TXMary2 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 OK- I know dealing with some clueless and annoying people is part of selling on line, but I thought last week's lady who basically wanted to run a background check on my before buying was going to put me over the edge. However, today I have had THREE different people ask me questions that were answered right in my ad. Also, these same people are making ridiculous offers! When I buy used I expect to pay about half off the original price if the items are in good condition. If they are fairly used and kind of ratty I expect to pay less. If they are brand new, never used and look like they were never used I am happy with 20% off - which is about the same as CBD or RR in most cases. I am not hard to please. I just wonder about people sometimes. I could list something for $20 (originally $45) that will cost $3-4 to mail with delivery confirmation and they will offer $9 - so after Paypal and postage I'd have chump change. Really people? Maybe I am just out of touch, but why do people expect to pay so little for something that is so valuable? Sometimes I just want to ignore the emails. If I didn't have other curriculum that I wanted to buy I wouldn't hassle with people on line. OK - I am done.:banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 This is why I quit selling stuff. I'm currently having an issue with Amazon's trade-in program, which has me beyond irritated. I'm just going to start boxing it up and offering it to friends and mail the rest to Book Samaritan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 You may not like my answer - but, if one doesn't ask if you're willing to accept a lower price, they won't know if you'd accept it....if you accept it, they got a great deal, if you say no, they'll likely pay more, but wanted to see if you'd accept less first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am right there with you. I was having a few issues myself. I am not going to sell a brand new book for much below Amazon prices. I try and go a dollar or two less, but I have to ship AND get paypal fees slapped on me. I am only trying to recoup costs and cover fees and shipping. I didnt even post mine on the for sale board yet, I was just contacting people through the wanteds. I am dreading posting for sale. UGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I wouldn't even bother to respond to ridiculous questions - at least unless I had time to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 You may not like my answer - but, if one doesn't ask if you're willing to accept a lower price, they won't know if you'd accept it....if you accept it, they got a great deal, if you say no, they'll likely pay more, but wanted to see if you'd accept less first. Well, on my main page I do say my prices are firm, but apparently they don't read it. Also, sometimes people get indignant when I won't accept less and one even snarkily replied, "Good luck selling it at that price!" As if my price was unreasonable.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Well, on my main page I do say my prices are firm, but apparently they don't read it. Also, sometimes people get indignant when I won't accept less and one even snarkily replied, "Good luck selling it at that price!" As if my price was unreasonable.:glare: Ahh, see that's just rude then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I would just forward them a copy of my ad as an answer. people are strange sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 This is why I quit selling stuff. I'm currently having an issue with Amazon's trade-in program, which has me beyond irritated. Would you elaborate? I was thinking of using them for the first time with Minimus teacher's manual. :glare: People offering tiny amounts are utilizing The Shotgun Technique. In high school we girls had an inside lament: What happens to a guy who propositions 100 women and 99 turn him down? He gets l*id. And the internet allows them to be even jerkier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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