Craigslist: Cement Blocks

[deathpunk dan]

Cement Blocks for sale on craigslist.

A good example of why Craigslist is great AND why it sucks.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

LOL!

Honest post. I actually applaud that guy.

Unfortunately you pretty much need to word your postings that way on CL to avoid all the time-wasters, tire-kickers and other dumbf*cks that will do nothing but infuriate you and waste your time.

[URY914]

Nice guy. A true salesman.

[RickM]

Wonder if I can use those to build a fire pit. Maybe I'll just Email him and ask.

[Jims5543]

They make excellent bookcases.

[notfarnow]

We have a local online classified site that I had to stop using because of the stupid replies I was getting. I once posted some free carpet with my address, phone number etc.

First email I got was
"Hi How much for the carpet? Are you in canada?"

I replied
"No, I'm in Australia but I prefer advertising free things in Canada. The carpet is free, the shipping is $1086. I had to get rid of it fast so I've already sent it to you shipping COD. Thanks!"

Then I ignored her frantic replies

[Scuba Steve]

Time for a spirited round of "Who the F sells this S???"

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I listed a 17" monitor on there a few weeks ago, CLEARLY stating that it was only available for ONE DAY. I was getting calls a week later, "hey man, do you still have that monitor?".

Idiots. They can't read. Or don't.

[Netspeed]

What's the seller's name....Tony Montana?

[RickM]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I listed a 17" monitor on there a few weeks ago, CLEARLY stating that it was only available for ONE DAY. I was getting calls a week later, "hey man, do you still have that monitor?".

Idiots. They can't read. Or don't.

You should've deleted the ad after that day.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

It's a great opportunity to get even with someone though. Just post their phone # with a listing for free stuff.

[jshape]

My favorite was a neighbor that put a working stove out on the curb with a FREE sign. Stayed put for two days - no action.

Then he posted a sign on the stove that said "Working stove - $50" and the stove was stolen within two hours!

[on2wheels52]

I have customers come in who need to be engaged in that manner but I can normally maintain a bit higher level of civility.
Jim

[the]

8X16 Fuchs?

[gr8fl4porsche]

I buy stuff thru Craigslist almost weekly - selling is a different matter.

No one ever shows up - although I did sell something this morning to a 'lister.

The typical response is - 'I'll take it, I can come over tonight, please send phone #'

To which I respond with the appropriate info and never hear from them again.

[HardDrive]

That is some damn funny stuff.

[legion]

Originally Posted by gr8fl4porsche

No one ever shows up - although I did sell something this morning to a 'lister.

The typical response is - 'I'll take it, I can come over tonight, please send phone #'

To which I respond with the appropriate info and never hear from them again.

Isn't it HILARIOUS when that happens?

[sand_man]

Golly, that was awesome!! LOL!

[Joeaksa]

Man after my heart! Thats one post that I know did not come from Off Ramp!

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I love the jokesters that feel the need to haggle over every little damn thing too. A while back I listed my motorcycle on there with a price of $2,500 firm. I swear I got six or seven inquiries from losers asking me if I'd consider trading for crap like rider lawnmowers (umm, I live in an apartment building), a flat screen TV (no interest, plus it's only worth about 1/3 what the bike is), ski equipment, old tires, an old Mercedes 190E with a blown head gasket and all manner of other stuff. I got ONE - UNO single offer from a guy with actual money, and he tried to lowball me for $2,100. I told him to look up the meaning of the word "firm" in the dictionary and get back to me. Never called back.

God I hate selling on CL.