![]() ![]() So many times I get wrapped up in what I think I should get for an item I’m selling and turn down an offer which would get that item out of my house over just a few dollars! At the same time, you’re under no obligation to accept an offer you don’t find acceptable. If you really want to get things out of your house, be honest in your descriptions, price accordingly, and consider offers. But to avoid such issues, be clear about your intent or interest, try to pick up as quickly as possible or be practical about when you can meet, and communicate! Remember that people make mistakes and try to be flexible. I also firmly believe that these groups are a right and not a privilege and that most people are trying to do the right thing I give the benefit of the doubt in most cases of confusion or unfairness and avoid doing business with those who don’t seem to do the same. Most groups have a pinned post with rules check it out before starting to buy or sell, since each group is a little different- though most have the same basic rules of no auctioning or skipping people in line are common in almost all groups. See the 10 most common ones, written up by com. Learn the lingoĭid I lose you with ISO and LTB? Just wait until you see all the other abbreviations! Like “Bump” just means a seller is trying to get their post to the top of the listing to get more views. Alternately, when you see ISOs, you might realize a good chance to destash items around your house you aren’t using without much effort. You’d be surprised how often these are filled! Also, when others in the group know you are looking for something, they’ll keep their eyes peeled and tag you when that item comes up. Wanting something really specific? Post and ISO (In Search Of) or a LTB (Looking to Buy). Utilize ISO and LTB for Buying AND Selling I’m in another group near my work and use my lunch hour to make trips for that one. For things I buy, I try to schedule all my pick-ups for the same day and just work my way through that neighborhood on my way to or from work. I offer to deliver items I sell, which most people take me up on, and a friend I met though the group has offered to let me use her porch if a buyer outside the area needs to pick up. The best group I’m in isn’t anywhere near my house! But, with my commute route, I can travel that way a couple times a week. Don’t be afraid to go outside your neighborhood I’ve also met so many wonderful mamas and women through these groups- ones I invite over for playdates and celebrate birthdays with!- and seen such wonderful acts of kindness- one woman offering an extra lasagna to a working mama who might need a fuss-free dinner that night, drives for winter clothes and items for the homeless and water for Flint, offers to pick up items for other members. Most groups I’ve found through an area search have been duds or just not my speed. Don’t be afraid to ask them what their favorite groups are. How can you do the same? Try some of these tips to finding swap nirvana… and maybe even meet some new friends (something we all know can be hard to do as adults!) Ask FriendsĮmploy your friends list to help you find active and friendly groups. ![]() With everyone Konmari-ing and working on their thrifty skills, who can blame us? I’m no minimalist, but I HAVE been trying to really pare down to quality items that we use and my favorite buy/sell groups have certainly helped with that. Facebook B/S/T, garage sale, and swap pages are all the rage right now. ![]()
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