Classified Etiquette

[Ucsdryder]

G&S offers some protection for buyers, and a couple ways for sellers to get screwed. 1099s and the chance of a buyer claiming they never received the item.

On another note, I had a sale on here where the buyer sent me $2200 in cash. Granted, it was someone I had sold to before, but still a helluva chance on his part.

Sending cash is crazy. Why not a personal check? Especially for someone you know.

My pet peeve in classifieds is when a guy takes multiple days to ship. I’ll ship same day most of the time, and next day for sure unless I’ve communicated with buyer that it’ll take longer.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Definitely frustrating when you take the time and they don't reciprocate. Especially when you are just starting out here.

Man I've left a bunch of feedback for others and seems like the norm to not receive it back.

As for the PP G&S, lots of sellers don't want the hassle of extra paperwork when the 1099 thing started getting tossed around. I don't have a PP account anymore now because of that, and the fees, just don't want the hassle of having to keep receipts to prove I sold at a loss, etc. I like Venmo and Zelle, but need to trust the seller as there's no easy dispute resolution with those.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Man I've left a bunch of feedback for others and seems like the norm to not receive it back.

As for the PP G&S, lots of sellers don't want the hassle of extra paperwork when the 1099 thing started getting tossed around. I don't have a PP account anymore now because of that, and the fees, just don't want the hassle of having to keep receipts to prove I sold at a loss, etc. I like Venmo and Zelle, but need to trust the seller as there's no easy dispute resolution with those.

I have 31 feedbacks, I bet I’ve bought and sold 200 plus in the time I’ve been on. I wonder if they fall off over time.

 

[RockAndSage]

Man I've left a bunch of feedback for others and seems like the norm to not receive it back.

As for the PP G&S, lots of sellers don't want the hassle of extra paperwork when the 1099 thing started getting tossed around. I don't have a PP account anymore now because of that, and the fees, just don't want the hassle of having to keep receipts to prove I sold at a loss, etc. I like Venmo and Zelle, but need to trust the seller as there's no easy dispute resolution with those.

I've noticed that happens less when I PM them and let them know I left feedback for them. Rarely is it not reciprocated then. But if I don't say anything it does seem to happen more.

 

[fwafwow]

I started a new bad habit and am buying on another site. That site mandates G&S. I have mixed feelings about using as a seller, but on that site there isn’t a rating/feedback system like RS.

Same pet peeve here when the seller doesn’t act quickly. Taking a couple days to ship or whatever is fine if communicated, but otherwise isn’t cool. I try to pack and ship asap (same day), and send pictures of the packing, and tracking info! ASAP - like before I leave the parking lot.

But I’m anal retentive and have some problems.

 

[mi650]

Sending cash is crazy. Why not a personal check? Especially for someone you know.

My pet peeve in classifieds is when a guy takes multiple days to ship. I’ll ship same day most of the time, and next day for sure unless I’ve communicated with buyer that it’ll take longer.

I wouldn't say we know each other. A check would've been fine, he didn't want to wait for it to clear, and had an aversion to PP as I recall. Anyway, it was his idea. He sent me 22 pictures of Ben Franklin, and I shipped the next day.