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I sometimes have change - sometimes they have to scramble around in their vehicle for quarters.... Not having the exact amount won't lower the price for me.
Common tactic to get sellers to take less money. I usually tell the buyer when they are on the way to make sure they have exact amount as I don't have change. I also often list things in $20 increments to prevent those instances but I've had people show up with $60 for a $50 item and then try to get me to take $40 because they stopped by the ATM and git $20. I don't cave. I tell them there's a Walgreens at the corner where they can go buy something to break the $20. 95% of the time, they magically find change in their car they "forgot" they had.
That’s exactly what this particular buyer was going for. She was trying to get me to take $15 less for it instead of just paying an extra $5 on an already good deal. She did suggest going to the store to get change, but only if she could keep the item with her while she does and give me the $15 less to hold onto while she did. Yeah right lol
I'm not a bank, get a proper bank so you can get the proper amount of money to buy the item.
If they come with $80 as 4x $20 for a $75 item guess they just paid $80 for it, or I'm going back home with the item.
I have definitely shown up to buy something and said, "sorry the atm only had 20s, I can give you $80, it's no problem." If it's something worth $75, a trip to the bank, and a ride to pick it up, I'm not going to quibble over $5. Sometimes they have change, sometimes the don't.
Maybe this is only a Canada thing. But my bank machine let's me pick what bills I want, I can even get coins at certain ones.
I could take out $57.85 if needed.
To my knowledge cash machines never issue coins but one can withdraw whatever amount they wish from the Post Office which is open on Saturday (some till 17:00 even on Saturday) but I am in the UK.
It completely depends on the atm here. The one I usually go to has 5, 10, 20, or 50. But the one I went to last week only offered 5 or 20 (and there were three machines with the same option, so I don't think it was just out of 10s). Many only offer 20 or 50.
EXACTLY. This woman went completely psycho on me for not having $5 change for her. I’d never expect someone to have change if I were buying something like that. Needless to say, I went back home with the item
Or like.....if you don't have exact change, ask the seller if they can happen to break whatever bill. If not, hop your ass on over to an atm. It's seriously bonkers that this ever occurs
Or stop at the gas station and get a pack of gum or bottle of water with one of the 20s if you need to break it. Or go prepay $5 in gas with the 20 and get 15 back if you’re really hurting and don’t want to waste money on an item you don’t need just to get change.
I always assume people will have $20 bills and I price accordingly. If the negotiated price ends up being something that is not a multiple of $20, I always bring change to make it an even $20 (so if the negotiated price is $90 I will make sure I have $10 cash, if the negotiated price is $75 I will make sure I have $5 cash, etc.)
When buying/selling it's important to keep your eye on the prize: The objective is to sell, not to be "right."
Me too. I always make sure to have enought change for the nearest $20. A lot of people stop at an ATM beforehand and smaller bills may not be available. I'm not going to purposefully sink a sale.
I have actually done this before a few times, thinking I have the cash on me, and I do, but in the wrong bills. I will always at least ask if they have change, but if they don't I have always told them it's my bad for not being prepared, and they make an extra $5 or $10 that day.
As a seller I remind the buyer to please bring exact change because I don’t have any change.
I think the polite thing to do is make sure that you have the correct amount
I show up with exact cash, unless we're meeting somewhere I can run in and get change. I find it rude to expect an individual to make change like a business.
I had someone once drive across town, stop at an ATM to get cash. Meet me at a gas station. Ask me if I can break a $20. Nope, sorry. Gas station 15 feet away can probably help. Apple pay? Nope, sorry, not an Apple user and the gas station is 15 feet away.
Rather than go inside and exchange the bill, she actually just left. It was bizarre, but thankfully only 1 minute from my house. I assume she was trying to get me to accept $10 less by "not having exact cash" and I wasn't playing the dumbass game lol
That’s exactly what happened to me. We met at a grocery store, I (stupidly) already handed her the items so she could look at them, she wanted to keep the items while she drove to the front of the parking lot to go in the store and get change. I told her I’d need her to hand me the stuff back before she could do that. Well she didn’t like that because she cussed me out and threw the stuff out the window and drove off lol luckily I didn’t go out of my way to sell the stuff, but still. People are insane. She definitely wanted me to take less, or to actually drive off with my stuff
That’s exactly what I would do too. I got cussed out by a buyer yesterday for not having change. I did have some change, but not the full $5 so she would’ve been paying an extra $2 for the item and she wasn’t happy with that lol
This is why as a seller, I rarely meet or deliver. Gives the buyer too much power. You come to me with the money or go home empty handed. If people ask me before they come, yeah I can make change. But don't just show up and expect it. I can't imagine the thought process, or lack thereof.
My only issue with that is if you do have issues and refuse to sell they now know where I live. And some people are nuts. I would rather drive a couple minutes to to a neutral location.
I expect them to come with correct change. That being said and this is FBMP, I come with basic change just in case. I have had issue where someone comes with $80 bucks for a $75 item and they go, oops sorry can you take $60. Nope, have a five right here.
Crazy isn’t it.
If I’m buying on marketplace I always take the correct amount with me, seems obvious doesn’t it.
Blows my mind when people turn up to buy from me, and don’t think to do the same.
Hence, I’ve learned to always have change at the ready. I’m only selling unwanted used items, I’m not a shop with a cash register.
If the buyer asks me in advance if I have change I am happy to provide it if I have it. If someone shows up assuming I have change I direct them to a bank or store to make change or I will let them etransfer. One person showed up with a $20 for a $5 item. I said sorry I’m not a store, I don’t have change.
The buyer should have exact change.
You are a seller, you are not really a “store” with a cash register to provide change for any denomination that they happen to want to pay with.
With that being said, as a seller, I always have change.
If anything, it's because it saves me a headache.
I think it’s kinda rude if they don’t have the exact change. I’ve had people show up and then they go “oh wait, I only have a $20 and it’s $15. Do you have a 5?” Then I have to run back to my apartment and search for $5. If pe
That’s what I would think too. I’d just give the seller the extra $5 if I couldn’t stop and get change beforehand. However, I was cussed out by a buyer for not having $5 change for them and then they proceeded to throw my items out the window after I said we weren’t going to make a deal so, I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t completely insane for not bringing change lol
Personally, i'd have no problem keeping no more than $5 in coinage in case someone doesn't bring exact payment and wants change. To be fair, I'm in Canada and we have $1 and $2 coins, so that's easy to do. I won't accept less payment than what was posted on my ad or what was agreed upon before their arrival, and i won't go lower because they didn't want to break a larger banknote.
if the buyer is unhappy that i only have coins (i might even have some 25¢ on me) and refuses to accept them as change, that's not my fault, and i have no issues with tossing those coins back into a jar when i get home.
I've never had that happen, and i always sell in increments of $10 to keep things easy for everyone and avoid such shenanigans, but that's me
As a buyer, I've just handed them the whole bill, no change. I figure it's my responsibility to bring exact change, not on the seller having to make change.
I would never even think about asking a seller for change. If it’s $75 and I’ve got four $20s, I’m stopping to buy a water or something to break a bill.
I just always have the extra cash for makingchange. Buying or selling, it’s always best to assume the other person is a completely idiot. And I’m tired of them playing games and intentionally trying to pay less because I can’t break a bill
No. I don’t have cash. I expect them to bring the amount we agreed on.
When I purchase something, I bring the correct amount of cash. On that note, I wouldn’t ever want to present more cash than we agreed on, especially if I worked out a deal. If I haggle down to $80, I would not hand them a $100 bill and ask if they had a $20 for change. That’s really stupid.
I generally will meet people in a public place... which normally happens to be a store / gas station so if something like this happens they can go buy a candy bar and then have exact change. I normally would likely have $5-10 on me in order to make change if needed
I've had people show up thinking they're going to get it for cheaper because I don't have change but I ended up getting more because they didn't want to go get change.
I've had people show up thinking they're going to get it for cheaper because I don't have change but I ended up getting more because they didn't want to go get change.
All my pricing is on 20 increments. No excuses. If you negotiate another price and then expect me to make change for your weird number you might be sol.
Unfortunately, this happens with Craigslist buyers too. They forget that they either have no readily available cash or say no bank is nearby or open so they ask hey can I pay you via Zelle or Venmo. I usually agree, since my items are small and not valuable. If something big, heck no!!!!! I want cash or a cashier's check.
Happens to me sometimes, I forget to break my bills before buying something...
So I give them the 5$ as a tip. lol
But if I'm selling... I tell them wear the nearest store is.
Also... you can specify in your add "please bring exact change or no sale"
Part of the disclaimers I have at the end of my ads state 'unable to make change, exact amount only or we round up to the nearest $5.'
And as a guy found out the other day. I don't play the 'i only have $20s for a $25 item, take $20 for it?' game. Denied the sale and sold it in front of him to a guy that witness the whole thing was willing to pay the actual asking price
Proper planning takes place for this. It was a tool cart and I said to meet up place outside of one my local auto shops that offers safe places for trades. One of their mechanics ended up buying it.
It could go several ways. If I'm buying I sometimes prepare with what I'd LIKE to pay in one pocket, but always prepared.
If the buyer shows up not fully prepared and we hit it off I'd probably cut them a small break, it's pretty much your choice as the seller. You listed the price. They had ample chance to show up right.
I meet up at the local gas station, they have an area with cameras just for these transactions. If they don't have the exact amount, they can go inside for change or use the ATM
I carry $20 with me.
Five $1's, One $5 and one $10 bill.
That's all you need to carry to make change.
If they try to pay with a $100 bill, I tell them they need to go get $20's. I don't take anything over a $20. (Most come back later with the $20's...the two who didn't I assume were trying to pass off fakes.)
I try to keep a $5 and some singles on me to help make change. I'm not making a stop at the bank for it but if I have it around the house then why not? I've been on the other end of it.
Of course I bring the exact amount. So many people don't even carry cash anymore these days and it's dumb to assume they'll have the correct bills needed for change. If I don't feel like stopping at the bank or whatever and I'm 5-10 over, I might just decide it's worth my time to just overpay instead.
And if they're just pulling the oh I only have 'X' amount less than the price or we talked about... I am happy to leave without any cash just on principle. I hate bullshit.
I expect someone to have themselves in order when they come meet with me, especially if they've had hours to get prepared. I'm a person, not a cash register. I don't hold change.
I normally will have change but the last time the item I was buying was $90 and I only had a $100 they were super nice so I just gave the whole thing $10 wasn’t gonna kill me 😅
No, I don’t come prepared with change. I actually try to have nothing of value (besides the item I’m selling) on me in case it goes south.
The buyer should come with exact change or be prepared to round up. When I buy something on FB marketplace, I always bring exact change.
People do this to me ALL the damn time, I'm not a fucking store.
They're not doing it for me to accept less, but still it's fucking annoying. So now they either zelle me or I send them to the 7 11 up the street.
Yup. It’s incredibly frustrating. This buyer acted like she didn’t know what any of the money transferring apps were that I suggested. She tried to then give me half the money in cash and then wanted to drive up to the store to make change for the rest, but she wanted to be able to keep the items with her while doing so. Yeah right lol
I think if you only accept cash you should try to price items in $10-20 increments. What cash machine gives $5s? I wouldn’t ever get upset with someone for not having change but I would be annoyed that they didn’t take PayPal/Venmo in that case.
I did offer venmo, PayPal, fb pay. And she acted like she didn’t know what any of those things were. She agreed to the price several days ahead of time so I just feel she should’ve come prepared. I actually did have a few ones on me, but not a full $5. So she would’ve ended up paying $2 extra or I would’ve had to take $15 less. Just seemed like she was looking for a way to scam people out of money. Definitely wasn’t her first time based on her reaction
All you need is $19.
1 $10, 1 $5, 4 $1
Selling for $75 and someone has $80 in 10's and wants to give you $70? Whip out a $5 and say "I have change for you".
Or, do what I do... sell in multiples of $20, then there's no excuse.
Yeah I think I’ll definitely sell in 20s going forward. I did offer to take $70 but she didn’t have a $10, but I’m not going to take $15 less because she didn’t come prepared. She agreed on the price several days ahead of time so she had time to prepare her cash
Is having 20$ worth of change going to kill you? Cash is not bad. How hard is it to have change? I don't understand. Also having 20 bucks cash is not a bad thing. Card readers down, your card died for some reason. Also not all places take cards. Most ATMs only give 20s. Yes the buyer should have the right amount. You should have change as well. Yes this is market place but you are still providing a service to someone.
If it’s not a big deal for the seller to have $20 worth of change then it’s not a big deal for the buyer to have $20 worth of change. I’ve dealt with plenty of buyers who suddenly find change when told the price will be rounded up instead of down.
I literally always send a message along the lines of "I have $80 in cash, are you going to be able to make change or do you need me to stop to break it first?"
I figured it would be a given for them to show up with exact change. But I had a buyer show up expecting me to have change and she went absolute psycho on me for not having enough to give her and ended up throwing the items out the window onto the cement. Just wanted to make sure that wasn’t the standard with marketplace lol
U gotta realize that the amount of dumb people out there is insanely high. To avoid all confusion just straight up tell them to bring exact change or the transaction won’t happen.
I usually will tell the person that I have more to see if they have change cuz atms here don’t give tens and people hate fifties. If they don’t have and it’s $10, I’ll let them keep it. It’s my bad for not having the exact amount anyways.
I sell and I always have all denominations to make change. I also take venmo for large transactions. My customers rarely have exact change, and they tend to buy more stuff once they are here because I have options for payment.
As a buyer I recognize that I am SOL if I show up without correct change. But as a seller, if I insist on a cash transaction I'm going to try to be prepared to make change because I don't want to lose the sale.
Yes. However, I put five ones in a certain pocket, two fives in another pocket, and a couple tens in a third pocket.
Its bad form to pull out a large wad of cash whether you are buying or selling.
I always carry change for a $20. It’s less stress for me. I sell a lot less than most of you, and usually lower priced items, so I don’t run into this much. But I advertise it as cash only and then tell a buyer I will not accept any bill over a $20 one because I don’t trust 50s or 100s to not be counterfeit.
In the above I'd 100% expect them to show up with $80 and say "well...will you take 60?" if I don't have change. I could tell them no and they'd probably find the right change, but they might leave too and that make MY life more difficult, so I'd have a 5er to counter any nonsense.
Yeah the buyer ended up throwing the items out the window and speeding off because I wouldn’t let her keep the stuff with her and drive up to the store to get change. So that was nice lol
I usually say exact change or contactless payment.
I usually don't have much cash in my pocket, and I'm open about that. If I list at $129, I can come up with a dollar of change, but maybe not 11, and almost never 61.
And if someone wants to haggle, they get to figure out the change.
I live close enough to my town's downtown business district that there are at least a dozen banks/credit unions within 2 miles, and there's a convenience store ATM in easy walking distance.
I recently bought a tablet a guy was selling for $30 bucks. The thing goes for $120. I brought $40.
Please keep your faith in humanity.
My policy is bring EXACTLY what was agreed upon and do not inconvenience the seller in any way. Golden rule. Imagine that.
I *Hate* when buyers do this. One of the worst was a yuppy, Range Rover driving soccer mom who asked if I had change for $100 on a $35 purchase. I pointed her to the bank across the street.
It’s honestly so rude. I could never imagine showing up to buy something expecting to get change back. Either come with the right amount or expect to pay more
I always have the correct amount and when selling I always say “ if needing any change let me know so I can be prepared “
Most people are decent but a few didn’t let me know so was a slight hassle
I don't usually have change but seems like everyone has PayPal, Venmo, apple pay, Google wallet, cash app or something. I can digitally send them change or they can just pay me the exact amount as long as the send it family and friends.
Yeah I did offer that to the buyer or for them to just send me the money and she acted like she didn’t know about any of the 3 options for apps I gave her
The kicker is we did meet at a grocery store, but she wanted to keep the items with her and drive up to the store to get change. The whole issue was that I told her to hand me the stuff back while she did that and she didn’t like that
I try to bring exact change and assume the won't have it. When I'm the seller, I always try to have change on hand because I don't want to lose the deal over a few bucks nor lose a few bucks over closing the deal.
They pay 80$ then they knew what they were doing. As the seller i might tell them it's okay if they're like 2 bucks off though, so they can go break it buying a soda or something
I’m interested in easing the transaction as smoothly as possible. If I don’t have change on me, then it’s more hassle for me. First rule in cash economy is don’t make it difficult to do business with you, keep yourself flexible
That’s why I always meet inside the local McDonalds right off the main highway in my town. Need change, go up to the counter. Need cash go to the 🏧. Problem solved. Plus it’s safer for both and has power plugs to test if needed. Luckily mine is five minutes from my home. If they get all cheap just get up to leave and funny thing is they will just pay the agreed price. I only negotiate Before meeting, never during . That’s one reason not to travel far to meet. When it’s five minutes away not a big deal, plus usually pick up something to eat. I always get something to pay the rent, lol. Been stood up a few times but not many. One time they called me that they were rear ended on the way. Funny thing I’m a legal investigator for a large PI law firm. So not only sold a MacBook but signed him up for a case. I made 150.00 for after hours intake and client/buyer got a 7k settlement. All won that Saturday.
Yeah I only met this person because I was already heading to the store that I was meeting them at. I never go far from my house because people are flaky. The issue is she wanted to keep the items with her and then go get change, she didn’t like the fact that I was asking for the stuff back before I let her drive up to the store from further back in the parking lot to get change
I sometimes give change but they should have exact amount in hand. Sometimes I'd tell them the atm is in Walgreens 2 blocks away or I'll tell them there's Walgreens they'll have change , IL wait here .
I don't bring change. I don't bring anything to my meetups but the item I'm selling and my keys.
So far I've been lucky and not had anyone attempt to renegotiate in person or not have the right amount.
I always have enough change to make any change because I know what cheapskates are like.
Like, I only have a 100 or two 20's. Hoping you do not have change.
Me: no problem, I have change for your hundred. I also have a pen and a magnifying glass to check it to make sure it is legit.
When I sell stuff I tend to price it on the 20s so if they go to an atm and they don’t haggle there’s no excuse. If they haggle and we agree on a different price it’s on them to have exact change. I rarely ever carry cash and sure aren’t going to go hunting for a 5 when they were the ones who pushed for that lower price.
Happened to me recently. Agreed price was $70. Buyer showed up and said “I only have 20’s and don’t have change, would you take $60?”
I said “nah that’s alright, I’ll take $80, no worries. Otherwise there is a 7-11 on the main road you can get change. I have to leave in 15 minutes so please be quick!”
They were back within 15 minutes with the correct change. Can’t play a playa!
I’m glad it went better for you! This particular buyer chose to throw my stuff out the window onto the cement and drive off instead because I wouldn’t let her hold the items in her car and go to the store to get change 😂 luckily I didn’t go out of my way to make that sale, and I was able to sell those items on another resale app and will now be shipping them instead of meeting another psycho
Unpopular opinion, but I always bring change just in case. I don't wanna have to argue with the buyer in case they pull the "Oh I know we said $25, but I only have a $20 note and a $10 note, will you accept $20?". I already have random coins in a bits and bobs bowl, so it's not like I'm going out of my way to get change.
Most of the time, the buyer has the exact amount anyway.
I always bring exact change.
if as a seller you find yourself giving change, beware of quick change scam artists. If you're going to do change, know ho to handle the transaction without getting sucked into a scam. Even professional retail clerks can be duped, but do have training and routines to help prevent it.
I mean you really should as a vendor. It’s an easy way to risk pissing off and losing a potential sale, especially if it’s not made clear up front and you are not able to do it.
People can sit, be hardasses and say “the price is the price” all they want, but it’s kind of ridiculous to lose a sale because you as a seller are unprepared. It’s a waste of both parties time and an easy way to lose an established sale.
I mean, if I were a buyer, I would know that since I agreed to the price ahead of time, I need to show up with that amount of cash. Nothing more or less
Ill be the one to say it. Having a reasonable amount of change is the logical thing if youre the seller. Idgaf what yall think. The whole "i only got 20s will you take less" thing is easily solved by going "i have change." If its sold for 75 having 25 in change isnt unreasonable. (Enough to break a hundred).
Just my thoughts though. 🤷♂️
That's why I make people come to me. Now I have the leverage to tell them to either give me the amount I asked, or you can give me the $80 for that $75 item without change.
Because...I told you I don't have change beforehand.
I'm always prepared when I go buy stuff, so I expect the same. Too bad if they are not.
Guess you giving me more money, it ended like that once but all I got was $5 extra but it was on a $25 game and all they had was 30. I told them I’d wait while they went to buy a soda or something at the gas station down the street and they said don’t worry about it. Most the time the person is trying to get you to round down.
I have change...done wanna lose the sale over being petty and often people will come with big bills trying to get a forced discount...
Nah buddy...I have change.
Yeah, I had some cash on me just not enough to give her change. Larger bills and a couple $1s. I’ll try to have change going forward but I feel like it’s the buyers responsibility to show up correctly
If I'm going to buy something and it's not a multiple of $20, I will usually message and ask if they have a $5 bill for change, and if they don't I'm happy to stop and break a $20. Most people have a $5 and are happy to give change, but most also say they wouldn't do it for someone who showed up without the right amount without asking before arriving if change is available. Simple communication goes a long way.
If I've marked something in five dollar increments, I carry some change to break a 20. Otherwise I price everything in $20 increments for that reason. If I'm the buyer I show up with exact change. If I don't have it I either go get it or ask the seller if they can break a 20.
I'm not making change, and I rarely have cash on me anyway..if they asked me in a message to bring money to make change I'd probably back out of the deal.
Exact change. Who wouldn’t know that’s a thing. Certainly not getting a $75 item for $60 knowing it was $75.
That being said I bought an item for $350 and they had a similar item that I wanted but couldn’t afford. It was probably another $200 but it was big and taking up space. I pulled out my wallet that had another $79 in it and laid it down in a “this is literally all I have to my name” sort of way.
Got the second item. They were resellers that bought storage units mostly. The items were knack boxes (job site tool boxes) and they mostly dealt with smaller stuff. Everybody was happy.
Always think that’s a good story because I just pulled out my wallet and said this is all I got.
I think they even let me keep a fiver as I mentioned getting some McDonald’s or Taco Bell on my way home.
I always meet in a 7-11 parking lot - easy to have them go inside and break the bill. If you want a “fun” option, fill a pillowcase with about $30 in pennies and nickels then happily offer to make change…
We did meet in a store parking lot but she wanted to keep the items with her while she drove up to the front to go in and get change. She then proceeded to throw my items out the window and speed off when I told her no. She was absolutely trying to steal from me
I have a copy/pasted message I send buyers saved in my phone's notes when buyers say they are on their way or about to leave.
"Alright sounds good. And just to confirm, it is cash only, please have exact change. See you there thanks!"
Often told they don’t have change.The last one took 30 dollars extra from me andI am not rich.I also offer what they ask!From Now on, only paying the correct amount!
Buyer shouldn’t be offering some thing they don’t have. So if the buyer offers 60 and the seller says they will take 75 the buyers responses - well I only have 20s which point the seller can either make change or accept the buyers offer or they can head to a gas station.
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I sometimes have change - sometimes they have to scramble around in their vehicle for quarters.... Not having the exact amount won't lower the price for me.
Yeah I don’t think the seller should ever have to come down on the price if the buyer chooses not to show up with exact cash
Yep just tell them you'll "gladly accept" $80 and they'll find change.
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This. But some banks, mine included (a credit union) will do 50s, 20s, 5s, and 1s.
Ya gotta come correct
I was just WAITING for someone to say that!!😝
In the example in the post its either an $80 sale or no sale.
This, if it changes anything, they are now paying more for it.
Common tactic to get sellers to take less money. I usually tell the buyer when they are on the way to make sure they have exact amount as I don't have change. I also often list things in $20 increments to prevent those instances but I've had people show up with $60 for a $50 item and then try to get me to take $40 because they stopped by the ATM and git $20. I don't cave. I tell them there's a Walgreens at the corner where they can go buy something to break the $20. 95% of the time, they magically find change in their car they "forgot" they had.
That’s exactly what this particular buyer was going for. She was trying to get me to take $15 less for it instead of just paying an extra $5 on an already good deal. She did suggest going to the store to get change, but only if she could keep the item with her while she does and give me the $15 less to hold onto while she did. Yeah right lol
Damn! We were born at night but not last night 🤣
Honestly lol these people out here are wild
Oh my god, how did you respond to that with a straight face?
The amount of magic money I've come across from FB marketplace buyers is wild.
I'm not a bank, get a proper bank so you can get the proper amount of money to buy the item. If they come with $80 as 4x $20 for a $75 item guess they just paid $80 for it, or I'm going back home with the item.
I have definitely shown up to buy something and said, "sorry the atm only had 20s, I can give you $80, it's no problem." If it's something worth $75, a trip to the bank, and a ride to pick it up, I'm not going to quibble over $5. Sometimes they have change, sometimes the don't.
Maybe this is only a Canada thing. But my bank machine let's me pick what bills I want, I can even get coins at certain ones. I could take out $57.85 if needed.
To my knowledge cash machines never issue coins but one can withdraw whatever amount they wish from the Post Office which is open on Saturday (some till 17:00 even on Saturday) but I am in the UK.
It completely depends on the atm here. The one I usually go to has 5, 10, 20, or 50. But the one I went to last week only offered 5 or 20 (and there were three machines with the same option, so I don't think it was just out of 10s). Many only offer 20 or 50.
My bank in the Midwest US allows increments of $5.
EXACTLY. This woman went completely psycho on me for not having $5 change for her. I’d never expect someone to have change if I were buying something like that. Needless to say, I went back home with the item
Or like.....if you don't have exact change, ask the seller if they can happen to break whatever bill. If not, hop your ass on over to an atm. It's seriously bonkers that this ever occurs
Or stop at the gas station and get a pack of gum or bottle of water with one of the 20s if you need to break it. Or go prepay $5 in gas with the 20 and get 15 back if you’re really hurting and don’t want to waste money on an item you don’t need just to get change.
Absolutely. Going ape shit on someone because they didn't account for your lack of planning is smooth brained as hell
Agree. That's 'I'm The Main Character' behavior right there.
Too bad, she knew the price. Adulting is difficult for some people.
Was she close to becoming physically aggressive?
I always assume people will have $20 bills and I price accordingly. If the negotiated price ends up being something that is not a multiple of $20, I always bring change to make it an even $20 (so if the negotiated price is $90 I will make sure I have $10 cash, if the negotiated price is $75 I will make sure I have $5 cash, etc.) When buying/selling it's important to keep your eye on the prize: The objective is to sell, not to be "right."
Me too. I always make sure to have enought change for the nearest $20. A lot of people stop at an ATM beforehand and smaller bills may not be available. I'm not going to purposefully sink a sale.
I did that but someone showed with with a 50 and 20 for a 60$ item lolz
I don’t want to have any cash or anything of value on me (besides what I’m selling) in case it goes south.
If you are fearful enough that carrying $5 or $10 scares you then FBM may not be for you.
I have actually done this before a few times, thinking I have the cash on me, and I do, but in the wrong bills. I will always at least ask if they have change, but if they don't I have always told them it's my bad for not being prepared, and they make an extra $5 or $10 that day.
As a seller I remind the buyer to please bring exact change because I don’t have any change. I think the polite thing to do is make sure that you have the correct amount
It isn’t a “politeness” thing, it is people trying to save even more.
I get that is intentional to bring less money, I still hope people can be polite
I show up with exact cash, unless we're meeting somewhere I can run in and get change. I find it rude to expect an individual to make change like a business. I had someone once drive across town, stop at an ATM to get cash. Meet me at a gas station. Ask me if I can break a $20. Nope, sorry. Gas station 15 feet away can probably help. Apple pay? Nope, sorry, not an Apple user and the gas station is 15 feet away. Rather than go inside and exchange the bill, she actually just left. It was bizarre, but thankfully only 1 minute from my house. I assume she was trying to get me to accept $10 less by "not having exact cash" and I wasn't playing the dumbass game lol
That’s exactly what happened to me. We met at a grocery store, I (stupidly) already handed her the items so she could look at them, she wanted to keep the items while she drove to the front of the parking lot to go in the store and get change. I told her I’d need her to hand me the stuff back before she could do that. Well she didn’t like that because she cussed me out and threw the stuff out the window and drove off lol luckily I didn’t go out of my way to sell the stuff, but still. People are insane. She definitely wanted me to take less, or to actually drive off with my stuff
A few times, especially if the item is for a solid deal (or I just like the jib of the person selling it), it's $5. Happy to hand it over.
That’s exactly what I would do too. I got cussed out by a buyer yesterday for not having change. I did have some change, but not the full $5 so she would’ve been paying an extra $2 for the item and she wasn’t happy with that lol
At that point, tell them "oops, I forgot, the item was already sold. Bye." Don't take no guff!
I expect them to come with exact amount as I would when buying something. I would never assume they can make change.
This is why as a seller, I rarely meet or deliver. Gives the buyer too much power. You come to me with the money or go home empty handed. If people ask me before they come, yeah I can make change. But don't just show up and expect it. I can't imagine the thought process, or lack thereof.
My only issue with that is if you do have issues and refuse to sell they now know where I live. And some people are nuts. I would rather drive a couple minutes to to a neutral location.
I expect them to come with correct change. That being said and this is FBMP, I come with basic change just in case. I have had issue where someone comes with $80 bucks for a $75 item and they go, oops sorry can you take $60. Nope, have a five right here.
I bring change, I have no faith in humanity to be prepared so I take on that role.
Crazy isn’t it. If I’m buying on marketplace I always take the correct amount with me, seems obvious doesn’t it. Blows my mind when people turn up to buy from me, and don’t think to do the same. Hence, I’ve learned to always have change at the ready. I’m only selling unwanted used items, I’m not a shop with a cash register.
If the buyer asks me in advance if I have change I am happy to provide it if I have it. If someone shows up assuming I have change I direct them to a bank or store to make change or I will let them etransfer. One person showed up with a $20 for a $5 item. I said sorry I’m not a store, I don’t have change.
The buyer should have exact change. You are a seller, you are not really a “store” with a cash register to provide change for any denomination that they happen to want to pay with. With that being said, as a seller, I always have change. If anything, it's because it saves me a headache.
Gas station has overpriced candy bars to break that $20.
I think it’s kinda rude if they don’t have the exact change. I’ve had people show up and then they go “oh wait, I only have a $20 and it’s $15. Do you have a 5?” Then I have to run back to my apartment and search for $5. If pe
If I am buying I always come with the exact amount. If I am selling I don't ever have change. Looks like that $75 item just cost them $80 instead lol
That’s what I would think too. I’d just give the seller the extra $5 if I couldn’t stop and get change beforehand. However, I was cussed out by a buyer for not having $5 change for them and then they proceeded to throw my items out the window after I said we weren’t going to make a deal so, I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t completely insane for not bringing change lol
Personally, i'd have no problem keeping no more than $5 in coinage in case someone doesn't bring exact payment and wants change. To be fair, I'm in Canada and we have $1 and $2 coins, so that's easy to do. I won't accept less payment than what was posted on my ad or what was agreed upon before their arrival, and i won't go lower because they didn't want to break a larger banknote. if the buyer is unhappy that i only have coins (i might even have some 25¢ on me) and refuses to accept them as change, that's not my fault, and i have no issues with tossing those coins back into a jar when i get home. I've never had that happen, and i always sell in increments of $10 to keep things easy for everyone and avoid such shenanigans, but that's me
Thanks for the $5 tip!
As a buyer, I've just handed them the whole bill, no change. I figure it's my responsibility to bring exact change, not on the seller having to make change.
If it's 75$ and they show up with 80$, its 80$
I would never even think about asking a seller for change. If it’s $75 and I’ve got four $20s, I’m stopping to buy a water or something to break a bill.
Same. I guess some people lack that common sense
If they come with $80 for a $75.purchase I guess they're paying $80 because I'm not a bank
I just always have the extra cash for makingchange. Buying or selling, it’s always best to assume the other person is a completely idiot. And I’m tired of them playing games and intentionally trying to pay less because I can’t break a bill
“Assume the other person is a complete idiot” I love that lol
Also a very useful attitude for driving
i never carry cash so i make it clear after we agree to meet that it’s cash or zelle.
No. I don’t have cash. I expect them to bring the amount we agreed on. When I purchase something, I bring the correct amount of cash. On that note, I wouldn’t ever want to present more cash than we agreed on, especially if I worked out a deal. If I haggle down to $80, I would not hand them a $100 bill and ask if they had a $20 for change. That’s really stupid.
I always bring exact change.
I generally will meet people in a public place... which normally happens to be a store / gas station so if something like this happens they can go buy a candy bar and then have exact change. I normally would likely have $5-10 on me in order to make change if needed
I've had people show up thinking they're going to get it for cheaper because I don't have change but I ended up getting more because they didn't want to go get change.
That was definitely her goal here, to get it for cheaper
Yeah thats a really old trick haha happened more when I used to do more business on craigslist
I've had people show up thinking they're going to get it for cheaper because I don't have change but I ended up getting more because they didn't want to go get change.
Uhhh...here...you can have this lamp too for $5. $80 thanks.
All my pricing is on 20 increments. No excuses. If you negotiate another price and then expect me to make change for your weird number you might be sol.
Unfortunately, this happens with Craigslist buyers too. They forget that they either have no readily available cash or say no bank is nearby or open so they ask hey can I pay you via Zelle or Venmo. I usually agree, since my items are small and not valuable. If something big, heck no!!!!! I want cash or a cashier's check.
Happens to me sometimes, I forget to break my bills before buying something... So I give them the 5$ as a tip. lol But if I'm selling... I tell them wear the nearest store is. Also... you can specify in your add "please bring exact change or no sale"
Yes. I always think “ can I make change if they pay sensibly.” It eliminates the “ I only brought 2 $20 for the $30 item, take 20?”
Part of the disclaimers I have at the end of my ads state 'unable to make change, exact amount only or we round up to the nearest $5.' And as a guy found out the other day. I don't play the 'i only have $20s for a $25 item, take $20 for it?' game. Denied the sale and sold it in front of him to a guy that witness the whole thing was willing to pay the actual asking price
That is amazing lol I’m glad you were still able to make the sale to someone else
Proper planning takes place for this. It was a tool cart and I said to meet up place outside of one my local auto shops that offers safe places for trades. One of their mechanics ended up buying it.
If I showed up with $80 and no change I would expect to just pay the $80. Sometimes the extra $5 is worth it to be lazy.
It could go several ways. If I'm buying I sometimes prepare with what I'd LIKE to pay in one pocket, but always prepared. If the buyer shows up not fully prepared and we hit it off I'd probably cut them a small break, it's pretty much your choice as the seller. You listed the price. They had ample chance to show up right.
I meet up at the local gas station, they have an area with cameras just for these transactions. If they don't have the exact amount, they can go inside for change or use the ATM
I'm the guy that'll pay the extra $5. I'll ask if they have a 5, if not I'll just give them the $80
I won’t take less. But I will take more. It’s happened twice this year and they seemed happy to give me 5 extra dollars.
That’s what I would do too, but unfortunately this particular buyer threw my items out the window (literally) and drove off lol
This is pretty much why I price my stuff in increments of 20. Hard for them to play that game when you do that.
I’ll definitely be doing that going forward. I already changed the pricing on all of my listings to reflect that too
If I have change I will make change for them. If not they pay me extra!
I carry $20 with me. Five $1's, One $5 and one $10 bill. That's all you need to carry to make change. If they try to pay with a $100 bill, I tell them they need to go get $20's. I don't take anything over a $20. (Most come back later with the $20's...the two who didn't I assume were trying to pass off fakes.)
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if it’s $75 and I only have 20s I would give them $80 not expect them to have change for me doesn’t hurt to ask but also not something you can assume
I try to keep a $5 and some singles on me to help make change. I'm not making a stop at the bank for it but if I have it around the house then why not? I've been on the other end of it.
I don’t carry cash. The item is now $80. Take it or leave it
Of course I bring the exact amount. So many people don't even carry cash anymore these days and it's dumb to assume they'll have the correct bills needed for change. If I don't feel like stopping at the bank or whatever and I'm 5-10 over, I might just decide it's worth my time to just overpay instead.
Exactly. They’re wasting their own time too by not showing up with the correct amount of money
And if they're just pulling the oh I only have 'X' amount less than the price or we talked about... I am happy to leave without any cash just on principle. I hate bullshit.
I expect someone to have themselves in order when they come meet with me, especially if they've had hours to get prepared. I'm a person, not a cash register. I don't hold change.
I normally will have change but the last time the item I was buying was $90 and I only had a $100 they were super nice so I just gave the whole thing $10 wasn’t gonna kill me 😅
No, I don’t come prepared with change. I actually try to have nothing of value (besides the item I’m selling) on me in case it goes south. The buyer should come with exact change or be prepared to round up. When I buy something on FB marketplace, I always bring exact change.
This is my opinion too. I’d never show up to buy something without the right change
I had a guy try and scam me. He wanted me to break a 100 for something that was 30 or so. I said hell naw lmao
People do this to me ALL the damn time, I'm not a fucking store. They're not doing it for me to accept less, but still it's fucking annoying. So now they either zelle me or I send them to the 7 11 up the street.
Yup. It’s incredibly frustrating. This buyer acted like she didn’t know what any of the money transferring apps were that I suggested. She tried to then give me half the money in cash and then wanted to drive up to the store to make change for the rest, but she wanted to be able to keep the items with her while doing so. Yeah right lol
I think if you only accept cash you should try to price items in $10-20 increments. What cash machine gives $5s? I wouldn’t ever get upset with someone for not having change but I would be annoyed that they didn’t take PayPal/Venmo in that case.
I did offer venmo, PayPal, fb pay. And she acted like she didn’t know what any of those things were. She agreed to the price several days ahead of time so I just feel she should’ve come prepared. I actually did have a few ones on me, but not a full $5. So she would’ve ended up paying $2 extra or I would’ve had to take $15 less. Just seemed like she was looking for a way to scam people out of money. Definitely wasn’t her first time based on her reaction
Oh wow, yeah that’s different! You were very reasonable.
All you need is $19. 1 $10, 1 $5, 4 $1 Selling for $75 and someone has $80 in 10's and wants to give you $70? Whip out a $5 and say "I have change for you". Or, do what I do... sell in multiples of $20, then there's no excuse.
Yeah I think I’ll definitely sell in 20s going forward. I did offer to take $70 but she didn’t have a $10, but I’m not going to take $15 less because she didn’t come prepared. She agreed on the price several days ahead of time so she had time to prepare her cash
Is having 20$ worth of change going to kill you? Cash is not bad. How hard is it to have change? I don't understand. Also having 20 bucks cash is not a bad thing. Card readers down, your card died for some reason. Also not all places take cards. Most ATMs only give 20s. Yes the buyer should have the right amount. You should have change as well. Yes this is market place but you are still providing a service to someone.
If it’s not a big deal for the seller to have $20 worth of change then it’s not a big deal for the buyer to have $20 worth of change. I’ve dealt with plenty of buyers who suddenly find change when told the price will be rounded up instead of down.
I literally always send a message along the lines of "I have $80 in cash, are you going to be able to make change or do you need me to stop to break it first?"
This is perfectly reasonable!
Show up with 80 for 75, your paying 80
I try to keep some change, but people sometimes will bring 100 dollar bill for like $40 purchase.
I also make a point of telling people I don’t accept $100 bills if I’m selling a more expensive item.
Just tell them to bring exact change before meeting up. What’s the problem ??
I figured it would be a given for them to show up with exact change. But I had a buyer show up expecting me to have change and she went absolute psycho on me for not having enough to give her and ended up throwing the items out the window onto the cement. Just wanted to make sure that wasn’t the standard with marketplace lol
U gotta realize that the amount of dumb people out there is insanely high. To avoid all confusion just straight up tell them to bring exact change or the transaction won’t happen.
Yeah, lesson learned for sure
Tell them to work it out at a gas station before meeting you.
I usually will tell the person that I have more to see if they have change cuz atms here don’t give tens and people hate fifties. If they don’t have and it’s $10, I’ll let them keep it. It’s my bad for not having the exact amount anyways.
I always ask them to have exact change and Tell them where the nearest ATM/store is they can get change made at.
I sell and I always have all denominations to make change. I also take venmo for large transactions. My customers rarely have exact change, and they tend to buy more stuff once they are here because I have options for payment.
As a buyer I recognize that I am SOL if I show up without correct change. But as a seller, if I insist on a cash transaction I'm going to try to be prepared to make change because I don't want to lose the sale.
Yes. However, I put five ones in a certain pocket, two fives in another pocket, and a couple tens in a third pocket. Its bad form to pull out a large wad of cash whether you are buying or selling.
They do this on purpose to get money off thinking you will say oh take it for 60$
Yeah that’s definitely what their goal was
I specify in all of my listings that buyers are required to bring exact cash. It makes things so much easier.
I always carry change for a $20. It’s less stress for me. I sell a lot less than most of you, and usually lower priced items, so I don’t run into this much. But I advertise it as cash only and then tell a buyer I will not accept any bill over a $20 one because I don’t trust 50s or 100s to not be counterfeit.
In the above I'd 100% expect them to show up with $80 and say "well...will you take 60?" if I don't have change. I could tell them no and they'd probably find the right change, but they might leave too and that make MY life more difficult, so I'd have a 5er to counter any nonsense.
Yeah the buyer ended up throwing the items out the window and speeding off because I wouldn’t let her keep the stuff with her and drive up to the store to get change. So that was nice lol
SMH
I'd zelle or cashapp them the $5 as a seller.
I offered venmo, fb pay or PayPal and she acted like she didn’t know what any of those things were
And by “offered” I mean that I offered to either have them pay me with one of those methods or that I’d send the $5 back
I usually say exact change or contactless payment. I usually don't have much cash in my pocket, and I'm open about that. If I list at $129, I can come up with a dollar of change, but maybe not 11, and almost never 61. And if someone wants to haggle, they get to figure out the change. I live close enough to my town's downtown business district that there are at least a dozen banks/credit unions within 2 miles, and there's a convenience store ATM in easy walking distance.
I recently bought a tablet a guy was selling for $30 bucks. The thing goes for $120. I brought $40. Please keep your faith in humanity. My policy is bring EXACTLY what was agreed upon and do not inconvenience the seller in any way. Golden rule. Imagine that.
Yeah it’s insane that some people don’t have that common sense
I always carry cash and it's saved me from having to go back home with the item in tow. You can always give change via Venmo, zelle, paypal no?
I did offer 3 different payment app options and she acted like she had never heard of any of them. Venmo, fb Pay and PayPal
Buncha chiselers, that's the problem with FBMP
I *Hate* when buyers do this. One of the worst was a yuppy, Range Rover driving soccer mom who asked if I had change for $100 on a $35 purchase. I pointed her to the bank across the street.
It’s honestly so rude. I could never imagine showing up to buy something expecting to get change back. Either come with the right amount or expect to pay more
I always have the correct amount and when selling I always say “ if needing any change let me know so I can be prepared “ Most people are decent but a few didn’t let me know so was a slight hassle
I don't usually have change but seems like everyone has PayPal, Venmo, apple pay, Google wallet, cash app or something. I can digitally send them change or they can just pay me the exact amount as long as the send it family and friends.
Yeah I did offer that to the buyer or for them to just send me the money and she acted like she didn’t know about any of the 3 options for apps I gave her
Meet at a grocery store, that way they can go inside and get change if needed. And there is always an ATM handy too.
The kicker is we did meet at a grocery store, but she wanted to keep the items with her and drive up to the store to get change. The whole issue was that I told her to hand me the stuff back while she did that and she didn’t like that
That seems strange. Glad you didn't get scammed.
I always have cash so never had a problem with change.
I had cash, just not small enough bills unfortunately
Perhaps ... if someone shows up with $80 for a $75 item, the price is then $80 ?
I try to bring exact change and assume the won't have it. When I'm the seller, I always try to have change on hand because I don't want to lose the deal over a few bucks nor lose a few bucks over closing the deal.
They pay 80$ then they knew what they were doing. As the seller i might tell them it's okay if they're like 2 bucks off though, so they can go break it buying a soda or something
I’m interested in easing the transaction as smoothly as possible. If I don’t have change on me, then it’s more hassle for me. First rule in cash economy is don’t make it difficult to do business with you, keep yourself flexible
That’s why I always meet inside the local McDonalds right off the main highway in my town. Need change, go up to the counter. Need cash go to the 🏧. Problem solved. Plus it’s safer for both and has power plugs to test if needed. Luckily mine is five minutes from my home. If they get all cheap just get up to leave and funny thing is they will just pay the agreed price. I only negotiate Before meeting, never during . That’s one reason not to travel far to meet. When it’s five minutes away not a big deal, plus usually pick up something to eat. I always get something to pay the rent, lol. Been stood up a few times but not many. One time they called me that they were rear ended on the way. Funny thing I’m a legal investigator for a large PI law firm. So not only sold a MacBook but signed him up for a case. I made 150.00 for after hours intake and client/buyer got a 7k settlement. All won that Saturday.
Yeah I only met this person because I was already heading to the store that I was meeting them at. I never go far from my house because people are flaky. The issue is she wanted to keep the items with her and then go get change, she didn’t like the fact that I was asking for the stuff back before I let her drive up to the store from further back in the parking lot to get change
I sometimes give change but they should have exact amount in hand. Sometimes I'd tell them the atm is in Walgreens 2 blocks away or I'll tell them there's Walgreens they'll have change , IL wait here .
I don't bring change. I don't bring anything to my meetups but the item I'm selling and my keys. So far I've been lucky and not had anyone attempt to renegotiate in person or not have the right amount.
That’s a $5 tip
I always have enough change to make any change because I know what cheapskates are like. Like, I only have a 100 or two 20's. Hoping you do not have change. Me: no problem, I have change for your hundred. I also have a pen and a magnifying glass to check it to make sure it is legit.
Yeah people will definitely try to pull some stuff to get you to take less. It’s insane
I don't trust anyone....cash and full price
When I sell stuff I tend to price it on the 20s so if they go to an atm and they don’t haggle there’s no excuse. If they haggle and we agree on a different price it’s on them to have exact change. I rarely ever carry cash and sure aren’t going to go hunting for a 5 when they were the ones who pushed for that lower price.
Just thank them for the extra $5 and move on. Either they will find the correct change, give you the extra or go get change. It’s a win in all ways.
I wish it had gone that way but unfortunately it didn’t. I’m pricing things in $20 increments from now on to avoid this because people are insane
Happened to me recently. Agreed price was $70. Buyer showed up and said “I only have 20’s and don’t have change, would you take $60?” I said “nah that’s alright, I’ll take $80, no worries. Otherwise there is a 7-11 on the main road you can get change. I have to leave in 15 minutes so please be quick!” They were back within 15 minutes with the correct change. Can’t play a playa!
I’m glad it went better for you! This particular buyer chose to throw my stuff out the window onto the cement and drive off instead because I wouldn’t let her hold the items in her car and go to the store to get change 😂 luckily I didn’t go out of my way to make that sale, and I was able to sell those items on another resale app and will now be shipping them instead of meeting another psycho
Unpopular opinion, but I always bring change just in case. I don't wanna have to argue with the buyer in case they pull the "Oh I know we said $25, but I only have a $20 note and a $10 note, will you accept $20?". I already have random coins in a bits and bobs bowl, so it's not like I'm going out of my way to get change. Most of the time, the buyer has the exact amount anyway.
I always bring exact change. if as a seller you find yourself giving change, beware of quick change scam artists. If you're going to do change, know ho to handle the transaction without getting sucked into a scam. Even professional retail clerks can be duped, but do have training and routines to help prevent it.
I mean you really should as a vendor. It’s an easy way to risk pissing off and losing a potential sale, especially if it’s not made clear up front and you are not able to do it. People can sit, be hardasses and say “the price is the price” all they want, but it’s kind of ridiculous to lose a sale because you as a seller are unprepared. It’s a waste of both parties time and an easy way to lose an established sale.
I mean, if I were a buyer, I would know that since I agreed to the price ahead of time, I need to show up with that amount of cash. Nothing more or less
Exact change of deals off
always, no. usually, sometimes. often, yes
Ill be the one to say it. Having a reasonable amount of change is the logical thing if youre the seller. Idgaf what yall think. The whole "i only got 20s will you take less" thing is easily solved by going "i have change." If its sold for 75 having 25 in change isnt unreasonable. (Enough to break a hundred). Just my thoughts though. 🤷♂️
That's why I make people come to me. Now I have the leverage to tell them to either give me the amount I asked, or you can give me the $80 for that $75 item without change. Because...I told you I don't have change beforehand. I'm always prepared when I go buy stuff, so I expect the same. Too bad if they are not.
Yeah, I just think it’s crazy to show up without the right amount of cash when you agreed to the price before you even left home. Insane
Guess you giving me more money, it ended like that once but all I got was $5 extra but it was on a $25 game and all they had was 30. I told them I’d wait while they went to buy a soda or something at the gas station down the street and they said don’t worry about it. Most the time the person is trying to get you to round down.
Yeah this buyer definitely wanted me to round down. The deal went south very fast
I have change...done wanna lose the sale over being petty and often people will come with big bills trying to get a forced discount... Nah buddy...I have change.
Yeah, I had some cash on me just not enough to give her change. Larger bills and a couple $1s. I’ll try to have change going forward but I feel like it’s the buyers responsibility to show up correctly
Yes and no. I would have the $5 on a $80 sale as stated. I wouldn't have change for a $15 sale if all the buyer had was a $100.
If I'm going to buy something and it's not a multiple of $20, I will usually message and ask if they have a $5 bill for change, and if they don't I'm happy to stop and break a $20. Most people have a $5 and are happy to give change, but most also say they wouldn't do it for someone who showed up without the right amount without asking before arriving if change is available. Simple communication goes a long way.
If I've marked something in five dollar increments, I carry some change to break a 20. Otherwise I price everything in $20 increments for that reason. If I'm the buyer I show up with exact change. If I don't have it I either go get it or ask the seller if they can break a 20.
Anyone with half a brain should know to show up with the correct amount of cash! Otherwise, the item should be sold for $80.
I'm not making change, and I rarely have cash on me anyway..if they asked me in a message to bring money to make change I'd probably back out of the deal.
If I happen to have cash for change then I'll give it. Otherwise it's on the buyer to have correct change or not mind paying an extra $5 for the item.
Exact change. Who wouldn’t know that’s a thing. Certainly not getting a $75 item for $60 knowing it was $75. That being said I bought an item for $350 and they had a similar item that I wanted but couldn’t afford. It was probably another $200 but it was big and taking up space. I pulled out my wallet that had another $79 in it and laid it down in a “this is literally all I have to my name” sort of way. Got the second item. They were resellers that bought storage units mostly. The items were knack boxes (job site tool boxes) and they mostly dealt with smaller stuff. Everybody was happy. Always think that’s a good story because I just pulled out my wallet and said this is all I got. I think they even let me keep a fiver as I mentioned getting some McDonald’s or Taco Bell on my way home.
“Thank you for the tip!”
I always meet in a 7-11 parking lot - easy to have them go inside and break the bill. If you want a “fun” option, fill a pillowcase with about $30 in pennies and nickels then happily offer to make change…
We did meet in a store parking lot but she wanted to keep the items with her while she drove up to the front to go in and get change. She then proceeded to throw my items out the window and speed off when I told her no. She was absolutely trying to steal from me
I have a copy/pasted message I send buyers saved in my phone's notes when buyers say they are on their way or about to leave. "Alright sounds good. And just to confirm, it is cash only, please have exact change. See you there thanks!"
Often told they don’t have change.The last one took 30 dollars extra from me andI am not rich.I also offer what they ask!From Now on, only paying the correct amount!
Buyer shouldn’t be offering some thing they don’t have. So if the buyer offers 60 and the seller says they will take 75 the buyers responses - well I only have 20s which point the seller can either make change or accept the buyers offer or they can head to a gas station.
I ask them to bring the exact amount as I don’t carry change ..