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Had some issues recently with people not understanding that 3 IKEA Units we listed were £25 each and not £25 for all 3.
Anyway, the other day, having taken onboard some people need extra clarification, I listed 2 pots of fence paint. One was full and unopened and other half full. I wanted £3 for the 2.
To be absolutely clear, I listed them and mentioned twice 1 was full and 1 was half full (or half empty depending on your outlook) and I also said, £3 for the 2 (you give me £3 and I give you both pots).
Didn't think I could be any clearer, but apparently I still wasn't clear enough!
First person to show interest:
Question 1 - Still available?
Question 2 - Are they both full?
Question 3 - Is it £3 each?
For the sake of losing £3 I was happy to have a little fun and was a bit condescending in my replies and she still turned up (which to be fair was a bonus given some let downs recently),
Anyway, the other day, having taken onboard some people need extra clarification, I listed 2 pots of fence paint. One was full and unopened and other half full. I wanted £3 for the 2.
To be absolutely clear, I listed them and mentioned twice 1 was full and 1 was half full (or half empty depending on your outlook) and I also said, £3 for the 2 (you give me £3 and I give you both pots).
Didn't think I could be any clearer, but apparently I still wasn't clear enough!
First person to show interest:
Question 1 - Still available?
Question 2 - Are they both full?
Question 3 - Is it £3 each?
For the sake of losing £3 I was happy to have a little fun and was a bit condescending in my replies and she still turned up (which to be fair was a bonus given some let downs recently),
I always put the area I live in and the first part of my postcode in my adverts, but still get folk asking 'where about are you'?
Anyone who simply asks 'still available' gets ignored as It's just one of those pre worded questions buyers can click on to send. If they can't physically type the words themselves, I don't want to know them.
Anyone who simply asks 'still available' gets ignored as It's just one of those pre worded questions buyers can click on to send. If they can't physically type the words themselves, I don't want to know them.
I was a big fan and had nothing but good things to say until last week when we wanted to GIVE AWAY a king size divan base and mattress (A reasonably expensive orthopaedic mattress from Dreams) 3 different people arranged collection and didn't turn up. Two didn't even bother messaging and blocked me when I messaged after the arranged time to chase them up. Quite annoying as I had a hall full of mattress, divan boxes and loose drawers!
ETA I also put the postcode in the ad and 8 pictures showing the bumps, scrapes and a small paint mark. You can guess the questions.
ETA I also put the postcode in the ad and 8 pictures showing the bumps, scrapes and a small paint mark. You can guess the questions.
Edited by Pothole on Monday 3rd May 04:23
CoolHands said:
I would never sell something for 3 quid.
Same, charity or chucked for me. The amount of time you spend dealing with idiots to offload the item is worth a lot more than £3.Last time I sold something I ended up writing something along the lines of "If you ask me if it's still available, are rude or try and offer me a ridiculous amount then you will be ignored." This approach ended up being way more relaxing and I didn't have any issues as I just decided that someone that was quick to irritate me online wasn't really someone I wanted at my door either.
I’m having a bit of a clear out this weekend and using Facebook Marketplace. This is all being offered for free. So far:
Corner sofa / sofa bed listed on Saturday prompted an absolute blizzard of enquiries. We were up to 20 before I marked it as sold to stop any more. The “buyer” is due here any time now, allegedly in a van big enough to carry it. We’ll see ...
Dumbell set. Listed this morning. First responder was round within half an hour and took them away.
Selection of board games. First responder says she is on her way to collect now.
So one out of three so far.
Corner sofa / sofa bed listed on Saturday prompted an absolute blizzard of enquiries. We were up to 20 before I marked it as sold to stop any more. The “buyer” is due here any time now, allegedly in a van big enough to carry it. We’ll see ...
Dumbell set. Listed this morning. First responder was round within half an hour and took them away.
Selection of board games. First responder says she is on her way to collect now.
So one out of three so far.
Don't get excited about the sofa!
I was selling for decent pennies a sofa, fridge freezer etc.
All I got was can you deliver as I'm a single mum. One of them was a bloke saying that (apperently for his friend).
Another said on the way. I asked if he had a roof rack or car big enough.....
He asked if I could deliver.
What I've found with large items is unless it is G plan, really interesting piece of furniture you'll get the I'm a single unemployed mum of 15 kids can you deliver for £5 for it.
I was selling for decent pennies a sofa, fridge freezer etc.
All I got was can you deliver as I'm a single mum. One of them was a bloke saying that (apperently for his friend).
Another said on the way. I asked if he had a roof rack or car big enough.....
He asked if I could deliver.
What I've found with large items is unless it is G plan, really interesting piece of furniture you'll get the I'm a single unemployed mum of 15 kids can you deliver for £5 for it.
littlebasher said:
I still can't fathom why anyone would want a hot tap in their garden.
Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
I don’t have one but can see some benefits Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
Hot washing the car
Hosing down the dog
Filling a paddling pool
Giving the hot tub a head start on the heating (cheaper this way than using the electric heater to get it up from cold)
littlebasher said:
I still can't fathom why anyone would want a hot tap in their garden.
Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
I think it would quite handing, mainly for washing things like bikes, cars, muddy boots, windows etc. It would save me having to go into the kitchen for hot water when doing dirty outside jobs.Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
mike80 said:
littlebasher said:
I still can't fathom why anyone would want a hot tap in their garden.
Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
I think it would quite handing, mainly for washing things like bikes, cars, muddy boots, windows etc. It would save me having to go into the kitchen for hot water when doing dirty outside jobs.Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
The one I’m most looking forward to is cold and miserable Sunday’s, after kids football, no longer have frozen solid hands when cleaning football boots.
eltax91 said:
mike80 said:
littlebasher said:
I still can't fathom why anyone would want a hot tap in their garden.
Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
I think it would quite handing, mainly for washing things like bikes, cars, muddy boots, windows etc. It would save me having to go into the kitchen for hot water when doing dirty outside jobs.Don't sex ponds come with a heater built in?
The one I’m most looking forward to is cold and miserable Sunday’s, after kids football, no longer have frozen solid hands when cleaning football boots.
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Don't get excited about the sofa!
I was selling for decent pennies a sofa, fridge freezer etc.
All I got was can you deliver as I'm a single mum. One of them was a bloke saying that (apperently for his friend).
Another said on the way. I asked if he had a roof rack or car big enough.....
He asked if I could deliver.
What I've found with large items is unless it is G plan, really interesting piece of furniture you'll get the I'm a single unemployed mum of 15 kids can you deliver for £5 for it.
I certainly had my doubts, but only 30 minutes after the time he said he would, the guy arrived, in a massive van, with a mate and between them they lumped the sofa out of my house and were away. The van was already 3/4 full with other stuff that looked suspiciously like it had come from Facebook Marketplace, but he assured me the sofa was for his own personal use and not for reselling.I was selling for decent pennies a sofa, fridge freezer etc.
All I got was can you deliver as I'm a single mum. One of them was a bloke saying that (apperently for his friend).
Another said on the way. I asked if he had a roof rack or car big enough.....
He asked if I could deliver.
What I've found with large items is unless it is G plan, really interesting piece of furniture you'll get the I'm a single unemployed mum of 15 kids can you deliver for £5 for it.
I'm no rookie when it comes to buying and selling online but Ive made a grave error. I've grown complacent in my recent dealings.
I gave my phone number out via messenger to a woman who wanted it for her husband who isn't on Facebook.
3 calls an hour for the next 4 hours whilst I'm in meetings. When I finally get a minute I listen to the 1 voicemail off "mushty pushty, innit bruv". You've pissed me off and you sound like trouble. Not for me thanks, blocked. Oh you do have a Facebook that you can now message me from? That's not dodgy.
Unfortunately for me, my phone sends a notification everytime a block number tries to call. I've had about 15 calls yesterday, and 2 this morning already.
I know I should have told him not for me, but I didn't want the argument.
I gave my phone number out via messenger to a woman who wanted it for her husband who isn't on Facebook.
3 calls an hour for the next 4 hours whilst I'm in meetings. When I finally get a minute I listen to the 1 voicemail off "mushty pushty, innit bruv". You've pissed me off and you sound like trouble. Not for me thanks, blocked. Oh you do have a Facebook that you can now message me from? That's not dodgy.
Unfortunately for me, my phone sends a notification everytime a block number tries to call. I've had about 15 calls yesterday, and 2 this morning already.
I know I should have told him not for me, but I didn't want the argument.
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