CAROUHELL EP 2 PART 1: JUST FOR $3 DISCOUNT
PLEASE SEE NEXT POST FOR PART 2
Hi! Welcome to another episode of carouhell 😂 honestly I really love reading all these mishaps but not when it happens to me HAHAH
So I was selling this baggu medium bowler in coffee, posted it as like new cos I used it less than 5 times. The original price is USD$64 and I’m selling it for $65 (reduced from $68).
So this buyer was interested in trading and was rejected by me twice cos I wanted bigger bags like the small cloud carry on. Finally after many questions and negos we decided to meet and sell at $63.
Firstly, she was late for 10 mins and didn’t bother to tell me. We arranged to meet at 1030am and since 1025am I have been texting her about which part of serangoon mrt we should meet! She replied me at 1037am and only arrived at 1040am.
Secondly, she tried to ask for $60 AGAIN on the spot, which I rejected and price at $63 was agreed when we decide for a meet up.
So during the meet up she spend around 5 mins checking the bag and paying me then rushing off to catch the train. 5 mins later after she left, she contacted me saying that the bag has stitches that came off and discoloration.
Very honestly I don’t check a bag sooo in detailed so I didn’t even know there was anything wrong with the bag. She showed me pictures of loose threads (which can be cut away) and “discoloration” which I have no idea where how she saw them. I explained to her that baggu nylon material is uneven which she should know because she has a few baggu bags.
So I asked her what does she wants out of this convo to which she replied “nth ah”
TO BE CONTINUED
From my experience selling on Carousell, buyers can sometimes test your patience with late arrivals and last-minute attempts to lower agreed prices. I learned that setting firm boundaries during negotiations helps avoid frustration. Always communicate clearly about meeting times and conditions to minimize misunderstandings. Inspecting items before finalizing the sale is crucial, though sometimes tiny defects might only appear obvious to the buyer. In my case, the buyer pointed out loose threads and discoloration after leaving. Since the bag was lightly used, some minor imperfections like uneven nylon color or cuts on threads can be normal. It’s helpful to keep photos of the item before sale to provide proof of condition. This experience also reminded me to gently educate buyers on material characteristics as some issues might be inherent, not defects. Encouraging open communication about expectations early on can prevent disappointment. Ultimately, online secondhand selling requires patience and flexibility. Sharing these real mishaps has helped me manage expectations better and improve my sales process on Carousell.
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