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Red9zero said:
trickywoo said:
On the topic of buying secondhand kids stuff be prepared for it to be filthy and you won’t be disappointed.
I always sell spotless stuff but people price it in their minds as needing a really good clean so there isn’t any benefit. It’s lowest common denominator.
We sold a bike trailer recently. I jetwashed it and scrubbed it, even though it was barely used, replaced a few rusty bolts and generally made it look very presentable. We put it up for £40 and eventually sold it a woman for £30, after sending her god knows how many photo`s and a walkaround video, as well as asking numerous questions. Her husband collected it and seemed very happy with it, but I assume when he got home, his wife started firing abusive messages and demanding her money back as it was "filthy". She raised a dispute with Facebook, which instantly got closed down when my wife showed them the photo`s and messages. We even said if she returned it to us, she could have her money back, but surprisingly enough, she never did. I always sell spotless stuff but people price it in their minds as needing a really good clean so there isn’t any benefit. It’s lowest common denominator.
On the other hand, I recently bought a Land Rover branded dog bed that was listed as used, but was absolutely immaculate and even came in the original bag. All for half the price of a new one too. Our dog refuses to use it, but I like it, so it`s staying
We buy a lot of kids outdoors stuff on Facebook, it’s a small world when you click their profile and it says they are friends with a friend. Can often be a good indicator of how the transaction will go.
Spare tyre said:
Red9zero said:
trickywoo said:
On the topic of buying secondhand kids stuff be prepared for it to be filthy and you won’t be disappointed.
I always sell spotless stuff but people price it in their minds as needing a really good clean so there isn’t any benefit. It’s lowest common denominator.
We sold a bike trailer recently. I jetwashed it and scrubbed it, even though it was barely used, replaced a few rusty bolts and generally made it look very presentable. We put it up for £40 and eventually sold it a woman for £30, after sending her god knows how many photo`s and a walkaround video, as well as asking numerous questions. Her husband collected it and seemed very happy with it, but I assume when he got home, his wife started firing abusive messages and demanding her money back as it was "filthy". She raised a dispute with Facebook, which instantly got closed down when my wife showed them the photo`s and messages. We even said if she returned it to us, she could have her money back, but surprisingly enough, she never did. I always sell spotless stuff but people price it in their minds as needing a really good clean so there isn’t any benefit. It’s lowest common denominator.
On the other hand, I recently bought a Land Rover branded dog bed that was listed as used, but was absolutely immaculate and even came in the original bag. All for half the price of a new one too. Our dog refuses to use it, but I like it, so it`s staying
We buy a lot of kids outdoors stuff on Facebook, it’s a small world when you click their profile and it says they are friends with a friend. Can often be a good indicator of how the transaction will go.
You are right about friends of friends though. Always nice to know it should be an easy deal.
Timothy Bucktu said:
I know this has been asked a million times...but how do people cope at life?
...and what is that a picture of?
The mind boggles!
This sort of thing can work both ways though; back in 2021 I bought my SL350 of this lovely old retired couple in Scotland. The AT advert was terrible; main photo was of the back of a seat, others had thumbs over the lens or were upside down. ...and what is that a picture of?
The mind boggles!
After ignoring this advert for ages I gave it a ring, it was also the cheapest out there by a mile. “We’re no good with this internet stuff” he explained. I spent an hour on the phone with him - lovely bloke, used to be stationed in Gibraltar where I work, was ex-fire chief in Lancs (same as Mrs DSs dad was in Leeds). He assured me the car was perfect.
So I went to see it. Lovely people. They’d got a puppy and a new Honda Jazz. Car was like new, full Merc history. As soon as he started pulling the cover off I knew I was going to buy it. He wanted £11k for it but knocked £1k off without me even asking because the fan control knob was loose and intermittent (it had become unclipped and pulled the ribbon connector off inside - cost to fix £0 ).
You know something is going to be good when they open the garage door and you’re presented with this…
So £10k later I’m the very happy owner (I still am).
My point being - don’t always pass by the bad photo adverts.
Dog Star said:
Timothy Bucktu said:
I know this has been asked a million times...but how do people cope at life?
...and what is that a picture of?
The mind boggles!
This sort of thing can work both ways though; back in 2021 I bought my SL350 of this lovely old retired couple in Scotland. The AT advert was terrible; main photo was of the back of a seat, others had thumbs over the lens or were upside down. ...and what is that a picture of?
The mind boggles!
After ignoring this advert for ages I gave it a ring, it was also the cheapest out there by a mile. “We’re no good with this internet stuff” he explained. I spent an hour on the phone with him - lovely bloke, used to be stationed in Gibraltar where I work, was ex-fire chief in Lancs (same as Mrs DSs dad was in Leeds). He assured me the car was perfect.
So I went to see it. Lovely people. They’d got a puppy and a new Honda Jazz. Car was like new, full Merc history. As soon as he started pulling the cover off I knew I was going to buy it. He wanted £11k for it but knocked £1k off without me even asking because the fan control knob was loose and intermittent (it had become unclipped and pulled the ribbon connector off inside - cost to fix £0 ).
You know something is going to be good when they open the garage door and you’re presented with this…
So £10k later I’m the very happy owner (I still am).
My point being - don’t always pass by the bad photo adverts.
I had a similar thing to your car with a roof box I needed for a quick single trip
Some lazy twunt had out the subject of the advert as “items ask for price”
In the background of the picture I could just see a roof box, clicked it, there was pictures of a dead staffy, roof bars a swing a broken mower, moped, kids bike with flat tyres etc
Not clear what was for sale or not. I asked if the roof box was for sale, they said yes £10
Get down there and they thought roof box meant roof bars
“Oh we want more than that for the roof box”
Turn to leave, “you can have it for a tenner” baffled I pay up a leg it. Used it for a one way trip to see a friend and sold it to my mate for £20 who was delighted.
He then sold it a few years later for £100 and sent me half.
I needed a single 26" tyre for my mountain bike. Only a ratty second hand bike I'm using to get into the pursuit so a budget one would do. A guy was selling two wheels and decent tyres for £20. Dodgy area of Sheffield but for £20, worth a pop! I questioned if it was correct, he said yes. I popped over and they were pristine. Got them home and simply swapped both original wheels for these as all the components were the same. Excellent result despite earlier concerns. Although not sure of their history..
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/11271899...
Likely not even aware of what a tomato is......
Likely not even aware of what a tomato is......
Red9zero said:
No idea. I assume you go to Facebook jail for a bit
You are right about friends of friends though. Always nice to know it should be an easy deal.
I think she was pulling your leg/ using this to scare you.You are right about friends of friends though. Always nice to know it should be an easy deal.
There is no such thing as a Facebook claim when selling marketplace items.
MattsCar said:
Red9zero said:
No idea. I assume you go to Facebook jail for a bit
You are right about friends of friends though. Always nice to know it should be an easy deal.
I think she was pulling your leg/ using this to scare you.You are right about friends of friends though. Always nice to know it should be an easy deal.
There is no such thing as a Facebook claim when selling marketplace items.
Red9zero said:
There was some kind of dispute (no idea what as I'm not that up on Facebook and my wife dealt with it) but it was very easily shut down.
I don't doubt you, but it was probably something like a report of an advert/ profile, as opposed to an eBay style mediation claim.Facebook would never ever entertain such a thing as you can imagine the drama/ extra work/ cost that something like that would bring.
POIDH said:
Do NOT, repeat, Do NOT try to sell a second hand phone on FB marketplce.
For years I have sold bits of old sporting kit, things the kids have outgrown, some furniture etc etc. Even a car. Not really had any issues.
This week though has been a barrage of messages about the phone, all from folk with minimal profiles, profiles clearly not in the UK etc. Some have been brazen enough that in first message to be lining up the complex scam...Just chaos.
I have removed the phone from sale...
Funny enough I've found exactly the same where buying a phone is concerned. I'm looking for a Samsung which I can upload an eSim too as I'm doing some travelling later this year. Ideally I want a S20 as I have no intention of spending more than £150 on a handset that could end up getting smashed.For years I have sold bits of old sporting kit, things the kids have outgrown, some furniture etc etc. Even a car. Not really had any issues.
This week though has been a barrage of messages about the phone, all from folk with minimal profiles, profiles clearly not in the UK etc. Some have been brazen enough that in first message to be lining up the complex scam...Just chaos.
I have removed the phone from sale...
Most of the sellers have either been hacked, asking ridiculous money, selling fake handsets or ones that have smashed screens etc & will cost the same again to get repaired.
Let me know if it's a S20 that you're selling
Roman Moroni said:
Funny enough I've found exactly the same where buying a phone is concerned. I'm looking for a Samsung which I can upload an eSim too as I'm doing some travelling later this year. Ideally I want a S20 as I have no intention of spending more than £150 on a handset that could end up getting smashed.
Most of the sellers have either been hacked, asking ridiculous money, selling fake handsets or ones that have smashed screens etc & will cost the same again to get repaired.
Let me know if it's a S20 that you're selling
Backmarket.co.uk is where you need to head to. Got recommended it by one of our IT guys and it's turned out pretty good. We bought Little QQ3 a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro for £320 after the £100 trade in for the old XR. Chose fair condition and there isn't a mark on it that I can see, plus it has a 12 month guarantee.Most of the sellers have either been hacked, asking ridiculous money, selling fake handsets or ones that have smashed screens etc & will cost the same again to get repaired.
Let me know if it's a S20 that you're selling
S20s seem to be £163 for single SIM + eSIM or £172 for dual SIM for fair graded phones.
https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/l/samsung-s-ser...
I'm seriously considering getting my next phone from there rather than brand new.
QuickQuack said:
Backmarket.co.uk is where you need to head to. Got recommended it by one of our IT guys and it's turned out pretty good. We bought Little QQ3 a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro for £320 after the £100 trade in for the old XR. Chose fair condition and there isn't a mark on it that I can see, plus it has a 12 month guarantee.
S20s seem to be £163 for single SIM + eSIM or £172 for dual SIM for fair graded phones.
https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/l/samsung-s-ser...
I'm seriously considering getting my next phone from there rather than brand new.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll take a lookS20s seem to be £163 for single SIM + eSIM or £172 for dual SIM for fair graded phones.
https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/l/samsung-s-ser...
I'm seriously considering getting my next phone from there rather than brand new.
Condi said:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/11271899...
Likely not even aware of what a tomato is......
Likely not even aware of what a tomato is......
tomatoes, yeah, right...Roman Moroni said:
QuickQuack said:
Backmarket.co.uk is where you need to head to. Got recommended it by one of our IT guys and it's turned out pretty good. We bought Little QQ3 a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro for £320 after the £100 trade in for the old XR. Chose fair condition and there isn't a mark on it that I can see, plus it has a 12 month guarantee.
S20s seem to be £163 for single SIM + eSIM or £172 for dual SIM for fair graded phones.
https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/l/samsung-s-ser...
I'm seriously considering getting my next phone from there rather than brand new.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll take a lookS20s seem to be £163 for single SIM + eSIM or £172 for dual SIM for fair graded phones.
https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/l/samsung-s-ser...
I'm seriously considering getting my next phone from there rather than brand new.
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