I think it's the eBay generation here. I've been looking for a new Sig P220 SA/DA. I'll even take a flyer at a used one. I don't need a pic on the website. I need a phone number. I want to talk to the owner and get a feel for him and his way of doing things. If he seems jake, I'll take him at his word on condition and go meet up with him.
It's a firearm for Chrissake! You are supposed to be meeting in person unless it's an FFL transaction.
People in Indiana a pretty good about doing what they say they are going to do and describing things the way they truthfully are. If they aren't, they can pull a picture off the internet and most everyone wouldn't be the wiser.
For those of us who were raised pre-jpg, you know what I mean. To those afterwards, you're missing out on some very good deals....which is fine with me.
One more thing, Armslist is a great place to go. It is almost entirely based on trust. When I have used it, I've used stock manufacturer's fotos for NIB items. No one has ever complained. Why...because they are NIB items.
I disagree, its not the eBay generation. I am much older than that and I want to see a pic before I commit to driving any real distance to see and check out a gun before I buy it.
Oh yeah, I and most of my friends are well pre .jpg.
This isn't just about NIB items. The discussion is about posting a pic for your listing, that starts the trust.