heavy duty ramp and both types of dollies as needed. Regarding your other bids..all I can saqy is compare the feedback then decide. One thing I won't do is get into a cut throat bidding war just to get a job..on my end thats a lose lose situation. (8/13/2009)
Response: Thanks, I would not ask or expect you to undercut another bid. I will post again as soon as I know that its a go. (8/13/2009)
Response: fair enough. (8/13/2009)
Response: My seller is being a little flaky. He says we have a deal, but can't finalize until tomorrow @ 11 am. I'm not comfortable committing to anyone before I'm sure he's gonna follow through. I understand if that means I lose bids. (8/13/2009)
Response: juat let me know..thanks. (8/14/2009)
Response: Had contact with the seller late last night. We should be finalizing the details this morning. If you're interested in the job please formalize your bid. I have 2 other bidders under consideration. I will know this morning whether this is a "go" and I will take action on all active bids so everyone knows the status. Thanks to everyone who's expressed interest! (8/14/2009)
Response: very well. While I normally do not submit blind bids, I will make an exception this time. Bid will expire at 1:00PM today though. (8/14/2009)
Response: thanks Howard. i appreciate your interest and patience. we'll see how it goes. if it doesn't work out for this time, i would hope we could do something together in the future. (8/14/2009)
Response: perhaps..for now though, the ball's in your court. (8/14/2009)
Question: This is a biz to biz shipment. What are the hours for pick up and delivery? Can it be done over the weekend? Thanks! (8/13/2009)
Response: The pickup site is a closed business. Dealing with the property owner who is liquidating buildings contents. I will close this deal tonite and have full information available. Destination is a church. Open weekdays 8 - 5. Special arrangements can be made for a Sunday delivery if necessary, but prefer not before 1:00 PM EST.
Thanks for your interest. (8/13/2009)
Response: Thanks for the response, and keep me posted! (8/13/2009)
Response: My seller is being a little flaky. He says we have a deal, but can't finalize until tomorrow @ 11 am. I'm not comfortable committing to anyone before I'm sure he's gonna follow through. I understand if that means I lose bids. (8/13/2009)
Response: Thanks for the update. I am at home in Ft. Myers for a couple of days, so Im somewhat flexible. Keep me posted. (8/13/2009)
Response: Had contact with the seller late last night. We should be finalizing the details this morning. If you're interested in the job please formalize your bid. I have 2 other bidders under consideration. I will know this morning whether this is a "go" and I will take action on all active bids so everyone knows the status. Thanks to everyone who's expressed interest! (8/14/2009)
Question: We will have our Air Ride stepdeck trailer in Miami on 8/17, can your items be loaded on a "Open Trailer" and then covered, protect from rain? Thanks! Bill (8/14/2009)
Response: They would need to be pretty well protected (electronic controls are on all the powered equipment and would be a concern). The seller has indicated he'd prefer I pick up the items this weekend, so that may factor into the final decision. Thanks for your interest! (8/14/2009)
Question: how's the purchase proceeding? (8/14/2009)
Response: Waiting for call from the seller now. He's not the easiest guy I've ever worked with. Have a "verbal" from him but still have not been provided with the physical address. Sorry to have kept you on the hook.
BTW, your bid expired a couple of hours ago. (8/14/2009)
Response: I know..as soon as you find out whats happening with this let me know, and if my rate and terms are ok, I'll re-bid right away. Its just that so long a bid is open, I have to hold that space in reserve..and it's hard to do on a "maybe". (8/14/2009)
Response: i understand - please do what you need to do. i'm still in 'wait' mode. (8/14/2009)
Response: so am I..lol since I can't hook up te boat until sunday. (8/14/2009)
Response: Hey Howard, it looks like this guy's not going to let me pick up until Monday or Tuesday. Sorry to keep you hanging. Hope you can get a full load together for the weekend. Catch you next time maybe. (8/14/2009)