Selling a car

[u/raccoon-overlord]

So I have sold many cars in Bahrain over the past 10 years and one thing always happens. I advertise the car on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp groups and website. All details, description and price is clearly shown and mentioned.

But then I will revive a message asking not for the final price but just 'the price', which is clearly mentioned, and when I give it to them they will then ask for the final price.

On top of this I will then have people message saying things like "hello, can I come to see the vehicle", "is this still available?" Etc etc, I will then reply with "hello, I'm free on this day", "hello, yes it is still available" and then no response.

My main question is, What's up with these guys lol are they just bored and having nothing to do, or is this the adult version of children ringing door bells and then running away lol

[u/Status-Ad-6500]

I wouldn’t rely on Facebook or WhatsApp groups but Instagram if you want to sell the car quickly. I’d contact one of those car-selling pages instead. Some might charge a fee just to post your car, while others might charge around 100 BD to personally advertise it in a video.
You could negotiate how the 100 BD is paid. For example, you could pay upfront, or they could take their fee from the selling price. Say you want to sell your car for 1,500 BD. They could advertise it for 1,700–1,800 BD, leaving room for buyers to negotiate 100–200 BD off while still aiming to get you your 1,500 BD and keeping their commission.
You’d leave the car in their possession while they try to sell it, but make sure you have a proper written agreement covering the agreed amount you’ll receive, their commission, responsibility for the car, and what happens if it doesn’t sell. That way, both sides are protected.