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Do you snag a deal before posting/sharing it?

Oct 8, 2012 8:40 PM

I'm not sure what the trend is, but it seems for a really hot deal you'd want to get one for yourself before turning it loose to the teaming hordes of deal-snaggers.

j5 j5

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If it's something I want and I think there might be a limited number of them, yes.

moondrake moondrake
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Of course. I wouldn't want to risk the chance of it being sold out.

cengland0 cengland0
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Always. Purchase then post. :-)

theoneill555 theoneill555
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I purchase it first just to make sure it's a valid deal. ^_^

narfcake narfcake
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I usually only post deals for things I already own. I want everyone to get a great deal on the things I like most.

samstag samstag
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I sadly am not in the financial position (yet) to buy some of what I have posted, so I'll post it knowing someone else will want it.

luvche21 luvche21
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Oh yeah, purchase before posting.

thumperchick thumperchick
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It depends on the item: a good deal on something that I already own? No. A good deal on something that I don't want/need, but I think might be popular? No. A good deal on something that I want/need? Of course. :)

jsimsace jsimsace
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@jsimsace: Couldn't of said it better myself!

sgrman05 sgrman05
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Why does it have to be one or the other? If I am buying the item, I open more than one tab. I can buy and post at the same time (and also get the shipping or extras in the body of the deal).

morriea morriea
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If it's something I like, then yes. I got a great deal on it, and I figure someone else would like to, as well.

On the other hand, sometimes I've seen amazing deals for stuff I don't personally care about. In that case, I might post it, but of course I wouldn't bother buying one.

adelas adelas

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