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When is late not coming?

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 19:14

How long do you wait before giving up?

Im waiting for someone to collect my sofa after selling on Facebook. They’re 15 minutes late. Should I give it up and get on with my evening?

so annoying.

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carrotcard · 04/09/2024 23:21

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 19:33

Thanks - so many reasons to beat the OP but over this subject seriously?

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I was wondering that too OP. Wouldn't you just answer it and say sure here's the sofa that's £20 please or whatever. It only makes sense to not answer the door if you're busy /asleep

Coffeeatthelocalmarket · 04/09/2024 23:16

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:13

They live walking distance from my house but came in a car.
not lost, not held up, just rude.

Ok, you know they didn't apologise, but how can you tell if they were held up or not if they didn't explain why they were late?
Because not everyone will explain, even if they have a genuine reason.

MyKidsAreTooNoisy · 04/09/2024 22:54

I hate lateness. But did this actively impact on your evening OP other that giving you something to get het up about? Doesn’t sound like you had to cancel any plans…

48Hourss · 04/09/2024 22:39

LetMeGoogleThat · 04/09/2024 21:10

Ah, you got rid of the sofa. Saved yourself a trip to the tip, didn't waste time chatting, and gave us all some entertainment this evening.

I'm sat at an airport, and my flight is delayed by an hour, I may refuse to get on it when it does arrive 😜🤣

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Definitely refuse 🤣 make a thread about it...🤣

BoredAuditor · 04/09/2024 22:27

Sometimes you just need to recognise that some people are rude. And let them be rude. You may never see them again.

Look on the brightside your settee is gone and you don't need to wrestle it into / onto your car to take it to the tip. And, they paid you for it.

Glass half full and all that

SleepwalkingInTesco · 04/09/2024 22:02

OffMyDahlias · 04/09/2024 21:50

I mean this in the nicest possible way - calm down. It’s not a big deal, selling on marketplace is a pita and you’re gonna get super stressed if you let the CFs get to you.

Seriously, this is like the people that get really upset by buyers/sellers on Vinted. If it's too much and it's causing this much anxiety and upset just don't do it. When I sold on FB Marketplace I just wanted things gone and really didn't care - if they showed up they showed up, if they didn't I went out or sold it to the next person.

DaniMontyRae · 04/09/2024 21:56

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:05

Not hiding anywhere just boggled by the vitriol of Mumsnet.

They turned up 50 minutes late, strolled in no apology. Teenage daughter in tow who just walks straight past me. Offered 20% lower than asking price. I let them have it, can’t be arsed with going through it again.

Cheeky fuckers everywhere.

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The only one who has posted with any vitriol on this thread is you.

OffMyDahlias · 04/09/2024 21:50

I mean this in the nicest possible way - calm down. It’s not a big deal, selling on marketplace is a pita and you’re gonna get super stressed if you let the CFs get to you.

eggandchip · 04/09/2024 21:23

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:18

How was I rude? @eggandchip
You’re just being goady!

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Choochoo21 · 04/09/2024 21:18

It would annoy me that they didn’t apologise but I’d just be glad it’s gone tbh.

eggandchip · 04/09/2024 21:16

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:14

Good for you!

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Dont have to be rude i was just saying people get lost and other peoples teens shouldnt bother you.
Look on the bright side the sofa as gone now.

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:14

eggandchip · 04/09/2024 21:08

May be they just got lost it happens lord knows ive got lost and the teen wouldnt bother me.

Good for you!

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:13

They live walking distance from my house but came in a car.
not lost, not held up, just rude.

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LetMeGoogleThat · 04/09/2024 21:10

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:05

Not hiding anywhere just boggled by the vitriol of Mumsnet.

They turned up 50 minutes late, strolled in no apology. Teenage daughter in tow who just walks straight past me. Offered 20% lower than asking price. I let them have it, can’t be arsed with going through it again.

Cheeky fuckers everywhere.

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Ah, you got rid of the sofa. Saved yourself a trip to the tip, didn't waste time chatting, and gave us all some entertainment this evening.

I'm sat at an airport, and my flight is delayed by an hour, I may refuse to get on it when it does arrive 😜🤣

OhmygodDont · 04/09/2024 21:08

How do you get 50 minutes lost unless your in arse fuck knowhere or missed an exit on a motorway

BoredAuditor · 04/09/2024 21:08

ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:05

Not hiding anywhere just boggled by the vitriol of Mumsnet.

They turned up 50 minutes late, strolled in no apology. Teenage daughter in tow who just walks straight past me. Offered 20% lower than asking price. I let them have it, can’t be arsed with going through it again.

Cheeky fuckers everywhere.

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Yes, they were rude. But it's gone.

And you don't need to build a bonfire! Win win

eggandchip · 04/09/2024 21:08

May be they just got lost it happens lord knows ive got lost and the teen wouldnt bother me.

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:06

Next time I’ll go to the tip.

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ArmchairOlympian · 04/09/2024 21:05

LetMeGoogleThat · 04/09/2024 20:57

Don't think OPs coming back, busy hiding behind said sofa whilst refusing to answer the door....

Not hiding anywhere just boggled by the vitriol of Mumsnet.

They turned up 50 minutes late, strolled in no apology. Teenage daughter in tow who just walks straight past me. Offered 20% lower than asking price. I let them have it, can’t be arsed with going through it again.

Cheeky fuckers everywhere.

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eggandchip · 04/09/2024 21:04

Any large items i used to give it till the next day and that was it on to the next.
Now everything goes straight to the tip.

OhmygodDont · 04/09/2024 21:03

BoredAuditor · 04/09/2024 20:57

Hmm, I see your logic...But I presume OP then has to build a bonfire to burn it on first. Then clear up the burnt remnants of an old settee. That takes longer but at least the time wasting fuckers didn't get it 😀

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I have an allotment and an orchard at home. Ash is good for the land 😅 so is bone and blood is people are really annoying 😉🤣

Justcallmebebes · 04/09/2024 21:00

LetMeGoogleThat · 04/09/2024 20:57

Don't think OPs coming back, busy hiding behind said sofa whilst refusing to answer the door....

Grin This is truly bonkers. I would just go about my evening and if she turns up all well and good but if not, readvertise. Refusing to open the door is just odd

LetMeGoogleThat · 04/09/2024 20:57

Don't think OPs coming back, busy hiding behind said sofa whilst refusing to answer the door....

BoredAuditor · 04/09/2024 20:57

LlynTegid · 04/09/2024 20:44

No you value time. I don't call that petty.

I host a daily work call. No 'give it a couple of minutes' nonsense, it starts on time. People know this and turn up on time.

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Hmm, I see your logic...But I presume OP then has to build a bonfire to burn it on first. Then clear up the burnt remnants of an old settee. That takes longer but at least the time wasting fuckers didn't get it 😀