Why do people feel compelled to tell us why the are selling a firearm?

[Trader805]

When people (some of y'all) list things for sale, why tell me why you are selling it??? "Putting towards another project", "Buying a house", "Unexpected bills", "Paying off bookie", "Need to have 3rd nipple removed", etc. Is this supposed to make me want to buy it more? Just not sure why the time and effort is put in, unless, psychologically, it is a cry for attention or sympathy - which then we can put it in the general forum and start a 'go fund me'!

I am half kidding... maybe 53%, but there is a side of me that really would like to know.
Any of you have a thought?

 

[timbgtm]

Some may feel insecure and need cash for life's events.

 

[RevCov]

Hmmm. Good question. But I have been asked a few times why I was selling a gun so maybe for some it is preemptive to explain. And if you've ever had to have a 3rd nipple removed you would want some sympathy.

 

[rOmiLaYu]

I am half kidding... maybe 53%, but there is a side of me that really would like to know.
Any of you have a thought?

I've wondered the same thing...a lot.

 

[albatros43]

It's just a way for people to say there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[Just1more]

Maybe they feel it would keep you from thinking something was wrong with it. IDK.

 

[crippen]

I do it so y'all wont know i'm saving up for my sex change.

 

[Targetmaster]

I'm answering this post to increase my number of post to reach the magic Chicken

 

[Lockout]

I need funds to take my neighbor to braves game

 

[BangBang]

"I'm selling it to fund another project" sounds better than "I'm selling it because it's a jam-o-matic POS". Bahaha!

Seriously though, when I list something, I usually mention what new project the cash will go towards because it can spark conversation with other members.

Conversation = FREE BUMP!