I hate how finicky, noncommittal, and skittish potential buyers of anything online are
It is so frustrating that I have nearly stopped selling, even though I have a lot of stuff (mostly not keyboards) to sell. No matter how precise the description and photos are, some people seem to assume that they are entitled to pristine and perfect items every time, even when they are obviously used. I even got "neutral" feedback on ebay because a buyer said it was "a little dirty" (it wasn't, I had washed it with soap and water) because it was black rubber I suppose.
Personally, if I see an item that would be $100 if perfect but it is damaged or incomplete and the seller describes it accurately and lists it at $40, that seems entirely reasonable to me and I would make my decision based on my expectations for repair. I have had people complain about less-than-perfect items even if their problems that were properly disclosed and described, and priced accordingly.
And it is also as if they can't distinguish between a private individual and a mega-store with a "no questions asked" full refund policy. And, last, I have had people ask to "return" an item who were obviously expecting a full refund as well as "just keep the item" because when I got it back it was already damaged or altered.
I agree. The expectations some people have even with good faith disclosures are not always reasonable. I stopped using eBay after only a few sales because of 1) the fees 2) the amount of time it takes for the auction to take place 3) the amount of time it takes to resolve non-payment in order to relist the item. A single item can be hung up for a month, at which point, I'd rather just donate it or throw it away for the amount of time wasted. At least on Reddit, I can just sell to the first person who actually pays.
I suppose this is a consequence of our "disposable" consumerism. Nothing holds value when anyone can get anything new instantly for a cheap price. Used items are only enticing if they are so cheap they are basically free, very rare, or proximal to the buyer (i.e. buyer and seller are already face-to-face). Online marketplace fees and shipping prices combined with this makes it a losing proposition.
I hate how finicky, noncommittal, and skittish potential buyers of anything online are (*cough* redditors [and eBayers]). I just want to sell some keyboard stuff and other excess stuff I have lying around without taking a huge loss. People are interested and then stop replying, want just one little part of the item, don't want part of it, or just want to give low ball offers. If it takes more than two messages to reach a deal, the person loses interest.
Well, sure people are fickle but it's more the case that keyboards are a very illiquid asset.
I'm learning that. I thought limited group buy items would hold some value, but, apparently, if it's not the new hotness, few people care. And now if it's not hot swappable, no one wants it.
Basically, I should stop buying niche things new if I'm not absolutely sure I'll want them forever.