The (fun?) adventures of selling on FB Marketplace…

[Pablo]

Not just FB, any where really. People don't READ.

"
11T tooth steel gear, 5/8" bore, 410 BMX bike chain width.To be used with a 5/8" keyed shaft. Two set screws.

NOTICE: These gears are not designed nor will they fit the output shaft of engines of any type unless the output shaft is 5/8". None of the 2 stroke bike engines have 5/8" shafts.

Please Also Note: This gear will accept a 415 chain. A 415 chain is wider than 410, but all other aspects of a 415 chain are the same as a 410 chain. The gear/sprocket will be quite thin for a 415 chain, and will work in some designs."

1 week later:

"I want my money back, this didn't fit my engine, and it won't work with my MC chain"

 

[D60]

I agree with @GON the "search" feature on FB MP is beyond terrible. And it makes no sense because there's no question META has the technology. An effective search is far from new technology. Even Amazon is wonderful at "knowing" what you're looking for with synonyms, etc (eg, trim vs bezel)

And I agree with @Owen Lucas that once CL implemented a nominal fee for vehicle listings, it REALLY helped clean it up. The seller needs to have a TINY bit of skin in the game, at least for big ticket items.

Ultimately FB is social media. They don't care about classifieds. They don't care if the items are legit or still available. They just want clicks. They want attention and activity, good or bad.

I think all listings should expire after 30 days and have to be renewed if not sold.

 

[Barkleymut]

Not just FB, any where really. People don't READ.

"
11T tooth steel gear, 5/8" bore, 410 BMX bike chain width.To be used with a 5/8" keyed shaft. Two set screws.

NOTICE: These gears are not designed nor will they fit the output shaft of engines of any type unless the output shaft is 5/8". None of the 2 stroke bike engines have 5/8" shafts.

Please Also Note: This gear will accept a 415 chain. A 415 chain is wider than 410, but all other aspects of a 415 chain are the same as a 410 chain. The gear/sprocket will be quite thin for a 415 chain, and will work in some designs."

1 week later:

"I want my money back, this didn't fit my engine, and it won't work with my MC chain"

Oh man, i couldnt resist -Yes, you are entitled a full refund, please contact the manufacturer

 

[loneryder]

First off, I really like FB Marketplace. You can find great deals from great people, and it’s quite easy to sell things I’d otherwise throw away and make a few bucks. But, as always, dealing with the general public is… interesting.

I recently sold a set of 4 OEM wheels and winter tires from my recently sold 2008 Kia Sedona. That vehicle uses an odd 6-bolt pattern with a large hub size, and only fits the Sedona/Entourage from that era. I clearly stated this on the post, along with many pictures, showing the bolt pattern, DOT codes, etc. I stated all this in the description. Now comes the fun part. I start getting messages asking me if these wheels would fit their small hatchback? Are they 5 or 6 bolt? Like… did you even read the description or look at the picture?! I even had a nice gentleman show up to buy the wheels. When he arrived, he said he had to pass because he thought they were 5 bolt. I kindly thanked him for coming out. But I’m thinking… “Why? Did you not look at the post? What 5 bolt pattern are you looking for? Do you know your vehicles hub size? Tire size? etc”.

I finally got someone who was looking for a winter set for his Sedona. It all worked out. But this experience has made me further terrified of the people I drive next to every day and what they are doing to their vehicles.

That's like a lot of people on here that make comments or asked questions that were answered in the original post. My x has 52k miles on it and my driving is xy. Then questions come in....how many miles are on vehicle....do you drive it hard...bla blah.

 

[Klutch9]

That's like a lot of people on here that make comments or asked questions that were answered in the original post. My x has 52k miles on it and my driving is xy. Then questions come in....how many miles are on vehicle....do you drive it hard...bla blah.

This happens all the time!!!

 

[Pablo]

Oh man, i couldnt resist -Yes, you are entitled a full refund, please contact the manufacturer

He double screwed then. Our design!

 

[dubber09]

What's is this FaceBook everyone's talking about? Never heard of it!
I never even was interested or tempted to sign up with them, look at all the trouble I avoid!! LOL