FB Marketplace Seller Forgot to Include Parts. Now He Wants $20 Extra.
You bought a bike rack used from a guy on Facebook Marketplace. The deal seemed fine, you paid, and you left. Then a few days later he texts you saying he found some extra parts for the rack and wants $20 for them. And his reason? "For my time and the interruption to my busy day." This exact situation happened to someone who picked up a Thule bike rack for $150. The seller later found the anti-sway cages (the clips that keep bikes from swinging into each other) and wanted to charge extra for them. Parts that came with the rack originally. It's a frustrating spot to be in. Here's a breakdown of what happened, what your options are, and what to actually do. What Were the Missing Parts? In this case, the missing items were anti-sway cages and rubber straps. These aren't optional add-ons. They're core components of the rack that keep your bikes stable and secure during transport. The seller confirmed they had "no other use" for them, which makes the $2...