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Hello there, this is President Yasui, running a one-man company mainly focused on inspections of high-pressure gas facilities.
It finally feels like autumn now.
Lately, I feel like I don’t get mosquito bites in summer anymore—it’s autumn when they come after me.
Cool evenings are the worst; if I forget to spray Skin Vape Mist, it’s a total disaster.
Now, about today’s title—it’s about so-called “one-of-a-kind” items.
The other day, I inquired about a certain used item.
It was in pretty good condition, and for its age, it looked surprisingly clean.
The problem was, my schedule was packed and the earliest I could go see it was the following week.
If someone bought it before then, that would be the end of it.
Apparently, there had been a huge number of inquiries about it…
I had hoped to negotiate a lower price, but with that much interest, I figured it would probably sell at the listed price—so I was half ready to give up.
When you look at Yahoo Auctions or Mercari, items that hold their value and look good will always attract attention.
Even if you feel like you’re the only one who’s found it, features like “likes” make it clear that others are watching too.
The used site I checked this time even shows how many people have favorited the item.
The truth is simple: if you think something looks good, so do others.
If you try to buy it cheaper, or if you hesitate like I did, you’ll lose out to someone who’s quicker to act.
If you say, “Let me check around first,” the seller might brush you off.
And if there’s a buyer ready with cash on hand, you’ll lose out to them.
The key is being ready to act immediately when you spot a chance.
If you’re not prepared, the deal is often done before you even step into the ring.
That said, it’s not easy to always stay in that state of readiness…
But the world is big, and unless you’re completely fixated on that one item in front of you, chances will come around again.
I also remind myself not to let desperation make me overpay for something, even if it looks like “the only one.”
Some things are worth saying, “I’ll get this no matter what!”—but others, even if they’re good, don’t need to be forced.
If you can win in another field, it’s sometimes smarter to go where fewer rivals are, instead of following the crowd.
Not just appearances or gut feeling—you’ve got to use your head and think things through.
That’s what really counts when it’s time to make a move.
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