Craigslist Vent...

[zaccaglin]

So I found a project got to much for me right now add on CL. Printed it out and ended up losing the printout for a while. While cleaning my garage I found it. Searched online and couldn't find any evidence of a repost. So I called the guy to see if he possibly still had it. He did, the whole project burb with roof rack. Told him I was only really interested in the rack and ask if he would part with it separately. He said sure and I made him an offer. 150$ was the agreed price, he emailed me a few more pictures and I asked when we could meet. Well he was moving in two weeks. I wouldn't be anywhere near his area for two weeks either. So I told him when I could be there and of course it was the day before he was leaving. So I let him know my interest and kept calling Avery few days to back it up. The morning before I called him told him I had the next day free and when I should be there. He gave me his address and cell phone and said to call once I take the exit off the freeway so I can meet him at the shop. So the next day I load up the flatbed and head his way. Was doing great on time only took me two hours instead of the estimated two and a half to get to him. Called him once I get the exit and grabbed some food and what's he say? I sold the whole project last night, and hung up in me. That was it. I was not only pissed but devastated none the less. Really pissed me off but that's life I guess.




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[INSIDIOUS '86]

Usually when I list an item I say that the first person here with cash can get it

Otherwise first to call or email has the first chance. If they flake or can't make it I contact the other person

Then you have those crazy people that want to trade you phones or radios or that junk for something

I make sure to outline the details of the sale beforehand in the add.
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[motornut]

I've found they will try to trick you this way too!

I've got some buick 5 on 5
guy calls says he will be over next day 4 pm,never shows up
i'm working on the truck,in the laneway,rims in view,waiting
phone rings,another guy says he's looking for the centers "only"
would i take less then half,for them,i say ok but bring another $$ for the rims
he says he dosn't really want the rims, just the centers,
said the pic i posted shows the rims are rusty ,but he's be right over in 5 min

I said sorry i've sold them to a guy he said he's coming later....(he never showed)
guy calls back, said half the price......sorry i sold them (not really)
now a month later.....friday the call
sat 10 am no show.....i think he's trying again
I think he drove by,prob watched me a while,thought i'd go for it.....NOT

not mint but still worth it.

[zook]

recently I have started to at least try to qualify some of the responders on cl and have started meeting some close by at a good time for both.. if they buy the sale is over and I return home. Keep in mind you might get a no show from time to time. I have had good luck for the most part both buying and selling. just like ebay it just is what it is.
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[NONHOG]

Phone or e-mail? both suck, chances for junk mail goes up and junk text.
Oh well.

Have a guy who wants to meet halfway (200 mile trip) for a $50 dashboard
(non chevy) right! good luck with that!

[zook]

i thought fedx,ups or usps did that and it may be cheaper than the drive. even worse what if they didn't show up. had that happen a couple times local. chances are i would not drive more than a few miles for a $50.00 sale. that's just me and there may be exceptions.

[JCampbell]

Just got offered a bicycle in trade for my cabinet.

0.o

[AntiGov]

do you need one ?..........

[old Rusty C10]

on my current ad for a car for sale ive had three people come look two didn't show up one guy was annoyed that it had some peeling clear coat ( 15 year old car with 154K on it) what peeves me the most living near the city is nobody calling speaks English and I even put in my ad if you cannot speak English fluently have someone call who can and bring them with you when you come to look at the car

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

on my current ad for a car for sale ive had three people come look two didn't show up one guy was annoyed that it had some peeling clear coat ( 15 year old car with 154K on it) what peeves me the most living near the city is nobody calling speaks English and I even put in my ad if you cannot speak English fluently have someone call who can and bring them with you when you come to look at the car

many places here in the US of A English is a 2nd language....hard to swallow but true

[chevyboy55]

I sold a bicycle once. I agreed to meet the guy 1/2 way. His son liked the bike & he said "since you traveled to meet me here I won't try to dicker you down on the price" I just said good thing & walked back to my truck.
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[JCampbell]

I've been trying to get in touch with this guy for a few weeks now.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/3569368246.html

Number is bunk and he doesn't return emails. WTF? Guess I'm going someplace else.

[JCampbell]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

I list what I want and if you come over with less, I'll let you go home empty handed.

*Most* people don't want to waste a trip, and I've found that if you stick to your guns, nine times out of ten, they'll cave.

Originally Posted by chevyboy55

I sold a bicycle once. I agreed to meet the guy 1/2 way. His son liked the bike & he said "since you traveled to meet me here I won't try to dicker you down on the price" I just said good thing & walked back to my truck.

Screw that halfway jive. You lose a lot of leverage as a seller. The buyer knows you don't want to waste a trip as much as they don't want to waste one either. Turns into a battle of wills.

Ain't nobody got time for that!

[zook]

right on!

[old Rusty C10]

Originally Posted by AntiGov

many places here in the US of A English is a 2nd language....hard to swallow but true

it may be true but im too dern old to fool with that kinda stuff.. I was here first.. im old school and if you want to deal with me you will have to do it on my terms....

[old Rusty C10]

PS sold the car today

[see ten]

Craigslist ads are worth every cent that we pay for em...

[zook]

you are so correct and maybe even more than we pay. last night came 12+" of snow the worst in over 2 years. cl was loaded with ads? most can't even get out of the driveway and my street has yet to be plowed.

[midniteblues]

I recently sold a car it was on cl but EVERBODY who replyed to the ad from cl cryed about the price and offerd much less most of them didnt even see the car in person

then one day a fell'a drove by noticed it for sale no haggle no offer gave me what i was asking and took it home.
cl is a pita too sell on sometimes but i must say alot of good deals come from cl but some are totaly crazy for the trash they are trying to sell for retail prices.
and i must say my local cl has been bunk for a while it seems everbody is broke and trying too get rich off of their junk