The sale is over, but another new account has contacted me
This story is for anyone who finished a secondhand sale, then found an unknown account messaging them again on Monday morning and couldn't bring themselves to…
Scenes
- The sale is over, but another new account has contacted me — It's been a few days since the sale, but a new account has contacted me again. Before deciding whether to reply, I find myself opening the screen first.
- I start wondering if I did something wrong — I think there should be nothing left to explain after the sale, but I keep checking the chat, afraid things might get worse if I don't reply.
- A new name appeared after I checked the review — Right after I checked the review alert, a message came from an account with a different name. I kept closing and reopening the chat.
- There are things to do before replying — At times like this, the first step isn't writing the perfect reply. It's saving a record, limiting the ways they can reach you, and checking your safety in the real world.
- Save one screen before you reply — Tonight, save one screenshot showing the new account's name, message, and time. After that, it's okay to turn off the alerts for a while.
- Even if they come back, you don't have to decide what it means from the start. — Even if they contact you again, you don't have to decide on a reply right away. Look at the record you saved and rebuild your safety boundaries in the same order.
Stories by Suho
- Suho
- A gift comes every payday
- Someone I’d seen online was standing outside my home.
- I keep thinking about that call after the work dinner.
- After work, I’m standing at the door, and I need to change who can see my account.
- After my appointment, an offer to work together came in.
- I check the hate comments again, even after putting my child to bed.
- When I wake up, today’s plans are already decided.
- On the first night, should I open the door when someone says we have a mutual friend?