How not to sell a trampoline

[WendyC]

Apologies if this turns into a rant but I can't believe how difficult it is to sell a trampoline! The kids have outgrown the trampoline and it has stood for a couple of summers against the fence looking like a eyesore. Eventually persuaded youngest (now a teenager) it had to go. This was February. I advertised it in the local Post Office board for a month - no sale. Tried Friday AD for another month - one response but no sale. Finally bit the bullet and listed on a well know auction site. Hooray a buyer. Not a massive winning bid £16 when I paid over £100 for it not that long ago. Waited for payment/ collection. After 2 days get a response - sorry just realised it hasn't got a net so I don't want it! No net pictured or in description so why did she even bid! Tried second bidder - no thanks bought a new one now. Looks like now I can go through a procedure to reclaim selling fees but will be about a week before I can relist it again and another week to sell. I could put it on Freecycle but would like to re-coop a small amount of money. I am now absolutely sick of the sight of it I would gladly take it to the tip except my conscience tells me I can't do that to a perfectly good item. Can't even think of a use for it on the allotment. Thank you for reading I feel better now!

[francesbean]

Can't even think of a use for it on the allotment.

Come on Grapes - Wendy C has thrown down the gauntlet - there must be a use for a trampoline (sans net) at the Lottie;.

francesbean

[Glutton4...]

Leave it in the front garden and go out. Some barsteward will pinch it!

[veggiechicken]

Funny you should say that! This week I was offered my 2nd trampoline (sans net).
My first acquisition was a 12' diameter frame. I used the lower, circular part as a temporary chicken run during the day, with netting over it, moving it around the garden each day. No chooks now but I may use the same plan to create a circular bed.
The top, upright poles are brilliant though. Chunky, big plastic "hats" on top. Perfect structure- making material. Will probably use them, around the brassicas, with mesh over the top.

[mrbadexample]

Make sure you hit the non-paying bidder with a strike.

[super trowel]

Just watched come dine with me and this lady has done the same as vc!
Brilliant idea, chicken wire the whole thing and use it as a run for your chickens

[veggiechicken]

Really, SuperT? How dare she pinch my idea!

[Helgalush]

Make sure you hit the non-paying bidder with a strike.

That made me properly chuckle! Thank you!

[binley100]

Theres a chap at our lottie who has made a polytunnel using old trampoline frames .......it's very impressive

[Two_Sheds]

Keep listing it, someone will take it if the price is low enough. Better (imo) than putting it in the tip (or the local hedgerows).

Take out an unpaid item dispute on the one who changed her mind: you'll get your fees back.


They're not much use without the safety nets though ... I gave my sister one last year and it's still not up

[mrswadders]

have you tried preloved? I've never sold anything on there but have bought a caravan and a dog!

[The Reverend]

I don't know if you have any tall apple trees at your allotment, but a few good bounces should have you picking even the highest ones.

[veggiechicken]

Or put it under the trees and shake the branches - a nice soft bouncy landing for your fallers.

[Farmer_Gyles]

that sounds soooooo much hassle for a few quid! no wonder i see them offered free on freecycle!

[Mikey]

I just purchased a replacement surround for ours on the bay, cost £40, ours is 3 years old now, so should be good for another 3, by which time I'm sure nipper will want rid of. New polytunnel then coming my way!!