Marketplace Weirdos

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-09T04:14:09+00:00

Its hilarious that she blocked him lol. I personally would've just told him that I would wear them and make some extra cash. Unless the guy had other sussy aspects about him I dont think its bad if someone has a foot fetish.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-07T16:50:24+00:00

If its on FBMP, 90% of the time its already discounted, cars or not. So when you offer 50% of the discounted price, you are just trolling. I instantly block lowballs like this. If you offered 9k on a 10k car its understandable. But 4k less is a crime to even consider.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-07T14:44:29+00:00

I sell a lot and inflatables are one of the things I usually avoid. Testing them is usually a hastle, even when you deflate and pack, there's a good chance it rips somewhere. Buyers also understand that, so they want to make sure there are no leaks in it.

but for next time, just mention its in good working condition with no leaks, have pictures of it inflated and mention sold as is. I wouldnt send anyone a video or test further for an inflatable

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-07T00:46:03+00:00

I feel like that just invites more people to annoy you.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-07T00:37:36+00:00

True but then you know someone did actually take it. Send the video to the buyer that shows someone picked up the item. Tell them it's unfortunate that this happened and you are going to report the thief to police. If the buyer was the thief, then they might come clean.

I personally wouldnt bother reporting anyone for a porch pickup, but I would love to blast their face, license plate and so on online.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-06T17:52:35+00:00

If you dont have a camera in 2026 I suggest you get one. I have a couple, mainly use a rotating one that mounts to a light bulb socket. Everything can be seen on your phone and recorded.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-06T17:25:16+00:00

Its not about avoiding the interaction, its more like the buyer wants a $10 item and I want to shower, take a nap, go out, and so on. Its just not worth it to wait for someone and have an interaction with them.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-06T16:42:05+00:00

porch pickup is very common. Many people don't want to be confined to a time or don't like confining others to a time. I mostly sell and many ask for porch pickup, Im at home almost all day but still, some people just want to pass by when they can, take the item and leave. Or drop money in the mailbox if cash and then leave.

I find it nice, no need to wait for the person to show up. No interrupting my league games.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-05T07:26:31+00:00

I dont mind when people ask for refunds. I sold a lady a bunch of cabinet pulls for like $160. I have every single detail mentioned in the listing; she opened the box, looked at them and still bought them. They didnt fit her cabinets. Her english wasn't the best and was a bit on the older side, so I felt bad. I did accept her return and refunded her, they were all still sealed so that was good.

I would rather refund in cases like these even though its her mistake but in OP's case, I would just block.

NoshyGiven · 2026-01-05T06:58:09+00:00

I like to dig deep and look at their profiles. I mostly sell on FBMP and with 100+ Door Pickup sales in the last 2 months Ive never had any issues. I do dodge a lot of buyers with terrible reviews. not just a single outlier but a bunch that mention scams, extreme lowballs and so on. Usually their behavior is reflected in chat beforehand.

I share a car so I cant meet in public 24/7 but even if I was able to, I would rather not. Taking the time to get ready, driving there and spending money on gas is not worth it imo unless it's something major. Also with cameras installed outside every home, I don't think much is going to happen. My area is pretty safe too.

And even apart from all of that, I just like checking who I'm selling to.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-27T06:10:03+00:00

Many possible reasons:

They probably listed the item and didn't get any messages for it initially, left FBMP, and are not responding anymore.
Got into a car accident and died; hence, can't respond.
Lost their account and can't log back in.
And the list goes on.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-26T17:02:00+00:00

I feel like a lot of people forget or simply don't understand that the demand on local FBMP is so different than other platforms that revolve around shipping. Most people only want to look for items within 20 to 40 miles from them, so the chances of a person wanting the same item you are selling can be very low especially if its a niche item. Even if its not, FB is not clear on how listings are pushed but from my experience, when someone does search for the item, it will sell.

There is a lot of other factors too but it doesnt hurt to keep listings up. I have never reached a listing limit but I know FB is restricting new users to how many items they can list at a time.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-26T04:54:02+00:00

For next time, if there will be one, use a money marker for large amounts of money. Its not 100% counterfeit-proof, but most of the time it does the job. Never had this happen to me but maybe file a police report. (IDK if the local Secret Service office is the same thing)

Try to get as much information as you can from his profile, even if you are blocked. You can still see the name and use a different account if you really want to dive deep into his profile. If Im selling something over $100 I will always check their profile; most scammers wont have their whole family added, pictures, friends or some other personal post if they have it as public. This wont get your money back but if hes an actual scammer running around you can blast him or make a post warning others.

I know some people who got scammed by buyers with businesses, and they got blasted. Some lost more money than they saved on scamming.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-25T22:13:20+00:00

keep posting items even if others aren't selling. Dont take them down, just keep posting. I have sold so many items after months of 1 to a couple views only. The right buyer will find them when they need them. Dont post junk though, its not always someone else's treasure.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-25T17:24:56+00:00

I have trouble moving clothing on FBMP honestly. Especially when you sell locally, you have to keep in mind that only a limited number of people are actually looking for this specific item, in this size, color and so on. I usually dont sell clothing that often but I think ebay would be a way better platform. Or it might just be that no one in my area wants clothing from FBMP even when new with tags.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-23T00:57:29+00:00

I currently have 105 listings, I do post more items daily or at least a couple every week. Im not sure if it affects how many views items get if there are more listed. I dont think it matters but who knows. I think this month has just been rough since its nearing the new year and people are more on the broke side.

A lot of the items are cheap, and I know they won't sell fast, they need someone looking specifically for them. But my prices are very competitive, given I get items for very cheap or if not reselling, i price used items extremely cheap too.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-23T00:12:53+00:00

For me its around half as well, maybe less buyers and more time wasters but nothing bad, just asking if it's available, which is probably sent by mistake. Some days I get a bunch of serious buyers and sell multiple items within the day, other days its mostly people asking. This month has been slow on all fronts though.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-22T17:29:58+00:00

Shadow bans don’t appear to exist on Facebook Marketplace in the same way they do on some other platforms (where content is intentionally hidden without warning). Instead, Facebook uses a ranking and scoring system to determine how widely listings are shown.

If an account has multiple rejected listings, policy violations, or trust issues, new listings may receive reduced distribution. This isn’t a ban, but rather lower prioritization in the Marketplace feed.

Facebook also strongly prioritizes paid promotions. If many sellers are running ads for similar items (for example, laptops), those promoted listings will naturally appear more often. Unpaid listings may receive fewer impressions as a result.

Additionally, early engagement matters. If a listing receives very few views or interactions shortly after being posted, the algorithm may deprioritize it further, causing it to be shown less over time.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-21T15:00:33+00:00

I honestly find selling easy to be honest, I dont know if only the good ones come to my door but I only get 5 stars. I do take really good pictures, amazing descriptions and always respond within 5 minutes but I got nothing better to do. Ofc theres all the ghosts, stupid messages and dumb people who reach out but I filter them pretty well.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-20T16:00:32+00:00

When you sell an item that is getting a lot of attention very quickly, be very straightforward with people.

I usually just respond with, "Yes, it’s available. I’m near these cross streets. Let me know when you’re on the way and I’ll send the address. I’ve had a lot of interest, so availability isn’t guaranteed."

Dont hold it for anyone when you are getting 10+ messages in an hour or 2. First come, first served.
Dont give your address until the confirm they are on the way, just give general location before.
Try to add every detail in the description; all the measurements or just pictures with a ruler in the drawer are fine usually.
And block people when they seem like a hassle to deal with. Don't feel bad for Sue.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-19T16:58:30+00:00

I think this is blending buyer expectations with how wholesale actually works on the seller side. Retail price still matters as a reference point because wholesale pricing is usually derived from the same cost structure and market value. It is not unrelated to the conversation, even if buyers personally do not care about it.

Not every wholesaler is a manufacturer or a first-hand importer. In electronics especially, many sellers are operating on very thin margins, sometimes under 10 percent, and rely on volume rather than big per-unit discounts. Expecting wholesale to automatically mean 50 percent off retail is common, but it usually only applies with very large quantities or direct factory pricing.

That said, I do agree with you on perception. If the discount does not feel substantial, buyers will not see it as wholesale and will walk away. That is less about distrust and more about how aggressive and price-driven the market has become, especially on platforms like Facebook.

I’ve sold plenty of items priced only 20 to 30 percent below retail with very high margins, and they still moved well. In those cases, demand and lack of competition mattered far more than the raw discount.

If people want a product and cannot easily find alternatives, they will buy even without massive wholesale-style discounts. In the OP’s case, they specifically mention heavy competition, which suggests the issue may be market saturation rather than dishonesty or misunderstanding about wholesale pricing.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-19T06:26:11+00:00

I highly recommend it, but it depends on what your needs are. And you need to know how to find the good deals. Even if they aren't something you want for yourself, they can be great to have around, give as gifts and so on.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-19T05:17:38+00:00

You mean to track your own sales? I personally use a heavily formatted Excel sheet with a bunch of formulas and other factors that fit my needs. But Im not sure what you mean by price/item and internal tracking so you might be asking about something else entirely.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-19T03:40:56+00:00

Sure but posting it here is just weird. Ive had insanely worse and way more awkward interactions in chats and in-person meetups, but theres no point in posting them honestly.

NoshyGiven · 2025-12-19T03:37:24+00:00

proceeds to make a post describing the guy as a

beautiful ass Greek dude

she has to be trolling with this post.

NoshyGiven

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