"why are you selling it?"

lulilu · Oct 15th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Why do buyers repeatedly ask why you are selling an item you have up for auction???? "Uh, because I don't want it." What do they expect you to say?

lorihmatthews · Oct 15th, 2007, 04:03 PM

Wouldn't it be funny if you made up some elaborate story? Oh, the possibilities ...

Bagpuss · Oct 15th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Year's ago it was a recommended technique for buyer's to ask that when responding to a classified ad. You were hoping for a response like " I bought the sofa but it wouldn't fit in my living room and I can't return it- my loss is your gain".
A while ago I was looking for a Shearling coat on eBay and I kept running across ad that told how they had bought their coat on a ski trip but didn't get any use out of it in the warm state they lived in. After 20 such excuses it really wore thin.

br00kelynx · Oct 15th, 2007, 04:25 PM

I always wonder why people ask. Like I'm not being honest and it has a hole in it somewhere. It's kind of insulting..

hlfinn · Oct 15th, 2007, 05:01 PM

i double dog dare someone to say "i bought it ridiculously cheap and thought i could make a huge profit on it. i hope you win it!"

MickMick · Oct 15th, 2007, 06:04 PM

^^ LOL

I had someone ask me that. Very odd question.

forenfinal · Oct 15th, 2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hlfinn

i double dog dare someone to say "i bought it ridiculously cheap and thought i could make a huge profit on it. i hope you win it!"

LOL

I have said that I got a deal and just thought I would try to pass it on ~

Lvbabydoll · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:17 PM

Lol. Sometimes I do put in why I'm selling a certain clothing item but otherwise, I generally don't.

lorihmatthews · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hlfinn

i double dog dare someone to say "i bought it ridiculously cheap and thought i could make a huge profit on it. i hope you win it!"

oo_let_me_see · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Say, "I'm promised to help pay for Aunt Derrick's sex change operation."

susieserb · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I'll tell you why I asked this question just yesterday..a purse forum participant gushes on this blog how she loves this certain designer purse, how she's an addicted to them and a budding collector. Then I see that she's selling a model of this brand on eBay, it's a rare color font out of circulation but now she's selling it and I want to buy it and yea, I'm curious as to why she's selling it, IOW what's wrong with it?

I will ask this question if it's rare piece and the seller is a big collector of that sale catagory. Yes I'm curious? Like OMGOSH why???? You're such a collector (I especially do this with antiques) however for the most part I'm trying to see if there is an issue with the item?

susieserb · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by br00kelynx

I always wonder why people ask. Like I'm not being honest and it has a hole in it somewhere. It's kind of insulting..

You can be the most honest person in the world but eBay harbors lots of dishonest sellers. Buyer beware? I've been burned by sellers not disclosing the complete truth, you can't ask enough questions in my opinion and yes I know it's a pain for you guys but that's nature of e-line business.

Kiss Me Deadly · Oct 15th, 2007, 11:06 PM

I blatently say: "I dont want it any more and im trying to save up and make money for a new, more exciting bag"

article3 · Oct 16th, 2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by oo_let_me_see

Say, "I'm promised to help pay for Aunt Derrick's sex change operation."

So funny!!!

Judge Judy 58 · Oct 16th, 2007, 06:45 AM

I don't want it anymore cause my dog peed on it and I can't get the smell out! Oh, well, I've always said if you ask a stupid question you'll get a stupid answer.

Oct 15th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#1
lulilu Member	"why are you selling it?" Why do buyers repeatedly ask why you are selling an item you have up for auction???? "Uh, because I don't want it." What do they expect you to say?

Oct 15th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#2
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: "why are you selling it?" Wouldn't it be funny if you made up some elaborate story? Oh, the possibilities ...

Oct 15th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#3
Bagpuss Purseaholic	Re: "why are you selling it?" Year's ago it was a recommended technique for buyer's to ask that when responding to a classified ad. You were hoping for a response like " I bought the sofa but it wouldn't fit in my living room and I can't return it- my loss is your gain". A while ago I was looking for a Shearling coat on eBay and I kept running across ad that told how they had bought their coat on a ski trip but didn't get any use out of it in the warm state they lived in. After 20 such excuses it really wore thin.

Oct 15th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#4
br00kelynx <3 Location: Southern Cali	Re: "why are you selling it?" I always wonder why people ask. Like I'm not being honest and it has a hole in it somewhere. It's kind of insulting.. __________________

Oct 15th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#5
hlfinn runner in training	Re: "why are you selling it?" i double dog dare someone to say "i bought it ridiculously cheap and thought i could make a huge profit on it. i hope you win it!" __________________ I really like some other people's signatures. I may be too old for facebook but check me out, I'm blogging! http://atruthballinsearchofgoof.blogspot.com/

Oct 15th, 2007, 06:04 PM	#6
MickMick Got coupons? Location: State of Mind	Re: "why are you selling it?" ^^ LOL I had someone ask me that. Very odd question. __________________

Oct 15th, 2007, 09:17 PM	#8
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: "why are you selling it?" Lol. Sometimes I do put in why I'm selling a certain clothing item but otherwise, I generally don't. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Oct 15th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#10
oo_let_me_see CL Best Username '08 Location: la la land	Re: "why are you selling it?" Say, "I'm promised to help pay for Aunt Derrick's sex change operation."

Oct 15th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#11
susieserb Susie Location: Midwest America; God's country	Re: "why are you selling it?" I'll tell you why I asked this question just yesterday..a purse forum participant gushes on this blog how she loves this certain designer purse, how she's an addicted to them and a budding collector. Then I see that she's selling a model of this brand on eBay, it's a rare color font out of circulation but now she's selling it and I want to buy it and yea, I'm curious as to why she's selling it, IOW what's wrong with it? I will ask this question if it's rare piece and the seller is a big collector of that sale catagory. Yes I'm curious? Like OMGOSH why???? You're such a collector (I especially do this with antiques) however for the most part I'm trying to see if there is an issue with the item?

Oct 15th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#13
Kiss Me Deadly Woosaaa Location: New York!!	Re: "why are you selling it?" I blatently say: "I dont want it any more and im trying to save up and make money for a new, more exciting bag" __________________

Oct 16th, 2007, 06:45 AM	#15
Judge Judy 58 Member	Re: "why are you selling it?" I don't want it anymore cause my dog peed on it and I can't get the smell out! Oh, well, I've always said if you ask a stupid question you'll get a stupid answer.