posted on June 18, 2010 09:59:37 AM new
It started on May 30th. He wanted a chair I had listed. I told him what I would take plus shipping.
Then he wanted to add two other chairs. Another quote.
Then he wanted to add a bookcase. Another quote.
Then he liked the matching credenza. Another quote. Too much - drop the credenza.
He keep asking how to pay etc, stating that he needed all this soon. So I set up a listing just for him - one day with a BIN. The listing ended without him buying.
Today he wanted to drop the 2 chairs and add another bookcase matching the first bookcase.
So is he just pulling my chain? Should I block him and move on or what. I could use the sale but this is getting a bit much - plus it's getting to the point that I'm not sure I can get it to him on time.
posted on June 18, 2010 10:12:37 AM new
I would be done, too much trouble. I have customers like that. Ask for a deal, then ask for more, then never hear from them.
posted on June 18, 2010 10:38:47 AM new
I would just let him know that I can only keep all these items aside for another
24 hours. If he does not decide about the order AND pay for them within that time, I will be listing / releasing them for sale to others.
I would put it a little more diplomatically, of course, mentioning the time factor on shipping.
After those 24 hours, I would definitely move on and forget him.
[ edited by wgonzales on Jun 18, 2010 10:39 AM ]
posted on June 18, 2010 10:44:37 AM new
If he wants it ,he will come back.
Go make youself a pina colada and watch some movies.
I have some Aussie buyers who did the same,then tell me they only have so much in their Paypal account in Aussie dollars!
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posted on June 18, 2010 12:02:55 PM new
I spoke with my mom the other day. She had a garage sale last weekend. She said this guy showed up on a motorcycle. Went around, asked her the lowst price on many things, each time finalizing it with things such as, "my wife won't like it", "that won't fit in our living room", "i don't know where i would put it", and "it is the wrong color". mind you, this is all after he asked the best price she could do on it. ironically, he never mentioned he was on a motorcycle as an excuse not to purchase something.
We get customers like this all the time. Since we sell most everything locally, we'll assist with shipping. It never fails I get the person who wants me to give him the item for 25% less than our asking price, try to negotiate shipping, and finally disappear. Murphy's Law, they follow up once it is sold.
When I am too busy, I will offer to ship it but quote a shipping price that is considerably high. It is too much trouble for me to pack furniture and ship it unless the item makes me a lot of money. I've had requests from people to ship $300 dressers to Los Angeles or Houston. I immediately tell them it is going to be AT LEAST $200-300. Reality sinks in quick.
[ edited by shagmidmod on Jun 18, 2010 12:05 PM ]
posted on June 19, 2010 04:39:57 AM new
I agree with hwahwa, just forget about him and do what you need to do.
If he really wants the items he will be back and if you still have the items then fine, but don't even waste your time thinking of what he is going to do.
I learned my lesson when in my shop, hold nothing, take no deposits and just sell to a cash buyer or credit card buyer lol
Had too many things just sitting with deposits (furniture that takes up space and money)and they keep putting off on coming in on time to pick them up.
And even when you make a time limit for pickup you have a problem because if he don't come in on time and you sell the item the buyer gets upset with you that you sold the item he had a deposit on so either way your a looser.
Here on Ebay lots of buyers lately are feeling that the seller is desperate for a sale and they make offers that they know are too low but figure we might be desperate to make a few dollars. Well, sorry Charlie, move on down the road.
You have done your best to work with him but it seems like he is not serious, if he was serious he would have completed the sale by now. No, I don't think you should block him, but if he does come back asking to buy tell him he has a certain amount of time to complete the transaction. Better to make a deadline then to just sit wondering what's going on.
posted on June 20, 2010 07:45:39 AM new
Well I gave him a new quote and I might add that this is the final quote I plan to give. I haven't heard anything back.
If he does email me again, I plan to tell him to go in and make a offer on one of the items that we talked about. Once I accept and he PAYS then we can talk about the rest of the stuff.
posted on June 20, 2010 02:58:30 PM new
toni- that is why i use the auto accept/decline on my "make an offer" items. that way, it cuts through the chase and saves me the headache of responding to stupid offers.
My window is about 10% between the accept/decline. if I am desperate and i get an offer within 10% i can decide whether to take it or not. this time of year i am more likely to take 10% less than my auto accept price.
i also list items on ebay for more than what we sell them for in the store. often it is because a larger market brings more interest. i may be able to get $500 for something locally, but a buyer in NYC or LA may be willing to pay $800 b/c it is still below their own market value. Some things are hot here, some are hot on eBay. It is just knowing the market.
