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People using the cost of living crisis as an excuse to make daft offers?

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thebiggestdog · 21/11/2025 14:47

I’m about to move in with my partner and will be renting out my house, so I need to sell some of my furniture. I’m getting some work done before I rent it out, which gives me a bit of time before the house needs to be empty, so I’m not in a rush to get rid of everything.

I’ve been posting items mostly on Facebook Marketplace, and honestly, some of the offers I get are pretty funny. Just to clarify, I’m completely fine with people making offers and I’m not easily offended. I’ve accepted loads of offers in the past, but AIBU to think they should at least be somewhat realistic?

For example, I have a sofa that I bought only 4 months ago for £900, and I’m selling it for £300. I don’t have kids or pets, and I’ve hardly used it, so it’s still in great condition with no stains or marks. A guy messaged me offering £110 and acted like he was doing me a huge favour by saying he could pick it up the same day. Then there was a bundle of home accessories, like various photo frames and ornaments from Next, M&S, etc. I listed about 14 items for £10, and some woman offered me £3 😆

I know that people are struggling with money a lot more now because of inflation, but, a photo frame or ornament isn’t exactly a necessity in my opinion, so using the cost of living crisis as a reason to make silly offers isn’t going to wash with me. Am I heartless? 😆

OP posts:
Dogmum1983 · 21/11/2025 14:56

I put a camera on eBay the other day for £85 , baring in mind it’s an expensive SLR camera and someone offered me £46 and I would’ve got £43 . So half the price and the amount of stupid questions , I just want to write back , buy it or don’t , stop pestering me !!!

We have a lot of free groups on fb near us , and some people put A LOT of decent stuff on there for free . Stuff that people are listing on market place for money and I expect people now are used to being given everything for free that no one wants to pay for anything ! Some of the ppl giving decent stuff away are not helping the ones trying to make a bit of money back …
Someone had up for free yesterday one of the huge mirrors that are still in there for £100 nothing wrong with it , then everyone else looks like cheap skates trying to sell stuff .

SunnySideDeepDown · 21/11/2025 14:53

Maybe they’re wondering why someone’s selling the sofa after only 4 months which makes them think it’s probably uncomfortable, broken or full of fleas/bed bugs (why I don’t buy soft furnishing secondhand). Plus people have to arrange vans to collect these types of items which costs money. The vast majority of people don’t have access to vans and those who do are often in the trade of buying and selling, hence wanting a good deal to make profit on.

I also wonder who wants a bunch of nick nacks. She probably liked 1 of 2 items, I would be unlikely to like all 14.

Yabu to think the second hand market yields anywhere near the new market.