Craigslist is crazy....

[JJL]

.... $75 is a pretty fair price for a three-gallon corney. It's actually on the cheap side, if it's in decent shape. You ever price the little ones out? They're worth a lot more than the big ones, just because they're so scarce and they're so convenient for a lot of purposes.

And, $45 isn't absurd for a good 5-gallon corney, there aren't as many around as there used to be (if you find a stash of $20 ones, buy as many as you can).

I know I've seen the 3 gal in places cheaper than that. Not sure where off hand just because I don't really care that much about them. But the $45 on the 5 gal is what kills me because I know that even though they are harder to find, there are a number of reputable places to buy corney's in the $35-$50 range with some guarantee you can send them back if they are duds. I'm just not willing to pay some stranger off CL market price for a keg that might need new o-rings and valves as soon as I get it home.

 

[nukinfuts29]

I listed a pony on CL once. The ad went something like this "For sale, one pony $100. If it doesn't sell by this weekend I'm putting it down".

That last statement triggered a whole lot of crazy. We had numerous threats and animal rights people emailing us. It actually sold almost instantly so luckily I took the ad down.

Isn't that nuts? I got that with a puppy i found as a stray once. I couldn't afford the like $50 fee to take it to the shelter and was giving it away. They would all email to whine about the idea of killing it, but not to give it a home. I had not put up a picture, so i kept sending them all a picture of a dead puppy and said "Thanks for emailing me, but sadly you are too late...".

Good times.

 

[EdWort]

Thanks guys....Now I'm gonna bring this thing to a mall parking lot with lots of camera's and lights...

That's actually a smart way to do it.

I usually conclude my craigslist transactions in a Lowe's parking lot under a camera in the daylight as I just don't want strangers coming to the house.

I think it makes both parties feel more safe.

 

[rack04]

I use Craigslist all the time. What frustrates me is when people don't respond to ads they post and when people don't take down items that have sold.

 

[JonW]

I have a friend in NY is on his last step for a doctorate in Psychology and they are doing a research experiment where they basically use CL to screw with those types of people.

If he's doing that on CL, I hope he's read this site: E-mails from an *******

Some of the stuff this guys does is insanely funny.

 

[jpoder]

A friend of my wife's decided to sell her wedding ring on CL (she had been divorced for more than a few years at that point). Thinking she was being smart, she met the "buyer" at a busy local coffee shop. While the guy was looking at the ring he says, "You seem like a nice lady, I hate to do this to you" and he bolts out the door with her ring. Little did he know that she is an aerobics instructor and in great shape. she chased him for blocks screaming the whole time and eventually someone took notice and helped her corner the guy and called the police.

Another time I bought a baby swing off of CL...I went to this lady's house one night where it was just her and her ~6 month old baby. I kept thinking that she was really dumb not to have someone else there, or meet me somewhere public. How did she know I wasn't going to be some rapist or child abductor?!

I have bought and sold lots of stuff on CL, and am always nervous about it, but have personally only had good experiences. the no-show's really piss me off, but it has only occasionally happened to me.

 

[nukinfuts29]

That's actually a smart way to do it.

I usually conclude my craigslist transactions in a Lowe's parking lot under a camera in the daylight as I just don't want strangers coming to the house.

I think it makes both parties feel more safe.

I don't let anyone know where I live anymore. Had a CL guy come back a few years ago and steal a bunch of stuff out of my home.

 

[TxBrew]

Or all 3 of them want to murder and rape you

That's why I always add "I'm super big and strong, not to be messed with. I punched Mike Tyson in the mouth once, after he woke up crying he just left.".

It's smart to throw that in there.

 

[LouisvilleBrews]

I'm in the middle of a craigslist experience right now. this guy has been saying he's on the way for 4 hours and he lives in town. ridiculous.

 

[dallasdb]

I love the Craigslist people that put ads up and you email them back and forth multiple times and say you want to come pick it up but they still don't give you an address or phone number.
I got annoyed at a lady and asked her why she put it on Craigslist if she didn't want to give a number or address for pickup?

Some Craigslisters are great but most are annoying but the thrill of a deal keeps me coming back!

 

[lex990]

I have sold numerous things on craigslist. Most all have went well and I usually meet in a public place. But the few that have came by my house unknowingly looked at my items while I had a loaded .357 in my back waistline. I take no chances when my lil girls are inside

 

[nukinfuts29]

I just got another email from CL about something I'm selling. You can say NO TRADES in every language and they STILL try and trade stuff.

 

[copyright1997]

If he's doing that on CL, I hope he's read this site: E-mails from an *******

Some of the stuff this guys does is insanely funny.

Ok, you get the award of having me spit up my beer, and laughing so hard that I'm about to get sick...all with reading the first entry (the hockey player exchange) at that site!

Oh man, that is SO GREAT! (I'm not sure what it says about me that I like this kind of stuff.)

 

[JonW]

Ok, you get the award of having me spit up my beer, and laughing so hard that I'm about to get sick...all with reading the first entry (the hockey player exchange) at that site!

Oh man, that is SO GREAT! (I'm not sure what it says about me that I like this kind of stuff.)

The guy that does that site has a crazy sense of humor. I've literally been crying I was laughing so hard.

Here's a couple of my favorites:

E-mails from an ******* (Horse Farm)
E-mails from an ******* (Kittens for my Tiger)
E-mails from an ******* (Kitten rescue)

Sorry if this is getting off topic, but I'm pretty sure he uses Craigslist to solicit/goad/trick all these people (so that should be somewhat on topic!).

 

[nukinfuts29]

I hate you for showing me this LOL

I think the comanche one is my fav so far

 

[JonW]

I hate you for showing me this LOL

I think the comanche one is my fav so far

lol, Joel will never use Craigslist again!

 

[nukinfuts29]

the swimming pool apartment was good too. It put me in tears when i saw the burned cell phone

 

[nukinfuts29]

STAY AWAY FROM MY HUSBAND!!


oh my god lmfao

 

[jgln]

That's why I always add "I'm super big and strong, not to be messed with. I punched Mike Tyson in the mouth once, after he woke up crying he just left.".

It's smart to throw that in there.

or this...

Also have extra guns for sale if interested.

 

[jgln]

I guess I've been lucky also. Probably bought/sold 10 things on Craigslist, but haven't had a problem in Grand Rapids.Well there was this one time When I was looking for a mini-fridge to convert to a fermentation chamber. I met this guy in Greenville and I brought a 6.5 gallon bucket with me to see if it would fit in the fridge. I told him I wanted to see if the bucket would fit in the fridge, but he kept asking me "how do you think the fridge will fit inside the bucket." No amount of explaining could make him understand that the bucket went inside the fridge, not the other way around. Needless to say, I never bought that refrigerator. I don't know why he thought I would be trying to put a refrigerator inside a bucket. Oh well, I ended up getting one from a guy that lived on campus at GVSU , so it worked out well for me.

I am imagining John Cleese on Faulty Towers trying to explain this to Manuel.

"Mr. Faulty, why you want put fridge in bucket??" "It not fit Mr Faulty"

 

[nukinfuts29]

It is amazing what some people will put up with. Feeling inspired I decided to have some fun.....


Mannequin
7 messages

Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:20 AM

Are you still looking for one?



H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM

yes. *thanks.

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Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:26 AM

Do you have any requirements for*appearance or style?
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H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM

No, just need a female mannequin that can be used to model dresses and accesories my friend sells online. *thanks.





Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:42 AM

Well we have a few options, depending on the accessories:

The first I have is a tall one, and comes with a red wig. It is a little lacking in the breast area, but makes up with it on the rear end if you know what I mean.

The second one is a brunette. I say is a brunette and not a wig because I had to glue the wig on. This one is about 5ft and well rounded all over. It also has holes in the groin and rear, that is why I had to glue the wig on. It's distracting when it keeps falling off.

I will let either go for $50, both will need a really good cleaning. Especially the brunette. Just let me know.

- Tim
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H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:46 AM

Are these actual mannequins? *These would be needed to sell clothes. *Just so we are on the same page. *Thanks



Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:50 AM

Yes these are real mannequins. They were originally from JCPenny. I don't see why they couldn't be used to sell cloths, I have just never had any cloths on them. Well actually the red head has had cloths on before, but not the brunette because cloths would defeat my purpose for her.

I'm available anytime this week.

 

[jgln]

It is amazing what some people will put up with. Feeling inspired I decided to have some fun.....


Mannequin
7 messages

Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:20 AM

Are you still looking for one?



H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM

yes. *thanks.

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Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:26 AM

Do you have any requirements for*appearance or style?
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H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM

No, just need a female mannequin that can be used to model dresses and accesories my friend sells online. *thanks.





Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:42 AM

Well we have a few options, depending on the accessories:

The first I have is a tall one, and comes with a red wig. It is a little lacking in the breast area, but makes up with it on the rear end if you know what I mean.

The second one is a brunette. I say is a brunette and not a wig because I had to glue the wig on. This one is about 5ft and well rounded all over. It also has holes in the groin and rear, that is why I had to glue the wig on. It's distracting when it keeps falling off.

I will let either go for $50, both will need a really good cleaning. Especially the brunette. Just let me know.

- Tim
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H, William
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:46 AM

Are these actual mannequins? *These would be needed to sell clothes. *Just so we are on the same page. *Thanks



Tim Mathis
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 3:50 AM

Yes these are real mannequins. They were originally from JCPenny. I don't see why they couldn't be used to sell cloths, I have just never had any cloths on them. Well actually the red head has had cloths on before, but not the brunette because cloths would defeat my purpose for her.

I'm available anytime this week.

Are these actual mannequins?

 

[nukinfuts29]

He still wants to buy one. I hope it isn't the brunette, cuz that says all kinds of weird things about him I don't even want to think about

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Yes these are real mannequins. They were originally from JCPenny. I don't see why they couldn't be used to sell cloths, I have just never had any cloths on them. Well actually the red head has had cloths on before, but not the brunette because cloths would defeat my purpose for her.

I'm available anytime this week.

Um, just exactly what was his purpose for the brunette?

 

[nukinfuts29]

Thats what i said to him, read back through it

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I'm officially an idiot. When we needed new furniture for the apartment we moved into we went to the homes of people in Queens, sometimes during the day and sometimes not, in whatever part of town they were in. Just got really lucky that they were all normal people.

That's actually a smart way to do it.

I usually conclude my craigslist transactions in a Lowe's parking lot under a camera in the daylight as I just don't want strangers coming to the house.

I think it makes both parties feel more safe.

 

[Homercidal]

"I'll give you $250 and throw in a free kitten (not mulched, of course)."

 

[JonW]

It is amazing what some people will put up with. Feeling inspired I decided to have some fun.....

lol...waiting to see how far you can take this!

 

[two_hearted]

I hate you for showing me this LOL

I think the comanche one is my fav so far

The commanche one had me rolling. Shouldn't have read during work...

"5800 Kroons"

 

[StittsvilleJames]

I can't believe how scared of strangers you guys all are! I blame the media for leading people to believe they are in imminent danger all the time. Where is the faith in humanity?

I have never ever had a problem having people come to our house or going to someone else's house to buy and sell things. It's just the way things are done, 'round here anyways.