Should I ask? yes/no

[Kephren01]

I am looking at buying a tank and stand on craigslist. 75-125gal. It is local pickup. do you think I should ask the guy to fill it up with a hose before I take it, just to make sure its good? or would that be unreasonable and take his word for it. let me know what you think. thanks*thumbsups

 

[IDunnoWhy]

Well, if it's cheap then I'd say just buy it and don't waste his time (but if it's really cheap, then there is probably a reason...)

But, if it's pricey, then absolutely you should have him fill it, it's a pain, but if he wants to sell it, he'll probably do it for you.

I bought one tank off of craigslist (a 55g) I called the guy and told him I'd like to see it full, I set up a day to go look at it (that way we both weren't standing around watching water flow ) I told him if it held water, I'd take it, no price negotiation, and I'd told him I'd help him drain it too. He was fine with that.

Just my 2 cents worth

 

[FroggyFox]

I'd think it'd be reasonable to want to see a used tank full of water

 

[forrestcook]

worst he can say is no.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I'd ask... and wonder if he says no. Wonder very hard.