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09-05-2014, 04:22 PM
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What is it with Craigslist people?
So I emailed concerning a 1968 truck (panel actually) and even though it was "posted" just a few days ago the guy emails back and says he sold the thing last year.
If he sold it a year ago why would it have been "posted" just this week? Is that how CL rolls? |
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09-05-2014, 04:24 PM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
I think craigslist adds only last like 45-60 days
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09-05-2014, 04:28 PM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
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And to the OPs point, it gets me when people say "don't bother asking if it's still available. If the ad is up it is still available." I get that it's an annoying question that should be obvious, but because of people like the panel truck seller it is far from obvious.
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09-05-2014, 05:26 PM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
the last three cars I called about were sold weeks before I called, another truck that was available and was advertised as running good had both of the starter bolts sheared off in the block when I got there to look at it. I've also been looking for a small work car and I have to laugh at the ones that are advertised as "a/c blows cold, seized up or blown engine"
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09-05-2014, 05:37 PM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
I heard that older ebay and craigslist adds are being re-listed by scammers.
They will at least receive the 24 hour down payment that's required. And you're put the money, and the vehicle. J
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09-06-2014, 04:25 AM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
Wow, thanks for the advice guys!
Anyone else have anything? |
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09-06-2014, 08:26 AM
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
I think craigslist rolls over you adds if you don't delete them, I've had guys call me about a truck I parted out 6 months ago. Dealing with some craigslist people is a pain, no shows is about the worst of it
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09-06-2014, 08:28 AM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
A lot of people don't have a CL account and just post an ad as a guest. They are the people that don't remove their ad when sold. Never had a listing yet where it said "if the ad is here don't ask if I still have it" and the item wasn't there. Generally if it looks like a good deal, and the ad hasn't been updated in a week then the item sold.
On the other hand my area is pretty busy. I can search "1968" and get 500 hits. Paul
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09-06-2014, 09:16 AM
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Re: What is it with Craigslist people?
At least your getting responses. I think I inquired on 6-7 trucks before one person ever responded back.
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