Couple’s terrifying Facebook Marketplace ordeal after a buyer tried to haggle with them over the price of a PlayStation
A couple got more than they bargained for when a meeting with a buyer to sell an old gaming console turned violent.
Mariah Smith and her partner Sam listed his PlayStation, along with some games, on Facebook Marketplace for $150.
The influencer took to TikTok on Friday to talk about the unfortunate interaction they had with a potential buyer.
“Sam just threatened to get his head bashed in by some fucking loser who looks like he literally spends his free time on the dark web,” Mariah said.
“Sam sold his PlayStation, all his games and everything, for $150. I don't know much about PlayStations, but the stuff out there now is probably worth a thousand dollars.”
“Two games are probably worth $150,” she added.
The buyer had messaged Facebook Marketplace with an offer of $120 for the gaming console and games, which the couple politely declined.
He then agreed to the asking price and it was agreed that the man would pick it up the next day at 9am.
“Sam said, 'Yes, for $150.' He confirmed it twice and also said that many people are interested in it,” she continued.
After having their morning coffee, the couple was greeted by the buyer waiting outside their Melbourne apartment complex.
Mariah's partner Sam (pictured together) was threatened with a 'head bashing' by an irate buyer after a misunderstanding over payment
When Sam took the items to the buyer, he only got $120 in return, with the buyer adamant that this was the agreed upon price.
The man then exclaimed that he was 'in a meeting' during their chat on Messenger, before accusing Sam of wasting his time.
“We got everything ready and made sure we were home at that time,” she added.
“Honestly, Marktplaats is fucking crazy and I'm so glad we live in an apartment complex.”
Her boyfriend then took the PlayStation back, before crossing the road to return it to their unit.
The influencer took to TikTok to share the terrifying ordeal, later adding that she would no longer give out her exact address to prospective buyers
'The man shouted: 'go back to bloody England, come back here and I'll bash your head in!' Mariah revealed.
“I'm sorry you were mad at yourself for messing up, for not reading the messages properly. Or were you just trying to scam us?'
Mariah said the couple feared he would hang around outside their home after the ordeal.
'We were fortunate to have a very private, secure apartment complex [though]she told Yahoo News Australia.
Next time they would provide an address just down the street instead of giving someone the actual apartment address, she added.
When selling online, police across the country advise you not to give your home address to strangers.