> At a Glance
> – A woman listed her spare rare gaming console online after her sister stalled for months on buying it
> – The sister asked her to cancel the sale once a buyer paid full price
> – The woman shipped the console anyway, fearing family fallout
> – Why it matters: The stand-off spotlights how casual “maybe” offers can clash with firm online sales
A Reddit post detailing a sibling stalemate over a coveted gaming console has commenters overwhelmingly siding with the seller after weeks of indecision from her sister.
Months of ‘Maybe’
The woman bought two identical units-one to keep, one to flip-after spotting a coupon deal. She told her sister repeatedly that the extra unit was up for grabs if cash changed hands. The sister’s only replies were passing comments like “I might want it” or “sell me it instead,” but no money ever appeared.
- The seller waited several months before listing the console
- She reminded her sister the listing was live and gaining likes
- The sister joked about taking it down yet never made an offer
Offer Comes, Guilt Follows
Within days, an online buyer paid the full asking price. That night the sister inspected the console, suggested an off-app payment “to avoid fees,” and urged the seller to cancel the completed sale. She claimed she always intended to buy once she “got her money together” and argued family should come first.
The seller refused, shipped the package, and now worries about lasting damage to their relationship.
Reddit Reacts
Commenters say the sister’s delay tactics were aimed at scoring the console free or cheap.
One user wrote:
> “She had months to hand you cash and didn’t. Honor the sale.”
Another added:
> “Cancelling after payment would punish the genuine buyer for her hesitation.”
Key Takeaways
- Vague expressions of interest don’t hold a buyer’s obligation
- Online marketplaces reward prompt, committed purchasers
- Clear timelines and firm commitments prevent family friction
The console is gone, the payment is secure, and the sister’s disappointment underscores a simple rule: money talks, “maybe” walks.
