Saturday 23rd April
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The books and sheet music are now in the possession of the library service! The librarian said that they would add all the books to their stock for loan and she also confirmed that they will be happy to receive other books in the future if they are in the same 'as new' condition. I was surprised by just how relieved I felt that these items had all found a new home, more so the sheet music as that's more specialised, but it really felt like an enormous weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
The person who didn't turn up on Thursday to buy the item I'd listed for sale texted to ask if he could come yesterday instead. I agreed and he did turn up this time, but didn't bring enough cash with him so there was no sale. I think it may have been an attempt to force me to sell at a much cheaper price - £40 less than we had agreed! - but I refused and sent him on his way. I'll just ignore him if he tries to contact me again!
The rest of the day was very quiet, mostly spent reading but I did do a bit of planning for May. My late partner's birthday was May 12th and I always do something special on, or near, that date to celebrate his life. I haven't finally decided what to do this year but have a few ideas bubbling away in my head and will give it some more thought over the weekend.
Your narcissi look beautiful against the trellis. What a chancer that buyer was, a nice try turning up a day late and with not enough money, you did right turning him away. It'll be nice to learn your plans for your late partner's birthday. My husband's birthday and our wedding anniversary are in May so my plans have been made.
ReplyDeleteThe buyer really annoyed me but I think it's a common ploy when buying as cash on collection. They seem to think that you're so desperate for a sale that you'll accept any price!
DeleteI have an idea what I'd like to do this year but it's a bit further than I want to drive in a day and public transport isn't working out. I haven't given up on my idea yet though. Looking forward to hearing how you celebrate both your special events.
I recently had the same happen to me, sold an item and when the lady arrived, she had less money, I refused the sale as well, what a cheek.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a cheek. I've been lucky with most of the things I've sold in this way but have had a couple of chancers to deal with.
DeleteYour flowers are so beautiful! I'm glad you were able to donate your sheet music, etc., to the library; you are happy that they accepted them and they seem to be equally pleased to receive them. That potential buyer had quite the nerve to show up without sufficient cash! I'm glad you didn't let him have the item for less than agreed upon! I hope your plans for celebrating your late partner's birthday work out well. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteThanks Bless. I'm really pleased to have found a good home for the music - I used it with the schools bands and orchestras I ran but haven't used it since I retired so it's good it's gone to a place where it will be used and appreciated.
DeleteI wouldn't have the nerve to turn up without the correct amount of cash but it doesn't seem to bother some people!
Thanks, I'll let you know my plans when I make up my mind what to do.
Isn't it a lovely feeling when the things you clear leave the house. What a cheek to turn up with less money than you had agreed. Trying his luck, I would have turned him down as well, tut, tut.
ReplyDeleteIt is, and I'm so pleased to have found a good way of disposing of these particular things.
DeleteIt is a cheek and he just had a wasted journey. I've had a bit more interest in the item this morning so I think I will end up selling it for the price I want.
I'm glad especially that the sheet music has found a good home.
ReplyDeleteSelling on Facebook is such a hazard - what a chancer! I'm glad you were in a position to send him away.
You and me both. I'm so happy that the music will continue to be used.
DeleteThis wasn't via Facebook. I use Gumtree as my experience is that it tends to attract fewer time wasters.
What a total chancer! The oldest trick in the book turning up with less money than the agreed price. Good for you in sending him on his way.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you find a nice outing to celebrate your Late partner's life.
I've put it down to experience and at the end of the day, it's his loss.
DeleteThanks Carole, I think I have decided what I'll be doing ... I've changed my mind completely but am happy with my choice.
Glad you were able to take care of the donations. That always feels good!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry the sale didn't work out. It does sound like he was trying to get you to give it to him for a cheaper price. What a cheek!
Oh yes, it definitely feels good and the extra space it's created makes future sorting a lot easier.
DeleteI think the item will still sell and I the price I want, so I'm not too worried. It was a cheek but that's how some people are.
How wonderful to have found good homes for the books and music. Not surprised you're pleased. Well done for not being manipulated by that cheeky would-be buyer. Crikey! People will think up and try anything. Sad thing is, if I were not in the know I could easily be caught out and end up agreeing against my will. I don't like confrontation and am quite easily intimidated/wrongfooted when things happen unexpectedly. It never seems to occur to me that people will do unreasonable things!
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to have found a new home for the books and especially the music, but also to know that I have a way of disposing of books in the future.
DeleteSome people have a lot of nerve! In this case I think it was partly due to what I was selling - a specialist engineering thing - and I think he may have thought that I didn't understand how much it was worth!