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- PonyBoy13
"Selling shit on FB Marketplace is like volunteering for a social experiment run by meth heads.
I listed a microwave for $50. Within 12 seconds my inbox looked like I was giving away crack rocks dipped in Jesus blood. First message “Is this available?” YES, Deborah. It was available 14 seconds ago when you asked, and it’s still available now that you ghosted me like my father.
Then come the bargain hunters. “Will you take $5, a coupon for Jiffy Lube, and a handful of my ex husband’s ashes?” NO, BRENDA. I don’t want your cremation starter kit. I said fifty bucks..
And why does everyone’s pickup plan sound like an FBI sting? Them “I’ll be there at 6.” Me “Cool.” 6 o’clock hits. Nothing. 7 o’clock. “Sorry, my cousin got locked up.” BITCH, what does that have to do with my microwave?Finally, they show up in a Prius the size of a lunchbox. Six grown adults hop out like it’s Cirque du Soleil.. trying to shove a microwave, two kids, and a pit bull into the backseat. Grandma’s smoking a Virginia Slim, the baby’s chewing on my extension cord. Whole scene looked like an episode of Intervention.
At that point I don’t even want the fucking money. Just take it. Take the microwave, take my soul, take the ghost of every bad decision that led me here.
Marketplace ain’t about selling shit. It’s a psychological test to see how far you’ll go for gas money before you set your house on fire."
- I tried to sell a pair of Balenciaga shoes, they wouldn't let me post the ad saying it's stolen goods - meanwhile the sneakers category was full of nike fakes********
- < but for other electronics sales this situation is common, people are really really dumb
Same for Vinted or whatever other platforms******** - Well well, a liar AND a thief********
- Always end post with a para of basic location nearby landmarks, cash only, price firm for now, no trades, can’t deliver, cannot answer is it still availableprophetone
- Then ignore everything that’s not a real conversation initiated by someone who bothered to actually read the listingprophetone
- Only reveal address after a proper convo and when they’ve pinged you that they’re on their way and 20 mins outprophetone
- You still get ding dongs... ie. I had to list in-laws piano for free... very super clear listing that professional mover needed for safety etcprophetone
- First lady shows up in a Rav4 and asks me if ok if me and her lift it our of the house to street and get it into her car... lol!!prophetone
- People are dumb no matter how hard you filter, craft a listingprophetone
- 90% don't read the listing and post stoopid questions********
- Agreed you just ignore themprophetone
- I don't even bother buying records on FB marketplace, it's THAT badGardener
- We just bought a used truck on FB Marketplace and it was awesome. The truck is in great shape, and the transaction went very smoothly! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯elahon
- I’m posting up a used transmission to FBMP tomorrow god help meprophetone
- I use services that have a pay now option, that generates a shipping QR code. Minimal interaction. I ignore the bargain hunters and the physical pickup people.jagara
- Great story, though XD XD XDjagara
- I tried to sell a pair of Balenciaga shoes, they wouldn't let me post the ad saying it's stolen goods - meanwhile the sneakers category was full of nike fakes