Facebook marketplace.
The “can you drop off” message I get after listing free items for pickup only. (Minor vehicle+2 babies = difficult to produce it out of the house to a goodwill)
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This sub has taught me: If I ever put something on FB Marketplace, include a note saying "Pick up ONLY. Requests to drop off items will be ignored and blocked." The expectation of free delivery on free items from strangers (plus the accompanying sob stories) bewilders me. Plus...
This sub has to taught me to NEVER list anything for free on marketplace. I will donate it elsewhere but I will not put myself through this crap.
I don’t drive.
I also add “will not respond to ‘is this available’” since 19/20 messages will be that and nothing further.
I don’t even respond to those or the ones where I say “price is firm” and they still try to barter with me or give me some sob story.
Was selling and giving away some of my old school items I bought when I taught summer school and covid virtual and the sob story messages re: I need this because my school doesn’t have funds/I’m a teacher so I’m poor/etc. were insane. I’m also a poor teacher who bought these i...
I just say “someone else is picking up.” Whether that’s true or not. That way I don’t hear the sob stories.
I do the same. Especially if in my add I state ‘If you’re reading this, it still available.’ I don’t reply to the canned question.
When I was moving, I'd put stuff on Buy Nothing Savannah all the time. There was one woman who would respond to, and want, EVERYTHING from sized small belts to L jackets, from antique candleholders to Dollar Tree plates. She always had a story in the comments about why SHE sho...
Savannah IS a small, kind town and a WONDERFUL place to explore ghosts!
OT, but any idea what an “Abyssinian room” is, or was?
There is a woman on my Buy Nothing that always asks for clothes that people offer. She wants **everything**, doesn't care about size or style, men's, women's, kids, babies, casual or business wear, formalwear, she wants all of it. Newborn size up to XXXL, doesn't matter. She...
Response: can you read the words pickup only?
Probably not
They NEVER drive.
I just answer "no." Then I go on with my day.
This is the only proper response
No, I cannot. That's why they are **pickup only** The ones who think they can breeze right past boundaries and guidelines are so frustrating.
I was giving away a large tent cover for a portable carport. The choosing beggar wanted me to mail it to them.
Every year I receive a coupon book for Marlboro totaling over $40 in savings for a few cartons and packs. I post them on NextDoor for free. Public pickup only. I gave someone the pick up location and asked for a meet up time. This fool wanted me to drive 60 minutes to deli...
I was giving away a bottle of moisturiser that was worth £5 in a local 'buy nothing' group. Someone wanted me to spend £10 in petrol to drop it off at their house.
When they tell me they don’t drive I tell them neither do I. My husband has the car when he’s at work they want to get it in the morning I’m home cars not and I don’t drive.
I always respond "Sure...For $50"! ....Usually shuts them down....
Just block them and move on.
On every free post I’ve ever made I write “first come, first served. I will not be responding to any messages.” Then I put “just south of __ and __ intersection.” The item is usually gone within an hour. I don’t know why people interact with anyone on something you’re giving a...
text back--not my problem
Just block them mofos
I don't care if it's free or not. If I ask for delivery (or postage) I'll offer to pay/extra. If it's pickup only, I won't ask for it. They're firm & I never want to be "that person." As we all do from time to time, occasionally I inconvenience people with the unexpected...
“Can you drop off?” “Can you read?”
I have an item up on marketplace for 40% of its retail price, brand new and in unopened box. I had an extra one for my project, ended up not needing it. Just want to get at least some money back. It is honestly a great deal if someone needs it. This lady messaged me and asked...