Looking at buying some suitcases on GT, exchanges below, was I really rude? (removed Iding details)
ME:
Would it be possible to collect them either tomorrow daytime or Monday daytime?
I'd have to send my parents to collect and they are not too keen on driving at night!!
Thanks again,
Him:
That's great, as long you are happy that they are scuffed on the outside
and whoever collects them will be aware of that too.
We are in ?rather rural I am afraid and a little difficult to find, so if you prefer we can meet at the ? ? / with them, we are happy to do that if that's any help.
Perhaps you could let me know if that's okay and what day and time
Kind regards
ME:
Hi,
Scuffing is no problem, I think I prefer something that doesn't look brand new!
We are used to being hand luggage only types and traveling light, but two children have put paid to that!!
I will check with mum and see what she would rather do and let you know.
Many thanks,
Me:
Just spoken to my Mum and she has said have you got a number or email so she could work out the finer details with you, as its probably;y easier than going through me,
She is ???.com if you would rather contact her direct.
Thanks,
(I went out for 2 hrs now)
HIM:
Mt email is showing and I was going to give you a contact number when you let me know if what I suggested was okay ie: if it was easier for collection from Tesco at ?
and that tomorrow or Monday would be fine and could you let me know which day is best
these are the only details.
HIM: 1 minute later
I need to know if you are serious about them as I have someone else who would like them
HIM: 6 minutes later
I thought what I had suggested was pretty straight forward and helpful to you in that I could bring them as far as Sprowston either tomorrow or Monday at a convenient time for you or whoever is collecting them, but I notice that you have not had the courtesy to acknowledge my offer, I can only assume by that you are not genuine.
ME (back at home 2 hrs later):
Hi,
Really sorry, i had to pop out till now, Gumtree hides emails so you can only reply through gumtree (so I couldn't pass it on to my mum) and my mum hadn't contacted you, sorry if you thought I wasn't being genuine in some way.
I really would like the cases as we are off on holiday soon, and they look pefect.
Sorry I wasn't able to reply straight away.
Are we still able to collect?
Me: 1 hr later
Hi ?
I'm sorry if I didn't reply fast enough earlier but I had to meet a friend at 6.30 which is why I thought it might be easier If yourself and my mum sorted out collection directly, I apologise for not making that clearer.
Gumtree makes a random email address for you