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Re: WHY do mamas sell items for double or more than they paid?
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I have never followed up on an item that I have sold, I dont' have time... or the energy to even remember what I've sold or for how much! One thing that really frustrates me about these conversations about this topic is that people forget we live in a country with a FREE MARKET and we in America and other countries are built on the principle of capitalism. When we start trying to take away peoples ability to generate profit and instead demand that subscribe to our economic ideals (in this case, not selling for more than you bought for) I think we really start to abandon ship on the whole free market thing... and that's sad. It really irks me actually...maybe it's the business/econ degree in me, but I just am very bothered by this. That all being said, I've never sold for more than what I've bought for, but I mostly buy new because I think there is too much drama involved in the FSOT lately. I don't think a pm is neccessary. If it is so upsetting, sell your stuff for more, kwim? I'm not trying to offend anyone, I *understand* the argument but I just really disagree with it. Advertisement
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I'm thinking you've never had someone tell you they really, really need the item and talk you down in price only to turn around 2 weeks later and sell it for MORE than your original asking price (not even at what you first wanted) That's the kicker. Kind of like a slap in the face.
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I can understand why you'd be upset, but I agree with Rachel. I just done have the time/energy to keep up with this kinda stuff.
But she makes a good point. A lot of people buy stuff and then sell it again to make a little money. You got what you asked for it - it's not yours. To me it's not a big deal. Even places like Target, buy stuff at Wholesale cost and then double that and thats what you buy it for. It's all about making money. That said Ive never sold anything for more than I bought but again I also buy new. I dont remember the last time I bought off the board?
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Yeah or the day after they got it ![]()
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I totally understand this thinking, but this is Diaper swappers not Diaper Walmart. Businesses operate for the greater good and make a profit all the time. Just because a blind kid will pay $20 for your dead bird..should you really sell it to them. (Dumb and dumber) ![]() I truly hope individuals choose to buy and sell cloth diapers for reasons other than simply profit. I love that I am reusing something instead of just throwing another piece of garbage away. That being said, all you can do is remember who overprices, purchase your items from others and tell all your friends who does the over pricing. If a mama can't remember a price by a dollar or two big deal, we all suffer from ADD sometimes, but if she is intentionally doubling a price then she should open a big blocky chain store. JMO...I don't mean to offend. ![]() |
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I think this happened to me and I was surprised and a little sad because I wanted to help someone in a situation similar to mine by offering a dipe at the price I paid, below market value, whenI could have sold it for more. But I agree it's not mine anymore and she did ask a fair, market value. So if it sells she made about 4 bucks.
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