I’ve Paid For This Twice Already…

People in Florida keep trying to buy my Craigslist stuff

I don’t know what it is about my stuff and the state of Florida (I am in the midwest) but people from Florida keep trying to buy my stuff listed on craigslist.

A few weeks ago, I got an email inquiring about one of the pairs of shoes I have listed.  After a few emails back and forth, I discovered they were in Florida and wanted the item shipped.  Well, we went back and forth on that and after they guaranteed paying with paypal through a linked bank account, not a credit card (I am not a premier member and have no interest in becoming one until I branch out to ebay) she sent me the payment…. through a linked credit card.  I denied it because paying the fees associated with that was not part of my price and we discussed further and eventually I gave up and said thanks but no thanks.

After that experience, I decided to stick to my original plan and only sell things on craigslist locally.  And I have had two further inquiries from Floridians about things I have listed on our local craigslist (different people and cities but still Florida).  Both I politely told I only do local sales through craigslist.   I don’t want to deal with any more hassle.

Not that I am selling anything locally right now….  apparently I should be selling in Florida.  Gives me another little prod about trying out ebay though  After the yard sale I am just going to have to bite the bullet and get into the world of ebay sellers.

I did cash out one of my survey sites for $10 this weekend so the alternative income streams are not COMPLETELY drying up.  Yet.

~J

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