I replied saying bank transfer or cash as this method opens me to being scammed and odly or not all comms ceased. BooBopper Novice Member. These Scams have been going on for years, but have become more widespread during Covid. Likewise, theses Scammers will send an sms to your mobile number, if you have that listed.
It is critical NOT to respond. There are so many variations to the way this Scam plays out, and you can read articles online about that. BooBopper said:. Blitz Novice Member. Hi there.. Scammer, ignore. Blitz said:. Geckko Novice Member.
MrFraggle said:. I quite like the Gmail task specific email feature for stuff like this and when I'm signing up for things. So I make my email [email protected]. The mail arrives in my inbox as normal but if something dodgy happens or I start getting spam I can then block anything with "thisdodgywebsite" in the 'To' field.
Been working ok for me thus far. I probably only get 2 or 3 spam emails per weeks to that address. Makes no difference keeping comunications inside or outside of gumtree. They will try and scam either way.
Just coming on here to post that I have had quite a few scammers try to 'buy' my stuff recently, both on Facebook and Gumtree as soon as I posted the items. Caprica Active Member. Just posted an Apple item on Gumtree and literally within 5 minutes had a badly worded reply. I wont terminate the conversation yet as Ill be back on it later. If i get knowhere itll be hasta la vista baby! Caprica said:. View attachment Kapkirk Active Member. I always ignore the ones that say " my sister, my mother, my brother etc, time wasters or scammers.
Anything I consider genuine I ask them to call my burner phone to discuss collection and payment in cash. We are always keen to learn how we can improve at Gumtree, if you have any feedback please log a ticket with us.
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Leave a Reply Cancel comment reply Your email address will not be published. Gumtree Buy. You're completely ignoring the sellers perspective. Asking a question like "is it stil available" does not imply you are a genuine buyer.
When I have other buyers who appear more genuine and ask more detailed questions like "when can I pick up if it's still available? If I have many buyers who message me, the one with a more detailed question like "is it still available? I usually either give them a discount they didn't ask for or give a freebie. Would be different if it was a business, but I only have 1 of that item and I only need 1 buyer.
Ughhh : because there's a huge problem of sellers not removeing sold items so it's almost a must question to ask before asking anything else. It's a simple and straight to the point question no use typing other questions if the item isn't even there. I know exactly what your saying which is why when I sell it's always pick up and no meet ups I don't go out of my way to sell something if they won't pick up I'm not meeting up anywhere. Besides what about sellers who want to meet up and then won't show up this goes both ways.
No replays are apart of selling isnt any problem nor is s it's hard to type three or two letters. If they don't say anything after then who cares move on. Just because the listing is still up means literally nothing so many listings not deleted after item is sold. What do you think is the ratio of no shows between buyers and sellers?
I bet that the no show buyers is wayyy higher. Ughhh : I couldn't tell you i stopped all meet ups in random places after like 3 buyer no shows and about the same seller no shows not worth the hassle. Unless you are actually stating something like if add still up item still available in the description then i consider you part the problem of why the question needs to be asked.
Ughhh 1 hour 29 min ago Asking a question like "is it stil available" does not imply you are a genuine buyer. I think ignoring those mass sent questions actually helped me filter out those time wasting no show buyers. Ughhh : That is very unfair and unjust. Gumtree is no different from business, both are about selling. If someone messages you first they get the 1st preference to buy the product. If you buy a product from a shop and someone after you is more interested they miss out.
Gumtree is different to business, gumtree is for private sales. ACCC doesn't even apply to private sales. Regular loyal customers and reputation is not a main feature on Gumtree unlike eBay. You're saying it like it's the law, it's not. On top of that, if you think asking if its available with no other comments automatically gives you first preference, then I'm sorry but you're very wrong.
First person who I feel is a genuine buyer gets first preference. As others say, first person to pick up with cash gets it, not the first person who ask "is it still available". I hope you don't waste your time replying to all those oil rig scammers and I hope they don't report you for not responding. Lol at the people getting so upset at my comment and the fact they know they are powerless in this matter.
Only thing they can do to press a red button, which results in nothing. This is despite an item being free and clearly stating, please contact with a day and time you can collect. The majority of people who use the automatic question are time wasters, so if you are actually asking this take a few seconds to add more, and sellers may take you more seriously.
Ughhh :how can you classify someone as a buyer until they have bought something from you… stop being a tool and answer the question.
You have the right to send "is it available" message, and sellers have the right to ignore you as they see fit. Stop whinging. Buyers have the right to ignore sellers follow-up, well sellers have the same right.
If it's rubbish, why are you messaging the seller "is it still available"? If the seller missed the honour of selling it to you and sold it to another person, well that's their right and choice. Because the buyer wants to line up all the possibilities for the item, and then choose the best currently available NOW.
Sold items with still-current ads make this difficult. Well you feel silly when you put thought into making a perfect offer and they just tell you it's not available. Or they just don't reply at all and you get anxious waiting for a response. In my experience people do this to elicit a response, and make sure you are a legitimate seller, and not someone who doesnt reply to people when they make an offer. It is not some kind of negotiating strategy. If you think people messaging you is a waste of time, then either dont reply, or dont use gumtree to sell things.
My wife and I try to buy all of our furniture on gumtree, generally get very nice pieces as well, some just need a sand and a coat of lacquer. We aren't bottom barrel buyers Im a masters qualified trade analyst and she is a doctor , we just dont see the point in buying new if we can get it second hand, it isnt even about cost. I usually ask if it's still available if the listing is over a month old or has plenty of views, but I don't just say is it available.
I also say I'm interested and give an offer. I do kinda see why some people would simply ask if it's avail. So asking if it's available, getting a response and then proceeding to give an offer without receiving any further response at least makes you aware to look for another listing.
Good afternoon. I thought these wee time wasters before I realised that this is the standard message pre-written by gumtree if you try and contact the seller.
Take it as a sign of interest much like at a bar where I walk up to someone and say "Are you a termite? I find it a bit wierd, asking if something is available and when you they you never hear from them again. Latest one asked if available, then after I replied asked if it was negotiable and I replied again and no more contact. It's an unfortunate part of gumtree. If no one answers then I will send a text saying I tried to ring and asking if the item is still available.
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