Selling items online can sometimes lead to unexpected requests.

The following story involves a woman who listed an air conditioner that they weren’t using anymore for a low price.

A buyer contacted her and asked her to donate it instead, saying she has kids and they need it.

She declined to give it away, so the situation escalated and left her feeling conflicted about her decision.

Let’s take a closer look!

AITAH for not donating my air conditioner that I don’t need to someone who said they needed it?

I listed an air conditioner for sale on FB Marketplace.

It is only a year old, but we got a new one, so I listed it for about 40% of what it sells for.

We are not rich. I could use the money. But it is not like we do not eat if we do not sell it.

Do not get me wrong. Even a couple hundred is something we notice.

THIS woman refused to donate the air conditioner to a mother with young kids.

Some woman contacted me asking me to donate it to her.

She said she has young kids. She said she has called churches but cannot find an AC.

I declined and she really went off on me. Now, I guess I feel guilty.

It is not make or break for us exactly. A/C when it is hot is not just a luxury.

Just because they don’t need it anymore doesn’t mean it’s free to be given away.

OP actually already priced it low, which is considerate enough. I don’t think it’s fair to expect it to be donated.

I guess guilt can creep in even when you didn’t do anything wrong.

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Let’s check out the comments of other people on this story.

This person makes a valid point.

Here’s a similar thought.

This is a common scam, says this one.

Indeed, right?

Finally, this one makes sense, too.

A discount isn’t the same as a donation.

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