Aubrey Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 How far will you go to meet someone who wants to buy something? She's an hr away, & she's offered $20 over the asking price of the item to cover gas. For a 2 hr round trip? I said no. Now she wants me to meet her 1/2 way--still an hr round trip for me. What's nuts is, I feel BAD to tell her no. Obviously I wouldn't consider it for a $10 item, & maybe if it were $100 it would be a no-brainer, but it's smackgob in between, & she's the 1st person to reply to an ad I listed yesterday, so I just don't know. It's too hot, we're too busy, & we've got too many kids to go gallavanting out to the middle of Timbucktoo. I'm sorry you moved there, but sometimes it means you'll have to drive to get good deals on used items. So there. Except I feel bad. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 When I find something I want on Craigslist, I just assume that I'll have to drive there. (I've done this once, for a light fixture I really wanted. It wasn't quite an hour away, but close.) When we've listed stuff, we've always added "you haul" just to make it clear that people have to come to us! So far we haven't run into your situation. I would probably feel just as you do, but I think it's perfectly reasonably of you to refuse. It's your stuff after all, and if the potential buyer wants it badly enough, she should be willing to pick it up. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would never drive to meet someone for Craigslist. There will be another buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would say no. What if you get to the meeting place, she looks at what you want to sell, and says "oh, the picture made it look better, I'll offer you half what you are asking". What will you do then? Sell it to her because you've already made a huge effort to sell this thing and just want it done? I would offer to hold it for one week while she figures out how to come get it. If she can't get it in that amount of time, relist it. If she really wants it she will come and get it. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Craig's list buyers have to do all the driving. It's understood. Besides, why would you risk you and your children to drive to meet with a stranger? It's unreasonable for her to expect that. You have no reason to feel bad. She is being ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I often meet someone 15minutes away at a public place but wouldn't go further than that. I would offer for her to keep you contact number, and if she finds herself in your area, then she can give you a call and see if it is still available. (You can email her to tell her if it is sold in the meanwhile). Sometimes things don't sell at first and people don't always relist right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I agree. We've always driven to get the item as the buyer. A few times we asked if the person could meet us somewhere and it worked out for both of us (a guy who worked closer to us than his home address and was willing to meet us near his work, etc.) But if they had said no, I'd have felt that was fair. You shouldn't feel bad. She can ask but there is no reason you have to say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacim Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I guess we are the exception to the rule. We have delivered to buyers in a couple of cases, for extra $$$, but never that far. They were items that weren't otherwise moving, and in at least one case, the item did sell for $100. I don't remember on the other. I *might* consider meeting someone half way, but probably not that far. Whatever you decide, you shouldn't feel guilty. You need to do what's best for your family and what you feel most comfortable with. One day listed isn't much, I'd probably give it more time. ~Staci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would say no, be assertive. You can do it. :001_smile: It's not convenient for you at this time, sorry. If she wants it bad enough and it's that good of deal make her drive to you. It's one thing to arrange a meeting off site in close proximity to your home when you can, but I agree I wouldn't want to load it up and take the kids out and use more gas to make it more convenient for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would say no. What if you get to the meeting place, she looks at what you want to sell, and says "oh, the picture made it look better, I'll offer you half what you are asking". What will you do then? Sell it to her because you've already made a huge effort to sell this thing and just want it done? I would offer to hold it for one week while she figures out how to come get it. If she can't get it in that amount of time, relist it. If she really wants it she will come and get it.Melissa Oooh...I hadn't thought of that! Yuck. Thanks, guys. I told her no; we're meeting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 No. No. No. Practice saying it. I've sold a fair amount on CL and no one has ever requested that. She won't have better luck elsewhere, so stick to your guns and tell her to come to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I agree with Melissa. One thing I've learned with CL, the sale isn't set in stone until you have made the exchange. You'd be putting in time and effort for something that could fall through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would offer to ship it if she wants to paypal you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would offer to ship it if she wants to paypal you. LOL--shipping would make it more than a new one. But it turns out she needs it *today,* so she's probably going to look elsewhere anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I often meet someone 15minutes away at a public place but wouldn't go further than that. I think that is a great safety tip and safer than someone coming to your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I wouldn't drive to sell something. If she wants it bad enough she will come get it. If not someone else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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