The Joy of Facebook Groups - Or Not

carlos

I use Marketplace to search within the groups I'm already part of, but don't go into the groups themselves as that seems pointless. I prefer the people here of course, but the size of the user base can't really be compared. Another benefit of Facebook is that often people don't know very well what they are selling, e.g. I got a mint Vintage V62 Tele for £90 back in February.

thermionic

You forgot about the “(not a Gibson)” Gibson-branded Les Pauls and the Squiers/partscasters with wonky Fender decals.

Wolfetone

You need to join Guitarist Ireland. No spam and all good honest craic.

Strangefan

Hehe you bunch of wingeing curmudgeons, Facebook is a tool, if youre seeing people or things you dont want to see then you need to learn how to use FB correctly, it's 100% up to you what is and what's not shown on Facebook.

regarding the marketplace you know that it's the same people who sell on there as who sell on gumtree, ebay etc, if you don't like someone bloomin well block them it's not hard and certainly not rocket science. 

HarrySeven

Strangefan said:

Hehe you bunch of wingeing curmudgeons, Facebook is a tool, if youre seeing people or things you dont want to see then you need to learn how to use FB correctly, it's 100% up to you what is and what's not shown on Facebook.

regarding the marketplace you know that it's the same people who sell on there as who sell on gumtree, ebay etc, if you don't like someone bloomin well block them it's not hard and certainly not rocket science. 

It's a very useful tool - as we've discussed on here before - particularly in terms of knowing who you're dealing with.

In the past, I've had a few sob-stories from potential purchasers - "I'm buying it for my deaf, dumb and blind kid" (who sure plays a mean pinball), "I've just lost my job and can only afford 20% of what you're asking", etc. In every case where that's happened, a little detective work (Facebook, Gumtree, Preloved, eBay, whatever) revealed a bedroom dealer just trying it on.

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DrJazzTap said:

What's the tax implications on bedroom trading? If I recall correctly you cant sell more than seven cars a year without having to be classed as a car trader. 

Same as any other 'hobby' that turns a profit as far as I can see. If you're making more than £1k a year at it (in fact, I think if you're turning over more than £1k a year possibly) then it needs to be declared on a self-assessment and you pay tax on it just like any other income/business.

So they'd need to keep accounts, set any legitimate expenses against the income from the sales, and pony up on the difference. And if they turnover more than the threshold, register for VAT and such like.

fields5069

I've had only positive experiences on FB gear groups, particularly the "Real UK" something something something... group. I bought a tatty Blues Cube Artist for £200 from a "dude" in Swansea, and sold a Reverend Volcano for a fair price at some services on the M5. Limited experience, I will admit.

skullfunkerry

I call people "dude" quite often... this thread is making me question my life choices...

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skullfunkerry said:

I call people "dude" quite often... this thread is making me question my life choices...

It's OK man, they're all just uptight squares.

<man hug>

fields5069

Chill brah.

vasselmeyer

MattNovak said:

vasselmeyer said:

U okay hun?

Fummin

sneks the lot of them dont listen to them slags yor a grate mum

57Deluxe

MagicPigDetective said:

HarrySeven said:

e. Everyone is ‘bro’, ‘man’, ‘dude’ or ‘brother’.

Or ‘bud’ or ‘pal’. 

or 'Dear'....