wow.. Craigslist is mean...

[budafam]

So I found a lady selling 4 Disney princess dresses. Granted they were in good condition, she was asking a LOT for them. I wrote her an email, offering less and she replied sure to me. So I asked where she lived and she gave me the general location. I asked my mother in law if she could pick them up since she lives close by there. She said sure so I emailed the lady back and asked her exact address and when she would be available. She replied with "why don't you just take them for free?" I asked her if there was a problem and she went crazy yelling at me for being a CHEEP *SS (yes, that's how she spelled it) and how I was probably never even AT Disney World because I couldn't afford it. (Meanwhile making no sense in her sentence structure at all!) I was so peeved. Seriously!? People like this are just awful. What gives!? I mean, if you didn't like the offer, then just say "no thanks"... ugh.

 

[patsal]

In all fairness, as a seller. I find that everyone wants everthing for nothing. I'm not saying this is what you did OP, but from my experiences it is frustrating...those 4 dresses may have cost her close to $300 to $400 if they were deluxe ones. Though this does not give her the right to be mean to you, she may have been frustrated as I am sure you were not the only one calling and trying to get her to come down in price.

 

[budafam]

I just bought 2 Disney dresses at a garage sale. One was $1 (Belle) and the other was $3 (Cinderella with the glass slippers). I guess maybe I'm just spoiled by cheap prices but I don't think that makes me a "CHEEP *SS" by any means. That is how I afford to go to Disney. I've been asked numerous times to lower prices on some things as well. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I've never been rude when asked though. Never. And never would I post someone's FULL name on there with name calling and all.

 

[deedeecee]

Well, how much did you offer her? If it was less than half her price, she was probably insulted by your e-mail.
Of course, if her price really is too high, she won't have much luck selling them.
I certainly don't assume that you are cheap, but I also wouldn't expect to pay a few bucks for a Disney dress in good condition. In my experience, Disney dresses selling that cheaply at a garage sale (or anywhere else) are few and far between.
Sorry she was so rude to you though. Totally uncalled for. She must have been having a bad day.

 

[Jakesmom504]

As a seller, it can be frustrating when someone offers you a lot less for something, however I always do anticipate buyers offering less than I'm asking. She absolutely had no right to talk to you that way though! A simple no would have sufficed. Sorry you had to deal with all that unnecessary drama!

 

[Princesca]

When I want something like that, but the price is way out of line with my budget, I email the person and say, "I know that you advertised X price, and I'm sure you'll get a buyer. But if you don't, please keep my email and let me know. I'd be happy to take that off your hands for Y price, which is my limit." People can be rude, though...

I've had all good Craigslist experiences, and mostly good eBay experiences, but I had one experience where a seller advertised this music box and said that it played a certain tune. I wanted it because it was exactly like one my grandparents had. When I received it, it didn't play the tune advertised, and I didn't want it. We got into this argument because she was willing to take it back, but I didn't feel I should have to pay return shipping. Why should I be out any money at all because of the seller's error in advertising? So frustrating.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

So I found a lady selling 4 Disney princess dresses. Granted they were in good condition, she was asking a LOT for them. I wrote her an email, offering less and she replied sure to me. So I asked where she lived and she gave me the general location. I asked my mother in law if she could pick them up since she lives close by there. She said sure so I emailed the lady back and asked her exact address and when she would be available. She replied with "why don't you just take them for free?" I asked her if there was a problem and she went crazy yelling at me for being a CHEEP *SS (yes, that's how she spelled it) and how I was probably never even AT Disney World because I couldn't afford it. (Meanwhile making no sense in her sentence structure at all!) I was so peeved. Seriously!? People like this are just awful. What gives!? I mean, if you didn't like the offer, then just say "no thanks"... ugh.

I could see her getting upset if you told her that you've bought them in the past (or offered to buy them) for a dollar a piece. If that's the case, the "Why don't you just take them for free?" comment isn't out of line.

 

[sissy_ib]

I guess I don't understand why the seller said yes to the lower price then got made at you when you tried to set up a pick up time.

 

[budafam]

I guess I don't understand why the seller said yes to the lower price then got made at you when you tried to set up a pick up time.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I was really excited to be getting these especially for what I offered and then to get a comment like that... the lady did not seem very well educated with her spelling errors so who knows.

 

[Dashzap]

If I am selling something and get a low ball offer, I just say "Sorry but no".

If I get a lot of low offers, and none near my price, I rethink my price. Things are worth what you can get for them.

 

[EllenFrasier]

It's not Craigslist that is mean - it was some nutty seller! Most sellers are reasonable polite people who will tell you if your offer is high enough or if their price is firm. I get irritated when people try to haggle and the ad says "price is firm"....like can't they read? I just don't reply to them.

 

[disneychrista]

She accepts your price but gets pissed off when you asked here where to pick them up?

 

[Fantastic4]

The whole point of Craigslist is to be an online garage sale. As a seller you always price high knowing full well someone will try and offer less. As a buyer you always negotiate the price it's a game in a way. For her to 1. agree and then go back on that agreement is bad business and she likely doesn't sell much 2. to assume you are cheap because you want something for less is crazy! Bad economy or not everyone wants to save money and get a deal. I've negotiated prices in stores because IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK. If she was truly offended by your price then she shouldn't have agreed in the first place. Hope you find what you're looking for!

 

[bumbershoot]

I guess I don't understand why the seller said yes to the lower price then got made at you when you tried to set up a pick up time.

It's not Craigslist that is mean - it was some nutty seller!

That's what I thought.

She could have agreed to the price and *in the same email* told you where to actually get the stuff. All finished in ONE email from her! Instead she dragged it out and let herself get irritated, and mistakenly acted rude towards the wrong person, the one trying to come get the stuff and give her money.

 

[ToodlesRN]

Craigslist is a free service so of course everyone is going to bargain with the prices, I did with a few items I bought and items I sold on craigslist people will email with low ball offers and just reply this is as low as I can go. Usually the price still beats selling on Ebay and all the seller fees and shipping the item.
I don't see it been offensive unless the seller puts price is firm then of course asking for a super low price would be.

 

[tkitty]

I don't use Craig's list often, but have been pretty lucky. Some people do expect way too much for their items, but of course they have the option to accept or decline. There's no reason for someone to be rude about it.
Too many people are just plain ridiculous, never learned how to behave with any tact or manners. Many feel they don't have to. It drives me crazy. My mother taught me better.

 

[Leajess99]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I was really excited to be getting these especially for what I offered and then to get a comment like that... the lady did not seem very well educated with her spelling errors so who knows.

I'm sorry but your responses are really coming off as rude when you start talking about her not seeming well educated with spelling errors. Maybe something you put in the follow up email just rubbed her as you being rude. She should probably not have reacted that way but honestly, we are only getting your side of the story so we really can't say.

 

[dreamin_disney]

I'm just going to go ahead and ask because I have to know....how much did you offer her???

 

[deedeecee]

Again, how much did you offer her? Less than half her price? A dollar? Three dollars?
I think your offer was probably pretty low (just going by your comment that you were excited to get the dresses especially for the price you offered). Seller got insulted, replied with a "sure" or something like that, but she was being sarcastic, so she didn't give her address. When you e-mailed back for the address, then she went off on you.

 

[ancestry]

Before I can establish an opinion I would need to know how much she was asking and how much you offered her. Willing to share?