I'm old , what's the correct response?

[Cdn_Cuda]

Is it better than those that say “lowest price?” And can’t bother to even offer a price?

[Nish]

I respond to those ones with a number higher than the listed price.

[latches109]

interested... lowest price?????

[RAZRBAKK]

I really like the people who post in the listing, “I won’t respond to “is this available.”
like they haven’t figured out it’s the default yet. Old people on Facebook, amiright?

That's exactly why I put that in my ads. If someone can't even ask that question without the intervention of the platform they're on, I don't want to deal with them. Sure, it might be an old person who doesn't know how to buy/sell online, but more than likely it's a lazy individual who wants me to shave 70% of my asking price off and do all the legwork to get the item to them.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect a novel of inquisition. But generally when I message someone about a sale item, I ask at least one more question, or provide a bit more detail as to my level of interest.

Local marketplace pickup?
"Good morning/afternoon/evening, I'm interested in X. I'm located in Y, and can meet on Z."
Forum item?
"Hey, I'm interested in X. Could you get me a shipping quote to Y?"


IMHO the internet was better when people truly didn't trust each other and you had to take steps to increase your trustworthiness. As a seller that often meant hand-holding a little to get a sale complete. Now it's so easy for some idiot to spam, "'IS THIS AVAILABLE" to 42069 sale posts that most of the messages you get are just bullshit anyways.

Have you ever tried giving something away on Facebook marketplace? Removing the barrier to entry makes people even more demanding and the requests even more ridiculous.

[BrickHaus]

Honestly. If they are pming a single word " interested" my thoughts are; "its a bot" instantly. Maybe use your selling prowess to help carp weed out bots? Anyone whom sends you " interested " gets instantly sent to the spam user list. Promptly being pmd by carp for a credential check. Then booted.

[cougar20th]

I would respond with a made up fantasy story about the objects life. Design the story in such a way you can just copy and paste then change the object to fit whatever they are "interested: in.

[Daniel Tiger]

Chat gpt could make this very easy

[Nish]

Just respond with the price.

Yes its likely someone with little to no real interest but as obnoxious as it may be it's gotten pretty common.

[Grendel]

This is how I handle it, I just respond with the price or the question "what specifically are you interested in?" Put the ball in their court to do something, I do not chase a sale.

[martix_agent]

That's exactly why I put that in my ads. If someone can't even ask that question without the intervention of the platform they're on, I don't want to deal with them. Sure, it might be an old person who doesn't know how to buy/sell online, but more than likely it's a lazy individual who wants me to shave 70% of my asking price off and do all the legwork to get the item to them.

Yes, but announcing it won't stop anyone from doing it, it just makes you look silly.

[RAZRBAKK]

I disagree.

If someone thinks I'm an idiot for including that, so be it. But it's me being honest, and I feel justified in not responding if someone decides to send it anyways.

[COB]

Speaking for the mentally insignificant population, some questions like "still available" are prompted by the chain in the thread. Just because a post has "pmd" doesn't mean the sale was made. Yes, a simple post of "interested" is as useful as a third nipple and response of such would be appropriate, it may be even more fun to respond, "How much". As to the "lowest price" or "best number" question without an offer of their own, that's just insulting. It implies that you were planning to gouge them in the first place. To these questions I'm usually creatively insulting with my response. I'm not a good salesman. I couldn't sell ice in hell. So, I try to price things based on what I have into the item already with a small profit if possible. If you are sure, you can buy it cheaper, then buy elsewhere. Just the ramblings of a senile old troll.

[Falcon16]

I usually ignore those. Just saying "interested" with no other context doesn't to me express actual interest.

[ford]

The member BST is the only place I do bidness to avoid this issue.

[acrewofone]

"Watermelon...I like to eat it....where's the restroom?"

[Riot]

That's exactly why I put that in my ads. If someone can't even ask that question without the intervention of the platform they're on, I don't want to deal with them. Sure, it might be an old person who doesn't know how to buy/sell online, but more than likely it's a lazy individual who wants me to shave 70% of my asking price off and do all the legwork to get the item to them.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect a novel of inquisition. But generally when I message someone about a sale item, I ask at least one more question, or provide a bit more detail as to my level of interest.

Local marketplace pickup?
"Good morning/afternoon/evening, I'm interested in X. I'm located in Y, and can meet on Z."
Forum item?
"Hey, I'm interested in X. Could you get me a shipping quote to Y?"

Yeah, I don’t have time for foreplay. You’ve posted an item for sale, I’m interested in it. The first thing I need to know is if you still have it for sale or if it’s pending. I try to tickle the balls a little by adding something, but there are times I find myself struggling to change more than a word or two because the default is literally all I need to know. In my opinion, it becomes more ridiculous for me to have to spice it up to appease a seller, whose sole goal should be to make the sale, not a friend.

“Hi, is this still available? I bet it would feel really soft on my skin.”

Im just a big proponent of fuck you, pay me.

Is this available?
Yes.
When and where can I buy?
Here and Here.
See ya there.


and then they don’t show up anyways, so fuck ‘em.




the people I ignore are the ones who only say a number at me. At least make an offer in a full sentence. Just saying number could mean anything!


anyways, I’ve been struggling to even give shit away, so now I just post curb alerts and if it’s still there in three days.. to the dump goes…


in fairness though, I really really hate everyone.

[MrKittyCatMeowFace]

Yeah, I don’t have time for foreplay. You’ve posted an item for sale, I’m interested in it. The first thing I need to know is if you still have it for sale or if it’s pending. I try to tickle the balls a little by adding something, but there are times I find myself struggling to change more than a word or two because the default is literally all I need to know. In my opinion, it becomes more ridiculous for me to have to spice it up to appease a seller, whose sole goal should be to make the sale, not a friend.

“Hi, is this still available? I bet it would feel really soft on my skin.”

Im just a big proponent of fuck you, pay me.

Is this available?
Yes.
When and where can I buy?
Here and Here.
See ya there.


and then they don’t show up anyways, so fuck ‘em.




the people I ignore are the ones who only say a number at me. At least make an offer in a full sentence. Just saying number could mean anything!


anyways, I’ve been struggling to even give shit away, so now I just post curb alerts and if it’s still there in three days.. to the dump goes…


in fairness though, I really really hate everyone.

I decided that next time I want to sell something. I'm just gonna offer it for cash or trade at the field. If I still have it once I go home. I'll post it up for free local pick up on here and Craigslist. Just sucks too much dealing with it any other way. .

[Jonnydread]

dude I'm with you, selling and shipping shit always seems like more of a hassle than it's worth

[Grendel]

My "local" field (Paintball Charleston) is planning on doing another Swap Meet. While the 1st was not super successful it did get some attention and it really was not advertised. The goal this time is to spread the word. This is how I plan on trying to unload my more esoteric paintball stuff.

[acrewofone]

...in fairness though, I really really hate everyone.

No favoritism there!

[Diesel imp]

Damn kids
get off my lawn!!!!