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50 Of The Most Annoying People Spotted On Facebook Marketplace That Definitely Deserved To Be Shamed Online
Some people seem to be living in an altered reality with a different outlook on common sense and norms. Or, do I dare to say, with no common sense at all? And thanks to the internet, we are able to get in contact with all sorts of people, where no one is safe from confusing conversations and weird interactions.
This time on Bored Panda we will explore the text exchanges between people who sell or buy on the Facebook marketplace, a place where anyone can add items for sale, may it be your unworn dress or a couch that is being replaced. Anything goes. It is a great way to stay green and earn some extra cash.
Though nothing is as simple as it sounds. Your potential customer might end up calling you names - such as heartless, cold, and uncompromising due to not selling your item for half the price. So if it so happens that you will be selling items online, be prepared for anything.
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#1
Baby's First Choosing Beggar
#2
This Is How I Deal With Dudes That Pretend To Want To Buy My Shoes To Try And Get Some Free Wank Bank Material. This Girl Wasn't Born Yesterday. My Dog Is Happy To Help
#3
Marketplace Beggar Suffers From Selective Reading
Something that is common throughout these texts is a behavior designed to exploit, control, or otherwise influence others to one’s advantage, which is the definition of manipulation. Sometimes people use manipulation technics while being aware of it, but a lot of the time, they have learned that behavior unconsciously and perceive it as normal behavior.
That is still no excuse for using other people, but just something to have in mind and maybe see whether you might be using somewhat manipulative techniques in your surroundings too.
#4
Sometimes You Gotta Cut Them A Deal
BOTW PANDA 1 year ago
He reminds me of a stupid a** person. Him. Also, a car can actually be that little money?
#5
Holy Stupidity
#6
Best Negotiator I've Ever Seen
Some of the common manipulation tricks used to get others to do more than they probably would for you, as shared on WebMD, are guilt, complaining, comparing, lying, denying, feigning ignorance or innocence, blame, and mind games.
Whether the intent is good or bad, manipulation is still an attempt to undermine your rational thinking.
#7
Trying To Give Away A Chair
#8
Thelma, Master Negotiator
#9
Yes, Gary. I Will Pay You $25 To Pick Up An Item I’m Giving You That You Want For Free
Cyber Returns 1 year ago
I would reply: OK, but I'm charging you $50. $25 storage and $25 handling fees
Since internet communication has become more popular over the years, we can notice manipulation being used there too, may it be in the comments under a post or people over private messaging trying to guilt trip you into selling items half-priced. It can kind of be compared with trolling or trolls online, though their only goal is to upset and confuse other people rather than gain actual value.
In the article on PsychCentral, there are listed 29 examples of manipulative approaches in text messaging, which include being inappropriately sarcastic and making false accusations, which you will notice some people use here.
#10
I’m Reporting You For Not Selling It Below Asking Price With Free Delivery
Mabelbabel 1 year ago
I put some household bric-a-brac (vases, table runner, cushions, a lamp etc) on my local freecycle group-on freecycle there's no payment involved and it's up to you to decide who to give your stuff to if you get more than one person asking for it. I had one woman message me through the site asking me for the dining table in the photograph-I'd photographed the stuff on my dining table. I told her that wasn't included, and the response I got was that I was acting against Freecycle policy and should be thrown out of the group for posting misleading offers, but if I gave her the table she wouldn't tell the site administrator. I forwarded the message to the site admin and she got blocked. But some people are just so greedy and grasping.
#11
Please Leave Me Alone - We Are Sleeping
#12
I Love Selling Stuff On Facebook
Obviously, it is quite easy to work around people trying to manipulate you through such short interactions since you might never see or text them again. You can easily block them and say your goodbyes. Hopefully, they will not be coming back to haunt you, but your interaction will surely make a story to remember.
#13
Wanting A Free TV Delivered
Electra Complex 1 year ago
I never thought I'd say this but... I don't think you can blame this one on Trump
#14
Facebook Marketplace Is Fun Sometimes
#15
Selling Stuff Online
#16
Trying To Sell A Bass. The Guy Poorly Hits On Me Repeating, Then Offers Less Than A Fifth Of The Price
#17
“I’m A Single Mom. Let Me Buy This For 15% Of Your Asking Price!”
#18
He’s Gotta Be Trolling Me. But Then Again It’s Facebook Marketplace So I’m Conflicted
#19
Selling Anything On Facebook
#20
Trying To Sell Things Online As A Woman In 2018
#21
Such A Tempting Offer
#22
I’m Building Custom Pcs For People On Facebook Marketplace And I Get This Tool
#23
That Escalated Quickly. They Also Wanted Me To Drop The Price By Half
#24
This Person Trying To Sell A Cracked Leather Sofa As "Animal Print"
#25
Looking For A Better Deal Than $1 On Facebook Marketplace
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago
Well he just wants to negotiate it for $0 delivery included. I mean no harm in asking right? /S
#26
I'm Just Trying To Sell A Desk On Facebook Marketplace
#27
Lady Begs Me To Hold My $100 Futon For 2 Weeks, I Say Yes. She Says She Will Pay $5 For It Now And Give The Rest Later, I Say No. A Week Later She Wants A 50% Price Break
#28
Is The Price Negotiable? No? Okay, How About I Just Pay Less Than You're Asking Anyway? Final Offer
#29
Picture From A Friend's Facebook, Annoyed Because He’s Not Close Enough To Collect Her Free Item
#30
Interesting Person I Met On Facebook Marketplace, Apparently You Need To Be Struggling In Life To Sell Things
#31
I'm Selling A 100% Silk Wedding Dress For £75. She Offered £30 To Drop It Off
Turns out she meant £30 AND I drop it off in the next 6 hours because she's getting married in 9 weeks and can't afford the fuel.
#32
Not That Great, But The Best One I've Ever Gotten
#33
Guy Offers Me Half My Asking Price Then Tries The "Sick Son" Sob Story When It Doesn't Work. Plus A Little Bit Of Pawn Stars
Kookamunga 1 year ago
Damn, I would've had kids if I'd known I could weaponize them like this.
#34
Marketplace Scammers
#35
Facebook Marketplace Is Something Else
#36
My Friend Tried Selling Candles At A Price Cheaper Than They Would Be At The Store, But Apparently, That's Not Cheap Enough
#37
This Person Selling Not-At-All Stolen Lingerie
Melanie Schmidt 1 year ago
"Store broke the security tag remover thing" ...I work at kohls and that 'thing' is just a magnet lol
#38
Beggar Is A Well Know Reseller In Our Area Known For Low-Balling, Threw A Tantrum When I Didn't Allow Him To Make A Profit (Prices Are In Aud)
#39
Let Me Go Ahead And Steal This Gift Card, Try To Use It, And Then Sell It When It Doesn't Work
#40
Facebook Marketplace Giving Us Gems Again
#41
Was Selling Some Worn-Once Dr. Martens On Facebook Marketplace For $150, Took It Down To $80 Pick-Up. Day Of Pick Up, I Get This. Yeah Right, Lady
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago
And 🤷🏼♀️Go to the cash machine like a big grown up married woman and get the remaining $25 ffs
#42
I’ll Buy Your Table, But You Pay Me
#43
Guy Kept Saying He Was Willing To Give Me The Asking Price For My Xbox Then Would Suddenly Not Have The Money
#44
Free Wardrobe - I'm An "Idot" For Not Including Delivery
Historyharlot93 1 year ago
Hey, this is the first time I’ve seen a Choosing Beggar say they’re deaf! I wonder if I just won the Choosing Beggar Bingo coverall?
#45
I Was Giving Away A Fish Tank With Everything Needed. I Was Very Clear That It Was For Pick Up, Not Delivery. No, I Don’t Want A Picture Of Your Feet
Upstaged75 1 year ago
Why would someone want pictures of her blistered infected feet? That's disgusting.
#46
The Facebook Marketplace Is Terrible
#47
Get Rid Of It By Paying Me
#48
First Time Ever Listed Something On Facebook Marketplace, Truly An Amazing Bartering Strategy
#49
Oh, Facebook Marketplace
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
Oh, believe me. I'll shove it somewhere safe from you while you get a "brand new" that, loser...
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Dan Flo 1 year ago (edited)
A friend put up an add for a couch for free if come picking it up before he throw it away due to lack of space. He made sure to say he wont hold it more than one day. A woman answered and they arrange she was going to arrive at 18:00. No one came, so he texted her multiple times asking if she was late, or changed her mind. He texted her again the day after and gave her a last chance, still no answer. He waited an extra day, but then called a pick up from a 2nd hand store that came and picked it up. The next day after that, at around 20.00 the doorbell rang, and there was the woman, coming to pick up "her" couch. She got very upset that he had send HER couch away, and was very unpleasant, and he had to tell her to leave. Next day, he got angry threats from a man, perhaps husband, telling him to go bring THEIR couch back, or else. My friend asked how smart they think it is to leave threats from their personal phone and that he will show this to the police. Never heard from them again.
ToGo 1 year ago
This reminds me of a time I was selling on Depop. I was having a clear out, donated what I could and put the rest on Depop. I wasn't looking to make a profit, just wanted some pieces to go to a good home and so I only charged p+p. Posted a listing for 2 pairs of earrings - £4 total for postage, fees and extra packaging because they were delicate. Someone messaged me saying they only want 1 of the pairs, would I sell for £1.50 total. I explained that £1.50 wouldn't cover the postage and I'd essentially be paying her to take them. She replied "You can't run a business with that attitude. Your loss". I replied "You're not getting it - if I sold them to you it really would be my loss" and blocked her. Some people!
Dan Flo 1 year ago (edited)
A friend put up an add for a couch for free if come picking it up before he throw it away due to lack of space. He made sure to say he wont hold it more than one day. A woman answered and they arrange she was going to arrive at 18:00. No one came, so he texted her multiple times asking if she was late, or changed her mind. He texted her again the day after and gave her a last chance, still no answer. He waited an extra day, but then called a pick up from a 2nd hand store that came and picked it up. The next day after that, at around 20.00 the doorbell rang, and there was the woman, coming to pick up "her" couch. She got very upset that he had send HER couch away, and was very unpleasant, and he had to tell her to leave. Next day, he got angry threats from a man, perhaps husband, telling him to go bring THEIR couch back, or else. My friend asked how smart they think it is to leave threats from their personal phone and that he will show this to the police. Never heard from them again.
ToGo 1 year ago
This reminds me of a time I was selling on Depop. I was having a clear out, donated what I could and put the rest on Depop. I wasn't looking to make a profit, just wanted some pieces to go to a good home and so I only charged p+p. Posted a listing for 2 pairs of earrings - £4 total for postage, fees and extra packaging because they were delicate. Someone messaged me saying they only want 1 of the pairs, would I sell for £1.50 total. I explained that £1.50 wouldn't cover the postage and I'd essentially be paying her to take them. She replied "You can't run a business with that attitude. Your loss". I replied "You're not getting it - if I sold them to you it really would be my loss" and blocked her. Some people!
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