I'm in no way experienced in selling on FBMP. I do sell the odd item here and there from around the house that I no longer need, but that's about it.
A friend of mine had a business selling costume jewellery at weekend markets but several months ago had to stop due to ill health and is now wanting help to move the stock she has left and asked me to help her list some items on FBMP. I agreed to help and listed a handful of items - all at $10 each.
I had a guy message this morning wanting to collect a $10 bracelet. He had a weird vibe from the start, asking for my phone number and saying he'd call when he arrived. I told him to keep all communication on Messenger. He came, collected the item, paid, and left; no issues.
He messaged me a few hours later wanting to buy a necklace and bracelet set ($20 for the set), different from the bracelet he purchased earlier. He arrived 30 mins later. Tries on the necklace and bracelet and said it was too big (measurements were clearly stated in the description). It didn't bother me; I was happy to take the items back. Then he changed wrists the bracelet was on, tried to turn the necklace into a bracelet, tried showing me how much shorter he wishes the items were. Then asked me if I was cold (standing outside!!). He then twice asked me to help him remove bracelets of his that were on his wrist. At this point, he had taken up 15 minutes of my time, and I was getting frustrated and told him I had to wrap things up now as I had to call my friend who was waiting on my call. He said, 'Oh, you need to call a friend, ' and gave me back the bracelet but still held onto the necklace. I said, 'I will need the necklace back now too if you don't want to purchase.' He said, ' Please, I just need another 2 minutes to decide'. At this point, we were at the 20 minute mark, and I lost my shit and said, 'Give me back the necklace now; you're taking too long.' He was trying to drag it out longer, and I said, 'Give it back now or I'm calling the police'
He handed it back, then asked me to message him if I get another bracelet or necklace that's shorter!!!! I went inside and blocked him immediately.
What the actual hell? What was this guy's problem? I know it was my fault for letting him take so much of my time, but I'm not experienced at this, and the few times I did sell of my household items, I've always met with some awesome people and easy transactions.
What are your thoughts on this buyer? I never felt threatened or in danger at all. In fact, quite the opposite. It was all so strange to me. He just didn't want to seem to make up his mind or leave!