TrollFatGuy wroteSorry to hijack this this thread (I can open a new one if needed), but I have a problem that sort of related. I wanted to by a PC off of olx, however the seller insisted I meet at his house to test it out. I said that I would bring a monitor, keyboard and mouse along with all the needed cables and stuff, and all her has to do is bring the case as if it is already sold. I stress test it at a Starbucks (more of I make sure all the parts are as mentioned and run a couple of benchmarks to make sure everything is working at least under normal conditions) and if it works well I but it on the spot. The seller insisted again that I stress test it at his place, and I'd understand him since it is a big case and if no car is available carrying it around is an issue (I don't know about the car situation, I'm just assuming worst case scenario).
The insistence brought up a ton of red flags and I am wondering if I should go either way and test it out, or if there is an alternative that wouldn't involve me bringing said amount of money to his place.
Any advice is appreciated!
I have sold 3 pcs in OLX so far, one for 700$ one for 460$ and the last one for 200$. And i always insisted on the buyer to come test it in my house which is logical, because the amount of calls / whatsapp messages / olx messages is insane and 90% are not serious buyers if i grab the pc and and go meet the buyer somewhere every time one wants to buy i will waste so much money on gas and probably wont sell the pc.
Here is how i think about it as a seller, are you a serious buyer ? Come test it at my house if you like it you buy it.
We are strangers ok, are you afraid to come to my place alone ? No prob, bring your father, your uncle, a couple of friends with you ...
