Why do people list dirty items?

hermum

On lots of listings lately the seller states that there are marks or stains on something but will or should come off with cleaning.
Why don't they clean it before listing?
I just don't understand why anyone would pay for something that may be unusable & why buy someone else's dirt?
Maybe I'm too fussy.
These aren't the fetish market.

wendym

I once glanced at a listing for some Fisher Price Little People. It said something like: these have been stored under a bed and are very dusty, with quite a few dirty marks and some dog hairs(and probably left over snot but you can't be too prissy with toddlers) a good wash should sort them out.

dave_ave

because most people are lazy and the listing them on eBay is as about as much effort as they can afford.

dmliverpool

I know it's silly and nasty. Thats why asking questions and viewing items is important when buying tut.

Bloomin_Freezing2

I have no idea, which is why I only buy BNWT 99% of the time as i've had a few grubby items which end up straight in the bin. I only sell items which are as good as new, I always wash items before posting but don't always iron. I once bought my daughter a used skirt, it was, as stated in perfect condition, freshly washed and ironed and wrapped in pretty tissue paper inside the packaging. Also included a note saying they hoped it was ok. I was very happy with that purchase, maybe the seller went a little beyond neccessary but it was really appreciated.

Crowqueen

I agree. More interesting is the reaction to this on the Community forums where you get half a dozen of the usual suspects saying "I don't mind" and "I always wash something before I wear it anyway".

The mind boggles .

I have never had anything dirty sent to me but I will usually only buy BN clothes items from professional looking sellers. I have bought a couple of blouses privately, but as one of these stank of smoke (but was otherwise washed, ironed and sent in a brown paper envelope) it's just not worth it in any kind of bulk.

Interestingly enough, a lot of people say they hate stuff like Febreeze or fancy conditioners, so actually going to huge lengths can upset some people, particularly those allergic. It's like painting your house magnolia in order to sell it though - lowest common denominator wins out.

chickaroonee

Isn't it against ebay rules to sell dirty clothes? Not that that stops people, of course.

Brooker_Dave

hermum wrote: »

On lots of listings lately the seller states that there are marks or stains on something but will or should come off with cleaning.
Why don't they clean it before listing?

The pervs would not bid on it if it was clean.

Crowqueen

chickaroonee wrote: »

Isn't it against ebay rules to sell dirty clothes? Not that that stops people, of course.

Yes, very much so.

lanavdt

I bought optics for a friend's bar once. They came in a toaster box that was full of crumbs. When I messaged the seller they got a bit rude and basically said it wasn't their fault I was fussy!

theoretica

Some things - not everyday clothes, but antiques or specialist items - I would far rather buy unmessed with than have some ignorant seller doing their best to a lower standard than mine.