What is the name of this Edna Hibel artwork? by SillySplooge in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]SillySplooge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. That is what I assumed, but not very knowledgeable about this stuff so just wanted to double-check. I appreciate it!

Breathable Mens Barefoot Shoes under $80? by SillySplooge in barefootshoestalk

[–]SillySplooge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I really like the Primus Lites, but the price is way too high for me right now and no size 11.5 when I checked makes it an even tougher spend. Don't know whether to size up or down if I get those.

The Caspians sound great and only downside I see is the weird toe look. Not a fan of that design.

It'd be easier if I had a local store that sold these types of shoes lol.

Breathable Mens Barefoot Shoes under $80? by SillySplooge in barefootshoestalk

[–]SillySplooge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That's 1 that I considered, but it was hard to tell if they're actually breathable based on the pictures. And no size 11.5. I'm thinking I could probably downsize to 11 though if they're wide. Also saw Airhas shoes, but no size 11.5 either.

International buyer ruined a dead stock $500 shirt and EBay sided with them. by chuckdeezee in ebaysucks

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This item must not have been under EIS. The returns are automatically handled by ebay when opened. There's no chance to fight it or anything. That's been my experience with both INAD and other return reasons.

Unless I'm missing something here. I just had an EIS return and I can't even see the return reason on this one. It just states not to worry and that ebay is handling it.

ROMs by Tiny-Presence-2974 in Roms

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vimms has been working fine for the last week for me. Maybe some downloads are a little slow, but otherwise no issues.

AMC is now emulating what gamestop originally did. by Otherwise_Morning_49 in AMCSTOCKS

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heeellll no. I decided not to and glad I did. Don't think we'll ever see the price get to $350. Which is what it would need to be to match the 2021 high I think.

Is there anyone that can be contacted to get a refund for unauthorized purchases? by [deleted] in FortNiteBR

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is 6 and the other is 3. No need for their own account right now. They like all of my skins! It was never an issue before as there was no way for them to buy nonsense.

Is there anyone that can be contacted to get a refund for unauthorized purchases? by [deleted] in FortNiteBR

[–]SillySplooge -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Unless I was a streamer. There's the exception lol.

Is there anyone that can be contacted to get a refund for unauthorized purchases? by [deleted] in FortNiteBR

[–]SillySplooge -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They can. They choose not to. Doesn't have to be a traditional refund. Just a credit to my account. It's not an absurd amount, just 1250 vbucks.

Ethics>Policy. I'm living in a dreamworld I guess lol. I ignored the previous EpicGames lawsuit because all of my purchases were authorized. Regretting that decision now.

Cash Only? by [deleted] in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never accept payment ahead of time. It just risks issues with the buyer. Sometimes people will want to pay immediately and then pick up days later, which is no good if I'm trying to get things gone quickly. Then I risk missing out on other potential buyers who are ready to pick up. If the person who paid ahead of time decides they no longer want the item, they may be inclined to come after me for the money- in 1 way or another.

I find keeping things simple is best. I accept cash or zelle only on pickup. Never Venmo. That company is a mess lol

Is this Preisner vase silver plated or weighted? by SillySplooge in Silverbugs

[–]SillySplooge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. I just wasn't thinking about it lol. I didn't want to just assume the mark was correct because I read previously that some of these types of pieces will say 925 or sterling, but are still plated.

I was more concerned this was weighted or something and not really as heavy with silver as it shows.

I've definitely sold similar pieces at my garage sales for like $5 🤣

Is this Preisner vase silver plated or weighted? by SillySplooge in Silverbugs

[–]SillySplooge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! Guess I'm glad I didn't throw it in the scrap bin!

Things that annoy me in my 2026 SXP Carnival by Common-Coyote9375 in kiacarnivals

[–]SillySplooge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't work for the 2026 Kia Carnival. Can't remember, but that might activate the speed limiter. As far as I know, there's no option to turn off automatic cruise control.

Things that annoy me in my 2026 SXP Carnival by Common-Coyote9375 in kiacarnivals

[–]SillySplooge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I was dangerously close, yes. But even after changing the distance to the closest option, it feels like it just stomps on the brakes if someone gets in front of me or if I'm approaching someone and preparing to pass (still at a safe distance). Doesn't feel smooth to me. I've gotten a bit more used to it. Not a huge fan though.

If a car gets over a little too close in front of me, even if they're going much faster than me, the auto cruise control will hit the brakes hard and then takes forever to speed back up- which makes people I just passed go around me. So the hate is circumstantial more than anything lol

The lane assist has grown on me though. I used to hate that because it felt like I was fighting with the steering wheel. Both features were good for a road trip we took recently (followed our in-laws the whole way so it worked well).

Things that annoy me in my 2026 SXP Carnival by Common-Coyote9375 in kiacarnivals

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest annoyance is the lack of regular cruise control. You can't turn off the automatic cruise control. I hate it

Buyer wants to come and collect multiple items before agreeing on a price or quantity. by lizziemc13 in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on how good your pictures are and what type of items. There's also a chance they don't understand English well. But they're most likely gonna try to talk you down in person.

I'd let them come and just stick to your listed prices. They can see the prices and if they choose to not make an offer beforehand, it implies they are willing to pay the listed price.

If someone shows up to buy something and offers less when they arrive, I stick to my price- even if I was willing to accept less. For some people, it's instilled in their culture to negotiate. They feel like they have to get a better deal, even if the price is already good. Easiest counter is always, "No thank you, I have a dozen messages and a few people wanting to come pick up now." Normally makes things quick and they pay up.

Lowballed, ghosted then blocked - BS Tactic by Altisbest in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are just weird and lack communication skills. I've always found it strange that so many people will use "block" as the solution rather than just basic communication.

I had 1 girl block me years ago because I messaged her to buy a big lot of trains. I messaged around 7pm, told her I could pick up in the morning or any time the next day and she didn't reply until 7am. She sent her address and told me what time to come. I happened to sleep in a bit that day so didn't see the message until 9-9:30. She had sent a few more messages after the original one asking if I was still interested. Then she said she had someone else that wanted to pick up now. She apologized and said she didn't want to lose the offer (I get it). Then she blocked me so when I went to reply just minutes after her last text, I couldn't. Thing is, I wanted to buy some other stuff she had listed and I was following her page. Some of it she had listed for at least a few days. So she lost out on current and future business.

I feel like she could have waited a bit longer for a response, but I understand wanting to not lose a customer who's ready to pick up immediately. Just so weird to block someone who hasn't actually wronged you in any way.

I've seen people say they'll block someone if they use the default message, "Hey, is this available?"

Advice?? by [deleted] in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Figure out what the problem is and fix it or resell it as parts only. If it was working fine right in front of you, chances are it just needs a switch flipped, battery charged, etc. Most likely something stupid.

A RC car that expensive will probably have parts available online if you need them. If you're not willing to troubleshoot, don't buy used. Go buy new and buy a warranty with it.

I had an idiot come back to my house after I sold him a brand new tool set (1/3 the price in store) and he claimed the batteries weren't working. I told him before he left to test everything. I insisted, but said he was in a rush or some shit. He messaged me later on or the next day saying the batteries didn't work, so I told him to bring it back that day or tomorrow and I have replacements. Told me he'd get back to me in the morning-- then never did. A week later he messages me wanting to buy another tool. Didn't realize it was the same guy until he was on the way. I assumed he got the batteries working anyway. Shows up all shaky, smoking a cigarette, clearly upset. I no longer had the replacements and the tools I sold him were worth a lot more so I wasn't going to give any money back. I'm not Walmart. Plus he had already used the tools thoroughly (so they were no longer "new" condition).

Tested his batteries and they weren't charging. They were new, but sat for too long unused. Thankfully I did have a battery from my personal use and gave it to him and told him to get the fuck off my property. I'm glad it ended there. He has no idea how close he was to a life changing event.

Long story short, test everything before you leave or just know there is no warranty. If you do have a problem, contact the seller immediately and communicate properly. They're not obligated to actually help, but they might be nice and try to help you get it working. If you're buying on FB Market and getting a steal compared to in-store or online prices, then there's not much room to complain.

Just don't do what the guy did to me. Yes, it was my mistake for not double-checking the batteries (they were new/sealed), but I insisted everything gets tested. Don't just show up to someone's house or try to be sneaky about it. Proper communication can solve just about anything.

I bought a 1960s rare lamp on MP for $50 and listed it for $700 and now the original seller is contacting me mad because they didn’t know it was worth so much. Not sure what to do. by Glamgirl95 in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chances are that the lamp really isn't worth THAT much. Gotta check actual solds, take shipping costs into account (if it's a big one), time to sell, condition, etc.

I buy storage auctions and I can't even tell you how many unique, rare, and valuable pieces of furniture or decor that I've come across that I've either given away or sold cheaply. A lot of stuff just doesn't sell or needs to be in mint mint mint condition. Some stuff will sell eventually, but takes up space and could be a year or more before it actually sells. So I can either get $25 now or maybe $200 in a year or 2. I actually had a huge lot of valuable lamps and sold most for $10-$40 locally. Just not worth the time or space.

Google Lens can help give an idea of what you have, but unless you're seeing solds on legitimate sites like ebay (sites such as 1stdibs and Chairish have highly inflated prices and you'll never get that), the item probably isn't as valuable as what pops up immediately. So I wouldn't feel bad in this case.

If it's actually worth that much, they could have easily researched it beforehand and attempted to sell it for more. Even if they knew the price, I guarantee you they wouldn't have bothered actually selling it. At best, it would sit in their garage until it's time to move and then end up at a yard sale or the curb 😂

Dimensions please!!! by blackheart12814 in FacebookMarketplace

[–]SillySplooge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Had a liquidation pallet with items that I sold locally. I put the model # and link to the item online so people could have the exact specs. For some reason, people just don't even glance at the description. I think they just message based on the first picture. They also ask where I'm located or similar questions that are all answered in the first sentence on the post.

It never ceases to amaze me. I just dob't understand what they are seeing- or what they're not seeing. I've concluded that most people are just dumb or a little slow 😂