retiredHSmom Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I have been selling on Ebay since 1997 and Craigslist since just after it was started. Now it has been about two years since I listed much on Craigslist and I am seeing on odd trend that I do not like. Two years ago it was assumed that the buyer would travel to the seller or to wherever the seller chose to meet. Now this time around everyone is expecting that we, the sellers, are going to deliver items to them. (We have listed and sold 7 items in the last three days) Are we just having a run of bad luck or is this a new thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 If I really want to sell an item I put, "willing to meet a serious buyer" in my ad. For heavy or awkward things, I say "buyer must pick up." If someone asked me to deliver, if it was in an area I go anyways, I would deliver it. It's pretty mixed with what people do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) I just put in my post what I am willing to do. When I sell curriculum or portable items, I say I will meet at specific locations, because I don't like to meet at my house. I always meet at Starbucks at 3 different Targets within 15 minutes of my house. I list those options in my original post so the buyer knows what to expect. They are public and easy to find. I offer the locations and let the seller chose which is closest to them. On the occasion that it makes sense to meet at my house (sold a mattress last week), then I make sure there are few people home at the time. I would never travel to deliver for the other person's convenience. Edited July 5, 2017 by Tap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I just state in my post what I'm willing to do- what the buyer expects or wants is on them. I would never deliver without an additional fee- but that's just me. We have (for vehicles) met people partway in a public setting- but that's different. But I do think it's a more common expectation than it used to be- just like free shipping on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 That's kind of odd to me. I think it's time to add more information to the post. My dad is trying to sell some items and specified what buyer must do and that buyer must bring exact amount of money, no bills larger than X. All sales final or something to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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