Poll: I think I have a problem.

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As I'm sure many of you know, I despise ebay & gumtree as I've had some bad experiences. Last time I used Gumtree is about 8 years ago and due to someone trying it on, I gave up and haven't used it since.

Yesterday however, I had a good look around my house and realised I've got more than a few hundred pounds of unused stuff lying around so I downloaded the Gumtree app and decided to try again. The ease with which I can place ads on there is crazy, it takes about a minute to post an ad now.

I've listed a few things already but this morning before work I found myself looking under the beds (we have those Ottoman beds with storage underneath) for other things to sell. I never sell anything so I have quite a collection.

This could get out of hand

 

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Must admit I am tempted to do the same

Have loads of things in the garage, under the beds, in the loft etc that really are too good to just dump, but take up space.

Once I started digging and evaluating what I could get rid of, I'm amazed at how easily I spend money on crap, really eye opening. Certainly something to be learned here.

 

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So how does the ease at which you can place ads impact your ability to avoid get messed around? Compare and contrast.

Completely unrelated. I'm giving it another shot. I am also amazed at how easy it's become to create a listing. Not related.


I might pop some bits on the MM later.

 

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Insist OCuk adds a bric-a-brac MM section.

Id like to back this notion. I suspect it'd require moderation resources that go beyond the realms of volunteering however.

 

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Sell your dignity first. It makes everything else less problematic.

Dude that ship sailed over a decade ago.

 

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Aaaaaand I remember now why I don't use Gumtree. I put a 750ti Twin Frozr on there. Almost brand new, box, packaging, the lot. 5 months warranty left. £85. I was thinking if I get 70 for it I'll be happy.

Half a day of questions later, has it been over clocked, where can we meet, etc etc.

"I can offer £40".


Yeah. Get stuffed.


Had another one offer 50. That just irritates me. Stop wasting my time.

 

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Quick update.

After those two idiots were told to get stuffed, one chap got in touch and asked a few questions about the card, asked for more photos, etc. I told him all he wanted to know, sent some pics, he asked what ny lowest price was, I said 75, he said 70 and he came round on Sunday to collect it. Done deal, pretty good. This one was Gumtree.

This afternoon I sold a Thermaltake Berlin 730w PSU which is pretty much brand new. I started the listing at £29 and it sold for £25.91, which I'm content with. except now I get a message asking if I can wait until Tuesday for payment. This was ebay.

It seems that selling stuff depends entirely on what you have, how much your time and peace of mind means to you and your tolerance levels of idiots (of which mine is so bad it's probably a negative number).

I've given him the benefit of the doubt and will wait until Tuesday but I can't see me bothering with this again, too much hassle and frustration for very little money.

 

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Poll added

Y no pancakes

 

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Eurgh.


"Can you cancel this please".

So I delay the payment by almost a week only for him to waste my time and ask to cancel the sale.

I don't know what I was thinking with ebay, expecting anything different from the usual idiots on there.