No Shows

[elshackovillages]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

[shut the front door]

Judging by the reading skills on this site, you shouldn't be surprised at the questions. People tend to reply before reading.
As for no shows, that's why I don't sell things online. People think that their time is more valuable than yours. If they contact you again, raise the price.

[vintageogauge]

There are many people on this site that do not live here and just like to shake things up a bit. Post them for sale on your village Facebook page.

[Stu from NYC]

I do not understand the no shows. How hard is it to come back and say you are not interested.

[Marvic 1]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price.

Are you sure you posted your golf clubs for sale on here, it only shows you have posted just one message and that's this one you wrote about "No Shows"... :shrug:

[claricecolin]

Quite simple, people don't care. They do not respect your time. When I sold things for clients I was very clear about how items were sold. More than once I had someone get angry because they wouldn't show up when the promised and the item was sold. In my experience, people outside the Villages were more likely to show up because they hoped to get a quality item for a good price.

[retiredguy123]

I don't think this has anything to do with The Villages. The same thing happens pretty much everywhere. It's human nature. Some people are prompt and dependable, and some are not.

[villagetinker]

I am really confused, when I joined, you had to have 10 posts (I think) before you could post anything for sale in the classified section, so I am not sure what happened here. Possibly the OP just had a text message that he had clubs for sale, but these were not in the classifieds. Also, as noted above many people may not read all of the message (or any or the replies), and then comment. As for the no shows, I cannot speak for others, but when I call I show up, cash in hand, sorry for your experience.

[Moderator]

Are you sure you posted your golf clubs for sale on here, it only shows you have posted just one message and that's this one you wrote about "No Shows"... :shrug:

Classified ads do not count as posts .

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[Moderator]

I am really confused, when I joined, you had to have 10 posts (I think) before you could post anything for sale in the classified section, so I am not sure what happened here. Possibly the OP just had a text message that he had clubs for sale, but these were not in the classifieds. Also, as noted above many people may not read all of the message (or any or the replies), and then comment. As for the no shows, I cannot speak for others, but when I call I show up, cash in hand, sorry for your experience.
The 10 post requirement only exists for criticizing or recommending a business or service. It does not currently apply to Classified or Items for Sale.

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[Marvic 1]

Classified ads do not count as posts .

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Thank you! Now I know............

[John41]

I have sold several items on TOTV classified and all who said they would come did. Maybe covid19 is making people cautious.

[elshackovillages]

I have sold several items on TOTV classified and all who said they would come did. Maybe covid19 is making people cautious.

So, what you are saying is, if you are afraid of Covid, you become a liar?

[davem4616]

so put it out on Craig's List, spend a little coin and put an ad out there

chances are they are worth a whole lot less that what you think they are worth anyway...relax

if having them around bugs you, gift them to a charity, they'll eventually sell them if they are actually
worth anything

[EdFNJ]

Whenever I sell anything online that needs a visit by a prospective buyer the "I'll be by to see it sometime today" will never work for me. I always give them a 1hr window of their choice during my availability time and say "if you're not here between x and x I am going out." I won't wait more than an hour unless the prospective buyer calls me with a short delay for a logical reason. My favorite response to an item for sale is "is it still available" and I reply "yes" and 8 out of 10 times they are never heard from again. Why ask ? If someone is REALLY interested they will get there fast because "hold it for me, I def want it" will NEVER work for me unless they send me 50% payment up front electronically like by PayPal "Friend" (not reversible) or Zell or Cash App.

[GoodLife]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

Use Ebay, easier and better, when customer buys they pay immediately

[Quixote]

I don't think this has anything to do with The Villages. The same thing happens pretty much everywhere. It's human nature. Some people are prompt and dependable, and some are not.

I mostly agree in that this is a universal issue, not just in TV. Our son created a business in the hospitality industry—quirky in a positive way with a significant percentage of repeat guests. He worked 24/7, gave up his privacy to live on site, and had as a goal to sell and retire at age 40.

In the end he did so two years sooner. Why? He found the quality of guests had deteriorated so rapidly in the eight years he operated his creation (2000-2008, perhaps a reflection of the times)—lack of respect for other guests, for house rules, and for the property—that, as he put it, the fun had gone right out of it. So he sold and went on to his next adventure.

And while it’s true that some folks are dependable while others are not, I disagree that the results of this man’s experience trying to sell his clubs can be attributed to human nature‘; IMHO calling it this is making an excuse for plain bad behavior!

[stadry]

this is funny - we're slammed w/work here in atl so i put a post on craig's list for some basement wtrproofing mechanics who might want xtra $,,, the ONLY rqmnt what they supply name, an e-mail, & phone,,, out of 60some responses to the 1st gig post, 1 was able to follow directions
the 2nd post was more specific in that instructions were in CAPS - 35 responses, 2 were positive
based on this experience, i'd say pay the extra $ & post in caps ;-)

watch spelling, syntax, & sentence const on some forum posts - not everyone staid awak during english clasez

[Singerlady]

I do not understand the no shows. How hard is it to come back and say you are not interested.


Rude people who don’t tell you they’ve now decided not to buy them. Probably same people who don’t RSVP to parties, weddings, etc. Sad....

[Singerlady]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

Try NextDoor.

[banjobob]

It's a hobby to some of these old codgers.

[bragones]

I've sold and purchased several items on ToV classifieds. I've never had one no show or a bad experience. In fact, I've often met some of the nicest people in these exchanges. Maybe I've just been lucky. My items for sale were always very reasonably priced.

[Bridget Staunton]

I have been selling my hubby’s toys for years. Be wary there are a lot of crooks out there saying they will give you a certified check etc. Check when people pay you it’s not fake, buy a pen. Advertise in a good classified site eBay, Facebook? The Villages, Nextdoor

[greenflash245]

they are bad. nothing better to do with themselves.

[stan the man]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

Maybe they checked out the value of the clubs on different sites and .......

[Skunky1]

Oh well!

[regas56]

Use Ebay, easier and better, when customer buys they pay immediatelyI have a small Ebay business... problem is the competition, there's a million golf clubs to choose from there and you'll only get pennies on the dollar.. also way more folks will ship them back for a refund than will physically BRING them back for a face to face refund..

[Scorpyo]

I have sold several items on TOTV classified and all who said they would come did. Maybe covid19 is making people cautious.
Good point. I've sold a few things as well.

[Bill1701]

No shows seem to be a common problem around here. Even when we have posted stuff for free, people make an appointment and then don't show up.

[raynan]

They're waiting for you to drop the price.

[17362]

I recently found what I was looking for on the Mercari app. Quick. easy. Painless.

[airstreamingypsy]

On the other side of the coin. I answered a Classified on Next Door, we agreed to terms and a time and address for me to come get the item. I was driving to her house, and gave her a courtesy call to say I was almost there and she said. "Oh, it's gone."

[La lamy]

I've had 50/50 experience with people showing up with cash and others talking out of their a..

[Albany]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?
Post everything you want to sell on every site possible, Craig's List Ocala (totally free) Facebook Marketplace, and talk of the villages. When you are asked a question that is answered in the posting, just quickly refer them back to the posting. Do not accept a vague "I'll be by to look at them". Post a LOT of pictures, and say exactly what time you will be available and stick to it. This behavior is absolutely nothing to do with The Villages. I have successfully sold dozens of items on Craigs List, including a CAR and 3 old toilets from my bathrooms, when I replaced them with newer higher ones. (We are all still laughing about them.) The behavior you are talking about is very common. And usually people completely overvalue used golf clubs--lower prices sell.

[Peterriess]

On the other side of the coin, please delete your ad after an item is sold. I called on an item and was rudely told by the seller “that sold last week, why are you calling?”

[bilcon]

Sold two bikes with no problem.

[npwalters]

I've both bought and sold on TOTV with no problem but I always tell potential buyers that I will not hold the item (unless they confirm they are on the way). First offer buys it. I do the same on Craigs list BTW.

[donfey]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

That's why I always post "first come, first served." Cash is king.

[Indydealmaker]

Posted a set of golf clubs on here, a pretty good price. I had 4 different people say they were interested. Even though I posted pictures, price and a good description of their condition, I still was asked endless questions about the item, all of which were answered in the description. To make matters worse, all 4 said they were coming to see them and buy them, and, all 4 never showed.
How bad are the people who answer classifieds on this site, especially people living here in The Villages?

Ethics are in short supply everywhere these days.

[chrisinva]

When someone calls to purchase an item, we always agree on a time for pick up & that I'll meet them in my driveway with a mask on. Even before covid-19, I'd meet them in the driveway.

If they can't agree to a time, they can still drive here but I might not be here.
:1rotfl:

[Bellavita]

well based on your experience not real good huh?

[anothersteve]

On the other side of the coin, please delete your ad after an item is sold. I called on an item and was rudely told by the seller “that sold last week, why are you calling?”

Yep this ****es me off to no end. I inquired about three items this week, two with no answer, obviously sold, and one stated it was sold and he didn't know how to delete the posting. There is a "sticky" with a video that shows how to do this. I personally think it's just lazy.

Steve

[Stu from NYC]

That is why I find it easier to put it out a day before garbage pickup and say please take it no charge.

Who wants strangers coming into our house these days anyway given the virus.