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22 Annoying People Spotted On Facebook Marketplace Who Deserve To Be Shamed (New Pics)
Buying and selling things, whether in person or online, is difficult enough as it is. But when you add yet another dimension to the process—like social media—things can get pretty awkward and confusing rather quickly. The fact of the matter is that proper communication and politeness are fairly rare skills.
When you spend a fair bit of time on Facebook Marketplace, a popular e-commerce platform, you might stumble upon some truly bizarre interactions. Our team at Bored Panda is featuring screenshots of some of the most irritating and confusing experiences that people had with both buyers and sellers. Scroll down for a deep dive into how not to communicate and why patience is a virtue.
Bored Panda wanted to learn more about the popularity of e-commerce on social networks like Facebook and how vendors can build trust with their customers, so we reached out to Matt Johnson, PhD. He is a marketing psychology expert specializing in topics such as consumer psychology and serendipity, and he was kind enough to answer our questions.
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#6
No Sir, Will Not Remind You I’ve Been Holding An Item For You For 4 Days
I’m selling a few things on marketplace and this guy ask me to hold a very underpriced punching bag for him, because he won’t have his car till Friday (4 days from now). I’ve been getting a lot of messages for the punching bag, so I didn’t make any promises but the audacity to ask me to remind him made me laugh. Like no I won’t remind you I’ve been holding an item for you for 4 days, I’m the one doing the favor?! Marketplace isn’t really worth the headache tbh.
#7
Didn’t Think I’d Ever See This
Look, I can understand people fall on hard times and I’m not in this to really make money. But asking me to donate AND deliver?! If they would have asked me to donate but would pick them up, I probably would have done it.
#18
Facebook Marketplace Seller Wasted My Morning And My Gas
I found a small van I wanted to convert. The price was good for the mileage. I reached out to the seller and told them I was interested and would like to see it, and that if it was good, they likely had a sale.
Seller responds with time and address for the following day. I agree to the time and thank them. Was excited that night and found it difficult to sleep.
The next day the seller messages me to inquire if I am still coming. I let them know that I am on my way (1.5 hours away with traffic).
When I am mere minutes away, they tell me they just sold it. Wasted 3 hours of my time and 1/4 tank of gas.
Couldn’t rate the seller since they blocked me. What does one even do in this situation? Well, besides sigh and just keep on keeping on.
#21
Facebook Marketplace Buyer Agreed On Sale Price And Time To Meet And Then Says This…
For more context, he even told me, “Not gonna have u come out here for no reason.” Woke up early and drove nearly an hour for this.
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