The Dangers of Delivery

DAY 10

So - I've put off writing about this since I was too upset for many many days.. but now I think I'm healed enough to discuss it.

After reading this blog, you may think that I'm a heartless, cruel person who is only out to make a buck - well, you would be wrong about that.  I love kittens... break for squirrels crossing the road... feed the poor and heal the sick...  okay - so maybe no healing, but you get the idea.

Anyway - I am especially a sucker for a poor child, a hard working single mom, a military family, the list goes on and on.  So when someone needs my help - I have a hard time saying no and mostly trust that people do what they say they'll do.  I know I know... I should know better - living in a big city and all.. I guess I DO know better but I suppose it's my upbringing from a small town that takes over.  If someone in town lied to you - everyone would hear about it and their name would be mud forever.

Here?  Not so much.

Long story short - I got a wicked deal ($35) on a HUGE country style dining set... took it home, cleaned it up and took pictures.  It was a lovely set really and in very good condition despite not being to my own personal taste/style.  I had seen similar sets being listed for anywhere from $300-$400 online - used.  I figured I would give it a shot at $150 and see what happened.  I had a lot of interest right away - one lady who HAD to have it.. e-mailed me, called me to discuss and everything.  So, she wanted the set (or so she said) but then asked for us to deliver because she didn't have a car.  Poor her, didn't have a car - of course we could deliver it - no problem.

So Geordie and Luke (first shout out to Lucas - COO East End Operations) packed up the van with the table and six chairs, drove to her house and when they got there....



<dramatic pause>



she said she only wanted the chairs for $80

ugh.

This was extremely unfortunate - having lugged all the furniture across town for her to re-negotiate on the spot - VERY UNCOOL kijiji lady!!  VERY uncool.

Somehow - Geordie ended up negotiating with her to take the whole set for $120.  Still a good profit, but it sure left a sour taste in my mouth.  The moral of this story - DO NOT DELIVER YOUR GOODS UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MONEY IN HAND FIRST - or are willing to return with your items :(

Summary

Purchased: $35
Sold: $120
Profit: $85