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Getting the Rage with Facebook Selling Pages - STOP IT

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WaitroseIsMySpiritualHome · 25/03/2020 16:04

I am on a few of these and cannot believe that people are still selling the usual shit that involves un-necessary journeys/contact.

In the past few hours I have had posted on my group:

Second hand bed - needs dismantling
Plant cuttings - collection only
Shelves and cupboards - can help with dismantling
Toys - various - can drop off
Corner Sofa - needs dismantling.

So basically, I go in your house and dick about dismantling a bed/sofa, getting sweaty in the process, take it out onto the street, load into my car and then bring all those parts into my house - ok then...

I have commented on a few of these that these are not essential items and are promoting non-essential travel and contact and they should really wait, and have had the most aggressive responses ever. I am being 'ridiculous' they are taking 'necessary precautions' etc

I know I probably sound a bit vitriolic and self-righteous in commenting on these things, but I can't believe people are taking risks like this for £15 odd quid when our NHS is BEGGING us to stay home.

It has given me the rage.

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Willow2017 · 25/03/2020 16:30

I havent looked specifically at our local selling pages but keep getting notifications!
I am pissed of with the whole thing as i had just brought down a shed load of used once gear to sell before tshtf. I could really have used the £ but it's all back in the bloody attic. I dont want randoms at my door just now thanks. Who on earth would think that this kind of selling is still ok?
No unecessary journeys/no contact = "oh i just had to go and pick up these dvds/chest of drawers/storage jars right now officer."🤔
No wonder we are heading for a proper lockdown.

countrygirl99 · 25/03/2020 16:34

Our village group is not allowing any new postings.

WaitroseIsMySpiritualHome · 25/03/2020 16:54

@countrygirl99 I wish I could say the same but all four that I am on are thriving. It's ridiculous.

I posted a comment underneath a bed that was for sale and 'required dismantling' pointing out that it wasn't exactly essential and they were inviting strangers into their house, and got loads of abuse about 'people still need to make a living'

I am freelance. Until they sort out a plan for us I will be earning nothing. No benefits, no salary, not one penny. I'd love to sell my fridge freezer and washing machine right now, but clearly not appropriate.

Honestly, what is wrong with these people?!

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