Do you think its rude?

Question

I am cleaning out toys, and I have a ton. I had toyed with starting my own daycare so I have a lot of puzzles, and toddler toys I never got rid of. Now I have decided against it and am redoing my girls rooms. Separating them from a sleeping room and a play room to their own rooms. Anyway my step sister runs a daycare, is it rude if I ask her to buy the stuff she wants or should I just give it to her? I would not charge much but need the money to buy older things for their room. They desperately want bean bags, so I thought if I just ask $50.00 for all of it, it would be a good deal. It is a nice toy box with shelves, at least 20 wood puzzles that are great for toddlers, a LOT of Mega Blocks and more. So is it rude to sell it to her?

Answer 1

I don't think it's rude to ask her if she wants to buy it from you but she might say no.  

Answer 2

although she will not want to pay for it no it is not rude.and it sounds like you are giving her a lot for a very small price

Answer 3

I don't think so.  If she's running a licensed daycare, she can claim it as a business expense anyways.  I'd probably sell it cheaper to family than I would a stranger.

Answer 4

put up signs at the grocery store or the post office or where ever you put those signs, with your number hanging off the page and a picture of the toys. on the flyer put a higher price than you would charge your sister in-law. tell her you are selling them because you need money to update the girls rooms. she should just offer the money then. if she doesn't then sell them.

Answer 5

Subtly ask her opinion as to how much $$ would she be willing to spend if she has to purchase all the stuff that you have. This way you can get an idea how much you can sell it to others. You never know if she thinks you are willing to sell and instead of someone else she may be willing to buy it from you. This way she will say it herself, rather than you asking for it.

Answer 6

If your sister in law says she doesn't want to buy it, will you 'sell' it to someone else or give it away?  If your answer is give it away, then it would be a little rude to try to sell it to her if you're willing to give it to someone else.  But if you will not get rid of it unless you can get money for it, then of course it's not rude to try to sell it to her.  

Just word it like this, 'I am going to sell this stuff for $50 and I thought I would offer it to you first.  Are you interested in buying?"

She'll either buy it or not.  Whatever you do don't let her find out you "gave" it away after you offered to "sell" it to her.

Answer 7

Tell her it cost you , and it shoould cost her. its not very rude to ask for money .

Answer 8

It is not rude, and she can claim it as an expense.  If she does not want to  pay for it, then put it on craigslist.

Answer 9

Hi wouldn't she have to pay any way i would charge her for the things that she wants and it would give you some money to by something new for your daughters room. Good luck i say no as nothing comes free these days

Answer 10

No, if she doesn't want to pay for it she can always decline the items and then you can sell them on craigslist....Its a fair deal for you to need some $$ and a great deal for her daycare..its a win-win

Answer 11

I don't think so. Just mention "Hey, I've got a lot of nice toys that I'm going to be getting rid of/selling. Are you interested in any of them?"

If she needs the toys, she'll probably be happy to get the toys at such a great price. (I might even raise the price a little- say $75 or so. It sounds like you've got quite a lot of items.)

Answer 12

I know that's your step sister and everything and you want to give her a good deal but she would be paying a lot more if she went to the store I don't think 50 is enough. I would charge her more and it's not rude to charge her you need the money for your girls. like you said you paid 120 for the shelf so she should pay you 50 or even 80 for the book shelf but not 50 for the shelf and for all the other things. if she doesn't agree then sell the stuff on ebay or craigslist. I hope this helps you decide

Answer 13

Just explain to her that you would just give it to her but you would be out the money that you want to spend on your daughters rooms.  Otherwise you would have given them to her.  I'm sure she will be very understanding, considering she will be getting a deal out of it.  Also she will be able to write them off on her taxes as long as you write her out a recipt.  Its not rude just explain the situation to her :)  Honesty IS the best way to handle things.

Answer 14

I think it is fine to ask her to buy it from you. Heck if all else fails put it on craigs list. I am sure there are lots of people who would be interested in buying it. It would most certainly not be rude to ask her to pay for it. I think it is awesome.