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27-07-2018 01:42 PM - edited 27-07-2018 01:44 PM
“Rip-off merchents. I can get the ezact same XXXX from Armerica for $22 less.”
And that’s exactly how the spelling went 🙂
But, just to amuse myself, I did some checking and wow!! He sure can. $22 less exactly - in USD. Haha! Postage was $46 and that’s USD too.
I just couldn’t help myself this time, “Tell someone who cares”.
God it felt good. Sometimes you’ve just gotta give it back 🙂
Melina.
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on 27-07-2018 02:51 PM
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on 27-07-2018 03:26 PM
Oh yes. Speshul lizts fer speshul peeple 🙂
Mel.
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on 27-07-2018 05:59 PM
I had one a while ago who thought I was cheeky for selling a 30yr old mag at greater than original value.
I had to ask her what she thought the price of an original Dickens would be ... just couldn't help myself.
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on 27-07-2018 06:54 PM
I never understood that mentality - by which I mean, if someone else is selling an item for eg $5, anyone selling it for any more than that is ripping off their buyers. I mean, I get that some buyers don't look (or think) beyond anything other than what they'll pay, but I find it hard to believe that someone doesn't even have the slightest grasp on what causes pricing differences (other than seller greed). I hear about it all the time in collectible categories (eg someone spots a piece in poor condition for $100, and tries to negotiate the same price from someone who has a mint condition version at $200 or so).
Also, I used to run auctions on (moderately) popular collector items when I first started - I would get messages asking for discounts, special prices on bulk lots etc, from people that I very quickly suspected contained intentional spelling and grammar errors. I found from a small bit of digging (much easier back in those days) that these people were often dealers / sellers themselves, and I suspect they wanted to make themselves look dumb less intenlligent that they really were, as if it would somehow make me more vulnerable to their otherwise non-existant negotiating skills.
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on 27-07-2018 08:55 PM
You’re absolutely right about collectibles Digi, we cop that very often. Buyers comparing lemons with sweet grapes - deliberately though I feel. And we’ve received lots of stories, “My most precious, now departed grandad had one the same as that. Oh, I want it in his memory so bad, but I only have $x. Can you please help me?” And variations of this, but generally around the same theme and some are heart Tuggers. It’s pretty bad.
Never gave that other angle a thought Digi. Is there no end to it? Honestly, I just don’t remember this sort of stuff from 10-15 years ago.
I’ve had a bit to say about a few bad sellers lately, but holy Dooley, some buyers seem to have it down pat, in much bigger numbers.
Ugh! Time to knock off and enjoy a glass (or three) of some nice spritzy wine I think 🙂
gnight all,
Melina.
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on 27-07-2018 09:45 PM
I had one who told me (with a picture attached no less) that she got the same item at a Hobart market for $5. When I told her the one in her picture did not look anything like mine she replied "But it's similar!". And after I ignored her a couple of days, she sent another message "So you're not going to reduce your price?". Really people, take up knitting or something!
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on 27-07-2018 11:58 PM
Had to laugh at your reply.
I think it's fair enough to give a feisty answer if someone is rude like that.
Basically, the man had no reason to message you. If he wanted the item cheaper & could get it cheaper elsewhere, he just needs to go ahead & do it.
Your name's not Bunnings.
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on 28-07-2018 06:51 AM
I’m not usually like that Springy. In fact, far from it, but goodness me - fair sizzle of the ole sausage!
As someone said in here a while ago, I’m learning, I think 🙂
I’m slow at it though .... lol.
Melina.
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on 28-07-2018 11:27 AM
“Rip-off merchents. I can get the ezact same XXXX from Armerica for $22 less.”
My answer to this type of message has always been -
Then you'd be silly to buy it from me, then, wouldn't you?
I was saying this at markets back in the 70's
They usually walked away, confused My care factor - nil.

