Free items on FB generate interest

[debodun]

I'm a member of several FB online garage sale groups. I notice that if people are giving something away, they get quite a few inquiries about it, but a similar item for even $10 does not get any interest. Are people that strapped for cash?

 

[Butterfly]

Many are, yes. And many more just don't want to invest cash in something they're not sure they really want,especially online where they can't see if the item is as represented.

 

[nvtribefan]

I'm a member of several FB online garage sale groups. I notice that if people are giving something away, they get quite a few inquiries about it, but a similar item for even $10 does not get any interest. Are people that strapped for cash?

Many people are strapped for cash.

 

[Buckeye]

I usually ask "Is free your best price?"

 

[Happyflowerlady]

Around here, a lot of people watch the free items on craigslist and online yard sales, and then they get it whether they need it or not, and then resell it. Even if they do not get much money for the item, it didn't cost them anything except the time to come and get it.
If they have a yard sale and put the items out for a cheap enough price, they can usually sell them again.

 

[nvtribefan]

Around here, a lot of people watch the free items on craigslist and online yard sales, and then they get it whether they need it or not, and then resell it. Even if they do not get much money for the item, it didn't cost them anything except the time to come and get it.
If they have a yard sale and put the items out for a cheap enough price, they can usually sell them again.

Good for them!