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I'll start with this one. It wasn't for any money worth mentioning, but it was a major annoyance.
I listed an iPhone 5s on Facebook Marketplace for £30, collection only. I paid £25 for it and wanted £5 interest.
I've listed higher end items in the past, but wanted to tap the lower market too, but found that it attracts the penny pinchers.
I emphasised in the listing twice that I would only accept £30. It was supposed to be a very quick sale. After posting it, I got messages like, "£25" and "15?" The chancers completely ignored the listing descripition. I was in no hurry to sell it.
I had to reply with "Sorry no offers". I didn't want to reply to them, but if you don't, it negatively affects your response percentage rating.
So a man messaged me and asked if I could hold the iPhone until the next day as he had to travel for it on the train. I didn't want to, but he seemed desperate for it and agreed on the £30. He said he would be at the house at 9pm and was very thankful that I was helping him out. I go to sleep before that time, but I agreed as he seemed to really need it. I emphasised again that the price was £30 and he agreed a second time.
The next day, he phones me awhile I'm in Waitroses shopping and asks if I will drop to £25. I replied with "No, sorry. We agreed on £30". I get, "It's too late! I'm already on the train to you and only have £25".
I had a number of messages from people asking to buy for the asking price which was already cheap for a 5s in mint condition. It was supposed to be a quick transaction. I couldn't blow the guy off as I could hear from his voice that he was over 60.
He gets to the station at 10pm and phones me not knowing how to get to my house (which was 3 miles away) and asked if I could meet him at the station. I wanted it out of the way, so went to the station to get this old guy on his way home safely.
I get there and he's no were to be seen.. I phoned him and he was walked down the high street not knowing where he was going. I had to find him on the high street. He was a grey haired Turkish man in an old suit.
He inspected the phone and gave me the £25. Said he had to change trains 3 times from Kensington.
How would you have handled this situation?
I prefer eBay as the buyers just pay and you post, but it leaves you open to paying for returns out of your pocket and paying the high fees.
Facebook Marketplace can be nice for collection only, as you don't have to post or pay fees, but you can't sell directly from your doorstep if you're selling as a business. It's best for private sales.
Gumtree is the worst as you can't see who is collecting. I've nipped sales in the bud on Facebook if the buyer seems a 'block short of a set' and looks like they'll cause a problem.
I listed an iPhone 5s on Facebook Marketplace for £30, collection only. I paid £25 for it and wanted £5 interest.
I've listed higher end items in the past, but wanted to tap the lower market too, but found that it attracts the penny pinchers.
I emphasised in the listing twice that I would only accept £30. It was supposed to be a very quick sale. After posting it, I got messages like, "£25" and "15?" The chancers completely ignored the listing descripition. I was in no hurry to sell it.
I had to reply with "Sorry no offers". I didn't want to reply to them, but if you don't, it negatively affects your response percentage rating.
So a man messaged me and asked if I could hold the iPhone until the next day as he had to travel for it on the train. I didn't want to, but he seemed desperate for it and agreed on the £30. He said he would be at the house at 9pm and was very thankful that I was helping him out. I go to sleep before that time, but I agreed as he seemed to really need it. I emphasised again that the price was £30 and he agreed a second time.
The next day, he phones me awhile I'm in Waitroses shopping and asks if I will drop to £25. I replied with "No, sorry. We agreed on £30". I get, "It's too late! I'm already on the train to you and only have £25".
I had a number of messages from people asking to buy for the asking price which was already cheap for a 5s in mint condition. It was supposed to be a quick transaction. I couldn't blow the guy off as I could hear from his voice that he was over 60.
He gets to the station at 10pm and phones me not knowing how to get to my house (which was 3 miles away) and asked if I could meet him at the station. I wanted it out of the way, so went to the station to get this old guy on his way home safely.
I get there and he's no were to be seen.. I phoned him and he was walked down the high street not knowing where he was going. I had to find him on the high street. He was a grey haired Turkish man in an old suit.
He inspected the phone and gave me the £25. Said he had to change trains 3 times from Kensington.
How would you have handled this situation?
I prefer eBay as the buyers just pay and you post, but it leaves you open to paying for returns out of your pocket and paying the high fees.
Facebook Marketplace can be nice for collection only, as you don't have to post or pay fees, but you can't sell directly from your doorstep if you're selling as a business. It's best for private sales.
Gumtree is the worst as you can't see who is collecting. I've nipped sales in the bud on Facebook if the buyer seems a 'block short of a set' and looks like they'll cause a problem.
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