People of Craigslist

[wes122984]

If you have Netflix this is a good watch http://www.craigslistjoe.com/

[lt87]

I had a guy that told me he would be there between 10 and 10:30 Saturday morning and then he was mad when he called at noon and I told him he missed his appointment and someone else was on their way to see it.

This drives me insane! I don't care who you are, if you are going to be late let me know and don't expect me to rearrange my day for your new time schedule.

[denowt]

my favorite is when a buyer asks you "what's your lowest price you are willing to sell XYZ for"?

Really? Who taught you the art of negotiation?

I always reply with a figure $25-$50 higher than the listed price and if they ask why, I tell them it includes the stupid question fee.

I'll have to remember that next time.

my pet peeve are the people who list something for sale with no price. I would like to shake them & tell them how many potential buyers they lost because a lot of people think no price = high price. Classified ads really show you how sales retarded some people are.

Kind of like the testing the waters, no pictures, no prices, no location, and trade only ads on this and other websites.

[K.StormRanch]

We sell hunts on CL used to sell other stuff. I recommend trying ebay had better results on that site.

[PSD Ryan]

It doesn't matter how big and bold you say no trades, people will always try to trade something worthless

[papadoc]

I was trying to sell off some fairly inexpensive display equipment we didn't need anymore, posted pictures, prices etc. Got a reply right away that she wanted to buy it. Could I please put it on hold cause she couldn't get here till friday. Gave me her business name address and phone. Sounded real legit. I turned away three other folks for it. She calls Friday as I am waiting and says well it will have to be Tuesday. I tell her if not Tuesday the deal is off. She texts me Tuesday morning and says "well, I guess I'm going to have to pass on your offer......."

They all want it for free or can you throw in this or can I trade you that, oh I'm here to pick it up for 25% of what you asked, can you load it for me, and tie it down? Oh gee, now my pickup won't start, can you go borrow some jumper cables?

No more for me. I would just about throw it away first.

[morris_mat]

Uh thats a scam. You cash check and give them extra money. They cancel check and you're screwed.

Ok it was a scam. Stupid Craigslist. I got a check in the mail with 3 different addresses between the check and postage. Also instead of $375 it was for $2450. The check looks like it was cut out with scissors on three sides.

I sent a text to the number that I have been communicating with and said the deal was off and I would destroy the fake incorrect amount check. Anything else I should do? Oh and spare the I told you soes my wife beat you to it

[saltwater]

Yea you should have turned it over to police. Ex since you had a number fir them. These scammers are getting money from somebody. Why would they keep doing it if not.

[CoralaRealtree]

Those people are ... Uh ... Um ... Crazy! I tried to sell a couple of horses on there and people wanted to know how experienced and experienced rider only horse was? They even tried to argue with me about it!

[BIG IRON]

Rule #1 for Craigslist

Always check the Adam's Apple

[curtintex]

Rule #1 for Craigslist

Always check the Adam's Apple

If there is a story behind this, then I don't want to hear it.

[Kbeaz]

Rule #1 for Craigslist

Always check the Adam's Apple

Oh no! LOL. Yeah, I don't want to hear it either

[salth2o]

I sold a boat on CL a while back. I got the goofball trade offers, but sold it to a guy w/i 24 hours of listing it for $200 less than asking price. I gave him a little room to replace the batteries...and he had cash.

[quarterback]

Ok it was a scam. Stupid Craigslist. I got a check in the mail with 3 different addresses between the check and postage. Also instead of $375 it was for $2450. The check looks like it was cut out with scissors on three sides.

I sent a text to the number that I have been communicating with and said the deal was off and I would destroy the fake incorrect amount check. Anything else I should do? Oh and spare the I told you soes my wife beat you to it

So.....you still have his number right???? I think there are some fine people here who know a thing or two about cats.

Just throwing that out.

[Bill]

We sell hunts on CL used to sell other stuff. I recommend trying ebay had better results on that site.

It's like comparing apples and organges. Both a fruit (internet) but it ends there. For something of value that people outside your immediate driving range may want to buy, eBay with a PayPal or Certifed (Bank) Check which must clear before shipping is more work but will generally get you a better return on time invested.

For an old kid's dresser that needs to be painted for $10 like a garage sale, CL.

Or for AR15 parts and accessories- in the SF Bay liberal lunatic asylum!

http://monterey.craigslist.org/sgd/3847180256.html (this link will time out).