The true value of a buyer

Originally Posted by olddude

I have touched on this before but do to several pm's by newer posters I will revisit this situation.

The judge of the best buyer is not only the best price but the best over all average price along with several other factors and considerations.

First considerations should be are they members of this forum? If they are they would not be here long if they were flim flam artists.

There are also other considerations necessary to making the right decision for you.

HONESTY and INTEGRETY: Your buyer should have the same business ethics you have.

LOYALTY: Form a relationship, the benefits for buyer and seller will increase with time. Developing a personal as well as a business relation ship can only help.

Education: are they willing to show or tell you how to maximize profits.

ADJUSTMENTS: Is your buyer willing to discuss glitches and make adjustments if necessary.

Prompt service. Prompt Processing, and payment.

Look at who is doing the most volume, there is a reason for it. it may not be Joe and the family four scrap buyer or electronic waste buyer who today is paying .01 per lb more or .23 more for Gold memory or finger cards but over all performance and dependability. Will they be there tomorrow or when YOU need them.

NOTE: I can't recommend a Buyer here on the open forum but Most of the old timers know who that is, I have tried other buyers, the reason I choose mine is his company fits all the above requirements. mcw

Let me give this an A+ times 2! OD has stated it well. Watch who the ones, that have been around for awhile, leave feedback for.

The relationship I have with some buyers, allows me to NAP well and often. The only time my buyers have caused any NAP interference, is when I have been awaken by the sweet sound of a CHACHING, hitting my phone. To which, I hit snooze, and take a longer NAP! That is all ;-)

Great post Old Dude, I to look for the qualities that you mentioned in a buyer, with out a good buyer that you trust the hole foundation of your business is let's say unstable. And yes the reputation they have on the forum is very important the cream always rises to the top.getting feed back from fellow members that have done busines with buyers is invaluable. I have made some lets say friends that I do business with,I think of them as friends, a friend answers your call when you call, he offers his advise and wisdom when asked, and helps you to the best of there ability, If you have ever read some of my posts you will know who my friends are. I do believe in making new friends and thru this forum you can make some real good friends also.

Why is this not a sticky yet?

It should be.

Make it so awesome SMF staff!

Sirscrapalot - I agree with everything in the original post.