Code of Conduct

In order to insure the success of this group, it is imperative that each member read and abide by the following rules. Failure to read the rules will not be a valid excuse to break them. Please be aware; We reserve the right to suspend/ban anyone who violates these rules without warning.

********************************IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SELLERS*************************************************

-------------------------------------------------SELLERS-------------------------------------------------

Please make sure that when you post your item(s) you include:
1) Price
2) Description/Disclosure of any issues your item may have, (ie. rips. stains, pilling)
3) Dimensions

The selling process is simple GO IN ORDER OF THE FIRST PERSON IN LINE. Each buyer has SIX hours to respond from the time of their comment under your post. Most buyers will give you a definitive answer much sooner than six hours, some may even only take a few minutes, but you must allow them the appropriate set time. Once you have scheduled a pick up, please RESERVE your item for that buyer. Since the buyer committed to purchase your item they are REQUIRED TO PURCHASE. If they need to reschedule we ask that you allow them ONE opportunity to do so, if they contact you BEFORE the pick up time. If they flake again please contact an admin & we'll suspend their account.
-----------------------------------------------------BUYERS--------------------------------------------------------

Please be sure to do the following when you are interested in an item:

1) Get in line by commenting anything under the post or by selecting the "interested" button.
2) If you're first in line begin communication with the seller right away, it's courteous not to waste each other's time.
3) Wait your turn, DO NOT contact the seller with a higher offer or a quicker pick up time (this is strictly PROHIBITED)

Asking a question or commenting "POSSIBLY INTERESTED" is the same as commenting "interested" or selecting the "interested" button. You have 6 hours to contact the seller with concrete plans of an exchange. You don't need to meet within 6 hours, you just need to contact the seller in that time frame. If you fail to do so, the seller reserves the right to move on to the next member in line.

--------------------------------------------------ALL MEMBERS-----------------------------------------------

----TAGGING---DOES NOT hold your place in line to purchase an item. If you are not there to speak for yourself, you can’t claim an item.

----FLAKING----
A) If you make arrangements to pick up yet fail to show up, that's FLAKING. This includes porch pick ups. Not showing up nor communicating WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in being suspended.

B) If you contact the seller and make pick up arrangements, then continue to re-schedule before finally PASSING, this is considered FLAKING. You may not make a commitment to buy, then tie up the sellers merchandise for days on end...just to pass...NOT OKAY! Flakes will be suspended, then banned!

----BACK DOOR DEALS----
1). SELLERS: If you commit to selling an item to a buyer and then sell the item to another person, this is considered FLAKING. You will be banned or suspended immediately.
2). BUYERS: If you private message a seller to make a private deal and “snake” another person’s item, this will NOT BE TOLERATED. Both buyer and seller will be immediately banned.

----BIDDING----
Sellers MUST set a desired price for their items. “MAKE ME AN OFFER” IS NOT AN OPTION AND ANY SUCH POST WILL BE DELETED. This is NOT a bidding/auction site.
Also, NO OUT BIDDING another buyer: if a Seller lists an item for $20.00 & someone says interested....that means the item is reserved for that buyer. You MAY NOT offer more nor is the seller allowed to take an offer for more. You will be banned.

----RETURNS----
This is not a garage sale. SELLERS, please be as informative as possible. If parts/buttons are missing, clothing has pilling, stains or a piece is chipped, scratched etc. This MUST be disclosed.
If the item is not described appropriately and the buyer finds fault after getting it home, the buyer has up to 48 hours to notify the seller and work out a return. This applies to misrepresented items, NOT if a buyer just changes his/her mind.
It is the BUYERS responsibility to inspect items immediately. My idea of “good condition” and yours could be TOTALLY different. However, something listed as "brand new or new with/without tags" should be nothing short of BRAND NEW.
Any electronic equipment/appliances/etc. MUST be in full working order unless listed as otherwise in the original post. RETURNS MUST BE ACCEPTED under these circumstances. (*We want to discourage “shady” sellers from misrepresenting their items.)

----BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT-----
Although we have a "Small Business" category, Varagesale is not set up to allow them to "bump" their advertisement, YET. We are hoping that in the near future VS will better accommodate the small businesses in our area. You're welcome to add your link to your fb page showing more samples of your items or a link to your web page.

----CONFLICT RESOLUTION----
In the event that a problem arises between a buyer and seller, PLEASE ADVISE ADMIN(S) PROMPTLY. This is not "tattling" it is a way for us to help resolve an issue as well as weed out flakes. If you feel your account was suspended unfairly, please feel free to contact that admin in a CALM & RESPECTFUL MANNER. If you are combative or disrespectful you'll be banned immediately.

-----SUSPENSIONS----
The duration of suspensions are at Admins' discretion and can range from 2 weeks to 1 month. After 3 strikes that account will be permanently revoked.

"Rules serve as a reminder to display decency and respect"