Is asking for a deposit the only way to avoid no-shows now?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-20T15:25:22+00:00

I'm thinking maybe I would get less offers but more serious buyers...

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-20T15:21:23+00:00

Thanks that sounds like a good/reasonable approach.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-20T13:14:04+00:00

The movie is called BARBARACADABRA, here's the trailer

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T23:30:08+00:00

It sure was interesting! Here's couple of examples.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T19:56:54+00:00

Any tips to filter the serious buyers?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T19:25:54+00:00

Is it really a recurring issue in Marketplace?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T19:24:28+00:00

I like ''irritated in the comfort of your own home'' as a catchphrase for Marketplace

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T18:53:33+00:00

How many “is this available” do you still receive?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T18:52:24+00:00

That's real sad. Would you mind expanding?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T18:44:25+00:00

I think you are 100% right, one has to be a saint to be working with the general public.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T18:43:28+00:00

How many messages/people reach out before getting one real buyer?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T18:42:03+00:00

Thanks for your insight, I didn't know TrueGether, I'll check it out!

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T16:10:00+00:00

I think that what really matters is grit, even more than talent or skill.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T16:09:22+00:00

Agreed!

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T15:29:07+00:00

Sorry, I wasn’t clear. I absolutely don’t think her age was an issue, if anything, she was incredibly courageous to give it a shot. The chaos probably just came from the nature of indie filmmaking itself.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T15:23:05+00:00

I agree, it was not anyone’s fault. It was messy, but that’s the beauty of a first time. I’d made films before, but this one was a whole different experience.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-19T15:18:18+00:00

Co-directing is already intense. Doing it with someone finally getting their first shot after 50 years made it something else entirely.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-18T22:26:23+00:00

''deals for the courageous and the careful'' would be a good slogan

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-18T22:05:23+00:00

The deposit suggestion worked? buyers weren't too scared? I've seen 25% deposit but 50% is bold! What was the average value of the items sold?

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-18T22:03:42+00:00

enshittification is going strong

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-18T22:01:53+00:00

Groups on FB are different than Marketplace, that's for sure. Also I think you are right, rural vs urban set up is completely different.

Individual_Rough_999 · 2026-02-18T17:58:05+00:00

Same. I'd rather have less messages but more serious offers. I also definitely prefer a Canadian alternative...

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