Pet Peeve! Am I to Picky???

I think its mostly because people are too busy now a days to take pride in anything and everything they do. They are always in a rush. They want things to sell and get mad when it doesnt but then dont take the time to make it presentable! Makes no sense to me and it is annoying...

we sometimes need to see it not just to visualize it. :)

They just dontt ake the time to get a good light on the item and nhardly ever show all the sides

I do not shop on craigslist but I understand exactly what you are saying and it drives me nuts. I don't know if craigslist charges a fee to add more then one photo or not but maybe that is an issue for some people if they do charge? I always make sure the photos I post on facebook or for sale anywhere are good quality. No one wants to buy or see photos that you can barely even make out what it is of. That drives me nuts.

I agree with you 100 percent! I do not look at anything on Craigslist without a picture, nor would I ever even think to buy something without seeing it first. I go through this on Ebay too, no picture, not for me. Do they really think I'm going to take their word for it?, lol! When I was looking at cars, there were quite a few without pictures....really? Are you kidding me? I also agree with you about driving somewhere and finding out the item SHOULD have been thrown out, which I wouldn't waste my time to do in the first place. People have reasons for not uploading photo's and I tend to believe it's because it's junk, or badly damaged. I remember once going to a garage sale and the guy was selling old plastic margarine/butter containers (and they weren't even washed out), the old margarine was still sticking to the sides. Talk about something that should be thrown out or used in your own house for leftovers, but really, trying to sell them?..geesh, haha!

I feel the same way about pictures. A couple of months ago, we were looking on Craigslist for a puppy and you wouldn't believe how many didn't have pictures.

I post alot of my cards online and like you I bring them to the light...and take several pictures and post the best of the best. You would think they would do the best they could so that the sale or give away would be quicker! I don't get it!

The better the picture the faster your item is going to be gone.

The answer is the same as why do people sell dirty stuff at yard sales...because they don't care enough to do it the right way. Everyone is in a hurry to make money but they don't make things look like something people want to buy.

I like a picture to look at too.

For me it depends on what the item is. We had a dryer that quit working and I put it on craigslist, no picture attached. It took a few days, but someone called and wanted it. He fixes them up or uses them for parts and then sells them. If I'm trying to sell something, or giving away something that works and is in decent condition, I'll take a picture. If I'm giving away something that will most likely be sold for scrap metal, it isn't worth it to take a picture.

The mean (average) is good, said some brainy bird. Maybe Socrates--I'm not sure. One stereo freak colleague of mine takes dozens of pictures for each Craigslist or eBay listing. It's as if he's paranoid someone is going to criticize him for not disclosing something wrong. Overwhelming. Another is too lazy or too depressed to take pictures. Easy to ignore. I try to take about three pictures for each listing. Then I discuss the item with prospective buyers. I always demand a phone number so I can talk to someone who might be coming to my home (Craigslist).

I agree with you, I don't look at the adds if they don't have photos. If they really want to sell ot, take a good picture, and they should clean the item first.

Guess some people just don's take the time to prepare a picture, and post it. I used to sell on e-bay and my daughter always helped me with pictures.

I think a lot of people hear about Craigslist or similar and decide to have a go but really don't know the first thing about it. I'm the same with eBay and I'm afraid to have a go in case I stuff things up. Some people may be ignorant of the whole situation and not realise what is required, they rush in without checking the details first and then think...she'll be right, that's OK.

Long time ago, I know I was not savvy with digital cameras and uploading it onto the computer. Sounds lame, but it's true (and I was a graphic artist!). So it's possible some of these people don't know how to do it (yet). I have a friend who's on Facebook all the time, but she still doesn't know how to do simple computer things - like uploading pics - so she has to get her husband (who's never home) to do it for her. Some may not even have a camera for that matter (I didn't have a phone with photo taking abilities for a long time). My parent-in-laws don't have a digital camera, and even if they did, they probably can't work it for beans (let alone uploading anything to the computer)! On that note, there is also the mentality that it's a "bother". Now, taking pics and uploading them is no big deal because I do it all the time. But I remember there was a time when I did think it was too much work (for free items anyway). When I gave the free stuff away on Craigslist or Freecycle, I'd give pretty good details of the item, along with the condition or any flaws. Priority went to the folks who said they'd come pick it up - rather than the people who asked me to send them pics or asked 50 questions about it. For selling, that's a different matter. I am at the mercy of the buyer - so I definitely want to show them what I have or I waste everyone's time including mine. Presentation does say a lot. You're right that a good photo gives a better chance of getting the sale. When I sell things, I make sure I have the type a photo that I would want to see if I were buying. Well lit, clear photos - and multiple views if possible. So for selling, I definitely post photos on Craigslist. Those dark or blurry photos are a joke. I think it's the same mentality that I used to have - that it's too much work - and these poeople may think that about photographing their stuff. Photos can always be fixed up in programs like Photoshop, but that may even be too much for some folks. There's also some people who just don't have an eye for taking photos - or have no sense about "marketing" to sell - maybe they feel the crappy photo they have is decent enough to show!

I think for some it's a step by step process. Specially when it comes to technology. Some may just have recently jumped to the 'online thing', now they've got to learn to be creative with their pictures! Too much for ol' folks like me! Haha!

I can't imagine why in this day and age people can't upload a nice photo. I would be very suspicious of one that was unclear, dark or off focus.

I buy roofing slate on Craigslist and I know what it looks like so I don't need a photo.(although most sellers do post a photo to give you an idea of mow many are for sale. My daughter has purchased some fabulous furniture because the of the photos. She would not be interested without a photo.

I think lack of effort and appreciation for the time of others too. Better to do it right for better results - siva