Gumtree

lefthooker · 02-11-13, 05:56 PM

Who on here has had experience of using Gumtree for selling non motoring items?

What are they like, good, bad, better bet than ebay?

sinbin5t · 02-11-13, 06:58 PM

Not used it myself, but been told it is good by friends who have

Eddy · 02-11-13, 07:22 PM

used it for a few years with no problems, I try to avoid doing some transactions at home as you don't know who is knocking at your door

Don't forget to put you phone number or email on the ad, some items don't have any contact details, which is handy

alex-qts · 02-11-13, 07:26 PM

Have bought and sold quite a bit on Gumtree before. You can pick up some good bargains but the "if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is" saying is especially relevant for Gumtree IMO.

I have only really had problems selling electrical items through Gumtree, mostly time-wasters and fraudulent emails but there are also plenty of genuine people about. I would just advise being on your guard and it can be a free / very cheap ebay alternative!

lefthooker · 02-11-13, 07:27 PM

Thanks Bruce.

Just read some of the less than favourable reviews on the net, and it seems to be okay if you're a buyer rather than a seller.

sinbin5t · 02-11-13, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

used it for a few years with no problems, I try to avoid doing some transactions at home as you don't know who is knocking at your door

Don't forget to put you phone number or email on the ad, some items don't have any contact details, which is handy

Erm the buyer

only kidding you have to be wary of the nutters

lefthooker · 02-11-13, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the advice fellas, that really helps

Might just try it the once to see how I get on.

sinbin5t · 02-11-13, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker

Thanks for the advice fellas, that really helps

Might just try it the once to see how I get on.

Why not you can always go back to ebay if it doesn't work out

02-11-13, 06:58 PM	#2
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Not used it myself, but been told it is good by friends who have

02-11-13, 07:22 PM	#3
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	used it for a few years with no problems, I try to avoid doing some transactions at home as you don't know who is knocking at your door Don't forget to put you phone number or email on the ad, some items don't have any contact details, which is handy

02-11-13, 07:26 PM	#4
alex-qts Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 76	Have bought and sold quite a bit on Gumtree before. You can pick up some good bargains but the "if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is" saying is especially relevant for Gumtree IMO. I have only really had problems selling electrical items through Gumtree, mostly time-wasters and fraudulent emails but there are also plenty of genuine people about. I would just advise being on your guard and it can be a free / very cheap ebay alternative!

02-11-13, 07:27 PM	#5
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	Thanks Bruce. Just read some of the less than favourable reviews on the net, and it seems to be okay if you're a buyer rather than a seller.

02-11-13, 07:45 PM	#7
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	Thanks for the advice fellas, that really helps Might just try it the once to see how I get on.