Gareth Barry Conlon
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I listed a quality pine king-size bed frame in VGC about 18 months ago. Let the auction run without a reserve price. Sold for 99p. I felt a bit gutted it only reaching that, was worth a lot more. A guy turned looking like he needed a bargain, I think he'd just split up with his Mrs. Picked it up looking well chuffed when he saw what he'd just bought. I felt pleased for him that he was happy with it.
That is a good result i guess. I dont sell that much but when i do I always start it at the minimum price that i would be willing to deal with the hassle for. I don't get why people sell stuff for £2 or £3, to me its not worth the walk to the post office or hanging around for someone to pick up.
If i want to get rid of something i put in on gum tree for free or a token amount but with very strict rules - pick up at these times! Had a guy once trying to argue with me about some carpet and gripper rods I was offering for free. Told him to piss of in the end. On a slightly better note I got rid of an our last v big non flat screen telly on gum tree for a £10. A bunch of students turned up and they were going to take it on the bus - this thing was massive and heavy. I ended up giving them a lift back to their digs in the car - f*king students...