Buying white goods from seller - are they ripping me off?

DreamerV

I'd not want the hassle of replacing made to measure blinds if I like them and would see that cost as reasonable. Personally I'd prefer my own fridge-freezer so would buy. But if I was selling all those white goods I'd probably ask for £500 in total, and be happy enough if the other person countered £400 for us to meet in the middle at £450. That's if they are relatively new - 3 or 4 yrs but in perfect state of repair (which wouldn't be guaranteed for anyone of course). As I said I'd pay the extra £100 for the made to measure (I'm assuming there are a fair few - e.g. 5+).

Only you can decide what's right for you, but I'd at least put in a counter offer if you are interested - worst they're likely to do is say no thanks.

zagubov

I'd say I'm tempted but can't afford it. Offer £200 cash all-in. Be friendly about it and very grateful for the offer as if they're doing you a favour, and they'll probably take it just for avoiding the hassle.

davidmcn

What on earth would they be planning to do with the made-to-measure blinds otherwise? Take them to an identically-sized house? Are they selling you the carpets or other floorcoverings too?

As for the appliances, just compare with what you could otherwise be paying for second hand goods - often they go for next to nothing. Admittedly you save the hassle of moving them - but so does your vendor.

diggingdude

I wouldn't want white goods unless i saw receipts, they are relatively new and in good nick. then i would see what i could buy those models for myself. If fair would take off their hands. My seller left all their white (mouldy) goods. Was a pain getting them to the dump.
Blinds i would pay if I liked. If not would say no thanks as likely to be left if no use for next house but they could damage or throw away in spite

getmore4less

As said check the models for new and second hand prices.

If new build they may have got them free anyway, check other houses for same models.

Also have a look at the installations.

If done well installation of new one will be relatively simple to existing water and waste.

Carrot007

I'm going with yes.


In my current house the seller tried that. I said no, they left everything. It was removed shortly after for being uselesss junk.


Some people just like to try it on. I mean unless they all cost £1000 new those are ridiculous second hand prices.

csgohan4

I didn't buy the vendor's white goods, firstly the washing machine they had packed up 2 weeks before completion and cheekily asked me to get a new one since I was buying one anyways


I ended up throwing their dishwasher, fridge and washing machine within a week of completion, old worthless junk

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The only time I bought a second hand washing machine, it cost me £100 within two weeks cause the heating element went a few days after installation (was in a hard water area). Never again. Cheaper to buy new (and buy from somewhere that doesn't charge delivery - plenty of them around).

I too would say that without knowing exactly what I was buying, no warranties, I would offer £2-300 max for the lot and hope one of them was still working a year after I moved in. If they were that valuable and not knackered, they'd be taking them with them. No, they'll be buying new.

Also remember running costs. Replaced an old fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, my electric bills decreased dramatically. Unless the present owners can show warranty paperwork, they are probably a lot older than you are being told, the passage of time always seems to change when someone's trying to convince you to buy white goods lol.

warby68

4 years old ? No thanks. If they were put in by the builder, they're probably cheap ones. If they're integrated, should really be part of kitchen anyway.

1y old fridge freezer with a receipt? Possibly but not £250

Blinds - if I like them yes for £100 as its very convenient having something already up. If I didn't I'd probably take my chances.

I'd also pay a little for any light fittings I liked - mainly for the convenience also.

Gstrang81

I left my made to measure blinds and fridge freezer for our buyer for free. We knew we were buying new items and it would be a pain to move the fridge. We bought a brand new Hotpoint fridge freezer from AO, £249. For peace of mind, I would tell them to forget it and buy your own. And as someone above said, what on earth are they going to do with made to measure blinds in a new house with different windows?!