siousxiesue Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Always, but always, listen to that inner voice, that 'instinct' if you like has saved my bacon more times than I care to remember..OrganicGirl Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Thanks for all the responses! The fact that my> potential buyer seemed so absolutely dead set on> getting my address and coming to my home doesn't> sit all that well with me. I'd have understood if> he/she had asked me to provide a receipt or> something as proof that the phone really is mine> or even show ID. But to insist on coming to your> home and call off the purchase immediately when I> suggested Cafe Nero, is a tiny bit odd in my> opinion. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Well, depends on what you're selling.I mean, meeting someone in a local coffee shop with a wardrobe on a trolly might seem a bit weird all round.If you're selling a laptop, then it looks a bit moody trying to sell it in the same way. I can see both sides however, is it not possible to get a friend to come over to yours when the buyer is expected ?If not, there are professional vendors who will sell items for you on e-bay ect.As Jeremy says...."Your house, your rules"Nette Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicGirl Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 it's a mobile phone. I once sold a netbook via EDF. I met the guy in a local pub at his suggestion and he was absolutely great. I showed him the receipt for the netbook and everything went just great. Annette Curtain Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Well, depends on what you're selling.> > I mean, meeting someone in a local coffee shop> with a wardrobe on a trolly might seem a bit weird> all round.> > If you're selling a laptop, then it looks a bit> moody trying to sell it in the same way. I can see> both sides however, is it not possible to get a> friend to come over to yours when the buyer is> expected ?> > If not, there are professional vendors who will> sell items for you on e-bay ect.> > As Jeremy says....> > "Your house, your rules"> > Nette Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Huguenot Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> This isn't female oppression is it?> > We could have a walk about it, but just be> sensible is my recommendation.Huguenot, you're hilarious.And a bit weirdly obsessed. Just sayin' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Obsessed? I make one gag.....Are you projecting again? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Ah Hughie, that'll be two gags now right?;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Have you actually sold said phone yet ?(?) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Doesn't make any difference if a friend can come around while she sells the phone Annette, as soon as the friend has gone, seller is all alone in a house where the stranger knows not only the address, but also some of the layout! It may sound overly cautious and believe me I am not a scaremonger but if the seller felt uneasy it was for a reason.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Of course.Silly me:-S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeliah Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I've never felt worried about someone coming round to my house when I sell or give stuff to people and I've never had any problems. It has never occurred to me to be worried. Maybe because I've got quite a scary looking dog! I did martial arts for years when I was young too, so maybe that helps.I would think that someone was dodgy though if they wanted to meet in a pub or coffee shop to sell something. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-445950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 It's a fine balance... I am sure some of us menfolk would be happy to come round and play boyfriend (not literally) to any forumite damsel in distress who was looking to sell some goods to non-regulars. But then, how do you know you can trust us lot. Oh dear, what seemed like a genuine offer of help suddenly has me digging a hole for myself.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-446148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeliah Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Lol, not sure what the answer is. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17851-inviting-strangers-into-your-home/page/2/#findComment-446154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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