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Sat 23 Oct 2021 20:58
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

Why do people message "is it still for sale"? And when you reply "It is", they ignore you. Some have no manners either. And referring me to me as 'mate' when I'm not.

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Sat 23 Oct 2021 21:06
GumTree numpties - SLO76
Welcome to my world.
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Sat 23 Oct 2021 21:24
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

Had someone offer me 300 pounds for a 450 pounds advertised car. As I've just put a new battery on it I asked if they'd go a little bit higher. He said'You can keep the battery mate'. That prompted me to find the scrap value, it's 298 pounds from Scrap Car Comparison. Don't want to see it scrapped so will await further developments.

Edited by Trilogy. on 23/10/2021 at 21:25

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Sat 23 Oct 2021 21:27
GumTree numpties - mcb100
And the ‘What’s your best price?’ merchants who don’t want to know anything about the car, just how little they hope you’ll sell it for?
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Sat 23 Oct 2021 21:30
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

In my world I view a car before discussing price.

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Sat 23 Oct 2021 22:26
GumTree numpties - bathtub tom

I think the 'is it still available' brigade just hit a button on the screen with that on it. I've taken to adding in adverts: if you can see this, it's still available, and not replying to the numpties.

Had one who said they'd buy the car and if I delivered it, pay cash. I replied send the cash and I'll deliver it. Never heard from them again.

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 09:00
GumTree numpties - Topdude

edited as confusing.

ORB

(Why do people message "is it still for sale"? And when you reply "It is", they ignore you.)

I have bought and sold quite a few items lately on Gumtree and Marketplace and find myself doing the same thing for good reason.

If i am looking for something and there are half a dozen available locally i will message them all and ask (is it still available) ?

I need to find out quickly which items are available and which ones sold ages ago but the ad was never removed.

Then i can decide which item to follow up. I have found you have to be quick as the good stuff goes quickly.

Edited by _ORB_ on 24/10/2021 at 09:11

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 11:39
GumTree numpties - madf

There are numpties of Gumtree and FB who leave adverts up even when the item has been sold.

So it is a very reasonable question.

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 12:20
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

There are numpties of Gumtree and FB who leave adverts up even when the item has been sold.

So it is a very reasonable question.

It's reasonable question, but not if they don't respond after being told a car is still available. I always delete my ads as soon as I've sold whatever I'm selling. Last thing I want is loads of emails asking if it's still for sale.

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 12:17
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

If i am looking for something and there are half a dozen available locally i will message them all and ask (is it still available) ?

I need to find out quickly which items are available and which ones sold ages ago but the ad was never removed.

Then i can decide which item to follow up. I have found you have to be quick as the good stuff goes quickly.

Given mine is available the least they can do is say 'Sorry, no longer interested' otherwise they make themselves a time wasting numpty!

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Mon 25 Oct 2021 18:34
GumTree numpties - Miniman777

If i am looking for something and there are half a dozen available locally i will message them all and ask (is it still available) ?

I need to find out quickly which items are available and which ones sold ages ago but the ad was never removed.

Then i can decide which item to follow up. I have found you have to be quick as the good stuff goes quickly.

Given mine is available the least they can do is say 'Sorry, no longer interested' otherwise they make themselves a time wasting numpty!

They drive me mad. Been trying to sell some IKEA doors on Gumtree, £60 for pair new, but priced at £40 as 6 months old. Had i****s offer £30, say ooh your too far away when told their free, your best price and can you deliver! Ad clearly states as new, packaged, collect only and my location. Had similar issues regarding a bed settee. Gumtree is becoming a waste of space. RTFA!
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Sun 24 Oct 2021 13:58
GumTree numpties - Engineer Andy
And the ‘What’s your best price?’ merchants who don’t want to know anything about the car, just how little they hope you’ll sell it for?

They should have said in repsonse - best price - £1M!!

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 18:28
GumTree numpties - Bolt
And the ‘What’s your best price?’ merchants who don’t want to know anything about the car, just how little they hope you’ll sell it for?

They should have said in repsonse - best price - £1M!!

You also get the, I will give you a cheque for 10k and you give me cash change for a car up for 7k, friend of mine had this when selling a Mini, or had offers over the phone for less than half, but not one person looked at it

he got so fed up with these people he sold it to wbac.

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 20:36
GumTree numpties - movilogo

It's reasonable question, but not if they don't respond after being told a car is still available.

Sometimes buyers shortlist from which cars are available at that moment.

Let's say there are 3 cars with following prices

  1. A - £9500
  2. B - £9250
  3. C - £9000

If all 3 available, buyer may choose to view B & C only discarding A.

But say C is not available, then buyer may go for looking A & B.

Also, if the deal is good, buyer may travel longer ignoring nearer but more expensive cars

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Mon 25 Oct 2021 18:58
GumTree numpties - Trilogy.

Sold this morning to a trader who drove up from London to Suffolk. With all the hassle from numpties I nearly sold it for scrap. Glad it will live on, given it had been in the family since 2002.

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