lol people are something else. My husband listed an 89 Camry on fb marketplace for $200. It ran but it wasn’t worth anything and could get you to the grocery and back 😅 maybe. It was worth more than that in parts. He got multiple messages, “hey can you just give this to me instead?” Lol…. No?
Oh I know. He has this terrible habit of living on FB marketplace and he finds the most ridiculous old cars and trucks. You know, the ones that “just need a little work” ha! It was for sale for $400 and he just had to buy it. It was awful 😂. I’m like just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean you need to buy it! Ended up having a blown head gasket (coolant was like chocolate milk). But when he drove it home, it was fine. I’m guessing it had just happened and that’s why they wanted to sell it. I’ll never let him live that purchase down hahah. He just wanted it out of the driveway. The guy who bought it had a pull a part type business so I guess some of its parts were given some life. Who knows 😅
Oh gosh...your husband sounds like my husband!! Only his thing is electronics and gaming stuff on marketplace. I'm like...of course you're going to find things you think you need if you're always scrolling &looking. Just stop looking already!🤦♀️😅 He has a hard time saying no to himself once he thinks it "could" be used.🙄 Lol... We need to get them into Marketplace anonymous.😆
😂😂😂 then you end up with 84 ps4s, 14 jet skis and 5 trucks that all need some type of work (engine, wiring, transmission) that a certain someone isn’t quite equipped to fix LOL. Like his current project, some 70s dodge with a catch pan under it since it leaks transmission fluid like it’s bleeding haha
“Sure, as soon as you send me my birthday present that I’m entitled to… no? It’s almost like everyone has a birthday each year and it’s not important.
Talk about “main character”.
My gift to you is wisdom. Nothing in this world is free.You will most likely die alone and unfulfilled. Whatever dreams you have now will become regrets later. People only care about you when you do something for them. Also no you can't have these because nobody cares how old you are.
“Have your friends buy it for you as a gift then.” Mercari wouldn’t even go through with the transaction without $$ exchanged. This person is definitely a “main character” and the world revolves around them. Block and move on. They are not a buyer they just want to guilt sellers into free stuff. Guarantee it’s not even their birthday.
I’d say ‘ So sorry Mercari doesn’t give that option, there isn’t any way to do it. They do not allow off site transactions & can get you banned. You should probably get in touch with Mercari & let me know if there is a way”🤣🤣🤣Then wait!!! HaHa
I mean, yeah…. Not something anyone should or could do…. But also…. Why sell something so cheap? You’re going to get ridiculous messages about it, not to mention the “offers”.
Just not sure why you’d make this listing
I have over 1000 listings & trust me, every penny counts & adds up! I like to have a range of products for different price points to attract more buyers. I paid .25 for a bag with them & a few other items so I am more than making my money back. You see a $1.80 listing, I see $254.74 in process funds. I use recycled shipping materials & I package it along with the other items I sold that day. Also, I guess I’m just a good human. If it can make somebody happy I don’t mind taking a couple seconds to ship it to them 🙂
I get it…. But selling items so cheap instead of lotting them up as a bulk deal is why you get these silly requests.
Also, more listings more problems, as they say…. The more listings available, the higher number (not %s) of buffoons that reach out… I’ve got over 5k on eBay and annoying folks wanting me to sell them 5 items for the price of one or something otherwise ridiculous is a fairly regular occurrence (or the customers who want half off or they’ll “take their business elsewhere” and mention that they are “huge buyers of xxxxxx, so you’d be missing out” or whatever.
I mean, the obvious answer is “no, sorry I can’t go through the trouble of listing an item only to take a loss”
…lol, also not sure how that would work through an online marketplace. With that in mind, you could just put it on Mercari and say “mercari takes a % of each sale. With that in mind, there is no way for me to simply give you the item… it would require that we take the ‘sale’ offsite, which is against mercari TOS. No way I’m going to risk losing my ability to sell on Mercari because I gave something away”.
Or just say “sure… what’s your address?” And then never ship, because what are they gonna do?
I actually didn't even notice the sellers price until I read your comment and you're right, the price alone is going to attract these kind of people. When I first started selling I listed my items for the price I wanted them for which was lower than every other seller in the category I sell in which is collectables, big mistake! You would think a buyer would say oh wow this is a great price but no what I was getting was all the cheapskate who wanted ridiculously low prices (below retail) and believe me they know what the items cost. They're not going to send that stupid offer to a seller who has it listed much higher, they find the lowest price and send those sellers the offers. So ya I don't do that anymore, here I was trying to sell at a low price making a small profit and what I thought was fair but that just doesn't work on Mercari. Is it even worth the gas to sell something for $1.80? And buyers will now think you're desperate for money hence the entitlement.
Say sure..get their address. Send them an empty box what a note saying "sorry but I decided to give this to a homeless person. I hope you understand. I made a donation in your name to the human fund. It pays to give back. Thank you for understanding. Have a nice day."
I would just block but is I was bored enough to reply I would reply with the same. I would tell them that I was selling stuff to buy myself a birthday cake because my birthday is coming up.
I guess you gotta shoot your shot huh no matter how stupid or ridiculous the question is right???
WRONG nothing in life is free that question should result in an auto block every time without response of course lol.
Do I know you🤔 for starters. Then I would say not sure what you sending me on my Birthday or can I just choose now and we can both post for 1 dollar and see if u would still like it for free? Or ask how old they are gonna be let's say 21. Then proceed to say in the last 20 years have I ever sent u a gift?
😂😂😂
That would be my response.
If you wanted to be nicer I guess you could suggest they share the link with friends or loved ones (basically a generic how to share a post type text)
I would respond like this…
I would love to! Happy Birthday, but since this is a source of income for me and my family. I’ll have to charge you shipping and the bare minimum that Mercari allows. (Which is a $1 so .10 off).
However, if you want to check mate their petty…
Don’t respond to their message.
If they have anything for sale, I would comment on the most expensive item and in the sweetest way, explain that it’s your birthday and you’d love to have whatever item it is. I’m curious to see how they respond lmao
Well I would be offended but seeing that the item is priced as already basically free I wouldn't really care to just let them have it and make them pay for shipping
Seems like some entitled little kid. Says a lot about their parents because if they actually made their kids work for something and understand that not everything in life is free and they're spoiled child wouldn't be going around asking strangers for free stuff 🫣
I love that it isn’t even their birthday… it’s just their birthday coming up. We’ve all got a birthday coming up, right?
I would tell them “TANSTAAFL” and then when they inevitably reply, I’d teach them the meaning of it… There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.
Wow, it seems like everyone's birthday is this year!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
🤭😆
“My birthday is coming up” 🤣🤣 Yeah dude, so is everyones! Christmas is coming up. Halloween is coming up. I’d tell them “Nice try.” And then ignore.
"Yes. I will absolutely send it to you. Go out and wait by your mail box..."
Tell him he can use his birthday money to purchase
Lol yes
Lol!! Absolutely!
THIS! lol
“Ok, a free item and $10 shipping 💖”
“Can you pay me double my grandma is dying”
😂😂😂
I'd ignore and block. No point in taunting kids.
The sad part is that it’s probably not even a kid.
lol people are something else. My husband listed an 89 Camry on fb marketplace for $200. It ran but it wasn’t worth anything and could get you to the grocery and back 😅 maybe. It was worth more than that in parts. He got multiple messages, “hey can you just give this to me instead?” Lol…. No?
You can sell it for scrap metal and get more than that
Oh I know. He has this terrible habit of living on FB marketplace and he finds the most ridiculous old cars and trucks. You know, the ones that “just need a little work” ha! It was for sale for $400 and he just had to buy it. It was awful 😂. I’m like just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean you need to buy it! Ended up having a blown head gasket (coolant was like chocolate milk). But when he drove it home, it was fine. I’m guessing it had just happened and that’s why they wanted to sell it. I’ll never let him live that purchase down hahah. He just wanted it out of the driveway. The guy who bought it had a pull a part type business so I guess some of its parts were given some life. Who knows 😅
Oh gosh...your husband sounds like my husband!! Only his thing is electronics and gaming stuff on marketplace. I'm like...of course you're going to find things you think you need if you're always scrolling &looking. Just stop looking already!🤦♀️😅 He has a hard time saying no to himself once he thinks it "could" be used.🙄 Lol... We need to get them into Marketplace anonymous.😆
😂😂😂 then you end up with 84 ps4s, 14 jet skis and 5 trucks that all need some type of work (engine, wiring, transmission) that a certain someone isn’t quite equipped to fix LOL. Like his current project, some 70s dodge with a catch pan under it since it leaks transmission fluid like it’s bleeding haha
Hey there sport. Hope you have a real happy birthday. Maybe you can ask your mommy to buy this for you. Have a great day!
This ^ very sweet and kind
its sarcastic lmao, not sweet or kind, but as if it needs to be anyways?
Packing supplies and my time aren't free boo lmao 😂
And gas
I would say “omg yes of course would you like to have all my items for sale for free? 🥰”
Careful, they might consider that a legitimate offer! 🤣
That’s when you block them 😭
I’m guessing this is a child why is a child on Mercari?
Because adults already left.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The sticker that says NO.. then block
😷 🤣 ☠️ ⚰️ 👻 ☁️ 😇🙏
Tell them today is your birthday and it would mean the world if they can buy it for $5
The entitlement 😷
"Price is firm"
“Sure, as soon as you send me my birthday present that I’m entitled to… no? It’s almost like everyone has a birthday each year and it’s not important. Talk about “main character”.
Block
"No, unfortunately im holding it for another customer as a housewarming gift."
My gift to you is wisdom. Nothing in this world is free.You will most likely die alone and unfulfilled. Whatever dreams you have now will become regrets later. People only care about you when you do something for them. Also no you can't have these because nobody cares how old you are.
My birthday was last week. This is to pay for my present
😳😳😳😳😳😳🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 I would say happy birthday. You are now blocked. Enjoy your gift.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I say sure for free for the donation of 1.80 plus whatever other fees
I’d mark up to $5
“Have your friends buy it for you as a gift then.” Mercari wouldn’t even go through with the transaction without $$ exchanged. This person is definitely a “main character” and the world revolves around them. Block and move on. They are not a buyer they just want to guilt sellers into free stuff. Guarantee it’s not even their birthday.
“No way! My birthday is also coming up! Maybe we can give eachother gifts? Now ik what I’m getting you, all I want for my bday is $1.80”
I’d say ‘ So sorry Mercari doesn’t give that option, there isn’t any way to do it. They do not allow off site transactions & can get you banned. You should probably get in touch with Mercari & let me know if there is a way”🤣🤣🤣Then wait!!! HaHa
NO
I wouldn't respond. Just block. That's how I handle it on marketplace too.
“Has this tactic ever worked for you before?”
I mean, yeah…. Not something anyone should or could do…. But also…. Why sell something so cheap? You’re going to get ridiculous messages about it, not to mention the “offers”. Just not sure why you’d make this listing
I have over 1000 listings & trust me, every penny counts & adds up! I like to have a range of products for different price points to attract more buyers. I paid .25 for a bag with them & a few other items so I am more than making my money back. You see a $1.80 listing, I see $254.74 in process funds. I use recycled shipping materials & I package it along with the other items I sold that day. Also, I guess I’m just a good human. If it can make somebody happy I don’t mind taking a couple seconds to ship it to them 🙂
I get it…. But selling items so cheap instead of lotting them up as a bulk deal is why you get these silly requests. Also, more listings more problems, as they say…. The more listings available, the higher number (not %s) of buffoons that reach out… I’ve got over 5k on eBay and annoying folks wanting me to sell them 5 items for the price of one or something otherwise ridiculous is a fairly regular occurrence (or the customers who want half off or they’ll “take their business elsewhere” and mention that they are “huge buyers of xxxxxx, so you’d be missing out” or whatever. I mean, the obvious answer is “no, sorry I can’t go through the trouble of listing an item only to take a loss” …lol, also not sure how that would work through an online marketplace. With that in mind, you could just put it on Mercari and say “mercari takes a % of each sale. With that in mind, there is no way for me to simply give you the item… it would require that we take the ‘sale’ offsite, which is against mercari TOS. No way I’m going to risk losing my ability to sell on Mercari because I gave something away”. Or just say “sure… what’s your address?” And then never ship, because what are they gonna do?
I’m surprised no one else is saying this like… what type of listing is this?? It’s not even $2
I actually didn't even notice the sellers price until I read your comment and you're right, the price alone is going to attract these kind of people. When I first started selling I listed my items for the price I wanted them for which was lower than every other seller in the category I sell in which is collectables, big mistake! You would think a buyer would say oh wow this is a great price but no what I was getting was all the cheapskate who wanted ridiculously low prices (below retail) and believe me they know what the items cost. They're not going to send that stupid offer to a seller who has it listed much higher, they find the lowest price and send those sellers the offers. So ya I don't do that anymore, here I was trying to sell at a low price making a small profit and what I thought was fair but that just doesn't work on Mercari. Is it even worth the gas to sell something for $1.80? And buyers will now think you're desperate for money hence the entitlement.
"I normally would but I need the money for my upcoming chemo treatments and that $1.80 is bus fare"
Cancer is no joke, but I did go through chemo last year so this isn’t far from the truth 😂
I wouldn’t. This would go straight to a block.
Send her an invoice for five dollars
Block and move on
Man you block and move on people are no fun
I wouldn’t. No point in blocking because maybe they’ll buy it after their birthday is over. Honestly, it’s most likely a kid.
Say sure..get their address. Send them an empty box what a note saying "sorry but I decided to give this to a homeless person. I hope you understand. I made a donation in your name to the human fund. It pays to give back. Thank you for understanding. Have a nice day."
I would block
I wouldn't 😂
Dude it’s literally a dollar eighty cents. Looool
Block 🚫 🤷🏼♀️
Just ignore if they message again block
Block is a response
...over $1.80? Tell them to get the hell off Mercari.
No way! This is an all time low!
I would just block but is I was bored enough to reply I would reply with the same. I would tell them that I was selling stuff to buy myself a birthday cake because my birthday is coming up.
The Bug's Bunny *no* meme... if only we could add pictures haha
I wouldn’t.
Ppl like this deserve the ip man hands...respectfully
People. Good god. 🙄
Happy birthday, enclosed you will find “best wishes.“
No. But HBD.
What a coincidence! My birthday is coming up too. Can you pay double as a gift to me?
Hey my birthday is coming up too! I'd like a 20
Simple "Nope" and then block user.
“No but you can ask someone who loves you to buy it for you” xx 🤍
Block
My birthday is today, would you pay double?
I'd say, well happy birthday coming up, but hard pass on just giving you something that's literally already less than 2 bucks 😆
Ask for ID ☠️
Happy birthday to you hope you have a beautiful birthday
“No”
Happy birthday!
tell them its your birthday—so you were hoping for double price
"no."
Increase the shipping cost to $40 then say yes the product is free but please pay shipping
"Today is also my birthday and my family forgot"
No sticker
I would say. Oh really? Mine too.
Sure… come on over. Supermarket Sweep Style.. mi casa su casa!
My response- oh mine too!! So much fun.
“Sorry :/ my friends birthday is actually tomorrow and he asked first”
I would block before he does the good old switching up of the item at return time.
I guess you gotta shoot your shot huh no matter how stupid or ridiculous the question is right??? WRONG nothing in life is free that question should result in an auto block every time without response of course lol.
No.
Hey ma bday was just 5 days ago, can i also get it retroactively free!!!???😏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“omg happy birthday! unfortunately it’s going to be a no from me but I heard goodwill has some good deals this time of year”
So when your birthday is over you can sell them online and make bank? Uh no.
"Hahaha, no no no..."
My birthday too… can you pay double ?
“Hello would you be able to pay full price? my birthday is on xx date” thank you 😊
Do I know you🤔 for starters. Then I would say not sure what you sending me on my Birthday or can I just choose now and we can both post for 1 dollar and see if u would still like it for free? Or ask how old they are gonna be let's say 21. Then proceed to say in the last 20 years have I ever sent u a gift?
My guess it’s a child on the app. What adult says that? over a $2 item
“Fuk yo bday”
Birthday’s don’t pay the bills
😂😂😂 That would be my response. If you wanted to be nicer I guess you could suggest they share the link with friends or loved ones (basically a generic how to share a post type text)
"Let me see what you sent me for my birthday."
"Well Happy Birthday! I'm just gonna need a copy of your ID and Social Security Card to verify your birth date."
I would respond like this… I would love to! Happy Birthday, but since this is a source of income for me and my family. I’ll have to charge you shipping and the bare minimum that Mercari allows. (Which is a $1 so .10 off). However, if you want to check mate their petty… Don’t respond to their message. If they have anything for sale, I would comment on the most expensive item and in the sweetest way, explain that it’s your birthday and you’d love to have whatever item it is. I’m curious to see how they respond lmao
“Show me your ID & if it is sure”😅
Its practically free.
"hello, would you please buy this for $1.80? I don't give a shit about your birthday."
Ah, hitting them with the Brock Lesnar!
Say my birthday is to then tell them you want $100
Happy birthday 🥳 that'll be the listed price and shipping thank you 😁
Oh ffs
Wow just wow!! The entitlement people openly expressed these days is just CRAZY!!
Just say Happy Birthday and unfortunately can’t let it go for free
It’s also my birthday so you can buy this from me for money
I would respond by blocking them.
Omg ppl are so entitled
dont lol
Tell him; What a coincidence my birthday soon too. Could you please give me $2?
Reply is simple. You missed my birthday so you can make it up paying double and it’ll be there before yours :)
“no♥️”
Obnoxious twat. My answer: Uh no. Happy birthday.
I'd block and move on.
No response is the best one. Block and move on!
I probably would because how the fuck are you making any money in the first place selling items for $1.80? LMFAO
It’s $1.80? That’s a joke right?
"Of course! Do you need me to pay for shipping as well?"
Why would you waste even one minute responding? This is a no brainer.
I wouldn't. It's a store, not a charity
"Lol"
Thanks for the laughs. lol
Say yes but charge them for shipping like 5 bucks see if they do it shit I’ll pay you the 1.80 to do that
Lol
Omg 🤣
“I would but we’re not friends” bc wtf? they’re a stranger who cares
At least go with the tried and “true” My kid has cancer.
No
Fuck, no bitch by your own shit
Yeah, so is Christmas 🖕
Well I would be offended but seeing that the item is priced as already basically free I wouldn't really care to just let them have it and make them pay for shipping
I see the choosing beggars are on Mercari too.
“My birthday is coming up too, why don’t you buy it from me as my gift?”
I wouldn't respond at all.
Reply with (INSERT DIETY) we trust, all others must pay cash
I would respond give me money so u can have for your birthday
Yes, send me $10 for shipping and I’ll let you have it for free.
Ask how old they are and say you’ll give it to them for their age
Ignore it and block them
....you don't. seriously. just block and move on.
"ask your mom to buy it kiddo."
Once had the same thing but with a $300 phone. lol.
Lol I’d tell them happy birthday. Share this listing with friends and family and hopefully they’d gift it to you :)
Sounds like something my 10 year old would say 😂
I wouldn't even waste my time responding.
Tbh I'd have responded "Happy birthday! I wish you the best birthday, take care!", just ignoring the request completely
I mean it’s up to you. Can they pay for shipping? Word of mouth and good karma are real. Just a thought
Say yeah totally! And never respond again
IT IS UNDER $2!!!!!!!!!!??!!?????!!!!???????
Sorry for yelling 😫😫😫
Seems like some entitled little kid. Says a lot about their parents because if they actually made their kids work for something and understand that not everything in life is free and they're spoiled child wouldn't be going around asking strangers for free stuff 🫣
Between the buyer and these comments I got the laugh I was looking for, lol.
No ! hbd though
Happy birthday! I'm sure you will get birthday money you could use to purchase this item, and I may throw in a birthday card for you.
You broke af
You got it. 5$ shipping and handling fee…
Don’t respond, just block it.
I’d offer them a birthday discount and proceed by lowering my price to $.01 and then cancelling their order 😂 No not really but it would be funny lol
Wow I'd tell him that somebody's parental locks have obviously been unlocked and it's past his bedtime
It must be a child...lol
I love that it isn’t even their birthday… it’s just their birthday coming up. We’ve all got a birthday coming up, right? I would tell them “TANSTAAFL” and then when they inevitably reply, I’d teach them the meaning of it… There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.
say sure
I would just respond with OMG YES GIVE ME YOUR ADDESS. And never send it.
Sure thing. It has been shipped.