ADVERTISEMENT

Some people seem to be living in an altered reality with a different outlook on common sense and norms. Or, do I dare to say, with no common sense at all? And thanks to the internet, we are able to get in contact with all sorts of people, where no one is safe from confusing conversations and weird interactions.

This time on Bored Panda we will explore the text exchanges between people who sell or buy on the Facebook marketplace, a place where anyone can add items for sale, may it be your unworn dress or a couch that is being replaced. Anything goes. It is a great way to stay green and earn some extra cash.

Though nothing is as simple as it sounds. Your potential customer might end up calling you names - such as heartless, cold, and uncompromising due to not selling your item for half the price. So if it so happens that you will be selling items online, be prepared for anything.

#2

This Is How I Deal With Dudes That Pretend To Want To Buy My Shoes To Try And Get Some Free Wank Bank Material. This Girl Wasn't Born Yesterday. My Dog Is Happy To Help

This Is How I Deal With Dudes That Pretend To Want To Buy My Shoes To Try And Get Some Free Wank Bank Material. This Girl Wasn't Born Yesterday. My Dog Is Happy To Help

Bradders33 Report

#3

Marketplace Beggar Suffers From Selective Reading

Marketplace Beggar Suffers From Selective Reading

gestella Report

Something that is common throughout these texts is a behavior designed to exploit, control, or otherwise influence others to one’s advantage, which is the definition of manipulation. Sometimes people use manipulation technics while being aware of it, but a lot of the time, they have learned that behavior unconsciously and perceive it as normal behavior.

That is still no excuse for using other people, but just something to have in mind and maybe see whether you might be using somewhat manipulative techniques in your surroundings too.

#4

Sometimes You Gotta Cut Them A Deal

Sometimes You Gotta Cut Them A Deal

EnemeeSpoded Report

Add photo comments
POST
25obadiahk avatar
BOTW PANDA
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reminds me of a stupid a** person. Him. Also, a car can actually be that little money?

View more commentsArrow down menu
#5

Holy Stupidity

Holy Stupidity

decentbirthday Report

#6

Best Negotiator I've Ever Seen

Best Negotiator I've Ever Seen

Rhysey Report

Some of the common manipulation tricks used to get others to do more than they probably would for you, as shared on WebMD, are guilt, complaining, comparing, lying, denying, feigning ignorance or innocence, blame, and mind games.

ADVERTISEMENT

Whether the intent is good or bad, manipulation is still an attempt to undermine your rational thinking.

ADVERTISEMENT
#9

Yes, Gary. I Will Pay You $25 To Pick Up An Item I’m Giving You That You Want For Free

Yes, Gary. I Will Pay You $25 To Pick Up An Item I’m Giving You That You Want For Free

starksnarksharks Report

Add photo comments
POST
abigor avatar
Cyber Returns
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would reply: OK, but I'm charging you $50. $25 storage and $25 handling fees

View more commentsArrow down menu

Since internet communication has become more popular over the years, we can notice manipulation being used there too, may it be in the comments under a post or people over private messaging trying to guilt trip you into selling items half-priced. It can kind of be compared with trolling or trolls online, though their only goal is to upset and confuse other people rather than gain actual value.

In the article on PsychCentral, there are listed 29 examples of manipulative approaches in text messaging, which include being inappropriately sarcastic and making false accusations, which you will notice some people use here.

#10

I’m Reporting You For Not Selling It Below Asking Price With Free Delivery

I’m Reporting You For Not Selling It Below Asking Price With Free Delivery

wcollins260 Report

Add photo comments
POST
carolinegannon avatar
Mabelbabel
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I put some household bric-a-brac (vases, table runner, cushions, a lamp etc) on my local freecycle group-on freecycle there's no payment involved and it's up to you to decide who to give your stuff to if you get more than one person asking for it. I had one woman message me through the site asking me for the dining table in the photograph-I'd photographed the stuff on my dining table. I told her that wasn't included, and the response I got was that I was acting against Freecycle policy and should be thrown out of the group for posting misleading offers, but if I gave her the table she wouldn't tell the site administrator. I forwarded the message to the site admin and she got blocked. But some people are just so greedy and grasping.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#12

I Love Selling Stuff On Facebook

I Love Selling Stuff On Facebook

poskus8 Report

Obviously, it is quite easy to work around people trying to manipulate you through such short interactions since you might never see or text them again. You can easily block them and say your goodbyes. Hopefully, they will not be coming back to haunt you, but your interaction will surely make a story to remember.

#13

Wanting A Free TV Delivered

Wanting A Free TV Delivered

TaoTeChing81 Report

Add photo comments
POST
alyssajenkins avatar
Electra Complex
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never thought I'd say this but... I don't think you can blame this one on Trump

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

Facebook Marketplace Is Fun Sometimes

Facebook Marketplace Is Fun Sometimes

GreatWhiteMonkey Report

Add photo comments
POST
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#15

Selling Stuff Online

Selling Stuff Online

alliwanabeiselchapo Report

#16

Trying To Sell A Bass. The Guy Poorly Hits On Me Repeating, Then Offers Less Than A Fifth Of The Price

Trying To Sell A Bass. The Guy Poorly Hits On Me Repeating, Then Offers Less Than A Fifth Of The Price

queenofdastupids Report

#17

“I’m A Single Mom. Let Me Buy This For 15% Of Your Asking Price!”

“I’m A Single Mom. Let Me Buy This For 15% Of Your Asking Price!”

IronWurmple Report

#18

He’s Gotta Be Trolling Me. But Then Again It’s Facebook Marketplace So I’m Conflicted

He’s Gotta Be Trolling Me. But Then Again It’s Facebook Marketplace So I’m Conflicted

reddit.com Report

#19

Selling Anything On Facebook

Selling Anything On Facebook

brieet Report

Add photo comments
POST
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#20

Trying To Sell Things Online As A Woman In 2018

Trying To Sell Things Online As A Woman In 2018

bella_san Report

#21

Such A Tempting Offer

Such A Tempting Offer

domthebrit Report

#22

I’m Building Custom Pcs For People On Facebook Marketplace And I Get This Tool

I’m Building Custom Pcs For People On Facebook Marketplace And I Get This Tool

AZsonny Report

#23

That Escalated Quickly. They Also Wanted Me To Drop The Price By Half

That Escalated Quickly. They Also Wanted Me To Drop The Price By Half

Gooeyyooeyygoop Report

Add photo comments
POST
ipanda0031 avatar
Sir Panda
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have replied then you won't need it. You won't be around much longer.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#24

This Person Trying To Sell A Cracked Leather Sofa As "Animal Print"

This Person Trying To Sell A Cracked Leather Sofa As "Animal Print"

JFL3 Report

#25

Looking For A Better Deal Than $1 On Facebook Marketplace

Looking For A Better Deal Than $1 On Facebook Marketplace

thepartydj Report

Add photo comments
POST
jeandavid-russier avatar
OnAFreakingRollercoaster
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well he just wants to negotiate it for $0 delivery included. I mean no harm in asking right? /S

View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

I'm Just Trying To Sell A Desk On Facebook Marketplace

I'm Just Trying To Sell A Desk On Facebook Marketplace

Rayamine Report

#27

Lady Begs Me To Hold My $100 Futon For 2 Weeks, I Say Yes. She Says She Will Pay $5 For It Now And Give The Rest Later, I Say No. A Week Later She Wants A 50% Price Break

Lady Begs Me To Hold My $100 Futon For 2 Weeks, I Say Yes. She Says She Will Pay $5 For It Now And Give The Rest Later, I Say No. A Week Later She Wants A 50% Price Break

ThisAintItChieftain Report

Add photo comments
POST
mamamadnez avatar
sharonfaust avatar
livlisbon84 avatar
Olivia Lisbon
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP was remarkably restrained…battling through gibberish and then that as an outcome.

nickjackelen avatar
laurenstern avatar
Lauren S
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it’s not a typo. They repeatedly spelled it that way. I felt like it had to be some slang from somewhere I don’t live. Googled it, all I got was something about genes so I don’t think that’s the case. But I don’t think English is their first language so my monolingual self needs to remember that they are doing phenomenally better than I could at a second language. So no judgement from me!

Load More Replies...
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

emily_36 avatar
Epona
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, is Misty asking for $50 off (the original price is $100) and then asking for the seller to give them $50, because "cash help out alote"? Am I understanding that correctly?

morrisoncomputer avatar
Molly Morrison
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, people that can't spell or form a cohesive sentence..buh-bye!

thatlaurafitzgerald avatar
Happiness is Hippo
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not everyone has English as a 1st language. Now, I'm not sure if that's what's going on with this guy..

Load More Replies...
emily_36 avatar
Epona
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which panel do I read first? Which order do I read them in? I have questions!

vinchenski avatar
emily_36 avatar
Epona
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That seems very out of place in the screenshot, considering what came right before it. Maybe they didn't get that OP was being sarcastic?

Load More Replies...
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

Is The Price Negotiable? No? Okay, How About I Just Pay Less Than You're Asking Anyway? Final Offer

Is The Price Negotiable? No? Okay, How About I Just Pay Less Than You're Asking Anyway? Final Offer

cookiewhisperer Report

#29

Picture From A Friend's Facebook, Annoyed Because He’s Not Close Enough To Collect Her Free Item

Picture From A Friend's Facebook, Annoyed Because He’s Not Close Enough To Collect Her Free Item

NatHammond1 Report

Add photo comments
POST
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#30

Interesting Person I Met On Facebook Marketplace, Apparently You Need To Be Struggling In Life To Sell Things

Interesting Person I Met On Facebook Marketplace, Apparently You Need To Be Struggling In Life To Sell Things

Darthshroomzski Report

#31

I'm Selling A 100% Silk Wedding Dress For £75. She Offered £30 To Drop It Off

I'm Selling A 100% Silk Wedding Dress For £75. She Offered £30 To Drop It Off

Turns out she meant £30 AND I drop it off in the next 6 hours because she's getting married in 9 weeks and can't afford the fuel.

little_jumbo Report

#33

Guy Offers Me Half My Asking Price Then Tries The "Sick Son" Sob Story When It Doesn't Work. Plus A Little Bit Of Pawn Stars

Guy Offers Me Half My Asking Price Then Tries The "Sick Son" Sob Story When It Doesn't Work. Plus A Little Bit Of Pawn Stars

broiled_tater Report

#34

Marketplace Scammers

Marketplace Scammers

RogueCyanide Report

Add photo comments
POST
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

My Friend Tried Selling Candles At A Price Cheaper Than They Would Be At The Store, But Apparently, That's Not Cheap Enough

My Friend Tried Selling Candles At A Price Cheaper Than They Would Be At The Store, But Apparently, That's Not Cheap Enough

agentteddybear Report

#37

This Person Selling Not-At-All Stolen Lingerie

This Person Selling Not-At-All Stolen Lingerie

goody_gumdrop Report

Add photo comments
POST
melaniesch777 avatar
Melanie Schmidt
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Store broke the security tag remover thing" ...I work at kohls and that 'thing' is just a magnet lol

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#38

Beggar Is A Well Know Reseller In Our Area Known For Low-Balling, Threw A Tantrum When I Didn't Allow Him To Make A Profit (Prices Are In Aud)

Beggar Is A Well Know Reseller In Our Area Known For Low-Balling, Threw A Tantrum When I Didn't Allow Him To Make A Profit (Prices Are In Aud)

DimiBlue Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#39

Let Me Go Ahead And Steal This Gift Card, Try To Use It, And Then Sell It When It Doesn't Work

Let Me Go Ahead And Steal This Gift Card, Try To Use It, And Then Sell It When It Doesn't Work

Malnourishedkittens Report

#40

Facebook Marketplace Giving Us Gems Again

Facebook Marketplace Giving Us Gems Again

goatnamedoliver Report

Add photo comments
POST
keith-johnson avatar
KJ
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funded by the people giving, e.g. not this person!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#41

Was Selling Some Worn-Once Dr. Martens On Facebook Marketplace For $150, Took It Down To $80 Pick-Up. Day Of Pick Up, I Get This. Yeah Right, Lady

Was Selling Some Worn-Once Dr. Martens On Facebook Marketplace For $150, Took It Down To $80 Pick-Up. Day Of Pick Up, I Get This. Yeah Right, Lady

emmarwilk Report

Add photo comments
POST
jeandavid-russier avatar
OnAFreakingRollercoaster
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And 🤷🏼‍♀️Go to the cash machine like a big grown up married woman and get the remaining $25 ffs

View more commentsArrow down menu
#42

I’ll Buy Your Table, But You Pay Me

I’ll Buy Your Table, But You Pay Me

Afromain19 Report

#43

Guy Kept Saying He Was Willing To Give Me The Asking Price For My Xbox Then Would Suddenly Not Have The Money

Guy Kept Saying He Was Willing To Give Me The Asking Price For My Xbox Then Would Suddenly Not Have The Money

20Characters3Numbers Report

Add photo comments
POST
aleksandra-lazareva-inbox avatar
Javel!
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#44

Free Wardrobe - I'm An "Idot" For Not Including Delivery

Free Wardrobe - I'm An "Idot" For Not Including Delivery

pacosano Report

Add photo comments
POST
historyharlot93 avatar
Historyharlot93
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, this is the first time I’ve seen a Choosing Beggar say they’re deaf! I wonder if I just won the Choosing Beggar Bingo coverall?

View more commentsArrow down menu
#45

I Was Giving Away A Fish Tank With Everything Needed. I Was Very Clear That It Was For Pick Up, Not Delivery. No, I Don’t Want A Picture Of Your Feet

I Was Giving Away A Fish Tank With Everything Needed. I Was Very Clear That It Was For Pick Up, Not Delivery. No, I Don’t Want A Picture Of Your Feet

kimarumon Report

Add photo comments
POST
sarah_a_tate avatar
Upstaged75
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would someone want pictures of her blistered infected feet? That's disgusting.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#46

The Facebook Marketplace Is Terrible

The Facebook Marketplace Is Terrible

TheSurgeon83 Report

#47

Get Rid Of It By Paying Me

Get Rid Of It By Paying Me

reddit.com Report

#48

First Time Ever Listed Something On Facebook Marketplace, Truly An Amazing Bartering Strategy

First Time Ever Listed Something On Facebook Marketplace, Truly An Amazing Bartering Strategy

pleasedropthes0ap Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#49

Oh, Facebook Marketplace

Oh, Facebook Marketplace

joefack Report

Add photo comments
POST
shaunlee avatar
SheamusFanFrom1987
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, believe me. I'll shove it somewhere safe from you while you get a "brand new" that, loser...

View more commentsArrow down menu
#50

I Didn't Know Having Kids Gives You A Discount

I Didn't Know Having Kids Gives You A Discount

TheDoctorGomez Report

Add photo comments
POST
april_caron avatar
April Caron
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can pay me full price and this will entertain your kids for hours. That’s a super deal. I might agree to include some condoms for free.

View more commentsArrow down menu

Note: this post originally had 106 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.