Not sure what you all are doing with filtering scammers or “down raters.” I’ve just started blocking folks that I feel are wasting my time. Am I a jerk for that?
I’ve sold a few things on FBM already, but this latest batch is getting the crazies out. Folks don’t read. They seem like they’re just stringing questions along so I interact with them so they can rate me and not buy.
I put in “Location | Lot of # | item keyword specs” in the title, then description I put detailed specs, meeting preferences, and it’s sold as a lot.
Typically these start with one of the auto-messages from FBM. I’ll answer with “yes it’s available.” Then I get something like the following:
“Will you negotiate?” BLOCK (why not just give an offer?)
Can you deliver? BLOCK
I only want 2 of the lot: BLOCK
What’s the lowest you’ll take? BLOCK
Does it have (thing already answered in detail in description): BLOCK
I’ve already had one review hit me where I didn’t even sell to the guy. He just didn’t like I wouldn’t accept his terms.
Am I just too harsh? I haven’t had this much trouble selling before and dealing with these types of buyers.