Ive sold a bunch of vehicles on Craigslist and FB Marketplace. I always post a ton of pics, provide accurate descriptions, and answer questions when asked. Usually results in a quick sale. Ive had a lot of folks say the car looks better than they expected.

But yeah, lots of idiots out there. I usually dont even reply to those that start with "whats your best price?". Or maybe Ill reply with "Whats the highest you will pay?".

That's exactly what I do. I had a prospective customer call asking about a machine. His first question was "what's your bottom dollar?". My response was "What's the most you're willing to spend?" The guy says "I don't like that question" I said "Interesting! I didn't like yours either!"

Sorry Shaun

#1 Craigslist consists of mostly scammers or flakes!
I have found great deals there. I have also been completely frustrated with that platform.
#2 Whenever I post something on Flakelist, I never EVER give my email. It is call or text only. Also cash only.

Sorry. I know this is not about Craigslist, but this hit a hot button for me.

When you post a price and get the "whats you best price?", respond with a price that is $500 MORE than what you originally posted. When they complain that the "best price" is higher, tell them "that is what is best for me, make me an offer of what were you thinking to spend?" They will either lol and dialog or get offended and not bother you anymore.

Here in the Atlanta area in the past week or so two " father's " shot and killed their wife/girlfriend/baby mama and child . You really have to be disturbed mentally to murder your child ☹️ . Same for the mother of the child .

It's apparent some folks have zero conflict resolution skills and must rely on violence as a means to an end . Very sad , I guess minimal grey matter between their ears .

I don't "get it" but I understand how it could happen when someone takes out their "loved ones" and then takes out themselves. In that situation, they had a major issue going on inside, and the thought processes and actions are often irrational and incomprehesible to folks that aren't suicidal. I've never had that sort of depression or feelings, so I don't understand, but I understand that if a person is in that kind of place, it's pretty alien.

What I don't get is when folks just take out their "loved ones." That seems like an extra, extra weird place and thing to do.

But then I'll never understand certain folks and their actions, and will do my best to avoid them.

good answer!

rarely encounter a scammer on C/L, here.
folks are pretty honest. met some nice people

Lack of culture and a father figure, is way more likely.........

Stupid is often a contributing factor, of course.

This pretty much answers the OP's question, and accounts for many of the problems in modern society. Unfortunately, the pool of people with minimal intelligence just seems to be growing larger all the time :(

Maybe Syphilis is on the rise. I hear that sh.t'll make ya go crazy.

Hoping to look at this next weekend. High miles but gorgeous. Owner only speaks Spanish.

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Remember Que es tu ultimo dolar?
Edit: had to fix it. Been too long since I took Spanish.

Seems like the perfect opportunity to open with "que onda?" A cook at one of the bars where I tended bar used to say that. I always responded with "que toyota, que chevrolet."

I hear the best negotiating tactic that always gets positive results and doesn't piss people off is "what's the least that you'll take?"

Usually you can tell from the ad if the seller has half a brain. I haven't bought any cars in a long time, but I do only contact folks that have half a decent ad with reasonable spelling.

When I sell, I always price is slightly above market, have plenty of pictures, a decent description and I always sell things fast, there are plenty people out there like me who appreciate having a reasonable person sell something.

The biggest pay back is cleaning things up. I spend half a day getting things ready and it is worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars in a car sale.

I know as a seller it always makes me more motivated!

Man that looks sweet. Keep us posted . I always had CRX si cars as my dailys back in my youth . I drove across the country solo in one .

All the pics make it seem like it has half the mileage it does Fred, 174K. That said, distance is a car's best friend so who knows what it will look like in person. Next weekend I'll go see it if it's still available.

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