Is selling on the classifieds becoming more difficult?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Bought it from another Hubber

 

We couriered baby items from Jhb to Cpt but that is seen as essential items.

Probably best to wait and see the level 4 regulations, unfortunately.

[Vetplant]

https://aramex.co.za/aramex-south-africa-latest-operational-update-covid-19/

 

Last official word from Aramex, two weeks ago.

 

The gazetted regulations published yesterday says very little about courier services. But it will likely say that delivery is permitted, as long as the item falls within the list of items that are allowed to be sold during the lock-down.

[Mongoose!]

Saw this yesterday on Netwerk24 - a lot of confusing going round..

 

 

 

 

[Thomo]

Still so many "I'd like to buy/collect" followed by nothing but silence.

But just go ahead and sell to somebody else, and suddenly you're a terrible seller. LOL

Edited May 10, 2020 by Thomo

[dalem44]

Still so many "I'd like to buy/collect" followed by nothing but silence.

But just go ahead and sell to somebody else, and suddenly you're a terrible seller. LOL

I am on the opposite side of things here. I am looking at buying a new bike so I have scoured through the classifieds and found a few that interest me. So, I have sent emails as well as messages to the guys selling but I dont get responses. 

[Super Sywurm]

For those in need of a courier, try EPX.

[BaGearA]

I had A seller send me A waybill from postnet for the item I bought from him

 

So apparently they also back in business

[Kalahari Vegmot]

I had A seller send me A waybill from postnet for the item I bought from him

 

So apparently they also back in business

Jip, another Hubber also sent me something with them yesterday.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I am on the opposite side of things here. I am looking at buying a new bike so I have scoured through the classifieds and found a few that interest me. So, I have sent emails as well as messages to the guys selling but I dont get responses. 

 

Try picking up the phone and calling, works every time.

That is not meant to sound insulting, just a reality. Mails and messages are easily missed in daily life and once its down the list it is never seen again.

[MORNE]

Try picking up the phone and calling, works every time.

That is not meant to sound insulting, just a reality. Mails and messages are easily missed in daily life and once its down the list it is never seen again.

not everyone lists a phone number though

[ChrisF]

Saw this yesterday on Netwerk24 - a lot of confusing going round..

 

 

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Actualy NO "confusion" ....

 

When reading the FULL Gazette it is clear that only goods that may be bought under that level of lock-down may be sent by courier.

 

We distribute documents via a big courier company.  They have taken the responsible (and legal) route, provide us with your essential services documents (show us that your goods may be sold under the current level) and we will distribute it.

 

 

More and more companies are performing services outside the approved list for the current lock down level .....

 

 

I DONT know what items are currently legally sold by bike shops, and why so many other items are cordoned off.  The fact that various large bike shops do NOT sell bikes during Level 4 is enough of an indication that the couriers should not be shipping these at this stage.

 

 

But as said above .... companies are starting to look at their bottom line, and starting to do businness outside of the approved lists.  This morning Bokradio went as far as allowing people to post their business details on the radio, including contact details, specifically for businesses that may not be operating under level 4 .... 

 

 

 

the tide is turning .... people are putting survival above "obedience" .....

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

not everyone lists a phone number though

 

Thats where I am different.

If the seller couldn't be bothered, or doesn't want to list a number, then it throws up red flags in my eyes.

I want to be able to call the person, at the very least communicate via Whatsapp where it is easier to verify identify, if they have the actual item they are selling, etc.......

[BaGearA]

Actualy NO "confusion" ....

 

When reading the FULL Gazette it is clear that only goods that may be bought under that level of lock-down may be sent by courier.

 

We distribute documents via a big courier company. They have taken the responsible (and legal) route, provide us with your essential services documents (show us that your goods may be sold under the current level) and we will distribute it.

 

 

More and more companies are performing services outside the approved list for the current lock down level .....

 

 

I DONT know what items are currently legally sold by bike shops, and why so many other items are cordoned off. The fact that various large bike shops do NOT sell bikes during Level 4 is enough of an indication that the couriers should not be shipping these at this stage.

 

 

But as said above .... companies are starting to look at their bottom line, and starting to do businness outside of the approved lists. This morning Bokradio went as far as allowing people to post their business details on the radio, including contact details, specifically for businesses that may not be operating under level 4 ....

 

 

 

the tide is turning .... people are putting survival above "obedience" .....

If people died from stupidity those bokradio callers would be some of the front runners

[Kranswurm]

not everyone lists a phone number though

Most do

[BaGearA]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/403923/santa-cruz-chameleon-carbon2020-custom-build

 

 

Look this is super cool but I recon this might be in the top 5 of hardest bikes to sell right now

[Grease_Monkey]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/403923/santa-cruz-chameleon-carbon2020-custom-build

 

 

Look this is super cool but I recon this might be in the top 5 of hardest bikes to sell right now

 

That's the stuff dreams are made of! The market for that type of bike is very small, the people in that market that can afford that level of build even smaller, and the 1 or 2 that can will probably buy new. I am afraid that bike is gonna sit for a while...