'I Listed It For a Fair Price:' Man Lists Jeep on Facebook. Then a Prospective Buyer Brings a Friend Named 'Tommy Roughknuckles'

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4 hours ago

A man calls out the ridiculous behavior of people on Facebook Marketplace and recounts an interaction with a potential buyer for his Jeep that had him swear off the app.
Spencer Lewis (@thewetlandg*psy) uploaded a post that went viral on TikTok, in which he detailed what happened with the person he met online.
He starts off by saying, 'The audacity of people on Marketplace is absolutely insane to me.'
Lewis explains that he doesn't usually use Facebook Marketplace because of precisely the interaction that he went on to have. But, just this once, he decided to list his Jeep to see if he could find any buyers.
'I listed it for a fair price, $6,000. Put it on there and within 24 hours, I had multiple offers,' he says. But from all the offers he received, one seemed most promising.
Lewis says the man who contacted him agreed that the Jeep was listed for a fair price and told him he was very interested. So, they set up a time for the man to inspect the vehicle. But when the man arrived, things started to go awry.
'So he gets out of the truck, and then two other guys get out of the truck with him, which I thought was kind of weird. … He introduced me to one of his buddies. He said his name was Tommy Roughknuckles or something,' Lewis says, adding that he wasn't asking questions since he just wanted to complete the deal.
The third companion was introduced as the man's 'negotiator.' Again, Lewis thought this was strange because the man had told him he thought the Jeep was listed at a fair price.
Strange Behavior Continues
Lewis says the men then started to kick the tires and make comments about the car being a piece of junk. The man then asked if he could take the car for a test drive.
This would normally be a reasonable request, except the man wanted to test drive the car to a town 30 minutes away. Even though he thought it was strange, Lewis finally agreed, and the four men made the trip together.
Lewis claims that once they were on the highway, they rolled up the windows, and one of the men passed gas. They then started to complain that the car had a 'funky' smell. Lewis continued to maintain his composure while the men trash-talked his car for the entire ride.
When they returned from their hour-long test drive, the man told Lewis, 'Truth be told, I don't know if we're gonna buy this thing or not. … We can give you $500 for it, though.'
'I will go drive it into that lake down there before I sell it to you for $500,' the seller said.
Eventually, the men left without the Jeep.
Tips for Selling a Vehicle on Facebook Marketplace
With dealership trade-in values often falling short, Facebook Marketplace has become a
go-to alternative for private vehicle sales
. But while selling your car on Facebook Marketplace can be quick, it's not without its risks.
Sellers should start by researching the value of their vehicle. They may also consider building in a small buffer so there's room to negotiate.
Once they have interested buyers, they should screen them by checking buyer profiles to make sure they're legitimate. Always opt to meet in a public space and avoid letting them test drive the car alone. And before handing over the keys, make sure the potential buyer has a valid license and insurance.
Once the sale is completed, inform the DMV of the transaction.
Viewers Express Skepticism
Commenters on the post agreed that the buyer's intentions seemed highly questionable.
'All I heard is that they used your car and your gas to go pick something up from their friend,' one person wrote.
'That was an illegal drop off. They didn't want to use their vehicle. They never wanted to buy your Jeep,' another suggested.
'Facebook Marketplace sucks,' someone else said, while another commenter agreed saying, 'Marketplace is the wild west.'
Motor1
reached out to Lewis via email for further updates. We'll share anything we hear if we get a response.
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