September 2010 Weddings
Musicheals71
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XP - Vent: Selling Wedding Stuff
Luckily, I've managed to sell a lot of my wedding stuff, but I still have some stuff remaining. It really irritates me when someone emails me about being interested in something I am selling and wants a shipping quote, but as soon as I email them back with a shipping quote and total cost (and I'm being as cheap as possible with cost), I never hear from them again. What, they expect free shipping?? Has anyone else had this problem?
Re: XP - Vent: Selling Wedding Stuff
Dumb question, what does XP mean?
I haven't had any out of state-ers yet. Just local knotties and I met a woman from Craigslist last night. I don't want to deal with shipping issues...
Brew - XP means 'cross post' (indicating the OP also posted this on another board)
Jody - I can see both sides of it. I always e-mail people I've contacted to let them know I'm no longer interested, but it does get sort of awkward, and I've had people get sort of pissy. I had one girl tell me, "Well, thanks for wasting my time". It really rubbed me the wrong way - sending me two, one-line e-mails was a huge waste of time? I've seen people on TK say to brides that you don't have to let a vendor (photog, venue, etc) know if you're not using them, so maybe these people think that applies in this situation, too.
I do think they should take the two seconds to send you an e-mail, but maybe they don't realize it's an issue, and that a woman selling stuff from her home is a little different than a big company. Or maybe they've dealt with snotty Knotties (hehe that rhymed!) like I have in the past and don't want to deal with that again. That doesn't make it right, but I would just let it go.
Tbears: I do indicate on my website that cost of items does not include shipping. And I'm as reasonable as I can be, but I guess some people don't understand the costs involved with shipping and handling. Luckily, like I said before, I have sold a lot of stuff so far. The key to success with selling your stuff is to post frequently on TK and TN so that your post is always on the first page.
Laura: you have some valid points. I just know that personally I would send a quick "No thanks" email, and if someone wanted to be a "Snotty Knotty" about it, that's their problem. I just needed to vent, that's all.
I tried selling some items on Craislist and what happened? Everyone flaked out! I clearly stated the price on the listing. I even offered to meet them halfway so they would have to drive all the way down to the city I live in, and they still flake.
I know it can be discouraging when people do this, but just keep it up and I'm sure you'll sell the rest of your stuff. Have you tried Craigslist or Ebay?
I forgot to mention that I've had some success selling the wedding stuff on Ebay too. I have two wedding gowns on Craigslist right now (the one I wore, and the one I never wore), but no response so far.
Woah Nest glitch!
Anyway, I do understand your frustration. I wasn't trying to say you weren't allowed to vent, just trying to soften the blow, maybe? Sometimes when I'm really worked up about something, if I try to see it from the other person's point of view it lowers my blood pressure a bit. Bottom line: they should still e-mail you, and I would be annoyed if I were in your shoes. But hopefully once you wade through the flakes, you'll sell more stuff - I know you've been pretty successful, so just ignore the rude ones and keep on truckin'!
This is a big reason why I ended up just giving away, tossing or repurposing some of my wedding items for use in our home. I kept our chair letters (to hang on the wall in our bedroom), centerpieces were all taken by guests at the reception, I kept a few table number holders for pictures, our program basket holds our remotes & coasters on the coffee table, bubble basket is in the bathroom to hold some vanity items, my bouquet is in a vase on the coffee table... you get the idea. Is anything feasible for you to use or just give away at this point, Jody? I know you want to make a profit, but maybe if they're put to use in your home/a craft project/etc. or just given to someone who could use them it wouldn't feel like such a waste & the frustration will be gone.
The only thing I really intend to sell is my veil & wedding dress - which is still filthy and hanging uncovered in my parent's closet since the morning of September 26
09.25.10
My gown is on Craigslist right now and not even a nibble either. Depressing.
Stef-I like the idea of re-using your baskets. Now I'm butt-hurt that I sold mine