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To wonder why my stuff doesn't sell on FB?

26 replies

Supermagicsmile · 01/09/2017 07:59

I have posted lots of baby stuff to lots of local Facebook groups. In the past, it's all sold within a couple of days but this time, nothing has soldShock

Everything is in immaculate condition (some even unused or in its box) and I've not had a single comment on any of the selling groups where as I see people posting older or grubby items for similar money and they sell!

What am I doing wrong? I have posted lots of God photos etc somitems can be been.

AIBU to wonder why nothing is selling? A couple of years ago when I sold lots it wasn't even half as nice as this stuff and it all went!!

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Original poster
Supermagicsmile · 01/09/2017 08:00

Good*

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scurryfunge · 01/09/2017 08:03

Maybe the prices are too high?

Myhomeismycastle · 01/09/2017 08:07

Agree maybe prices too high, everyone wants something for nothing Hmm

Or just simple timing as in what someone needs at the time. I put loads of things on eBay recently (all new) & nothing sold. Put on again & all sold for much higher than my starting price.

Kept trying.

NickMyLipple · 01/09/2017 08:08

Oohh - what are you selling?!

DesignedForLife · 01/09/2017 08:10

Prices are too high, too much of similar stuff also sold lately, or timing. People don't search through Facebook like on eBay or gumtree. Sometimes you have to keep listing.

bangingmyheadoffabrickwall · 01/09/2017 08:11

I have deleted FB in the past day or so and though I miss the selling sites to buy stuff, they were a nightmare to actually SELL.

I gave up in the end and rely on eBay for bigger and more expensive stuff and then with smaller stuff I either pass to friends, toddler groups or charity. We have a lovely Barnardos charity that specialise in children stuff near where I live.

I was having buyers who say they wanted it, go NC for days and then finally reply with a 'I'm not sure when I can get to collect it. I am waiting for xxxx to get back to me about picking it up' and then some people buying it or backing out in the day of delivery and then one woman wanted more photos of the product and I simply couldn't take more photos than what I already had!! In the end I told her if she wants one that was immaculate (told and showed on the photos before she showed an interest that the seat sticker had been peeled off) she should buy a brand new one!

In the end I took it to the charity shop!

To many time wasters and people who want new stuff for ridiculously cheap prices.

Original poster
Supermagicsmile · 01/09/2017 08:11

Dp wants it all out the house by the weekend as we had nowhere to store it all but that's not looking likely!

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hula008 · 01/09/2017 08:11

Agree maybe prices too high, everyone wants something for nothing

But it's only worth what someone wants to pay for it...

NormHonal · 01/09/2017 08:13

It's the wrong time of year. Better times to sell are mid-Sept-Christmas and then March-June. (from experience)

Coloursthatweremyjoy · 01/09/2017 08:16

Sometimes that's just the way it goes. I recently listed a child's item I thought would go straight away...nothing. Other things I thought were a long shot were pounced on. It's a strange phenomenon.

londonrach · 01/09/2017 08:21

I sell alot of dd old stuff. You have to keep prices low, take good photos and relist. Its about timing. If you post when someone looking for that item it sells. Saying that noticed not much selling at the moment as suspect its back to school and parents spending money on shoes etc best to post just after pay day and at the weekend so friday or sat. Good luck.

allaboutthatsass · 01/09/2017 08:23

I personally can't stand those posts where a child's school pinafore is sold for £4 when the likes of asda sell brand new, same size for £5

are people really so cheap?

Oysterbabe · 01/09/2017 08:28

Probably too expensive. In the group I'm in a lot of people have really warped views about what their stuff is worth, often listing it for a couple of £ less than new.
What did you advertise and how much is it?

kateandme · 01/09/2017 08:29

have you tried selling on gumtree.we did search and fb stuff didn't come up where google did pick up searches for gumtree and ebay etc.dont no why is fb is somehow protected or something.

SayNoToCarrots · 01/09/2017 08:34

I put a large appliance on Facebook Marketplace last week and it's the last time I'll be using it! My description included details of the appliance, the area I live in and the fact that it was available from this Saturday. I also said it was collection only. Someone immediately asked for it, so I put a note saying being collected saturday, I'll update if it falls through.

The number of people who don't read and have messaged me asking if I deliver (I'm not a fucking shop), asking where I live, asking for my number(?), saying they will give me £20 (it's on for £30) is driving me nuts. One guy messaged at midnight so I left it to the next day to answer, woke up to an angry message saying "ANSWER PLEASE". Ffs

Scrumptiousbears · 01/09/2017 08:45

I've been messed around load by selling on FB. Had some crazy stalker on Shpock. I found Gumtree to be better.

Shadow666 · 01/09/2017 08:54

A lot of people are broke after the summer holidays (or is that just me?). The summer holidays have just finished so I'm so busy trying to get everything sorted out in the house etc. I agree a few more weeks as it starts to get a bit cooler. Now is crazy time for me.

KitKat1985 · 01/09/2017 09:22

I've been selling quite a lot recently on ebay or Facebook groups. It can be a bit soul destroying.

Recently alone I had one woman who wanted a playmat I was selling on a collection only basis, made me to get her some extra pictures of it and everything and said she definitely wanted it, but could I hold it for 3 days for her as she was jam-packed with work for 3 days. I said as long as she was definitely going to pick it up then I'd hold it for her. I had 3 other people message me wanting it during those 3 days. And then she never turned up for it. I messaged her and she was like 'oh sorry hun I've been busy sell it to someone else'. Then the person who did eventually take it asked if I would deliver it and I said it was collection only so she agreed a time to pick it up (4pm), which I needed to know as I needed to go out afterwards to the shop. She turned up an hour late by which time the shops were shut, and she was clearly a bit huffy as I refused to deliver it. It was a fuck load of hassle for 5 fucking quid.

I am also currently sat in my living room with a large piece of sound engineering equipment (think coffee table sized) which DH asked me to sell on ebay. I did. Because of it's size it needs to be collection only. It sold for a 3-figure sum. Buyer never paid or replied to my messages. Eventually filed a non-payment claim with ebay which went on for a week which I won and then re-listed item. Item has again now been sold for a 3-figure sum on Sunday. I have messaged the new buyer now 3 fucking times to ask when they are going to collect it / given our address etc, and they still haven't fucking told me when they are intending to collect it. They eventually paid for it yesterday and sent a note with the paypal receipt asking if I could send them my address / telephone number to arrange collection (which I'd already done!) and so I have now sent those details AGAIN and still no reply. I've decided if he doesn't collect it by the end of the weekend I may just refund him the money and relist it as it's taking the piss. It's taking up so much space in the sodding lounge I just want rid of it.

Aggggahhhh!

Bnanda · 01/09/2017 09:25

Fb is a nightmare. Loads of stupid messages. I prefer eBay even with the fees. I tend to ignore stupid questions on eBay,ie asking where you live and extra photos unless it's something really quite £££

Soubriquet · 01/09/2017 09:28

Price too high is usually a big factor

People don't want it is another

IamtheDevilsAvocado · 01/09/2017 09:30

Price?
Is the local market flooded with what you're selling?
Is it on at the right time of day-when people are looking for what you're selling? Eg I sold a lot of tech stuff that were ending on Sun morning/night

bangingmyheadoffabrickwall · 01/09/2017 09:35

DH sold out baby carrier. The woman paid for it but kept messing us about as to when to pick it up. Did a few no shows. Then DH said he would refund the money and sell it to someone else if she didn't agree to pick it up.

I had no idea as to this conversation exchange and noted after she left how stroppy she seemed and then DH told me the war of words they had.

Simple: Do not promise THREE TIMES to pick it up at a certain time and day and then do a no show and not pre-warn us or even message us after said time and day has passed. Expect harsh words for wasting OUR time.

Bumdishcloths · 01/09/2017 09:37

Have you changed privacy settings recently? Might be that your posts aren't being seen by as many people?

GreenTulips · 01/09/2017 09:38

Time things closer to pay day - most parents are busy buying uniform or spare cash has gone on holiday entertainment

Pointless trying to sell a week before most people get paid

The80sweregreat · 01/09/2017 09:39

my dh buys and sells on ebay and has all this too.